This is a lovely old low ceilinged pub, Charming place for a pint and, while a Fullers pub, there…read moredoes seem to some ale choice beyond the staples. I've been told this pub used to be much much better some years ago, but if you ask me it is still pretty good right now! Love a place with a bit of history to it.

If you are near Hertford and you like your real ale, this is the place to go…read more It's quite cramped inside with two small bars - the building dates back to 16th Century. The left hand bar is for regulars - I liked it as I used to work in there, and was also a regular - some people thought it was quite unfriendly if you weren't known. The right hand side was known as the other bar. Don't let this put you off - it's only banter! Beer is fullers plus loads of guest beers, regularly rotated. Lots of CAMRA types visit regularly in their jumpers and cords.

The Snug is my new favorite Hertford hangout. It's a cheerful and cozy little pub/restaurant near…read morethe Hertford train station. It's by no means a big place, but it made a big impression on me! First of all, the number one reason why I loved the Snug is the free refills on soda. Like many Americans, I love my Coke and I will drink it until I burst. I have become used to getting just one can or bottle here in the UK instead of constant refills throughout my entire visit. I felt like I was back in America! (I do realise that no refills are much healthier than drinking gallons of Coke in one sitting, but it's nice every once in awhile!) Aside from the refills, the food is awesome. My personal favourite is their eggs benedict (vegetarian of course), yet everything I've tried there is great. They also have a fun drink menu, including ice cream drinks which I'm always a sucker for. You can choose to sit inside at a table, in puffy chairs near the windows, or you can sit outside in the back garden for a bit of fresh air. Definitely a must!

Stylish bar, good food served all day. English / continental…read morebreakfast in the morning, light bites / snacks / plates to share through to full on meals throughout the rest of the day. Full range of beers, lagers, vino and cocktails. Reasonable sized patio out the back for those summer days, or just going for a ciggie. Good table service and a nice vibe about the place.

Best meal I had in my last trip to England was the slow cooked lamb I had here…read more Seriously, get it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Living in Enfield, Hertford is only a 15 minutes train ride away. As we have good friends who live…read morethere, we sometimes decide to make the journey and meet up for a pub lunch here. There's a great selection of tasty burgers on the menu, and they have a large selection of ales that are constantly changing. There's a lot of space, and when the weather is nice, a reasonable amount of space outside. There are also a stack of board games, but not all the pieces are always there, so it can making playing them a bit difficult. It's just one of those old style English pubs that is enjoyable to hang out with for the day and drink some ales. I can highly recommend them!

My kind of pub. This place has a great selection of beers, including one that they brew themselves…read more I couldn't look beyond that (and it was very nice too). Out back there is a partially covered courtyard (which slightly unusually you look out upon from the urinal). I didn't really notice the interior much, given the lovely weather.

Best real ale pub in Hertford! Centrally located and very…read morefriendly pub situated in a building that was originally a shop! The beers change regularly however there is normally always one RSB ( Red Squirrel) beer and some unusually named specials toosuch as the X42 named after a Birmingham bus route!! There is one main bar inside and also a covered outside area to increase seating space! However do not worry this is not for smokers! Food is also servedsimple food such as pasties..ideal to soak up all that lovely beer!!

I've been to The Woolpack twice now for lunch. Sometimes we like to wander around Hertford with…read morefriends and have a drink. Burgers are such a great way to have a nice lunch, and The Woolpack supplies a decent selection of burgers. Both times I've gone, I've had the special burger. First was a Cinco De Mayo burger that had salsa, tortilla chips and jalapenos. It was really tasty, but could have been a bit spicier (in fairness, everything could be a bit spicier for me). The second time we went, I had the brie, pear and bacon burger. Also really nice, but I remember it being nicer the previous time. Maybe it's because that time we got to dine out on the patio on a nice warm day and this time it was inside and rainy. The burgers are quite well done, but I think that's more of an issue with it being in a pub (apparently there's a crazy law that burgers in pubs have to be cooked to at least medium well, although I hear that law may be changing). The beer selection is basically McMullen's. Because you're in Hertford, and that's all anyone seems to have. So they don't usually have anything super interesting on draught. It's a nice enough place for Lunch though.

Normally not a pub that I would choose to drink in, but could be handy for the world cup and…read moresunshine - not many places with an outside screen!

Small industrial unit on a fairly grim industrial estate producing some of the finest beers in the…read moresouth of England. Gary Hayward started brewing here in 2004 and has consistently produced great beers. His American style IPAs are probably the best outside of the States. He also produces milds, porters and bitters,some of which are available in bottle. http://www.redsquirrelbrewery.co.uk

This pub has a gorgeous garden, really good place to be on a sunny afternoon. Beers are from…read moreMcmullens, not always reliable, but the seasonal beer was actually rather nice and probably didn't last long! Restaurant in the conservatory.

Good back street locals pub. Well known for its food - nice garden at the back. Well used by locals.read more

This place is brilliant! Under new ownership since last year, when they did a complete overhaul of…read morethe decor and reopened the tiny basement music venue that highlighted local talent in the 60's! It is now a modern pub with nods to local history, in a centuries old building with history of it's own. The food follows the same concept, modern food fusion of an old British favourite... pie! The menu is simply three parts (four including dessert) pie, mash and gravy. You pick your favourite pie, your favourite mash and favourite gravy to match! Simple, tasty and brilliant! Pies are freshly made and rotate, dots on the menu signify which pies are available each day. In addition, fusions like Goat Cheese and Onion tart make their way onto the menu in the "Guest Pie" categories. To pair with your meal, they offer a good selection of local (and non-local) ales and ciders. Some with quirky names like "Ghandi's Flip-Flop". Perfect place for a pint, but they also have cocktails. Plenty of outdoor seating newly fitted with lighting and heat lamps to fight the chill of autumn / winter. If you are in Hertfordshire, or touring London or Cambridge be sure to visit this little gem in the quaint town of Ware! (45 minutes by train on the Hertford East line from London Liverpool Street) A few other note-worthy pubs and renovations have popped up on the high street, making Ware a delightful pub crawl town.

Delicious homemade pies! Pick your pie. Pick your mash. Pick your gravy. Nice ales and ciders as…read morewell. There's a downstairs area as well used for a music venue, I think. The only problem is if you go at the end of the weekend, sometimes only the lesser known pies are available. But all the pies seem to be really really good so far!!

Really a rather nice pub. Here, even more than in a lot of other pubs, it was such a shame to have…read moreunavoidable tv screens. They suck all the charm out of such a venue. How is the proper fire supposed to compete? Had some Black Stallion in the Black Horse, from a choice of 6 beers. It was certainly a quality beer.

Lovely English pub with great beer, great food, a play area for the kids ( with a Wii), nice garden…read moreand some great British eccentrics in the regulars. On my stops over the pond, this is always a visit- That and a damn good curry