White Horse, Hertford

Property Description

The White Horse is a historically significant pub located on Castle Road, Hertford, near the picturesque Hertford Castle grounds. This 17th-century, Grade II-listed building is noted by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) for its special historical interest, reflecting its deep-rooted heritage. The pub is positioned amidst a blend of small commercial and residential properties, making it accessible to both local residents and visitors. Conveniently, it is close to Hertford's main thoroughfare and is situated between the town's two train stations, which offer direct routes to London and Stevenage. Hertford itself is a thriving town with strong demographics and a population of approximately 28,000, many of whom commute to London for work. The White Horse benefits from this, serving both the local community and a regular influx of visitors and commuters, making it a key social hub within this well-connected town Pub Layout Upon entering The White Horse pub, you're immediately greeted with a choice to go left or right. Heading to the left takes you into the 'main bar,' the original section of this 17th-century pub. This cosy space has around 12 seats and features an L-shaped bar and a charming fireplace, all rich with original character and historic details. In this area, you'll also find access to the essentials: toilets, the cellar, and the kitchen. On the right side of the entrance, the pub offers a bit more space, with seating for around 24 people. This section also features a smaller bar servery, another welcoming fireplace, and leads to the rear patio. From here, you can head upstairs, where the pub boasts an additional four separate rooms that can be used for trading or private functions, offering even more versatility for guests looking to enjoy a unique and historic atmosphere.

Trading Style

Historically the White Horse has been famous for it’s quality and it’s range of cask ales, but also the recent volumes indicate premium lagers, wines and spirits provide an opportunity to expand upon. Food has not been a consistent part of this pub’s customer offer for a number of years now, however there is a great kitchen space, and in reality, there are opportunities to use this element of the pub, either for direct food service, or through third party delivery options to serve the high demand of the Hertford residents.

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