Independent pubs in Knebworth

60 independent pubs in and around Knebworth, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-22.

Independent pubs listed
4 in Knebworth, 60 within 15 km
Independent share of Knebworth's pubs
83.3% (5 of 6)
Knebworth's high street overall
88.6% independent
Indie Index rank
13th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Knebworth.

Questions about pubs in Knebworth

How many independent pubs are there in Knebworth?

We list 4 independent pubs in Knebworth itself, and 60 within 15 km. Each has its own website and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent pub is closest to the centre of Knebworth?

The Red Lion, under 1 km from the town centre.

Are most pubs in Knebworth independent?

83.3% are: 5 of the 6 pubs we counted in Knebworth are independent and 1 is a chain (Indie Index ).

How independent is Knebworth's high street?

88.6% of the 44 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Knebworth 13th of 89 towns in the Indie Index.

Can a pub pay to appear higher on this list?

No. Nobody can pay for a place on Independents Only. The list puts businesses in the town first, then owner-confirmed ones, then the nearest.

I run a pub in Knebworth. How do I get listed?

If you're independent and have your own website, it's free: find your business and claim it, or add it if it's missing. Claiming lets you add your own description and opening hours.

How this list was made

Every pub here has its own website, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website with other branches, and was open when last checked. Spot a chain? Use “Report” on its page. More on our checks.

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