Old Cross Tavern, Hertford

There were seven or eight ales on offer here in Hertford, including their own beer from their micro-brewery. No TVs or music is always a good sign as well as a real fire.

Having been in the Hand & Heart a couple of weeks previously, it was a hard act to follow, but the Old Cross Tavern gave it a run for its money.

With home made pies also available it was only the fact that the kids had to sit outside that meant that it didn't get full marks.

The festive Yellow Snow was good, as was Timothy Taylor's Landlord.

Rating 4.5/5