Japes St Albans

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Japes St Albans
24–26 Chequer Street, St Albans AL1 3YD

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Bookings: Walk-ins only
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Pizza in St Albans city centre

Japes St Albans is our pizza restaurant on Chequer Street in the centre of St Albans. The city combines a strong local community with a historic centre, independent businesses, shopping streets, pubs, restaurants and landmarks that bring visitors in from across Hertfordshire and beyond. Our location is designed to be an easy choice for people looking for pizza in St Albans whether the plan is a family meal, food with friends, a quick city-centre stop or collection to take home.

Japes started in London in 2018 with Chicago-style deep dish pizza and a belief that pizza could be more varied than the formats most people see every day. Over time, our team kept experimenting with different styles, techniques and textures. That process eventually led to London Style Pizza, our own style created by the Japes team. St Albans brings that same spirit outside central London, giving local guests access to the pizza identity that has shaped Japes from the beginning.

A Japes pizza restaurant in St Albans

St Albans has a distinctive city-centre atmosphere: historic streets and landmarks sit alongside modern shops, cafés and restaurants, and the centre remains compact enough to explore on foot. Chequer Street places Japes close to the main commercial and historic parts of the city, making the restaurant useful for both planned meals and spontaneous visits while you are already in town.

Nearby attractions and well-known parts of St Albans include the Cathedral, the Clock Tower, the market streets and the wider historic centre. Further out, the city’s Roman heritage at Verulamium is another part of what makes St Albans such a recognisable destination. For us, the important point is that this is a city with a clear identity of its own, so the restaurant should feel like part of St Albans rather than a generic copy of a London site.

What makes Japes pizza different?

Japes has always been interested in pizza styles with strong texture and structure. Chicago-style deep dish was a major part of our early identity. It is a substantial style of pizza with a deeper build than a conventional thin pizza, creating a different balance between crust, cheese, sauce and toppings.

After years of working with deep dish and exploring other pizza traditions, our team developed London Style Pizza. It takes inspiration from several styles we admire, including deep dish, Detroit, Sicilian and Grandma-style pizza, while creating something that belongs specifically to Japes. The caramelised cheese around the edge is one of the details that gives it a distinctive flavour and texture. You can read the full story on our Japes pizza styles page.

Pizza for people who want something different

There is no shortage of pizza, but there is still room for pizza with a clear identity. Our aim is not to compete by making the most ordinary version of a familiar product. We want Japes to be the place people remember because the pizza feels different, the format is distinctive and the meal is satisfying enough to be the reason for the visit.

That is especially relevant for people searching for deep dish pizza in St Albans, a different style of pizza in Hertfordshire or simply a local pizza restaurant that offers something beyond the standard thin-base experience. We want guests to understand what Japes is before they arrive, which is why this page explains the story as well as giving you the practical information you need.

Eating out in St Albans

St Albans is a popular place to meet because the city centre has a mix of shopping, culture, pubs, restaurants and historic streets within a relatively concentrated area. Japes fits into that environment as a casual restaurant where the focus is on pizza rather than formality. It works for groups of friends, couples, families and people eating on their own.

For collection, use the dedicated ordering link on this page so your order goes to the St Albans restaurant. If you are dining in, St Albans currently operates on a walk-in basis rather than through our online reservation platform.

From Soho to St Albans

Japes began with one restaurant in Soho and gradually expanded into new neighbourhoods and cities. The move to St Albans is part of that wider story: taking a pizza concept created in London and building restaurants that can become part of their own local communities. You can read more about our beginnings on the Japes story page.

If you already know Japes from Soho, Camden or Greenwich, St Albans gives you a more convenient option outside central London. If this is your first visit, it is a chance to discover the brand without travelling into the capital.

Plan your visit to Japes St Albans

You will find Japes St Albans at 24–26 Chequer Street, St Albans AL1 3YD. Use Google Maps listing for a route directly to the restaurant. For takeaway, order a collection online.

You can also view all Japes locations if another restaurant is more convenient.

Frequently asked questions about Japes St Albans

Where is Japes St Albans?

Japes St Albans is at 24–26 Chequer Street, St Albans AL1 3YD, in the city centre.

Can I book a table at Japes St Albans?

Japes St Albans currently operates on a walk-in basis, so there is no online table booking link for this restaurant.

Can I order collection?

Yes. Use the St Albans collection link on this page to view the ordering menu and place a collection order.

What style of pizza is Japes known for?

Japes has roots in Chicago-style deep dish pizza and later created London Style Pizza. Our pizza styles page explains the background and differences in more detail.

Is Japes St Albans in the city centre?

Yes. The restaurant is on Chequer Street in central St Albans, convenient for the main shopping streets, historic centre and local attractions.