The Villiers Arms, Oxhey

Very traditional pub and since it became a free house they always have a varied selection of guest ales. Staff were really friendly if a little distracted by the Six Nations Rugby on the TV.

A small but friendly local with an L-shaped bar and a long extension on one side. We sampled the Black Sheep Bitter, Brains Best and The Rev. James, with the later coming out tops.

Rating 3.5/5

The Golden Pheasant, Biggleswade

A Saturday trip to play Biggleswade United gave us the opportunity to visit the Golden Pheasant. A small, low ceiling High Street boozer which is popular with locals.

The front door opens into a carpeted room with traditional wooden furniture and a bar to the right.Although the pub is owned by Charles Wells,the tenants are able to offer guests from different breweries.

   

We sampled Royston Red, which gets its name from its dark ruby red colour and Lancaster Bomber, a chestnut coloured ale coming in at 4.4% AVB. Both very good and worth a try. There is also a traditional scrumpy cider on offer.

Worth another visit as they do rotate their beers regular basis. Rating 4/5

The Jolly Fisherman, Stanstead Abbotts

An away trip to St. Margaretsbury on a cold February night was not welcomed and with heavy traffic on the M25, we got to The Jolly Fisherman with only half an hour until kick off.

The best thing about this pub is the superb location on the side of the River Lee. It is a McMullen's pub with two bars and very pleasant bar staff.

There is an undercover garden section out the back by the car park and a large grassed area which goes down to the river edge. 

The beer were the normal McMullen's Country Bitter and AK.

Rating 3/5