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

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Premier League)

Aston Villa v Arsenal (Premier League)

All the action from the match at Villa Park. The Gunners claimed a 2-0 win in last season's corresponding fixture and will be looking for another three points this time around to aid them in their title challenge.

Leeds United v Liverpool (Premier League)

Leeds United v Liverpool (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Elland Road. Mo Salah and Diogo Jota each bagged a brace in a 6-1 win the last time the Reds visited this stadium in the 2022/23 season, with Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez also on the scoresheet, while Luis Sinisterra was the sole scorer for the Whites.

Fulham v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Fulham v Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Craven Cottage. Irrespective of the venue, the side playing at home has not managed a victory in the last nine meetings between these teams, and last season saw the away side triumph on all three occasions, with Palace winning here 2-0 in the league and 3-0 in the FA Cup.

Wolves v Manchester United (Premier League)

Wolves v Manchester United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match at Molineux. Wolves came out on top in both fixtures against the Red Devils last season, with now-United player Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-Chan scoring a goal apiece in a 2-0 victory here. However, the Red Devils have improved this term, while the Midlanders have struggled.