Welcome to The Engineer

Harpenden Hertfordshire

Welcome to The Engineer

Built in 1862/1865, The Engineer was originally called “The Bird in Hand” but has since been known as The Engineer when the railway from London to Bedford was built in 1868.

With a lively and sociable atmosphere, The Engineer boasts a main bar area, dining room, family room suitable for children and dogs, sports bar and large covered garden, garden pods and covered smoking area.

We have a wide range of lagers, cask ales, ciders and craft beers on draught. With an extensive wine, gin and spirit list too, we’re sure you’ll find something just for you here at The Engineer.

Our menu is full of classic pub dishes and we serve a traditional roast with homemade Yorkshires every Sunday.


Eat and Drink

Drinks

Drinks Menu  

Children are not permitted in the Main Bar and Sports Bar. Please book a table in the restaurant or garden if your booking includes children. Please note dogs are welcome in our garden but not permitted inside the restaurant.

Forthcoming Events

At The Engineer

England v Australia (Rugby Union - England International)

England v Australia (Rugby Union - England International)

Coverage of the match from the first round of fixtures, which takes place at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. These two sides last met in November last year in this competition with Australia coming away with a thrilling 42-37 victory in a tightly-contested match. Despite that defeat England have dominated the last dozen games against Australia, winning 10 out of 12 fixtures since 2016

Liverpool v Aston Villa (Premier League)

Liverpool v Aston Villa (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match from Anfield. The hosts are on a fine run of form against their visitors having not lost to them in 10 games, a run that stretches back to January 2021. Villa's last victory against Liverpool came in a memorable match in October 2020 when they hammered their hosts 7-2 thanks to an Ollie Watkins hat-trick. John McGinn, Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish also got on the scoresheet that day, with Grealish bagging a second-half brace.