The Cross Keys, Harpenden

A fantastic pub which still keeps its Olde English Pub character, where everyone from the gainfully unemployed to 6 figure City folk mingle happily with the common quest to have a nice quiet beer without the ubiquitous bar brawl, distorted 'gangsta' music, stag do's or puking teenagers.

If maintaining this ethos means the landlord has to use his 'right of admission reserved' policy strictly, rather than going for easy turnover, then well done to him. If you don't like this charming little pub or the people who frequent or run it, apply the FIFO principle, (fit in or ___ off). There are plenty of 'bars' around, to suit all tastes and age groups

8 Sep 2008 12:07