CAMRA North Herts presented a well-deserved award for the Most Improved Pub to The Fox at Darley Hall. The Fox is a Free House and was bought by Pete and Linda in April 2017. A very tasteful refurbishment followed and has transformed its previously tired and dull interior. Not only has the interior been transformed,Read more about The Fox in Darley Hall wins Most Improved Pub award[…]
Saturday 7th April – Brewery Trip – “Beer of the Festival” The joint winners of the Stevenage Beer and Cider Festival “Beer of the Festival” were Arbor Ales Brewery “Simcoe” and Moor Brewery “Hoppiness”. Arbor Ales Brewery http://arborales.co.uk/ Moor Brewery https://www.moorbeer.co.uk/ As usual we plan to present the breweries with an award. As it happens both breweriesRead more about “Beer of the Festival” trip[…]
2018 Branch Pub of the Year Winner:- Red Lion, Preston http://www.theredlionpreston.co.uk/ Runner up:- Garden City Brewery, Letchworth Garden City http://gardencitybrewery.co.uk/ Congratulations to Ray and Jo and their Red Lion team for winning the POTY for the second year running. We will announce the date for the official presentation soon. The Red Lion will go forward toRead more about North Hertfordshire Branch Pubs of the Year[…]
The 3rd Stevenage Beer & Cider Festival was a great success as we welcomed over 1700 visitors who enjoyed an excellent selection of beers and a great atmosphere. The festival, held at Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre between 1st and 3rd of February, saw Moor’s Hoppiness and Arbor’s Simcoe voted the joint winners of the BeerRead more about Stevenage Beer & Cider Festival – report[…]
Three events this month, as well as a new date for our branch’s Annual General Meeting. Thursday 8th March – Letchworth Social starts at 8pm in first pub. Arena Tavern, Arena Parade Broadway Hotel, The Broadway Garden City Brewery, The Wynd Three Magnets, Leys Avenue Friday 9th March – Most Improved Pub Award Presentation, TheRead more about Social events – March 2018[…]
Two events this month and advance notice of a brewery visit in October. Saturday 9th September: Minibus trip King William IV, Mangrove Green, Fox, Darley Hall, Red Lion, Breachwood Green, Strathmore Arms, St Pauls Walden, Red Lion, Preston. £5 members, £8 non-members. Pickups from 6pm, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock & East Herts. Book via [email protected].Read more about September social events[…]
Although the branch trip to visit the four Herts POTY candidates has taken place, individual branch members can still visit the pubs under their own steam and cast their own votes! The four pubs in the frame are: The Red Lion, Preston (North Herts Branch) The Mermaid, St Albans (South Herts) Land of Liberty, Peace &Read more about Hertfordshire Pub of the Year – still time to vote![…]
April social events are posted here. They include the presentation of Branch Pub of the Year, a stroll around Baldock, and a minibus trip to judge the four Pubs of The Year across Hertfordshire! Details also in the calendar and on social media.
Thanks to all who attended last week’s AGM. Brief highlights: * The next branch open meeting is at Craftys in Letchworth on 11 May. * There will be a minibus trip to the 4 contenders for County pub of the year on 22 April * We recruited 97 new members this year (so now 985Read more about Annual General Meeting[…]
Branch 2017 Pub of the Year I have great pleasure in announcing that The Red Lion, Preston has won the 2017 Branch Pub of the Year. Congratulations to Joe and Ray, and their team. The Red Lion now goes forward to represent the branch in the CAMRA Hertfordshire Pub of the Year competition. More aboutRead more about Branch 2017 Pub & Cider/Perry Pub of the Year[…]