Exterior of The Horns at dusk

A look around

Life at The Horns

The beams, the bar, the garden, the food. Wander through the pub in pictures, then come and see the real thing.

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The pub and its history

Tudor beams, open fires and five centuries of welcome. The building has been looking after travellers since around 1543, and it shows in every corner.

The front door of The Horns
The front door of The Horns
The historic beamed bar room
The historic beamed bar room
Mounted horns beneath original Tudor beams
Mounted horns beneath original Tudor beams
The snug dining room with its timber ceiling
The snug dining room with its timber ceiling
The hanging pub sign beside Bulls Green
The hanging pub sign beside Bulls Green
The window table beneath the beams
The window table beneath the beams

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At the bar

Three real ales kept properly, a good wine list and a gin shelf worth exploring. This is a freehouse, so everything behind the bar is there because we chose it.

The bar and fireplace at The Horns
The bar and fireplace at The Horns
Cask ale pumps
Cask ale pumps
The bar and beams
The bar and beams
The gin shelf
The gin shelf
Wine at The Horns
Wine at The Horns
The deer head keeping watch above the bar
The deer head keeping watch above the bar

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From the kitchen

Proper pub food made with care, from our famous Butcher's Burgers to a Sunday roast worth booking ahead for.

Hand battered fish and chips
Hand battered fish and chips
Butcher's Burgers at The Horns
Butcher's Burgers at The Horns
Gravy poured over Sunday lunch
Gravy poured over Sunday lunch
Sausage and mash with gravy
Sausage and mash with gravy
Pub food shared around the table
Pub food shared around the table
Steak and chips at The Horns
Steak and chips at The Horns
A crispy chicken burger
A crispy chicken burger
A fresh salad with a glass of wine
A fresh salad with a glass of wine
Curry served with rice
Curry served with rice
Pie and mash with gravy
Pie and mash with gravy
Chocolate pudding and ice cream
Chocolate pudding and ice cream
Chicken strips and dipping sauce
Chicken strips and dipping sauce

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The garden and the green

Our sunny beer garden beside the village green. Dogs, children and muddy boots all welcome, and no booking needed outside.

The beer garden beneath the trees
The beer garden beneath the trees
Tables in the sunny garden
Tables in the sunny garden
The garden in the sunshine
The garden in the sunshine
The village green beside The Horns
The village green beside The Horns
Tables on the green
Tables on the green
The beer garden in front of The Horns
The beer garden in front of The Horns

See it for yourself

Pictures only tell half the story

The fire, the welcome and the first sip are better in person. Find us at Bulls Green, Datchworth, and for a table inside give us a ring.

A closer look

Questions about the pub

What does The Horns look like inside?

Expect original Tudor beams, open fireplaces, a traditional village bar and snug corners that have welcomed guests for centuries. The photographs on this page show the pub as it really is.

Can I see photos of the food before I visit?

Yes. The gallery includes dishes from the kitchen, including our Butcher's Burgers, alongside the bar, the garden and the village green.

Is The Horns suitable for a special occasion?

Many guests choose The Horns for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings. Call 01438 798052 to talk through what you are planning and book a table.

Come and make yourself at home

Find us at Bulls Green, Datchworth. For a table inside, give us a ring.

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