PubsandBeer
History: Home > The Blackbirds
The Blackbirds (Stonegate Pub Co)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Hopfest |  | 1 |
| Brains - Green Dragon | | 1 |
| Oldershaw - Great Expectations | | 1 |
| New River - London Tap |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| New River - Riverbed Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
08 Feb 2019 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I had not been to this cavernous pub before. Staff were welcoming and friendly but informed me that although there were six pumps with six different clips on them, only three had any beer in them so I did not have much choice. I only stopped for a half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - Hopfest | 3.80 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | 4.10 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2018 (Stephen Harris)
My first ever visit to this pub which used to have the reputation of being a bit of a roughhouse. Has now gone the other way and to my taste is over-modernised inside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River - London Tap | 3.80 | | Pale golden in colour and very malty. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| New River - Riverbed Red | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Feb 2015 (HSB)
14:30 My 2000th pub visit recorded on this site. Tried for food only pizzas. Interesting barman, interested in beer. Bit of a barn of a pub but the remnants of a good bar back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldershaw - Great Expectations | 4.20 | | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Friendly welcome from behind the bar from a barman who makes a good ambassador for the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - Green Dragon | 4.10 | | VERY light in colour |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Blackbirds
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | - |
| 3 |
| 1 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1EX.
Located in one corner of Parliament Square this pub has a large open plan layout. Has had past names including Pye, Magpie, Three Blackbirds, Blackbirds and Fledgling & Firkin. Handpumps have been supplied by Brains and Adnams so their beers are often on sale. Substantial price discount on real ale for card carrying CAMRA members. 3 handpumps on the bar counter. Refurbished in 2023.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: SG14 1EX