Easter Beer Festival 2026 – Old Cross Tavern Our annual Easter Beer Festival returns. 30 cask ales across 5 days.18 pouring at any one time.No tickets. No
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Vinyl Sunday Session
After four days of beer festival chaos, we’re finishing the weekend properly. Sunday 5th April – from 5pm We’ve got vinyl DJs on rotation bringing the soundtrac
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St Patricks Day Live Music
Live folk music from The Banter Boys Music starts at 7pm We’ll have Caffrey’s Black Stout pouring on the bar, alongside the usual well-kept beers you
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Why The Old Cross Tavern Is In The CAMRA Good Beer Guide (Hertford)
You’ll see two things mentioned about the Old Cross Tavern: • We’re a regular entrant in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide• We were awarded CAMRA Silver 2024–25 They ar
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Why Is Beer Cheaper in Supermarkets Than in Pubs? (Explained by a Pub Owner)
“Why is a pint in a pub so much more than a few cans from the supermarket?” On the surface, it looks like a fair comparison.In reality, pubs and supermarkets op
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Didn’t pubs just get help with business rates?
Over the last few weeks I’ve been asked a version of the same question more than once: “Didn’t pubs just get help with business rates?” It’s a fair question. Th
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What’s the difference between a Porter, a Stout and a Mild? (Real ale explained)
It’s one of those questions that even seasoned drinkers mumble over the bar — “What’s the difference between a porter, a stout, and a mild?” The short answer: t
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What Makes a Pub a Proper Real Ale Pub? (It’s More Than Just Handpulls)
You can spot a “real ale pub” a mile off — or at least you think you can. A few shiny brass pumps, a chalkboard of strange beer names, and a landlord who knows
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How Often Should a Pub Clean Its Beer Lines? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
If you’ve ever had a pint that tastes a bit “off” — not quite sour, but not right either — chances are the lines haven’t been cleaned properly. At The Old Cross
What Actually Happens in a Pub Cellar
Most people never see it, but the cellar is the heart of a proper pub. It’s the difference between a pint that makes you smile and one that makes you wonder if