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(Key). Published on 01-01-1970

Hatfield Tap, Hatfield

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91 Bishops Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9BZ (Directions)
(01707) 264727
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Formerly known as The Harrier and before that The Hilltop, owners McMullen opted for a "does what it says on the tin" approach with their latest rebrand, naming it The Hatfield Tap. While the refurb is clearly aimed at attracting more students from the nearby University of Hertfordshire, the pub remains a friendly community local with something for all age groups.

Pool, darts, shuffleboard and a variety of board games are available, while major sporting fixtures are shown on a giant TV screen. Regular quiz and bingo nights are held along with occasional live music events.

Food (including burgers, chicken wings and sharing platters) is served throughout the day. On the drinks front, an array of cocktails and the like is complemented for more traditional tastes by McMullen's usual range of ales.

Historic Interest

Originally called the Hilltop, then subsequently for several years known as the Harrier, this pub has been operated by McMullen's Brewery of Hertford since it opened in 1959. With an exterior look very much of its post-war time, it was designed by Lionel Gordon Baliol Brett, later 4th Viscount Esher, as part of the New Town development of Hatfield. Inside it has undergone refurbishment, most recently in 2022 when it was renamed the Hatfield Tap. A more detailed history of the pub and some wonderful images of its past can be found here: https://boakandbailey.com/2018/11/hilltop-a-new-venture-in-public-houses-1959/

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Previous Names
Hilltop - original name;Harrier - until 2022
Premises Comment
Operator
McMullen
Local Authority
Last updated
19/01/2024
Last surveyed
03/09/2022
Pub ID
SHE/334
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Friday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-16:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Last Friday of month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
404 (Sundays only), 405 (Sundays only), 602, 614, 653
Closest station (2200m)
Hatfield (Herts)
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