In the heart of Old Hatfield, this Grade II-listed former timber-framed and later brick-clad building is also thought to house a priest hole. Up to six real ales served, with beer festivals held during the year. Tuesday is Sausage and Mash night 6pm to 8:30pm - purchase an ale for a free portion! Numerous buses run from nearby Hatfield station, public car park behind of nearby Great Northern pub. Access gained via alleyway.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed. Settle on right by entrance
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed status: II
Dating back to 1806 and with a low, timbered interior, this pub is mainly of interest for the splendid snug right of the entrance. Created by an old medium-height curved settle, it has a flagstone floor, lovely inglenook fireplace (now occupied by a stove) and wall-bench seating on one side. The settle was repositioned many years ago at the same time that the rest of the layout was opened out.
Dating back to 1806 it has a low-timbered interior including a splendid and rare snug around the old fireplace. The small area created by an old medium height curved settle bench and timber uprights has old flagstone floor and wall-bench seating on the exterior wall side, The remainder of the pub is open-plan and the three-sided bar counter has a copper top that is around forty years old.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers (From all over Britain) and 2 regular beers.
Horse & Groom, Hatfield
Source: National