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

Manchester United v Everton (Premier League)

Manchester United v Everton (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have an excellent record when hosting the Toffees in recent seasons, winning the last four in a row here, scoring 15 goals and only conceding one, with the most recent clash seeing them prevail 4-0 via a brace each from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.

Everton v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Everton v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The two meetings between the teams last season were closely fought affairs, with the sides drawing 0-0 at Goodison Park, before Everton claimed a 1-0 win on the final day of the season at St James' Park thanks to a goal by Charly Alcaraz.

Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham (Premier League)

Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in last season's corresponding fixture, with substitute Tom Cairney equalising for Fulham after Brennan Johnson had given Spurs the lead, but later receiving a red card for a late challenge on Dejan Kulusevski.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United (Premier League)

Crystal Palace v Manchester United (Premier League)

All the action from the match at Selhurst Park. Palace took four points against the Red Devils last term, drawing 0-0 here before claiming a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford thanks to a brace from French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. However, United have shown signs of improvement this term.

West Ham United v Liverpool (Premier League)

West Ham United v Liverpool (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match at London Stadium. Liverpool claimed an emphatic 5-0 win here last season, with five different players finding the net, but they have struggled to find the same consistency on their travels this term and the Hammers will be hopeful of being much more competitive this time around.

Nottingham Forest v Brighton (Premier League)

Nottingham Forest v Brighton (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match at The City Ground. Forest claimed a stunning 7-0 victory in last term's corresponding fixture, with Chris Wood scoring a hat-trick. However, it would be something of a shock if they were to be so dominant this time around as they have so far failed to hit the heights of last season.

Aston Villa v Wolves (Premier League)

Aston Villa v Wolves (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Villa Park. The side playing at home came out on top in each of the meetings between these teams last season, with Villa coming back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 win with all of their goals scored in the final 25 minutes courtesy of Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, and Jhon Duran.

Chelsea v Arsenal (Premier League)

Chelsea v Arsenal (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. The London rivals shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in last season's corresponding fixture, with Gabriel Martinelli giving the Gunners the lead, but Pedro Neto striking back for the hosts, and another closely fought encounter is anticipated today.