The Old Cross Tavern

We’re a town centre Community Real Ale Free House pub. Created out of a former antiques shop front, The Old Cross Tavern opened in May 1999 more…


Opening Times:

Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 11:00 pm
Friday 4:00 to midnight
Saturday 2:00 to midnight
Sunday 2:00 to 10:00 pm

The Old Cross Tavern in detail…

We’re a town centre Community Real Ale Free House pub. Created out of a former antiques shop front, The Old Cross Tavern opened in May 1999 with a desire to maintain the classic traditions of British pubs both in atmosphere and serving cask ales in top condition.

The interior has two open fireplaces and a covered courtyard.  Our slogan is: “Pubs the Way They Used to Be”.  There is no piped music, TV or gaming machines - just lots of excellent beers, laughter, and good conversation.  

The heartbeat of the Tavern is the people who come to the pub and locals making it a friendly, stimulating and welcoming place to socialise and relax.

The Tavern is a multiple winner of South Herts CAMRA awards (12 Times in the TOP Three – Gold, Silver & Bronze).  In 2019, the Tavern was awarded Hertfordshire Tourism Pub of the Year by Visit Herts. 

Our beers come from an amazing wide range of breweries brewing ales of an exceptional quality and diversity of styles.  Our beers usually change daily with ones of differing tastes, styles, and strengths available on any given day.  It is best to pop in and see what beers we have on offer.

There are Belgian and German Lagers on draught.  On tap is an ever-changing selection of Craft Keg beers from the United Kingdom and other European countries.  If you delve into our fridge of bottled beers, there are options from Belgian, Estonian, German and British brewers.  They include classics from Belgium, Trappist, Triples, IPA, APA, stouts, porters, honey beer, fruit beers, sours, gueuze, non-alcoholic and gluten free choices.  We really appreciate experimenting and try lots of different beers, so there are frequent new additions.

Some other things you’ll find in the Tavern is a wine list with Italian, French, Australian red, white and rosé wines, as well as prosecco.  There is a top shelf with a wide range of malt whiskeys and artisanal spirits.  Bar Snacks:  Pork Pies, Scotch Eggs, Pickled Eggs, Crisps, Nuts

We’re currently open weekdays Monday to Thursday from 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm.  Fridays we’re open from 4:00 pm to midnight and Saturdays from 2:00 pm to midnight.  On Sundays, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  There is no requirement for bookings or reservations.

 

The Old Cross Tavern
8 St Andrew Street
SG14 1JA

Lat: 51.79692495
Long: -0.08126302


If you feel there is something missing, or are the business owner and wish to get this listing updated, please contact the Town Centre Coordinator at Hertford Town Council on: 01992 552 885.

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