The Coopers Arms pub is tucked away at the top of Tilehouse street in Hitchin and despite being…read morequite central would be really easy to miss it if you didn't know about it. There is some parking but the car park is pretty small and fills up quickly. The pub itself is quite oldey-worldy and you get the impression it's been there for a few centuries. It's a very traditional pub in feel - range of decent beers, wines and ciders. They do some decent pub grub too - nothing fancy but not overpriced. There's always a bit of a buzz about the place, particularly in the evenings - but a mix of clientelle - young and old, locals and out of towners alike. Definitely one of the better pubs in town and work seeking out.

Jan 2014 -Excellent pub- new management. The pub has been done up - no 'Come on England ' around…read morethe door - run by a nice young landlady who is really welcoming. Great real ales Clean pub no need for TV, loud music. A real ale drinkers pub where people sit with a newspaper / book or having a chat. No food- but who cares - you are allowed to bring chips in from chip shop next door! -what could be better -ale, chips and a chat. Love the place - like stepping back in time but in a clean nice safe environment.

The Bricklayers Arms is situated on Queen street opposite the large car park that serves the…read moremarket. The 'Brickies' is the premiere football pub in Hitchin and markets itself as such. The 'Come on England' painted in big letters around the doorway and the red and white colour scheme that abounds leaves you in no doubt as to the owner's allegiances. There are better pubs in Hitchin if you want a convivial atmosphere, a quiet pint, real ale or live music but if you want to watch footie on a big screen in a raucous (yet friendly) atmosphere this is the place to head.

Firstly, I have had to create a new, anonymous account to write this review as the patrons and…read moremanager of this establishment threatened me. This is a homophobic pub with a some nasty regulars and a hostile manager (Darryl). Until tonight, I loved Molly Malones. It was my favourite pub in Hitchin. I attended a few times a month watch live sport. I met some lovely people, especially around the pool table. I went tonight to watch the PSG vs Chelsea game, and ended up playing poker with a couple of lovely guys, and the manager, Darryl, who turned out to be not so lovely. After the football, whislt I was at the bar, another patron shouted out 'Chelsea Nonce'. This is an offensive homophobic slur when connected to football, as evidenced by the conviction of Joey Barton who repeatedly used it on social media. I politely but firmly told the guy that was not okay. He got aggresive and told me to 'F' off. He then said it again. I reitereated that his language wasn't okay, and said I'd call the police if he said it again. He said it again. I dialled 999. At this point the manager (Darryl) asked me to leave the pub and took my drink away (I had just bought him a pint). He said he was removing me from the premises 'for my own safety'. The police attended. The said that 'nonce' was not a slur. I advised them to educate themselves, They were rude and dismissive. Darryl appeared at the door, grinning, and invited the officers into the pub. They left within 2 minutes, and reported on their radio that no offence had been comiited. I got their badge numbers and names and have made a complaint to Hertfordshire police. The police officers advised me that if I was now unwelcome in the pub, if I didn't move on and a complaint by the manager was made, I would be moved on by them forcefully. This is NOT an LGBTQ friendly pub. It's NOT a friendly pub at all under it's current management. Have a look at the other poor reviews for this pub and how the manager responds. J

Molly Malones is my local pub and I love it. It's a proper pub in my opinion and, as the name…read moresuggests, run on a bit of an Irish theme. It's situated on Nightingale road a little out of the centre of town but is well worth seeking out. The staff are very friendly, the beer is good and the whole atmosphere of the place is great. They show the footie when it's on and have live bands from time to time plus events such as party night on Halloween and New Year etc. It's not a particularly big place so it can get a little crowded at peak times. There's a little courtyard out the back for smokers but you couldn't really call it a beer garden. Parking can be problematic around here but there are soem free parking slots across the road next door to the petrol station. Go on - give Molly's a go - you'll come back again

The Cock is a large pub situated in the main High street. There's nothing particularly fancy about…read moreit but it does a decent range of beers and wines and the staff are friendly, attentive and quick to take your order. I've only eaten here once but the food was decent enough - nothing fancy but filling and reasonably priced. On a Friday or Saturday night this place is usually heaving with Hitchin youth - nothing wrong with that if that's what you're after but a place to avoid if you're after a quiet night and a chat. All in all - a decent enough pub but nothing spectacular.

The cock is a fair sized pub in the heart of Hitchin Town Centre next to Woolworths near the Market…read moreSquare. There is generally a good buzz about the place on a Friday and Saturday night when the locals are out, it's a good place to start the evening off with a few beers and shots! :o) The music is generally excellent and the staff are always on the ball and quick to serve youeven on a weeknight it is a nice place to sit and have a quiet drink and catch up with friends. One of the best pubs in the area.

Lovely old fashioned English pub! We enjoyed our visit, didn't have food but it looked good!read more

Amazing friendly pub with a great atmosphere! Awesome real…read moreale and cider selection accompanied by good food Stunning blonde girl sitting outside but as usual I didn't have the balls to talk to her After a bit of none stalker'ish ear wigging, she became even more perfect as she likes Johnny cash!! Unfortunately she left before I did my naked bike ridding finale and proposed

The Half Moon is a friendly local with a twist. This is a beer drinkers paradise - the real ales…read morejust keep on coming, with new varieties regularly. The pub has won CAMRA awards and has occasional beer festivals. The wine list is OK too. They also do food, including tapas. The pub has popular quiz and also curry evenings. All this means it attracts a somewhat older mixed clientele than the usual town centre pubs. Sometimes hard to get a seat and the decor leaves something to be desired, but if you fancy a sociable night out with some good beer, this is a good place to start off or end up.

A strange step back in time, in some ways, this club has an eclectic mix of clientelle but most…read morelook like they are still in the 70's. Very friendly however. They have some excellent live music of a more alternate kind usually Fri., Sat., Sun. Downstairs is free entry bar akin to a working man's club decor. The music venue is upstairs and has reasonably priced entrance fees. All I can say for the decor there is scruffy and lived in. Painted black, with fabric ceiling drapes and paintings, the entrance door has hippy style paintings and the ladies has a graffitti board and chalk. Bar at one end and band sales and bandroom at the other. Reasonably sized and not claustrophobic when packed. The bands tend to sit around when not performing and often chat. It is an experience and we keep going back.

From the owner: Sports bar and music venueread more

The Three Moorhens is situated out of the centre of Hitchin on the road towards Stevenage so you'll…read moremost likely want some transport to get you there. Thankfully it's got a massive car-park so parking is never a problem. It's a popular pub and you can see why. They serve some decent pub fare and charge very reasonable prices. It's the kind of place you take the family for a Sunday roast rather than the pub you'd go to for a night out with your mates - more a restaurant/pub rather than a pub that sells bar food. They've always got some meal-deal on (two eat for under a tenner etc) so it represents particularly good value in the area. Great for families with children too - recommended!

We went to the Three Moorhens today for lunch and ended up walking out in disgust. It was the…read morehottest day of the year so far and very busy, but it became quickly apparent that the place was horrendously understaffed. The bar was predictably crowded and the one barmaid serving was irritable as visibly harassed. It took twenty minutes before to get served; notwithstanding the fact that she was under pressure, she clearly couldn't grasp the concept of prioritizing the customers who had been waiting the longest. Some people were left standing there for twenty minutes or more, whilst others would just walk up to the bar and got served instantly. All the while she was loudly complaining about the job and life in general. I finally got the drinks and found a table in the garden. The table itself was in a disgusting state, stacked with empties and covered with bits of food. There was only one girl serving, and she was frantically running from table to table trying to keep up with the demand. We went back to the bar, ordered the food, returned to the table and waited. And waited. After around thirty minutes, my wife went to the bar to enquire when the food might arrive. She wasn't rude or aggressive, or even complaining. She simply wanted to know when the food was likely to arrive. She was told that it wouldn't be long, and so returned to the table. What happened next was unbelievable. The girl who had been serving stormed over to the table and quite aggressively began complaining that the staff were working as hard as they could. She was visibly angry and repeated that we're doing the best we can several times. I tried to explain that we were simply enquiring about when the food would arrive but she completely ignored me and stormed off. At this point I went and found the manager and demanded my money back. I was simply not prepared to accept this disgusting level of service, and God only knows what the quality of the food would have been like in a place as badly managed as this. I told him that I thought the behaviour of his staff was rude and unprofessional. His only defense was that they were very busy that day, but he refunded our money and told us he'd have a word with the staff member involved. This Three Moorhens is located in a prime position in Hitchin and has a large garden area, making it a very attractive proposition for families wanting a pub meal. Not surprisingly, it seems always busy as a result. Don't be fooled however; the level of customer service is disgusting, the employees are rude and incompetent and the place seems to have a policy of employing the bare minimum of staff to keep the place functioning. I can't comment on the food itself because we never got to eating there, but given the level of staff morale and competence, I'm not sure I'd want to consume anything made in their kitchen! Needless to say we won't be visiting again.

The Rose and Crown is one of Hitchin's oldest pubs - there's a sign outside detailing its history,…read moreits various name changes over the centuries and some of the scandalous antics of its owners and landlords. It's situated slap-bang on the market place and so its location couldn't be more central. It's actually a tiny little pub with not much room inside which means that the crowds can spill-out onto the square at popular times. The lack of space can make it a bit of a pain to get served sometimes too. Having said that, the beers alright and the prices are very good. Worth a look if you're in the area.