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The Black Boy is listed in Good Beer Guide 2010

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Welcome to The Black Boy Public House, a real ale pub in Bricket Wood, Watford, Hertfordshire.

Enjoy at The Boy

Our decking area with outside TV Enjoy our new decked area and comfortable heated smoking facilities. We have tried our very best to make smokers and non smokers feel welcome and comfortable,whilst still fullfilling our obligations to the law.

We offer an external all weather tv so you wont miss any of the action while enjoying your cigar or cigarette or you can just sit and enjoy the music. So if you're looking for a place that makes your money go further, giving you more for less, our prices are the least expensive in the area and our happy hours very popular. We pride ourselves on giving you value for money and choice and comfort. Pay us a visit you won't be disappointed.

VAT and Price Changes

AS MOST OF YOU WILL BE AWARE THE BLACK BOY HAS NOT INCREASED ITS PRICES FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS AND HAVE TRIED TO KEEP OUR VARY REASONABLE PRICE STRUCTURE,BUT UNFORTUNATELY ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END EVENTUALLY. WITH V.A.T RETURNING TO 17.5% FROM 1ST JANUARY 2010 AND SUPPLIER ANNUAL INCREASES ON THE HORIZON DUE TO BE AROUND 5% ,AN INCREASE AT THE BLACK BOY IS INEVITABLE.

AS FROM THE 1ST JANUARY 2010 ALL DRAUGHT BEERS AND BOTTLED BEERS WILL INCREASE BY 10P PER PINT. WE WILL BE BRINGING TO AN END THE HAPPY HOURS AND REPLACING IT WITH A LOYALTY CARD WHICH COULD SAVE YOU UP TO 8%.

I FEEL SURE YOU WILL ALL AGREE A 10P INCREASE IN 3 YEARS ISN'T EXTORTIONATE IF YOU COMPARE IT TO A LOT OF OTHER PUBS IN THE AREA.

WE VERY MUCH VALUE YOUR PATRONAGE AND FRIENDSHIP AT THE BLACK BOY AND LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU ALL IN THE FUTURE

MANY THANKS
PETER

The Black Boy Loyalty Card

COMING ON 1ST JANUARY 2010
THE BLACK BOY LOYALTY CARD
THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE YOU SAVE

COLLECT 25 POINTS RECEIVE £1.50 OFF YOUR PURCHASE (NO CASH ALTERNATIVE)

COLLECT 50 POINTS RECEIVE £2.50 OFF YOUR PURCHASE (NO CASH ALTERNATIVE)

COLLECT 75 POINTS RECEIVE £4.00 OFF YOUR PURCHASE (NO CASH ALTERNATIVE)

COLLECT 100 POINTS RECEIVE £6.00 OFF YOUR PURCHASE (NO CASH ALTERNATIVE)

ONLY ONE VOUCHER CAN BE REDEEMED PER PURCHASE

THE BLACK BOY GIVING YOU MORE FOR LESS,ENJOY AT THE BOY.

NEWMARKET RACES AND SPANDAU BALLET

Spandau Ballet Live At Newmarket Races

NEWMARKET RACES AND SPANDAU BALLET LIVE IN CONCERT FRIDAY 25TH JUNE 2010

THIS YEARS TRIP TO NEWMARKET RACES INCLUDES SPANDAU BALLET LIVE IN CONCERT.

TICKET PRICES INCLUDING TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE BLACK ARE AS FOLLOWS

PREMIERE ENCLOSURE £55
GRANDSTAND £45

WHY NOT COME AND ENJOY A GREAT EVENING OF RACING FOLLOWED BY ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST GROUPS!!!!!!!!!

ENJOY AT THE BOY

EASTER WEEKEND

And on Monday 5th April we have our annual EASTER EGG HUNT for the kids ,everyone welcome

ON SATURDAY 3rd April we have live music with "DEF SHEPHERD"

And on Monday 5th April we have our annual EASTER EGG HUNT for the kids ,everyone welcome

"ENJOY AT THE BOY"

SUMMER MUSIC SUNDAYS BACK FOR 2010!

SUMMER MUSIC SUNDAYS BACK FOR 2010

THIS YEAR'S SUMMER MUSIC SUNDAYS ARE BACK, BETTER THAN EVER.

INSTEAD OF FORTNIGHTLY, THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECKING (WEATHER PERMITTING, ELSE INSIDE ) AND A BBQ EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4th JULY TILL 8th AUGUST.

AND DO WE HAVE SOME GREAT BANDS FOR YOU?

SUNDAY 4th JULY "THE FAITH STEALERS"
SUNDAY 11th JULY "BLIND EYE"
SUNDAY 18th JULY "THE PUSH"
SUNDAY 25th JULY "TAILGATOR"
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST "THE FAITH STEALERS"
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST "DEF SHEPHERD"

SO COME ALONG AND ENJOY A GREAT AFTERNOON, WITH GREAT MUSIC

NEW TO THE BLACK BOY

Our new 3 Litre Beer Ball

OUR NEW 3 LTR BEER BALL

SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY SERVE YOURSELF AT YOUR TABLE WITH ICE COLD BEER

PRICES START FROM £12

New to The Black Boy : Becks Vier

WESTONS PREMIUM CIDER ICE

A FINE 4% ABV IMPORTED LAGER,GREAT VALUE AT £2.65 PER PINT

Enjoy at The Boy.

Now Available Exclusively At The Black Boy

WESTONS PREMIUM CIDER ICE
THE LATEST IN COLD DRINK TECHNOLOGY

A BEAUTIFUL PREMIUM CIDER 4.5 % ABV TOPPED WITH CIDER ICE.

IT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT CIDER FOREVER

ENJOY AT THE BOY

Quiz and Chilli Night

THIS MONTH'S QUIZ NIGHT IS ON Thursday 25th February at 8.30pm,GREAT VALUE AT £4 PER PERSON

ENJOY AT THE BOY

Monday Night is Poker Night

Tuesday Night is Poker Night Every Monday night we have “TEXAS HOLDEM NIGHT” starting at 7.30pm .

Money in money out.

Don't be late we only have 16 places available and it's a first come first serve basis.

LIVE SPORT

Live Sport on TV at The Boy “ITS BACK”.

THE FOOTBALL SEASON IS UPON US AGAIN. DON'T MISS A KICK AT THE BOY. WE WILL BE SHOWING ALL THE TELEVISED GAMES IN ALL MAJOR COMPETITIONS, JUST CHECK OUT OUR “LIVE SPORT ON TV PAGE”. THIS WILL TELL YOU ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DON’T FORGET, WE SHOW GAMES THAT OTHER VENUES CANNOT AND ARE ABLE TO SHOW UP TO FOUR EVENTS SIMULTANEOUSLY. WE HAVE OUR EXTERNAL ALL WEATHER FLAT SCREEN ON THE DECKING SO EVEN IF YOU'RE A SMOKER,YOU WONT MISS A KICK.

IF IT'S ON THE BOX, IT'S AT THE BOY !!

Are you DES ??

If you are the designated driver, please inform a member of staff and they will provide you with FREE sodas from our draught product range, or tonic waters, courtesy of The Black Boy.

So if you are Des, don't be shy - speak up as we will only know if you tell us!

ENJOY AT THE BOY

Pub Opening Times

Monday	12pm	11pm
Tuesday	12pm	11pm
Wednesday	12pm	11pm
Thursday	12pm	11pm
Friday	12pm	Midnight
Saturday	11am	Midnight
Sunday	12pm	10.30pm

A 250-year-old edge of village pub, the part Grade II listed Black Boy was once frequented by livestock owners driving their cattle and sheep to markets along the toll road between Watford and Hatfield. A toll gate was outside this small, traditional inn. Now, it's the favoured local of countless regulars from Bricket Wood and the immediate area.

CAMRA listed, a first choice among sports fans for its dedicated sports-only TV coverage and now the area's first wi-fi pub - allowing businessmen to use their laptops while enjoying a drink and a snack - the 'heart' of the Black Boy is its varied and inclusive clientele and its robust 'pub life'.

The pub now features the latest j-Pod music system, with every top 40 single since 1952 and every album - the most comprehensive collection of music imaginable.

The atmosphere shifts easily between often quiet and peaceful afternoons and evenings to the garrulous 'happy hour' - between 12pm and 6pm - and a welcoming communal 'village' get-together at other times.

Comfortable, unfussy and welcoming, the Black Boy - how it got its name is explained in the pub's history - offers modern-day comforts without compromising its lengthy history. See the plaque in the front wall which details how a former publican left to fight in World War I - and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The pub also has a garden for outside drinking and children are welcome up to 6pm or at landlord Peter Dillingham's discretion.

The French writer and traveller Hilaire Belloc once described the traditional English inn as a "fortress of virtue". We're not sure the Black Boy can live up to that promise - but it can promise good beer, good company and a good time.