Visit Darlish St Albans for Persian-inspired ice cream, classic and seasonal flavours, vegan options and our famous Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich.

Darlish St Alban's

Ice Cream Parlour

Welcome to the original home of Darlish Ice Cream. Located in the Pavilion at Jubilee Square, our St Albans parlour serves Persian-inspired ice cream, classic favourites, seasonal flavours and vegan options.

Opening times

Sunday - Wednesday: 10am–6pm
Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday - Saturday: 10am–8pm

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Address
The Pavilion, Jubilee Square, Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3LT
At the parlour
  • Kids’ portions available
  • Vegan and non-vegan flavours
  • Takeaway and seating available
  • Dog friendly
  • Contactless and card payments accepted
  • Step-free access
  • Deliveroo
Getting here

By train: St Albans City Station, approximately a 20-minute walk from the parlour.

By bus: Lattimore Road stop on Victoria Street, with local services including 84, 301, 302, 602, 653 and S1.

Please note

Opening hours may change seasonally. Please check our latest opening hours before visiting.

Directions

Things to do near Darlish St Albans

Planning a day out in St Albans? Make Darlish part of it. Our St Albans parlour is close to some of the city’s best-known historic sites, shops, markets and green spaces. Grab a scoop or a Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich before continuing your day or make us your destination.

St Albans Cathedral

Nearly 1,000 years of history, around a 10-minute walk.

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The Clock Tower

England’s only surviving medieval town belfry, around a 5-minute walk.

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St Albans Market

A bustling street market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Verulamium Park & Museum

Roman ruins, mosaics and parkland, around a 15-minute walk.

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News and stories from our St Alban's Parlour

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The story behind Darlish | UK’s first Persian ice cream parlour

How a childhood craving for saffron, rose and pistachio ice cream grew from a Hertfordshire kitchen into Darlish, the UK's first Persian ice cream parlour - now a family business with six parlours. Read Laura's story.

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