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Carpenters Arms, Harpenden

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Operator: Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
14 Cravells Road, Harpenden, AL5 1BD (View on Google Map)
(01582) 460311
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Landlord Tony has been running Harpenden's smallest pub since 2006, offering five cask ales including two changing guests. Popular with all sections of society, and their dogs, the cosy interior is comfortably furnished, with an open fire warming the bar in colder weather. The spacious, secluded patio is a sun-trap in the summer months. BT Sports and terrestrial TV sport is shown with international rugby union especially popular; live music is hosted occasionally.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
St Albans Dsitrict Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/11/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/306
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (There are two guest handpumps. One had London Pride on when visiting. The other was unused.) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Carpenters Arms, Harpenden.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Carpenters Arms, Harpenden.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Carpenters Arms, Harpenden.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
BT Sport
Live Music Live Music
Occasional performer
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
307, 321, 357, HA1
Closest station (1100m)
Harpenden
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL144133
Directions
Bottom of Cravells Road by car park

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