The Dog and Whistle, Hertford

Official page of the Ram Inn, contains menu - www.mcmullens.co.uk

Looks traditional enough from the street, but inside it has been done up a bit with pastel coloured walls (with the predominant green colour giving the place a rather strange air) and the two large TV screens seemed rather incongruous. Three handpumps, but one off leaving AK and McMullens Original IPA (which certainly tasted like a McMullens beer but nothing like any other IPA I have ever tried) at £2.80. From the posters I could see that it offers regular live music and also B&B accommodation.

Official page of the Ram Inn, contains menu - www.mcmullens.co.uk

This place has obviously just been refurbished as there is a strong smell of paint and although the décor is fairly basic it is a nice enough pub. There is a large plasma screen in the bar area at the front of the pub, but this was off during my week night visit and a Beatles CD was playing over the speakers. There is some more seating in a small area at the back of the pub which is next to a courtyard with a few tables and chairs. The governor was nice enough and three ales from McMullens were available alongside a standard draught selection. This place is a little quirky, but I wouldn't have a problem returning if passing again.