The Saint & Sinner is a McMullen's pub at 16 St Peter's Street in St Albans. It occupies a Grade II listed building from the 1760s that was once home to John Osborn, three times mayor of St Albans; McMullen's bought it in 2019 and opened it as a pub in 2023. It serves craft beers, cocktails, brunch, artisan pizza and Sunday roasts, with an outdoor terrace, shuffleboard and private function space. Its music ranges from chilled tunes to full bands, and it is over-18s only after 8pm.
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The Saint & Sinner Open Mic
St Albans's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
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19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
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04 — Find The Saint & Sinner
St AlbansGetting there
16 St Peter's Street,
St Albans AL1 3NA
St Albans AL1 3NA
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
St AlbansAbout the night
Ver Poets runs open-mic poetry evenings with a featured poet at The Saint & Sinner on occasional Wednesdays, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The event is free and open to all; readers sign up on the night from 7pm. 2026 dates were 18 March, 22 July, 16 September and 14 October; the rest of the 2026 programme is at St Albans Central Library and on Zoom.
The Saint & Sinner is a McMullen's pub at 16 St Peter's Street in St Albans. It occupies a Grade II listed building from the 1760s that was once home to John Osborn, three times mayor of St Albans; McMullen's bought it in 2019 and opened it as a pub in 2023. It serves craft beers, cocktails, brunch, artisan pizza and Sunday roasts, with an outdoor terrace, shuffleboard and private function space. Its music ranges from chilled tunes to full bands, and it is over-18s only after 8pm.
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The Saint & Sinner Open Mic
St Albans's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Saint & Sinner · St Albans
Wednesday
Open mic night
Nov 2026
Listed since
04 Nov
Last verified
No fee
Entry
19:00
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Last updated: 4 November 2026
The Saint & Sinner Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightVariesdates vary
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
Music starts around 19:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsPoets
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Ver Poets runs open-mic poetry evenings with a featured poet at The Saint & Sinner on occasional Wednesdays, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The event is free and open to all; readers sign up on the night from 7pm. 2026 dates were 18 March, 22 July, 16 September and 14 October; the rest of the 2026 programme is at St Albans Central Library and on Zoom.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Saint & Sinner’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Dates vary
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
St Albans, AL1 3NA - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Saint & Sinner
16 St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3NA
Address16 St Peter's Street
AreaSt Albans
PostcodeAL1 3NA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Saint & Sinner in St Albans; AL1 3NA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Johnny's Bar, The Horn, Mad Squirrel and The Oddfellows Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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16 St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3NA.
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The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AL1 3NA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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