The Phoenix

The Phoenix is situated in Bancroft — the main strip that runs through Hitchin town centre towards Letchworth. It’s slightly out of the main central area but only about 10 minutes walk from the town square.
The Phoenix is undoubtedly a ‘young person’s’ pub. There is regular live music featuring local bands (of varying quality!) and the clientelle is mainly 20−25s looking for a good night out — a family pub it is not.
But if my description fits what you’re looking for then the Phoenix is the place to go — the interior is bright, rather garish, and it can get quite loud. The beer is mainly keg bitters and lagers so don’t go here expecting a vast range of real ales.
This place is nothing fancy but it’s popular, there are pavement tables outside for when the weather is fine and if you’re just looking for a reasonable pub for a pint or a fun, noisy night out it fits the bill.