The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes Rural Country Pub & Dining.
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Cosy up at The Three Horseshoes in St Albans, your charming country pub serving up classic and hearty dishes, cask ales and fine wines in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere.

A brand new Gruffalo story has arrived 📚🐾Gruffalo Granny, the latest story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is o...
10/09/2026

A brand new Gruffalo story has arrived 📚🐾

Gruffalo Granny, the latest story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is out now - and there’s a little extra Gruffalo fun to enjoy on your next family visit too.

Until 31st October, little Gruffalo fans can enjoy special Gruffalo Granny activity sheets when dining with us, alongside our Kids Menu.

Perfect for adding a little extra fun to your next family meal out 🌿

Planning your next family visit? Book your table and join in the fun.
https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/east/thethreehorseshoesstalbans/tablebooking

Something spooky at the Three Horseshoes… 👻🔮🎃Join us on Wednesday 28th October from 6pm for an evening of private psychi...
07/09/2026

Something spooky at the Three Horseshoes… 👻🔮🎃

Join us on Wednesday 28th October from 6pm for an evening of private psychic readings.✨

Readings are 1-to-1, starting from £35 for 30 minutes, with longer sessions also available. Simply sign up on the night and wait for your turn 🔮

Perfect for a cosy October evening, a drink in hand, and maybe a message from the other side… 👀

📍 The Three Horseshoes, Smallford
🗓 Wednesday 28th October
⏰ From 6pm onwards

06/09/2026

Strong independent pub women 🥰💅

Weekend plans = sorted 🍽️✨Treat yourself to our Weekend Treat Menu — 3 courses for just £30 🤤Start with Fritto Misto or ...
05/09/2026

Weekend plans = sorted 🍽️✨

Treat yourself to our Weekend Treat Menu — 3 courses for just £30 🤤

Start with Fritto Misto or our Tandoori Skewers, then tuck into mains like Surf & Turf, Duck or Chicken Breast… and yes, you’ve still got dessert to come 👀

Three courses. £30. One very good excuse not to cook this weekend 🍷

Who are you bringing? 👇

Spritz season isn’t over yet 🍹☀️Enjoy our £7 Spritz offer, available Thursday to Sunday ✨ Whether you’re an Aperol girl,...
04/09/2026

Spritz season isn’t over yet 🍹☀️

Enjoy our £7 Spritz offer, available Thursday to Sunday ✨ Whether you’re an Aperol girl, fancy something floral or prefer a little limoncello moment… we’ve got you covered.

Because weekends are better with a spritz in hand 🧡

£7 Spritz | Thursday–Sunday

Fancy winning a two-course Weekend Treat Menu for two… in exchange for a story? 👀🍽️Before we get to that, a little bit o...
03/09/2026

Fancy winning a two-course Weekend Treat Menu for two… in exchange for a story? 👀🍽️

Before we get to that, a little bit of Three Horseshoes history… 🐴

You might know us for Sunday roasts, a pint in the garden and probably far too many dog photos… but our pub has been part of Smallford for a very long time.

The oldest part of The Three Horseshoes dates back to the early 18th century — making our little pub more than 300 years old.

In fact, before Smallford became commonly known by its current name, the little settlement around here was known as “The Horseshoes.”

During the Second World War, behind the pub stood a large wooden building known simply as “The Hut”, which became a meeting place for the community, hosting concerts, dances and entertainment for villagers and wounded servicemen.

Today, The Three Horseshoes is a Grade II listed building, with parts of its original timber frame and historic beams still surviving today.

A few hundred years, a fair few pints and plenty of stories later… we’re still here. 🍻❤️

And now we want to hear your part of the story.

Maybe you celebrated something special here, worked behind the bar, met someone here, had your wedding reception with us, or have simply been coming to The Three Horseshoes for years — share your favourite memory in the comments.

We’ll pick our favourite story, and the winner will receive a two-course Weekend Treat Menu for two on us. 🥂

💜 Walking in memory of Nan 💜Our manager Louise is taking part in the Chelmsford Memory Walk on 27th September, walking i...
29/08/2026

💜 Walking in memory of Nan 💜

Our manager Louise is taking part in the Chelmsford Memory Walk on 27th September, walking in memory of her much-loved Nan and raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

It’s a cause that means a lot to Louise and her family, and we’d love to help her reach her £1,000 fundraising target! 🥰

If you’d like to support Louise and make a donation, you can do so via the link below 👇

Every donation, big or small, means so much. 💜

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jacksons3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcAT_vZ5wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNYgBUlUuRAUwgBk_D07f9QDCzcC2GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6k6wm3el1rSbuL_7o6rDSfMfxPLGRodPAa7UbhinEiS0lttQSqFr7FRx7MBQ_aem_Rc78b6gQ_5JHtpK17jvgTA

Please join us in wishing our Adam the absolute best of luck as he leaves The Three Horseshoes and heads off to Newquay ...
20/08/2026

Please join us in wishing our Adam the absolute best of luck as he leaves The Three Horseshoes and heads off to Newquay to study Marine Biology 🐠🌊🎓
Adam will be VERY missed by all of us, although we have to admit, we’re quite looking forward to a little peace and quiet around here. 😂
Jokes aside, we couldn’t be more excited for him as he starts this next chapter. Thank you for all the laughs, the chaos and everything you’ve brought to the Horseshoes. ❤️

Good luck at uni, Adam! Go save the fish, make us proud and please come back occasionally to disturb the peace. 🥹🐴🌊

Address

612 Hatfield Road, Smallford
Saint Albans
AL40HP

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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