BITE user comments - fultonallen
Comments by fultonallen
This was a nice pub but sadly it closed on Sunday 25th October 2015. Nearest pub to Hitchin railway station is now The Albert.
31 Oct 2015 00:08
Sadly this characterful pub has closed (September 2014). Reputedly likely to be turned into yet another bloody restaurant, +/- flats.
23 Oct 2014 00:06
The Sir John Barleycorn, Hitchin
Has been closed since mid-2014, contradictory rumours about any future it may have.
22 Oct 2014 23:59
This pub closed down early in 2014 and has been boarded up since then.
22 Oct 2014 23:56
Ignore previous reviews, this pub has changed completely from its former self (Sep 2013). Reopened as a temple to real ale rather than the previous rather grotty sports bar image. No less than 12 draught ales with a slight leaning towards Banks and Taylor (Shefford), plus usual lagers etc if that's your thing.
12 Sep 2013 01:11
Small, cosy place. Only been there occasionally but I'm pretty sure there was at least one real ale available. Quiet during the day but was an ear-damaging hellhole when visited (for a few seconds!) on a Saturday night recently.
25 Mar 2013 15:13
Marvellous interior, crammed with horse racing, boxing and "old Bradford" photos and memorabilia. Superb old Hey's ales stained glass panels too. Only two hand pumps but Black Sheep was fine when we visited. Basic bar snacks only but nowt wrong with those. Recommended.
25 Mar 2013 14:58
No food and as previous reviewer says, no real ale. However a decent and extremely cheap pint and very friendly locals. Recommended.
1 Mar 2013 16:32
Very quiet when we visited (Sat lunchtime). Lovely old building. Limited choice of real ales but Tetleys in tip-top condition. Food quite superb and excellent value - roast pork dinner was only £4.95 and had FIVE (yes 5) veg, two types of potato, Yorkshire and plenty of good quality meat and gravy. A hard act to beat.
1 Mar 2013 16:26
This pub closed in 2012 (maybe earlier).. The Black Swan just down the road is worth a visit.
1 Mar 2013 16:11
If your idea of a nice pub is one which has bouncers outside most evenings, then this might be the place for you. If not, not.
21 Oct 2011 01:09
This pub is no longer a pub; it closed and became a Chinese restaurant (Dragon Inn) quite a while ago. Does offer accommodation though!
17 Oct 2011 22:33
The Albert Inn, Hitchin
This pub is now well worth a visit, after a period in the doldrums after the long-time landlord retired a few years back. Interior decor is a bit spartan but there are usually two or three well-kept real ales available and it certainly merits a stop on a Hitchin crawl now that the Nightingale is no more. It is also offers the rare retro pleasure of going outdoors to get to the Gents! (although they can be reached without doing this).
26 Feb 2016 11:51