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Eight Bells, Hatfield

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Opens Wed at 2:00pm
Operator: Star (Heineken UK)
2 Park Street, Hatfield, AL9 5AX (View on Google Map)
(01707) 272477
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Timbered pub in the heart of old Hatfield Town - there has been a pub presence on the site since c1226. Charles Dickens stayed here in 1838 and it is said that the pub is the one visited by his fictional character, the brutal Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist. And then there are stories about the highwayman Dick Turpin, known to have visited the pub. Today, there's an eclectic mix of locals ensuring good conversation with your pint - or game of darts. Away from the bar there are several alcoves and small rooms. In the garden a well has been found dating back to 1836. Taken over by Farrbrew in late 2019 with three of their beers plus guest beers.

Historic Interest

The original pub was built 1226 and frequented by notorious eighteenth century highwayman Dick Turpin. It's is now chiefly remembered as the resort of a purely fictional character Charles Dickens Bill Sykes who in Oliver Twist thither after having murdered his mistress Nancy.Charles Dickens stayed at this inn on 27 December 1838

Information for this venue is provided by the South Hertfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Five Bells
Local Authority
Welwyn/Hatfield
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/05/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHE/333
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Two ever changing quest beers) and 2 regular beers.

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Farr - OUR GREATEST GOLDEN TasteMatch Prediction

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Farr - OUR GREATEST GOLDEN
Farr - OUR GREATEST GOLDEN Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Farr - OUR GREATEST GOLDEN
Farr - OUR GREATEST GOLDEN

This beer is served regularly at Eight Bells, Hatfield.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Farr - OUR MOST PERFECT PALE TasteMatch Prediction

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Farr - OUR MOST PERFECT PALE
Farr - OUR MOST PERFECT PALE Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
Farr - OUR MOST PERFECT PALE
Farr - OUR MOST PERFECT PALE

This beer is served regularly at Eight Bells, Hatfield.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Friday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Farr Brew
Transport
Nearby Station (250m)
Hatfield (Herts)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL234085

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