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

Everton v Brighton (Premier League)

Everton v Brighton (Premier League)

Coverage of the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Everton play their first competitive senior fixture at their new ground. Brighton claimed a 3-0 win at Goodison Park in last season's corresponding fixture, but the Toffees will be determined to mark the occasion with a stronger display this time around

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Selhurst Park. Palace took the lead in last season's corresponding fixture when Eberechi Eze scored a penalty after an hour of play, but defender Murillo earned Forest a point with an equaliser four minutes later.

Fulham v Manchester United (Premier League)

Fulham v Manchester United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, where the hosts are seeking a first home win in this fixture since December 2009. United did the double over the Cottagers last season, winning 1-0 home and away, but Fulham gained a measure of revenge when they defeated the Red Devils on penalties at Old Trafford in the fifth round of the FA Cup

Newcastle United v Liverpool (Premier League)

Newcastle United v Liverpool (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at St James' Park. The sides shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw in last season's corresponding fixture. Liverpool then won the reverse fixture 2-0 at Anfield, but Newcastle would avenge that loss by memorably prevailing 2-1 against the Reds in the Carabao Cup final

Leeds United v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Leeds United v Newcastle United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Elland Road. The sides shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw here when Leeds were last in the top flight three seasons ago, but Newcastle are likely to go into this match as favourites after enjoying a strong 2024/25 campaign that saw them win the Carabao Cup and finish fourth in the league.