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

Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (Premier League)

Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (Premier League)

Coverage of the top-flight match from The City Ground. The last time these two sides met was on the final day of last season at this ground, as Chelsea claimed a 1-0 victory to finish in the Champions League places. The defeat meant that Forest finished seventh and in the Conference League position, although they were later moved into the Europa League due to Crystal Palace's demotion to Europe's third-tier competition.

Fulham v Arsenal (Premier League)

Fulham v Arsenal (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Craven Cottage. The visitors have a strong recent record against Fulham, having only lost once to the Cottagers in the last 14 meetings between the two teams. That sole defeat came back on New Year's Eve 2023 as the hosts came from behind to win 2-1. Raul Jimenez and Bobby Decorva-Reid scored either side of the break to cancel out Bukayo Saka's fifth-minute opener.