Pubs in Hertford
Discover the best pubs and bars in Hertford. Browse opening hours, menus, events, and more.
Found 34 pubs in Hertford — Page 1 of 3
Practitioner
76 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1BY
Large, new-style town centre bar created from a former bank - previously known as Baroosh until 2018 - popular on the town centre night-life scene and quieter during the day. There is a patio where smoking is allowed and an eating area - breakfasts from 9.30am. Food all day until 10pm (9pm Sun). Families with children are welcome until 6pm - dogs welcome also until 6pm. The pub's name is a reference to medical practitioners who once lived close by.
Black Horse
29-31 West Street, Hertford SG13 8EZ
Timbered Free House dating from 1642 having a country feel. Situated in one of Hertford's most attractive streets, it is near the start of the Cole Green Way. Handy on match days for Hertford Town Football Club supporters and one of the only pubs in Britain with a rugby team affiliated to RFU. Large well kept garden with separate childrens' area and suitable for dogs on leads. Interesting menu - the pub now has its own bakery. CAMRA members enjoy a discount on real ales. Children welcome until 8pm. An extension at the rear was added in 2019.
Hertford Bell
24 Railway Street., Hertford SG14 1BA
A single-bar town centre pub refurbished and renamed in 2020 (until then known as the Duncombe Arms) with a comfortable modern feel and plenty of outside drinking areas. There is a quiz every Wednesday, TV Sport and music occasionally at weekends. Meals are available all day. CAMRA members receive a discount on real ales.
Six Templars
1 The Wash, Hertford SG14 1PS
Opened in March 2008, this large Wetherspoons was formed by converting a former Unonist Club, then extending it. It`s two-storey glass frontage is a unique feature. Inside there are two areas - a huge cavernous bar and a smaller lounge area in the former Club accommodation. Some seating is also available on the first floor. Outside there is a suntrap garden resting against Hertford Castle`s walls. The pub features pictures of people and buildings from Hertford`s past. Regular beer and cider festivals throughout the year.
Golden Griffin
Windsor Drive, Hertford SG14 2DQ
Lively community pub in the Sele Farm area of town popular for TV sport and with darts and pool. Live music or karaoke on Saturdays, the pub holds a number of charity events during the year.
Great Eastern Tavern
29 Railway Place, Hertford SG13 7BS
Popular and buoyant back street local with two bars and two gardens (the largest is paved but heavily planted), offering TV sport and often, interesting rock and blues piped music. Sandwiches if requested at lunchtime. A folk club operates on the third Thursday of the month. Excellent heated smoking shelter. There`s always plenty going on and there are pub crib and darts teams. Quizzes fortnightly on Sundays. Enter the chili challenge held annually on a Saturday lunchtime in February. Open all day.
Greyhound
146 Bengeo Street, Hertford SG14 3EY
Excellent two-bar local with a strong community and family focus re-opened and extended in 2017 after a refurbishment following a fire. This was the first pub acquired by McMullen's, purchased in 1836 for £435. The pub was the first in the country to purchase and house a defibrillator for the use of the residents of Bengeo should it be urgently required. On the walls you will find old pictures of the pub and the locality.
Lord Haig
South Street, Hertford SG14 1AZ
Named after the determined WW1 General. This 1930s town 'local', refurbished in 2017, has popular live music acts every Saturday and a big screen showing all sporting occasions. Karaoke on Fridays. Look out for the seafood shack. Open all day.
Millstream
88 Port Vale, Hertford SG14 3AF
Welcoming local in a quiet Hertford backwater with a restaurant in the conservatory overlooking the beautiful garden at the rear. Worth walking an alternative route from Hertford North station to the town centre for a pint and a chat. The pub has gained a good reputation for its food offering both lunchtime and evening menus. Strong in its community the pub encourages families arranging a number of children`s events throughout the year. Opens for breakfasts early on Saturdays. Look out for the summer gin shed.
Old Barge
2 The Folly, Hertford SG14 1QD
A free house on Folly Island pleasantly situated canalside on the River Lea, offering locally-sourced home-cooked food which is served all day and a music quiz on the last Thursday of the month. The Spring Fling mini-music festival takes place on the second May bank holiday Monday. Look out for the annual duck race on Easter Monday. Occasional live music at weekends.
Old Cross Tavern
8 St Andrew Street, Hertford SG14 1JA
Superb town free house offering a friendly welcome. Up to six real ales including a dark beer of some distinction, come from brewers large and small and there is a fine choice of Belgian bottle-conditioned beers. Two beer festivals are held each year - one over a spring bank holiday weekend, the other in October. No TV or music here, just good old-fashioned conversation. Home-made pork pies and scotch eggs are available. South Hertfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2020.
Dog & Whistle at the Ram Inn
112 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AB
Grade II Listed town centre pub with a history dating from the 17th century. After a recent refurbishments (2013 and 2018) the pub now has an minimalist feel with walls exposed, tiled areas, interesting lighting and a range of furniture. Big DJ nights on Friday and Saturdays which spread outside on to the shingled garden. Dogs allowed in the garden up until 7pm. Cask ale availability is increasingly irregular.