Salisbury Arms
For over 650 years, The Salisbury Arms Hotel has been the ‘crown of the town’ in Hertford. A grade II listed building, it was formerly known as ‘The Bell’, and if you look on the front external wall you can see a plaque commemorating this. In 1891, the building was purchased by the McMullen family custodianship from Lord Salisbury.
Our award-winning designers have restored our listed building back to it’s original beauty, with the addition of a stunning garden terrace for alfresco drinking and dining all year round. You can enjoy a luxury dining experience in the dining room or full table service in our cosy bar, next to one of our log burners. Our bookable snug boasts incredible, original period features. Our menu changes with the seasons and offers fresh, locally sourced dishes, premium wines and of course, our locally brewed beers.
Our boutique hotel rooms are individually designed, wonderous havens in which to rest your head with a mix of Signature, Boutique and Deluxe King rooms. Enjoy a night’s stay followed by incredible breakfast, roaring fires and a local paper. Breakfast and brunch are also available to non-residents 7 days a week.
Afternoon tea is a must at the Salisbury, with delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, all prepared in house.
If you’re interested in booking our private function space for your event, please click Private Hire to find out more and get in touch!
The team look forward to seeing you soon.
Simon
Opening Times
| Monday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–23:00 |
Kitchen Times
| Monday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–21:00 |
Christmas at the Salisbury
Celebrate Christmas in the heart of Hertford at the Salisbury. Whether you’re gathering with friends for festive drinks, planning a Christmas lunch with family or organising a work Christmas party, our welcoming pub is the perfect place to eat, drink and celebrate throughout the festive season.
Enjoy seasonal dishes, festive favourites and a great selection of drinks, then leave the taxi at home and stay the night in one of our comfortable ensuite rooms. Perfect for festive get-togethers, Christmas shopping breaks or simply making the most of the celebrations. Better still, book your Christmas celebration during November and enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco on us.*
Book your Christmas table or festive party today and get ready to celebrate!
*Available for Christmas bookings 1st-30th November 2026. Prosecco for lead booker only. Terms and conditions apply.
Parking at the Salisbury
We’ve got parking available for our guests and use ANPR cameras to help manage the car park.
When you arrive, please take a moment to enter your vehicle registration into the tablet inside the pub. This helps us make sure genuine guests can park with us and avoids any unwanted parking charges.
If you need any help, just ask a member of the team – we’re always happy to help.
Private Hire, Birthdays and Events
Our rooms are available for private hire. We cater for formal dining events, drinks and nibbles or just drinks, whatever you prefer.
We can seat up to 50 guests in the Dining room or for smaller events, we can accommodate 15 seated guests in the Snug.
Whether you are having a business meeting, baby shower, celebration party, or wake, get in touch so we can help plan your event at the Salisbury.
WHAT'S ON
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Book a table
To book a table use the form below. This is to book a table within our restaurant. For bookings of 9 people or more or for any other enquiries just give us a call to speak to one of our team.