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Operator: Flaming Grill (Greene King)
41-43 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PP (View on Google Map)

Part of the "Flaming Grill" chain, now owned by Greene King.

Large, open-plan bar with a central serving area. Converted from two houses, it was the home of American intelligence during the second world war, and only became a hotel after they left. Regular general knowledge quizes are held on Thursdays and Sundays. Food is served until 9 p.m. Board games are available. Offers a discount on real ales to CAMRA members.

Guest beers often include Tring, Vale and Windsor & Eton beers.

Been known yo close at 10.30pm on bank holiday Mondays.

Information for this venue is provided by the Watford & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
24/03/2025
Last surveyed
28/03/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
WAT/892
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Southern Cross, Watford.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
BT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off real ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
WATFORD JUNCTION
Nearby Station (500m)
Watford Junction
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (500m)
Watford Junction
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