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Nice staff, manager Pete really friendly and great for watching sport in!
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visited here for the second time on the 9th of august as staying with friends in harpenden and have to say what an improvement! firstly it was quiz night so very busy, infact one of the busiest pub quizes I have ever been to, but that aside myself and my partner came here for dinner in june and although the food was by no means poor it wasn't fantastic either, more mediocre, and we felt the presentation was a let down for such a picturesque pub. This time round we both had the lamb which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully, we were further impressed by this as it was such a busy night. on chatting to the waiter we discovered that there was indeed a new chef. we will definitely be returning and recommending the pub to any friends visiting the area. we were also impressed by the lovely garden areas.
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I really like this pub. Good beer, which is well kept, and the guests usually appeal to me. Tend to be around the 4.0 to 4.3% strength so similar to the Spitfire and Pride which are always on (as well as the Adnams and I think something else too). Fair range of lagers, and at least one cider on draught.
Food is better than average pub fare, with a bar menu which is good and a restaurant menu which excites me less. Either of which can be eaten anywhere. A few specials (e.g. pasta of the day) usually appear on a blackboard. I saw a sign outside saying they are now open for brunch on Saturdays, but haven't tried it.
Nice enough garden and patio area, and dogs welcomed in certain parts of the pub too.
TVs in both bars, and show most sporting things in the smaller bar but only seem to be on in the main bar for major events so not too instrusive.
Good quiz on Tuesday nights which seems popular as the pub is overtaken by quizzers.
Clientele seems to be a total mix from younger people right through to OAPs and from young couples to generation spanning family groups. It appears to have a good mix of regular visitors, plus the actual 'bar propping' regulars.
Would recommend it thoroughly, both for a quick pint, or food.
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Wide range of beer, which is of good quality. Prompt and efficent service.
The only bad things with this pub was the price of the beer (�3.35 for Doombar and Side Pocket) and also sometimes they have two different sports showing on the big screens and the jukebox/music playing in the back ground. The last time I went in there was before the refurb and although it wasn't in dire need of being doing up, now it is been tastefully done and no too gastropub-y.
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Can't believe I'd lived in Harpo around 15 years before I tried the Engineer; now very much my favourite local. Nice atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and a nice garden for sunny days. If they could add an additional guest beer and, perhaps, just add to their veggie menu items a little, then this place woulod be well-nigh perfect.
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A tradtional pub that has been done out in a 'trational style' but not too badly.Two halves - a dining half and a drinkers bar, both having outdoor areas for the smokers/natuirsts to inhabit. Three ales on and the Adnams was a decent drinking pint. Worth a drop by if down the SOuth end of Harpenden.
anonymous - 1 Aug 2010 17:56 |
Excellent pub which caters for all from young families,people who just want a quiet drink and those who like viewing their sport in pubs.
A wide variety of food to pick from again for all ages and everything is well organised and effective.
Loads of sitting room and a nice garden outside for when we do get hot weather.
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Been in quite a few times recently. Nice and light with recently decorated small bar. Great beer selection with Pride, Spitfire, Adnams and a guest bitter. Pride tasted fantastic, would give Fullers cellarman of the year award winner at Harpenden arms a run for his money. Eaten a handful of times, food is been great but can get very busy, so some times a little wait. More time to sample the beer though! The Engineer burger is great.
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This is a fine pub, went for a pint yesterday afternoon and lunch today. Nice rooms, good beer, friendly staff, good food, great snacks, nice garden. If they keep doing what they're doing I'll keep going.
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Ate here 5 years ago and it was awful. Have just returned. New owner and now find it hard to fault. Service excellent and very friendly. Food was excellent. great traditional pub food on the bar menu and an imaginative but not over fancy restaurant menu. Would highly recommend a visit for either everyday eating out of special occasion.
Lou_S - 23 Apr 2006 07:34 |
I'm biased coz it's a local but the place is really freindly and relaxed, they have one wide screen tv and a bar mounted one. Real ale and a guest plus all the usual! Leffe in bottles, lethal but yummy. And there is a carpark and small garden. The food is good and the portions are generous, Sunday roasts are a must but get here early as they do sell out sometimes!! Welcome
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Just had a meal here ,The food was good and the service was excellent.welcoming and good beer including a guest.The only thing I would have changed is for my Mrs to have let me stay longer!
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This pub is great. It's a bit out of the way up a hill at the back of Harpenden but its lovely. The drinks are good, they show the rugby (and what a great afternoon we had in there last weekend despite losing to the Kiwis) and they do excellent food too both in the bar and the side restaurant in the conservatory.
Hucks - 25 Nov 2005 09:41 |
