The Bridge House, Hertford

Traditional two room set up with a public bar dominated by a pool table and comfortable but not exactly smart saloon bar. But the best features of this pub is the spacious outside drinking area to the front with plenty of bench table seating which catches the afternoon sun and its close proximity (virtually opposite ) to Hertford North train station. Another McMullens house, of which there are quite a few in the area, and usually two McMullen’s ales are available. So, nothing special, but very convenient for a quick pint if you’ve just missed the train to London.

Bridge House page at the McMullens site - www.mcmullens.co.uk

Bridge House page at the McMullens site - www.mcmullens.co.uk

The main bar was closed during my visit at 22:45, but the sports bar that houses a pool table and dartboard was open. I waited at the bar for a minute or so for some service before turning to the old boy sitting at the bar and asking if it was still open. He pointed to a clock that was chalked onto the wall that read 00:15 and said that it was always open. Thankfully the manager turned up to save me from the madness and I grabbed a nice pint of Guinness and sat in the corner whilst I waited for my train. Whilst waiting I spotted the ubiquitous Hertford AK and Country so assumed that the rest of the selection in the main bar is standard draught. This is a big Mcmullen pub opposite the station and the public bar smells of ketchup. When I revisit Hertford I will make sure that I venture into this place again before shutdown.