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Red Cow, Harpenden

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Opens Tue at 1:30pm
171 Westfield Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ND (View on Google Map)
(01582) 621430
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Currently no handpump beers being served.

Records of licensees date back to 1851 with this pub, which has previously belonged to Glovers and Sons, Bennetts of Dunstable, Mann and then Watney's. Most recently, the pub was run by Farr Brew, which subsequently went into liquidation in April 2026. It is believed new, permanent operators are currently being sort. The pub has wooden floors and fireplaces at each end adding to a snug atmosphere.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed building.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
St Albans District Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
31/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Paratrend Limited
Pub ID
SHE/322
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
1:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
1:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
1:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
1:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
1:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday
1:30pm - 10:30pm
Monday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional live music.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered area outside front right
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
LocAle LocAle
Farr Brewery
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
45, 357, 366
Bus stops very close to pub
Closest station (1700m)
Harpenden
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL139159

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