Craft & Cleaver

4.5 ( 1655 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
£20–40
62 Catherine St, St Albans AL3 5BU, United Kingdom
+44 1727 568300
Craft & Cleaver, nestled in St Albans, offers a true taste of the American barbecue experience. Customers rave about its authentic Texas-style flavors, with reviews highlighting the expertly seasoned meats. Gary Winkle praises the smoked BBQ, recommending a quick bite before adding any sauce to fully appreciate its rich complexity. The atmosphere is as inviting as the food, with visitors like Adam Thomas enjoying the relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and even the option to bring their dogs along. The menu boasts a delightful variety, from the Halloumi & Green Mango Salad to the Louisiana Shrimp. Anna Bennett's experience with the sharing platter speaks volumes, emphasizing both the generous portions and the quality of ingredients. Complementing the food are craft beers and delectable cocktails like the Grilled Pi, which add to the overall experience. Decor and ambiance enhance the dining experience, creating a lively yet laid-back spot for food lovers. The combo plates, featuring choices like sausage and pork ribs, received enthusiastic approval from Alex, who found the value exceptional. With a perfect blend of delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, Craft & Cleaver is undoubtedly a go-to destination for any food enthusiast seeking authentic barbecue.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Craft & Cleaver

Gary Winkle
May 30,2025
Folks, this stuff right here is the real deal. If you’re coming from the American south, this bbq feels right at home. The seasonings and smoke flavor capture the Texas-style very nicely. I recommend you hold off on the sauce for a bite or two and explore the complexity and craft of good bbq. Then, enjoy some of their unique flavors if you wish, but you shouldn’t need any Nicely done, everyone. I will return for a 3rd helping next time I’m in town
Adam Thomas
Apr 15,2025
Wish there were more BBQ places like this one around, food was excellent! Very tasty! Highly recommend! Nice relaxed atmosphere (great playlist) and friendly staff - dogs welcome to! Do you fancy opening a restaurant in Salisbury? :)
Anna Bennett
Apr 11,2025
Great food, great atmosphere. The sharing platter was well worth it. Myself and my partner can eat a lot but we were stuffed and took some home (which was equally good cold a few hours later). Food came quickly and was not only plentiful but absolutely delicious!! Love the craft beer and good BBQ food vibe. Not cheap but not overly pricey, worth the money. Will be back again for sure!
Alex
Apr 8,2025
This place is really nice. Great decor, enjoyable atmosphere. The staff are friendly, the menu is large and has good variety. We got the combo, which is a choice of two meats, two sides, and on Tuesdays you can get a cocktail for a pound more which is great. Excellent value, food is delicious, would recommend the sausage and the pork ribs. Cocktails were all excellent as well. Definitely worth a visit
Danielle Varndall
Mar 20,2025
Literally one of my favourite places to eat locally. Insanely tasty food!! We nearly always get the pitmaster tray, which has a little of everything. They also have my favourite beer on tap. Food comes out quick, decor is cool & staff are friendly. Also added bonus is that dogs are welcome!!! They even bought him some meat as a treat. Love love love!!
Vijay K
Mar 15,2025
Absolutely amazing food!! Me and friend were looking for a decent burger for dinner, found Craft and Cleaver online, and after looking at the photos went to try it out. We we surprised to see it was busy on a Wednesday night during the Easter break but after sitting down and seeing the menu, we realised it was a proper American style BBQ joint! No wonder it was busy. The server was really friendly and recommended the Texas Tray and we were not disappointed at all. The food was absolutely magnificent and I’m glad I had this rather than a burger. It was some of the best meat I’d ever eaten! It was so tender having been in the smoker for 8 hours, and the beef just fell off the bone. It was so good and we couldn’t finish it all. I would 100 percent recommend this place especially if you’ve never tried American BBQ before. Fantastic food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere.
Danny Thiele
Feb 25,2025
Been here a few times now and every time it never disappoints. Staff are always friendly and personable, food is always insane! Portion size is great if you’re a foodie like me! Highly recommend!
Alan Batchelor
Feb 24,2025
Absolutely loved this place. We ordered burnt ends and rack of ribs. The food was excellent, and there's a great selection of craft beers that we were offered tastes of. Big thanks to Shane, who made us very welcome on my wife's birthday. I'm definitely coming back with our friends.

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