Engineers Arms, Henlow

Definitely the best "proper" pub for many many miles around.
Superb and constantly changing range of well kept real ales, as well as a good selection of real ciders, some good lagers, and a well poured Guinness.
Friendly staff (though not entirely convinced by their new "uniforms" ?!) and near legendary Landlord.
It's got Sky sports, a good jukebox and regular live music (that's nearly always very good quality). Then there's the "little touches" like having a "jokes board" in the gents alongside freebie "smellies", and a selection of daily papers, periodicals etc, (there were even some board games in the front bar last time I looked).
On top of that, there are countless organized "events", from trips to watch Derby FC to visits to real ale breweries, and even trips abroad, and various pub-based sporting groups.
This pub didn't win countless CAMRA "Bedfordshire Pub of the year" awards for nothing.
Oh... and its annual Beer Festival is terrific!

15 Sep 2007 22:11