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The Malta, Harpenden[Pub]
page owner has not set location, or page not maintainedA visit by Al long ago in 2002!

Despite its unprepossessing exterior and solitary handpump, I enjoyed my lunchtime visit to The Malta, GC, in Batford last week. Can there be another pub in the area which boasts a decoration for bravery, I wonder?

Oh all right, it was the island, not the licensed premises taking its name, that was awarded the George Cross for wartime heroics, but the inclusion of the medal on the pub sign is a nice touch.

It relieves the stark red brick appearance, which rather suffers in visual comparison with its near neighbour, The Gibraltar Castle why are there two pubs on the same road named after Mediterranean naval bases? But penetrate beyond the front door of The Malta, GC and you will find a comfortable, pleasantly decorated pub with a friendly atmosphere.

The central bar divides the pub into two wings, both opening on to a back patio which leads up to a large beer garden. The swings and slide would certainly make it attractive to families in the summer. The right hand wing features a dart board, and to the side is a large and well-lit pool room so much better than having pool players getting in the way of the serious business of drinking.

The bar is lined with wrought iron bar stools, and the tables in the window alcoves are fitted with low Windsor chairs. Illustrations on the walls include an ancient photo of Batford under snow. The pub's curiosities include a book shelf only a giant could reach and a brass thing like an aqualung.

The bar seemed quite lively for a Thursday lunchtime, when I made my visit.
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Lower Luton Road (Batford), Harpenden, Herts AL5 5AH       nearby venues »
Tel01582 765654Contact Name[none]
Webwww.lemonrock.com/maltaE-mail[none]
Web-mail[none]InfoNo wheelchair access, or access unknownPossible charge for some or all live musicUnder 18s may not play here, or policy unknown
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