Nightlife in Hatfield

The Red Lion is a cosy McMullen pub on Great North Road. It serves good hearty food, has a solid selection of ales on tap and is always busy, so you can rely on there being an enjoyable atmosphere.

One of our favourite countryside pubs goes by the name of The Woodman. You’ll find it in the rural hamlet of Wildhill. It’s a proper English pub. We’re not actually sure how long it has been open for, but it feels like forever. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but ignore that and head down to a great watering hole with solid ales and a lovely rustic setting.

The Sibthorpe Arms in Welham Green is another classic pub worth visiting. It has a convenient location on Station Road. The staff behind the bar are friendly, there’s a good selection of drinks and the food is great. We recommend visiting on a Sunday for one of the best roasts in Hatfield.

Another good McMullen pub on Great North Road is the Cock O’ the North. With a name like that, you need to cut the mustard, and the Cock is a lovely stylish pub with characterful decor and a modern menu of gastropub eats that make it one of the most popular establishments in the area. Top tip: Monday is quiz night and gets very busy.

The Eight Bells is a beautiful timber-frame corner pub on Park Street, just behind Hatfield Station. A lot of locals will argue it’s the best pub in Hatfield. It regularly hosts live music nights, has a top-class selection of ales and a spacious beer garden to the rear. Not to sound like a broken record, but the decor is a bit out of date. Nevertheless, it’s a great pub, and the food is swell as well.

Speaking of characterful pubs, The Crooked Chimney is an 18th-century farmhouse with a great big beer garden that’s perfect for summertime pints and roaring log fires for keeping cosy in the winter. The name comes from the pub’s famous crooked chimney, which sticks out like a seriously sore thumb. It’s easily recognisable and a good spot for a drink or some gastro grub.