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

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa (Premier League)

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The visitors have won the previous two meetings between the teams, including a 2-1 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup last year. However Spurs did win this fixture last season as they came from a goal down to score four unanswered second-half goals and win 4-1.

Liverpool v Manchester United (Premier League)

Liverpool v Manchester United (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from Anfield, as the North-West rivals go head to head. Arne Slot's side haven't lost to the Red Devils in five top-flight matches since a 2-1 defeat in August 2022 in Erik ten Hag's first game against Liverpool. Despite Liverpool's decent recent run against their visitors, they haven't beaten them at Anfield since the 7-0 demolition of United in March 2023.

West Ham United v Brentford (Premier League)

West Ham United v Brentford (Premier League)

Coverage of the Premier League match from The London Stadium, as Nuno Espirito Santo takes charge of his first home match as the Hammers' boss. The hosts lost their last home game 2-1 against Crystal Palace in what turned out to be former boss Graham Potter's final game as West Ham boss. The East London club are also looking for their first home win this season after losing all three games at the London Stadium so far.