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Independent pubs in Waltham Cross

54 independent pubs in and around Waltham Cross, nearest the town centre first. Owner-confirmed listings come first. Nobody pays for their place. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Independent pubs listed
3 in Waltham Cross, 54 within 15 km
Independent share of Waltham Cross's pubs
25% (3 of 12)
Waltham Cross's high street overall
76.2% independent
Indie Index rank
44th of 89 towns
Owner-confirmed
None yet

From the Indie Index for Waltham Cross.

Questions about pubs in Waltham Cross

How many independent pubs are there in Waltham Cross?

We list 3 independent pubs in Waltham Cross itself, and 54 within 15 km. Each is run by its owners and isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against.

Which independent pub is closest to the centre of Waltham Cross?

The Old English Gentleman, under 1 km from the town centre.

Are most pubs in Waltham Cross independent?

25% are: 3 of the 12 pubs we counted in Waltham Cross are independent and 9 are chains (Indie Index ).

How independent is Waltham Cross's high street?

76.2% of the 214 high-street businesses we counted are independent, which ranks Waltham Cross 44th 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 Waltham Cross. How do I get listed?

If you're independent, it's free, even if you only have a Facebook page or a phone number: 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 is run by its owners, isn't one of the thousands of chain and franchise brands we check against, doesn't share a website, page or phone number 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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Find independent pubs in or near Waltham Cross. Only include businesses owned and run by the people who work in them: no chains, groups, franchises, directories, booking sites or lead-generation sites. Include ones with only a Facebook or Instagram page or a phone number, too. For each, give the name, area, website or social page or phone, and one line on why you believe it's independent. If you're not sure a business is independent, leave it out. You can cross-check against Independents Only's checked list: https://independentsonly.com/in/waltham-cross-hertfordshire/pub

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