The Arena Tavern

01/05/2026

Today marks an emotional but important moment for me and for The Tav.

After much thought, I’ve made the decision to take Bob’s name down from above the door and put my own up in its place.

Bob opened The Tav back in 1991 and built something truly special; not just a pub, but a place full of character, community, and heart. Seven years on from his passing, he is still very much a part of this place and always will be.

His signet initial logo will still be proudly displayed on the front of the pub, and we continue to serve a beer named after him, Bobs 91, small but meaningful reminders that his presence here isn’t going anywhere.

I started working here 18 years ago this year, became the licence holder 15 years ago, and then owner 7 years ago. Over that time, I’ve done my very best to carry things forward in the way Bob would have wanted, with the same values, the same spirit, and the same care for everyone who walks through the door.

This change doesn’t take anything away from what Bob created. If anything, it’s because of everything he built that I feel able to take this step now.

I truly believe he would be proud; of me, and of how well the pub is doing.

The Tav will always be his legacy. I’m just proud to be continuing it.

Thank you, as always, for your support ❤️

A special mention needs to go to Laura at LH Engravers in stotfold for the beautiful work 🙏🏼

07/04/2026

I’m sure you’ve all seen the new addition to the darts area! Made to measure by Eddie at Edmund Bérnard transformations!
Take a look and like his page to see more of his work, cannot reccomend him enough!

29/03/2026

20/01/2026

Finally getting round to getting live music booked for 2026. Any recommendations would be appreciated

07/01/2026

Feeling very proud and grateful today! We have gone over the £2k mark for Garden House Hospice Care!
Thankyou to everyone that attended our events, donated to and shared our page!
Hoping to hit our target soon!

Help Savannah Joyce raise money to support Garden House Hospice

07/11/2025

Personalised memorial baubles to remember a loved one this Christmas. Can be personalised with any name.
£4 each; with £1 from each sale going towards Garden House Hospice Care

06/11/2025

To be in with a chance of winning a £20 bar voucher, post your best photo from Tav’O’ween. The photo with the most likes wins!

04/11/2025

We are over the moon to say that we are almost at £1300 in fundraising for the hospice!
So a huge thankyou to everyone that has come to our quiz nights so far, drank our jelly shots and tried their luck with their £1s in the shots glass game!
For anyone that is going to the lights switch on in Letchworth 22nd November, take a wander past the tav on your way and warm up with a mulled wine, mulled cider or a hot chocolate; all proceeds with be going to the Garden House Hospice!

Help Savannah Joyce raise money to support Garden House Hospice

22/10/2025

A huge thankyou to everyone that has supported us in our fundraising campaign for the hospice! And a special thankyou to Leigh Mellors at Tyco Cambridge for a generous gift of drill bits that were then offered to people in exchange for a donation towards our cause. So far, this in itself, has raised over £80!
We have gone over £800 in total!
We are hosting a quiz this Sunday at 6pm, with all proceeds going towards our cause. We encourage you to book a table if you plan on joining us!

07/10/2025

A huge thankyou to everyone that has helped us hit £500 so far!
It’s an incredible start in such a short time