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The Eight Bells, Hatfield
Old Hatfield
Hatfield
AL9 5AH
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Eight Bells
Very attractive old pub, with plenty of character both inside and out. Traditional furniture and decor in both the bar and the side seating / darts area (which is located up a few steps). Background music at a sensible volume. Three handpumps on the counter, with Doom Bar, Spitfire and Enville Ale (£3.50) on when I visited, and a chalk-board indicated a reasonable selection of other real ales to follow.
On 27th July 2015
- rating: 7
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Strongers . left this review about The Eight Bells
This is an old pub that should be visited as it has a lot of character with low ceilings, snug areas and an inglenook, but I wouldn't want to spend all night in here.
The R and B music seemed to be more for the barmaid than the customers, but she was extremely friendly and made me feel very welcome.
There are three hand pumps, but two are unused with the other dispensing Greene King IPA which is a little lazy on behalf of the management.
There is a dartboard which is good to see, but I still think that this place is more worth a look for the building rather than the atmosphere and beer.
On 27th September 2009
- rating: 7
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Chris Craig left this review about The Eight Bells
Great nostalgic pub, used to drink there in 1985/86, when I lived in Old Hatfield & visited it last May on our honeymoon. Has not changed a bit, rustic & smells of history. Great food as well as ale! Try it!! Chris & Julie Craig
On 8th May 2008
- rating: 10
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]