The Green Man Public House
A Grade II listed country pub in Great Offley, Hertfordshire, operated under the Chef & Brewer brand and offering classic British pub food, cask ales and rural views.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Green Man Public House is a country pub in Great Offley, near Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, England. It trades as The Green Man, Great Offley and is part of the Chef & Brewer collection of pub restaurants, the managed pub brand owned by the British brewer and pub operator Greene King. The pub occupies a Grade II listed building and is marketed as a comfortable rural destination for drinks and dining, with an open fireplace, exposed wooden beams, a conservatory, a well-stocked bar and a beer garden with views over the Hertfordshire countryside. The Green Man's offer centres on traditional British pub classics and seasonal chef's specials. Its menu includes hearty Sunday roasts with all the trimmings, alongside a drinks range featuring local cask ales, wines and premium spirits. The pub provides free Wi-Fi, disabled facilities and a car park that can accommodate coaches, positioning it as a venue for family meals, celebrations and group visits as well as casual local trade. Opening hours extend from morning until late evening, with food served across most of the day. As a Chef & Brewer site, The Green Man benefits from the branding, supply chain and marketing of Greene King, one of the United Kingdom's largest pub companies and brewers. The pub has recently undergone a refurbishment and continues to operate as an active hospitality business. Its official web presence sits within the Chef & Brewer website, where customers can view menus, check opening hours and book tables.
History
The Green Man Public House is a historic country pub in Great Offley, a village in North Hertfordshire, England, near the town of Hitchin. The building is Grade II listed, indicating that it is recognised for its special architectural or historic interest and protected under English heritage listing rules. Its exact construction date is not established in the available evidence, but its listed status and traditional features — including an open fireplace and exposed wooden beams — reflect a long-standing role as a local inn or public house. In the modern era the pub has operated as part of the Chef & Brewer brand, the managed pub restaurant chain owned by Greene King, a major British brewer and pub company. Chef & Brewer sites are typically positioned as food-led pubs offering classic British dishes in comfortable, characterful surroundings, and The Green Man fits that model. The pub's official listing describes it as a comforting country pub offering quality pub classics and seasonal chef's specials, with a well-stocked bar featuring local cask ales, wines and premium spirits. The Green Man has recently undergone a refurbishment, after which it reopened to customers. Its facilities include a beer garden with rural views, a conservatory, free Wi-Fi, disabled access and a car park suitable for coaches, supporting its use for larger celebrations and group dining. The pub promotes its Sunday roasts and seasonal specials, and it participates in Chef & Brewer's digital marketing, including a mobile app promotion offering customers the chance to win a free main, dessert or drink. As of the available evidence, the pub remains an active hospitality venue within the Greene King estate.
The Green Man building is recorded as a Grade II listed country pub in Great Offley, Hertfordshire.
The pub operates as part of the Chef & Brewer brand under Greene King.
The Green Man reopens after an exciting refurbishment.
Products and positioning
A Grade II listed country pub offering quality pub classics and seasonal chef's specials in a cosy rural setting, part of the Chef & Brewer collection.
Pub classics
Traditional British pub dishes served as the core of the menu.
Sunday roasts with all the trimmings
Hearty Sunday roast dinners offered as a pub food favourite.
Seasonal chef's specials
Specials crafted with quality seasonal ingredients.
Local cask ales, wines and premium spirits
Drinks range available from the well-stocked bar.
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