ABOUT
Dylans at The Kings Arms is a Top 100 Gastro Pub 2023 ( jumping 22 places in this year’s list to number 72) that is also featured in the Good Food Guide – housed in a beautiful 15th Tudor Century building on George Street in the Cathedral Quarter of St Albans.
For hundreds of years, it was a pub ‘The Old King’s Arms’ which sadly closed in the late 1990s. In more recent years it was a French restaurant and when the freehold became available in 2014, Dylans at The Kings Arms was created. A local pub and restaurant to rival some of the most exceptional pubs and restaurants in London.
Owner, Sean Hughes and his family run the pub closely with their team, not only to ensure that everyone enjoys their visit but as a key community asset and somewhere for neighbours and visitors to meet.
A neighbourhood gem, Dylans at The Kings Arms is loved locally for its award-winning food, service (winner of Best Front of House Team in the UK – Top50 Gastropubs) and extensive range of craft beer, specialist wines and spirits.
The kitchen is headed up by Josh Searle who has been with Dylans for 6 years and Head Chef for the past 2 years, developing his own style of cooking whilst staying true to the Dylans ethos of simplicity and quality.
Adapting the menu to make the most of the season’s best produce and with a focus on quality produce from small, local, and family suppliers, Josh cooks the kind of food we all love to eat. Specialities include Dairy Cow Rib and fresh Cornish fish cooked to perfection.
With a snacking menu available in the front bar room and an a la carte restaurant in the back, Dylans offers unpretentious but high-quality dining in a casual pub environment.
And who is Dylan? Well, Dylan was Sean’s dog, a naughty chocolate Labrador. Sadly, Dylan passed on in 2019 but his legend lives on!
Our Mid Week Lunch Menu is back for January and is priced at £25 for 2 courses and £29 for 3 courses.
Always using the best ingredients with everything made in house this is a chance to try some of our dishes at a very reasonable price and is also designed to fit within your lunch hour. So if you are limited for time, let us know and we will make sure you can get the 2 course on time and if you want the third we can always wrap it for you to take home.
Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime every week.
Grab a friend and get rid of the January blues and come to us for lunch.
Cheers
@joshhsearle @top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Our Mid Week Lunch Menu is back for January and is priced at £25 for 2 courses and £29 for 3 courses.
Always using the best ingredients with everything made in house this is a chance to try some of our dishes at a very reasonable price and is also designed to fit within your lunch hour. So if you are limited for time, let us know and we will make sure you can get the 2 course on time and if you want the third we can always wrap it for you to take home.
Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime every week.
Grab a friend and get rid of the January blues and come to us for lunch.
Cheers
@joshhsearle @top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Our Chargrilled Onglet Steak served pink with our rich Beef Gravy, Chimichurri and beef fat chips is the perfect dish in a warm pub when it is -6 outside!
We also have some classic winter warmers such as our braised pork bourguignon on whipped potato and a delicious fish pie topped with Lincolnshire Poacher Cheddar.
We have a couple of walk-ins for lunch available and have our a la carte and snacking menu (bar only) on lunch and dinner today.
Be careful of the ice! ❄️
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Our Chargrilled Onglet Steak served pink with our rich Beef Gravy, Chimichurri and beef fat chips is the perfect dish in a warm pub when it is -6 outside!
We also have some classic winter warmers such as our braised pork bourguignon on whipped potato and a delicious fish pie topped with Lincolnshire Poacher Cheddar.
We have a couple of walk-ins for lunch available and have our a la carte and snacking menu (bar only) on lunch and dinner today.
Be careful of the ice! ❄️
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Whilst the rest of us have had a few days off during our winter break, Josh (@joshhsearle) has been back in the kitchen prepping hard with his team for the weekend ahead.
We re-open today at 4PM and have a couple of tables left this evening and tomorrow.
Our Snacking Menu is back in full swing on the bar and next week you can enjoy our mid week lunch menu which is fixed at £25 for 2 courses/£29 for 3 courses for the rest of January.
We also have some great zero beers as well as some new natural wines for you if you want to try something different.
For bookings click the link in the bio or call us on 01727530333 after 3PM today.
Cheers 🍻
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk
Whilst the rest of us have had a few days off during our winter break, Josh (@joshhsearle) has been back in the kitchen prepping hard with his team for the weekend ahead.
We re-open today at 4PM and have a couple of tables left this evening and tomorrow.
Our Snacking Menu is back in full swing on the bar and next week you can enjoy our mid week lunch menu which is fixed at £25 for 2 courses/£29 for 3 courses for the rest of January.
We also have some great zero beers as well as some new natural wines for you if you want to try something different.
For bookings click the link in the bio or call us on 01727530333 after 3PM today.
Cheers 🍻
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk
We are currently closed for our Christmas Break and reopen this Friday at 4PM and look forward to welcoming you all back for some great food this January.
Our mid week menu is back Wednesday 13th priced at £25 for 2 course or £29 for 3 courses so there is no excuse to not escape for lunch this month.
For all bookings please use our booking link above. We still have space for the weekend if you fancy getting out of the house. Please note our offices are also closed so you don’t be able to get through on the phone.
See you on Friday!
Cheers 🥂
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
We are currently closed for our Christmas Break and reopen this Friday at 4PM and look forward to welcoming you all back for some great food this January.
Our mid week menu is back Wednesday 13th priced at £25 for 2 course or £29 for 3 courses so there is no excuse to not escape for lunch this month.
For all bookings please use our booking link above. We still have space for the weekend if you fancy getting out of the house. Please note our offices are also closed so you don’t be able to get through on the phone.
See you on Friday!
Cheers 🥂
@top50gastropubs @goodfoodguideuk @enjoystalbans
Come and enjoy a New Year’s Eve drink with us tomorrow, the bar will be open from 12.00 - 4pm and of course, we’ve got plenty of bubbles to get you in the party mood!
Come and enjoy a New Year’s Eve drink with us tomorrow, the bar will be open from 12.00 - 4pm and of course, we’ve got plenty of bubbles to get you in the party mood!
If your Christmas guests have left you a little light on cheese, we have artisan British cheese boards on the snacking menu and some beautiful port to accomapny!
If your Christmas guests have left you a little light on cheese, we have artisan British cheese boards on the snacking menu and some beautiful port to accomapny!
Thank you to all of our customers, old and new, for supporting us this year. As an independent pub and restaurant, it means so much.
If you’re planning a visit over the next 10 days please see below for our festive opening times 🎄
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🥂
Festive Opening Hours
Monday 23rd: 12:00 - 23:00
(Snacking Menu available 12:00- 14:30 and 17:30 - 20:30)
This is served throughout the bar and restaurant on
a first-come, first-serve basis.)
Christmas Eve: 12.00 - 23.00
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
Friday 27th - Sun 29th Dec: 12.00 - 23.00
(Food 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.30 - 21.00)
Monday 30th Dec: 17.00 - 23.00 (Bar only, kitchen closed)
NYE: 12.00 - 16.30 (Evening closed for NYE Party tickets only)
New Year’s Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Lunch served 12.00 - 16.00 (Evening closed)
Thursday 2nd Jan: Sun 5th - Open as normal
(mid Week Lunch Menu served Thursday and Friday)
Monday 6th: Thurs 9th Jan: Closed for our winter break
Friday 10th Jan: Open from 17.00
Thank you to all of our customers, old and new, for supporting us this year. As an independent pub and restaurant, it means so much.
If you’re planning a visit over the next 10 days please see below for our festive opening times 🎄
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🥂
Festive Opening Hours
Monday 23rd: 12:00 - 23:00
(Snacking Menu available 12:00- 14:30 and 17:30 - 20:30)
This is served throughout the bar and restaurant on
a first-come, first-serve basis.)
Christmas Eve: 12.00 - 23.00
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
Friday 27th - Sun 29th Dec: 12.00 - 23.00
(Food 12.00 - 14.30 and 17.30 - 21.00)
Monday 30th Dec: 17.00 - 23.00 (Bar only, kitchen closed)
NYE: 12.00 - 16.30 (Evening closed for NYE Party tickets only)
New Year’s Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Lunch served 12.00 - 16.00 (Evening closed)
Thursday 2nd Jan: Sun 5th - Open as normal
(mid Week Lunch Menu served Thursday and Friday)
Monday 6th: Thurs 9th Jan: Closed for our winter break
Friday 10th Jan: Open from 17.00
If you missed out on a December booking, we’re serving our delicous snacking menu on Monday throughout the bar and restaurant (on a first-come, first-serve basis) with some seasonal twists: 12.00 - 2.30 & 5.30 - 8.30pm
🍻Bar is open until 11!
If you missed out on a December booking, we’re serving our delicous snacking menu on Monday throughout the bar and restaurant (on a first-come, first-serve basis) with some seasonal twists: 12.00 - 2.30 & 5.30 - 8.30pm
🍻Bar is open until 11!
OUR TEAM
JOSH SEARLE
Happy 5-year Dylans anniversary to our brilliant head chef Josh Searle! There’s lots that goes on behind the scenes to create the flavours and textures that make our dishes taste the way they do and leading our kitchen team and our menu development is Josh. Josh has developed his talent in our kitchens after joining us in 2018, exploring his own culinary interests and passions whilst also remaining true to the Dylans ethos of simplicity. We’re so proud of his journey from sous chef to head chef and our recent achievements that he’s been instrumental to (Good Food Guide, Top 50 Gastro Pubs) and look forward to the years ahead!
LEXI
Lexi’s favourite cocktail is an Espresso Martini (made with decaf coffee - because its key ingredient keeps her awake, but it doesn't wake her up!) Our wonderful and naturally energetic front of house manager has been with us for over 7 years now and ensures that customers have a great experience from moment they walk through the door. A true people person, she loves being part of the community and spending time at the heart of it. Over the years, customers have become friends and colleagues have become family. Hospitable, professional (and exceptionally stylish), we couldn’t be without her!
G
Happiest behind the bar - particularly one end of it - chatting to our regulars, G used to work at @madsquirrelstalbans before joining the team at Dylans two and a half years ago. Now in charge of taps and our all important craft beer offering, G is studying the lists to get the freshest beers on to our wall. G is a Gin specialist too, which is lucky as we have over 30 Gins on the bar. Her favourite serve is the Spanish Nordés with a light tonic and a slice of lemon (a true classic). What else can we, say aside from we absolutely love having G as a part of our team.