We’re proud to have been awarded CAMRA Silver 2024–25 and to be regularly listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
But more importantly, we’re proud of what our customers say about us.
Here’s a selection of recent reviews from visitors to The Old Cross Tavern in Hertford.
★★★★★
“Probably the best beers. In this small cosy pub they serve an ever-changing range of great beers from across the country. Also a good range of Belgian beers.”
– Patrick M.
★★★★★
“Cracker of a pub. Best place in Hertford for choice of beers (ales and Belgian beers).”
– Mat B.
★★★★★
“A good old-fashioned pub, hidden away with good ales and beers. Lovely staff, quick service — highly recommended.”
– Rebecca H.
★★★★★
“Love this pub. Great selection of beers on offer in a beautiful building.”
– Victoria F.
★★★★★
“Staff are very welcoming and the place is dog friendly. Lovely customer base and a great range of ale to choose from. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.”
– Peter S.
★★★★★
“Great range of beers.”
– Paul D.
★★★★★
“Busy on a Friday evening when the Christmas lights were being switched on. Great range of beers.”
– James M.
★★★★★
“If you want well-kept hand-pulled ale, this old-style boozer is definitely the place for you.”
– Roger R.
★★★★★
“The quintessential local pub. Worth a visit for its brilliant selection of cask ales and Belgian beers, fabulous hospitality from the staff and the sheer cosiness of the place.”
– David P.
We don’t run a food-heavy chain pub with piped music and rows of TV screens. We focus on well-kept cask ale, rotating guest beers and proper pub atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a real ale pub in Hertford, come and see what people are talking about.
We’re also a regular entrant in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.