Brewers Fayre The Airfield, Hatfield

Bog-standard Brewers Fayre beside a Premier Inn. Dull corporate interior, and a plain patio beer garden at the front (and the M25 in a tunnel somewhere beneath your feet). However, it does at least do real ale, but albeit just Doom Bar and Pride (£1.50, half) from the pair of handpumps.

One could be forgiven for mistaking this place for the Premier Inn next door as they seem to melt into one. Pride, Adnams and Hobgoblin were available during my visit alongside a standard draught selection. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, my Guinness was poured in one go creating a massive head making me wonder if the staff were trained how to work the bar or just how to put money in the till. I suppose this place is ok if you're a guest next door and you don't know the area as this place is better than no pub at all – just!