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Hatfield Tap, Hatfield

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Opens at Noon
Operator: McMullen
91 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9BZ (View on Google Map)
(01707) 264727
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Formerly known as The Harrier and before that The Hilltop, owners McMullen opted for a "does what it says on the tin" approach with their latest rebrand, naming it The Hatfield Tap. While the refurb is clearly aimed at attracting more students from the nearby University of Hertfordshire, the pub remains a friendly community local with something for all age groups. Pool, darts, shuffleboard and a variety of board games are available, while major sporting fixtures are shown on a giant TV screen. Regular quiz and bingo nights are held along with occasional live music events.

Food (including burgers, chicken wings and sharing platters) is served throughout the day. On the drinks front, an array of cocktails and the like is complemented for more traditional tastes by McMullen's usual range of ales.

Historic Interest

Originally called the Hilltop, then subsequently for several years known as the Harrier, this pub has been operated by McMullen's Brewery of Hertford since it opened in 1959. With an exterior look very much of its post-war time, it was designed by Lionel Gordon Baliol Brett, later 4th Viscount Esher, as part of the New Town development of Hatfield. Inside it has undergone refurbishment, most recently in 2022 when it was renamed the Hatfield Tap. A more detailed history of the pub and some wonderful images of its past can be found here: https://boakandbailey.com/2018/11/hilltop-a-new-venture-in-public-houses-1959/

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hilltop - original name; Harrier - until 2022
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
31/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/334
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (New River Gade was the guest on visiting.) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

McMullen - AK Original Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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AK Original Mild
McMullen - AK Original Mild Mild • 3.7% Mcmullen ak is permanently on two handpumps.
AK Original Mild
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McMullen - AK Original Mild

This beer is served regularly at Hatfield Tap, Hatfield.

McMullen AK is permanently on two handpumps.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Last Friday of month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
366, 404 (Sundays only), 405 (Sundays only), 602, 614, 653
Closest station (2200m)
Hatfield (Herts)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL219069

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