Maria Jackson Sunday Lunch | ||
Today's lunch was absolutely amazing, great food, plenty of choice and all piping hot, friendly and helpful staff a great experience will visit again soon. | ||
Sunday, February 4, 2018 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Tony Gillham Sunday Carvery | ||
I recently visited your Pub with my Mum & Brother and I can honestly say it was a fantastic experience. We all had a carvery which was absolute perfection, and what's more the staff were extremely helpful and nice and could not do enough to help us. Thanks for a cracking Sunday lunch and we look forward to visiting you again in the near future. | ||
Sunday, October 8, 2017 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Roy | ||
My wife & I with 2 friends had a lovely meal and a very enjoyable evening last night. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful .All of us had a great meal and I will certainly return to enjoy the experience again. Thank you | ||
Sunday, July 16, 2017 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Michael Dinner | ||
Well once again my wife and I and a friend stopped in for iaunch,we all had the steak and kidney pudding followed by sherry trifle.The whole meal was superb as was the service,looking forward to the next time.cheers.Michael. | ||
Saturday, June 18, 2016 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Michael Babbs | ||
I booked a table for three people today(Sunday)for 1.30,we arrived early but no problem as our table was ready and I had the very best roast dinner I have had for ages from the carvery,and the pavlova for deserts was lovely.thanks to the staff for a great meal and service.Michael. | ||
Monday, April 25, 2016 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Lorraine | ||
Over priced and staff only friendly when your eating there of an evening. We went with children and felt totally unwelcomed. Staff were offish and didn't really want us to stay although our children were well behaved and we spent enough money in there. Will not be going back. | ||
Sunday, July 19, 2015 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Mel Great food, good sized portions love it. | ||
You won't be dissapointed or come away hungry. Everything is good. Once you've been you WILL return. My only critisism would be that they don't cater for the children then i could come more for lunch. | ||
Thursday, February 27, 2014 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Patricia Oxenbridge Lovely evening meal | ||
7 of us went here recently for a meal whilst staying overnight in Stansted. We all chose different meals and all enjoyed excellent food. The staff were very friendly and helpful We couldn't fault them or the food and would definitely visit again if the opportunity arose | ||
Friday, October 4, 2013 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Margaret ARCHER | ||
If you want a good meal and great staff this is the pub/restaurant for you great value | ||
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
C pounder Upset 10 year old | ||
For the last 2 weeks of going to the chequers in ugley has been nothing but a night mare. the first time was my ten year old granddaughter being upset after being told that she cound not have 2 more roast potatoes that the chef called seconds ! for the last 18 months we have never heard this before. week 2 as soon as my granddaughter went up for her carvery she was pointed at with a meat fork and told in no uncertain terms as NO SECONDS. after our lunch her father said to the chef that would he please speak to him first and not upset his daughter. well i could not believe the out come there was shouting and abuse from the chef and all with a carving fork pointing at my son in law.the noise then bought out the owner who was no better. there had never been seconds allowed in his pub but we know better because we had had seconds . when asking one of his waitressess she also said that we were right. if you paid your money you could go for seconds but not meat.they will not be getting any more trade from us we have always gone there with different people. what a loss for the pub.what appalling behaviour from both the owner and the chef in front of other diners. | ||
Saturday, February 23, 2013 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Pam Good food,friendly helpful staff. | ||
Friday, February 22, 2013 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Mr s Warwick Rudeness towards repeat customers | ||
I have been taking my family to the chequers pub for Sunday carvery for the past year however my 10year old daughter went back for seconds of roast potatoes this Sunday and was told by the usual chef that she could not have them but on previous occasions this has never been a problem and he had welcomed and encouraged seconds of veg on questioning him and the landlord dave smith they both became rude and abusive towards my family calling us liars and waving a large carving fork near my face,I also informed them that there waitress who was stood beside had stated we could have seconds of veg which she confirmed to mr smith ,they still would not apologise and maintained we were still lying very poor attitude towards myself and young family shame on you! | ||
Sunday, February 17, 2013 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Anonymous | ||
Do no call the mobile number supplied on the website it is no longer anything to do with the pub. Thank you | ||
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Matt Pub food at its best | ||
If your looking for great pub food with a good pint in a traditional Essex country pub look no further. I've been to the pub a number of times over the last 18 months and never had a bad meal. It's proper good honest stick to your ribs pub grub. Made the Sunday carvery this weekend which was really really good! It's how a pub should be. | ||
Sunday, October 7, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Paul Wassell | ||
My wife and I have been going to the Fisherman in Stevenage now for over a year and have never had a bad meal. the price are very reasonable and the staff very helpfull | ||
Thursday, September 6, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Sue | ||
@Jenny Pat was intoxicated and abusive. | ||
Thursday, August 9, 2012 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Jenny cant please them all | ||
With all du respect Pat you came in carrying a huge black cloud hanging hovering above your head i feel nothing we could have done would have pleased you. | ||
Thursday, August 9, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Pat Carr Disappointed is an understatement | ||
I can honestly say I have never experienced such rude waiting staff, a thoroughly disappointing evening out. Tables crammed in, overpriced food and staff with a 'couldn't care less' attitude. It is safe to say I will NEVER be returning to this sorry excuse for a pub with grub. | ||
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 | Rating: No rosettes | |
WILF | ||
NICE ATMOSPHERE | ||
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
foxy | ||
food very good and tasty fish was brililant,service pleasent , dessert very nice but you really did not need one as the size of the main course was huge a very good evening thanks | ||
Monday, June 18, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Gary Had a Pub curry lunch | ||
The Three Horeseshoes has had a refit with new beech tables and chairs. The Public bar and Saloon are now one single bar with the oak wall beams still in place. The beer garden is much the same as it has been for the last 50 years. The front of thr pub has been set out with tables that has been done rather well. Good food and now a Free House with gest beers. Ales although I expect you can buy that larger stuff. | ||
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Sue Just Lovely | ||
Lovely pub, lovely friendly staff. Good menu especially for fish. | ||
Thursday, March 8, 2012 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Derek Barker | ||
All these comments are out of date and refer to the previous owner.The new owners have an excellent menu and a warm welcome for everyone Best fish menu in the area | ||
Thursday, December 29, 2011 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Derek Barker | ||
All these comments are out of date and refer to the previous owner.The new owners have an excellent menu and a warm welcome for everyone Best fish menu in the area | ||
Thursday, December 29, 2011 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Suzie Watling Disgusting! | ||
Food is awful, very poor quality. Staff are rude and abrupt - do not seem to know how to smile or how to offer good customer service. Everything very over priced. Such a shame as thought this was one of the best pubs in Stevenage.. but the past few times we have been it has been awful! | ||
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 | Rating: ![]() | |
Cliff new staff a gem | ||
visited it in the summer and was left to wonder ! returned in Sept and found it no change with truly awful self assured barman. am pleased to say new staff are attempting to put right past faults. and this weekends vist was a breath of much needed fresh air. do give it a try and you will be surprised at the new pub | ||
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Anonymous Would recommend and re-visit!! | ||
Last saturday My family and I went to the chequers in Ugley for a meal. There was 8 of us, we were greeted with a smile as soon as we walked in. we were seated and given menus. The service was brilliant and the staff were so helpful and happy to serve us. I would like to say that not only was the service amazing but so was the food, we had 8 different meals and every single meal was faultless, especially the steaks, they were cooked perfectly to our liking and seasoned perfectly. if you want a nice day or evening meal with friends or family and want perfect pub grub and amazing service then visit the chequers in Ugley. | ||
Thursday, December 1, 2011 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Gabi About 30 years ago | ||
3 local men dressed up as a dare in their partners dresses names were Eddie Galvin (wife Mary) Joe his brother and a friend Jim it was all for a laugh cause their wives and family were there i was told that the landlord had a photo of them on the wall of the pub or somewhere if so please could you let me know cause Eddie Galvin's birthday is coming up and i would love to surprise him his brother in law is my boyfriend fred walsh thank you for your brother i do hope you have the photo still Gabi oxo | ||
Monday, June 6, 2011 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Anonymous Marquis Harpenden | ||
Went lunchtime 2 weeks ago. Closed, no notice on any of the doors | ||
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | Rating: No rosettes | |
pete wilkins food terrible, landlord very strange | ||
Saturday, March 5, 2011 | Rating: No rosettes | |
JAN Good Food | ||
We go there quit a lot, the food is always very good although to be honest a little overpriced. The staff could be a little more cheery !!! The owners seem to be very nice people. | ||
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Eve Lim | ||
I used to go the black Horse in the 70s back then it was the best pub in Hertfordshire. it went down hill rapidly in the mid 80s and became a very unfriendly place so we all stopped going. Popped in the other week for old times sake and was delighted by it. The new landlord and landlady are very friendly and welcoming, the food was delicious, plenty of it and very well priced. I think we will be making it our local again, it has a feel of the old 'Horse' . It would be nice to see some of the old crowd back again, so if any of you are reading this,.... Get back to West Street. | ||
Saturday, August 7, 2010 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Still hungry........ What a waste! | ||
Decided to go for lunch today, plenty of staff hanging around being very loud....lunch arrived very quickly after first mouthful was asked if everything was ok at which time it was. I then realised that my black pudding salad with crispy fried potatoes and croutons actually lacked the latter two ingrediants, the egg white was runny, black pudding was mush and barely warm and the bacon was mostly fat....so I left it as at that point all staff had disappeared apart from bar man who was inundated with customers. My fiance 's scampi and chips was also well below par with the waitress hanging around until he had finished with the condiments. All in all a waste of time, money and nice setting on a sunny afternoon. | ||
Friday, July 30, 2010 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Damian Poor badger | ||
The Black horse or the Dead badger and MG Is a fantastic pub with a very welcoming crowd of locals, if you come in as a stranger you will leave as a friend. The pub offers a really nice selection of food (don't ask for a Badger sandwich! That might eran you a cuff in the ear from the landlady. The landlord Chris is a real old school gent. You will find a great selection of really well kept and served real ales as well as lagers, ciders and spirits. The Secret garden is one of Hertfords best kept secrets it is quite large with plenty of room for bbq's and partys. Chris and Kim also have an upstairs room available for parties, functions and meetings. Buffet meals are also available for parties. 20 out of 10 | ||
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
john peppercorn | ||
wrong starters for wife . i didnot recieve any .waited to long for main course so i walked out | ||
Saturday, May 15, 2010 | Rating: No rosettes | |
disappointed customer Poor service | ||
Decided to go to this pub due to its nice location and good variety of food. No staff at the bar to serve food or drink for a long period. Head bar man walked off when it was my turn to be served and then served everyone else who had qued after me. Very dissappointed - walked out!! | ||
Sunday, March 28, 2010 | Rating: No rosettes | |
caroline 5* Place | ||
Great beer, great service, bar staff polite, cheery and helpful giving information that was useful both in time and money saving. Recommend this pub without hesitation | ||
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Bill Spot on. | ||
If i'm passing i always pop in. Great IPA, fantastic Guinness, in fact haven't had a bad pint yet. The food is traditional and generous. Massive garden, brilliant in the summer. All round good British Pub. Don't forget to ask Kim about the poor Badger. | ||
Saturday, January 16, 2010 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Anthony Fantastic! | ||
Well thought out, intelligent dishes. Some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. Have just booked again. Lovely atmosphere, great staff. Expect to pay £30-35 per head with wine. Portions excellent. This place was recommended to me by several friends and despite the fair distance to get there, was well worth it. Enjoy.... | ||
Thursday, August 27, 2009 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Adele Moretti Wonderful | ||
We moved into a house across the road from the Hand and Crown around 3 years ago and have been locals from then on. Amazing staff, no exceptions and the food is talked about far and wide. Normally when you get very generous portions the food quality suffers but not here, I have never had a bad meal and my family and I have had a few! Even when we just go in for a drink we have a look at the specials to see what we are missing! | ||
Monday, July 13, 2009 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
George Under new management! | ||
New couple, Chris and Kim, have certainly turned this place around! Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, complete redecoration, new carpets throughout, well kept beer and lager and great food at sensible prices. Couldn't ask for better! | ||
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Charlie Fish and Eels Dobbs Weir | ||
Lunched here today Sandwich looked like it had been cut with a butter knife so thin the filling fell out. Bread was dry, chips not worth eating. There is a shortage of staff especially bar staff and this is every time I go there. BAr staff need more support I barman on a busy Friday lunchtime....When will they learn | ||
Friday, February 20, 2009 | Rating: ![]() | |
Clare Yummy! | ||
I simply LOVE the food at the Hand & Crown. The service is really good too. See you again soon! | ||
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Natalie Jordan What a quaint and lovely place | ||
We frequent this pub occasionally when we are passing by Sawbridgeworth, and have always been overwhelmed with the warmth and friendliness of all the people who work there. The Landlord is a diamond geezer with a quirky sense of humour and the bar staff are quick and friendly. The garden is lovely and is well stocked with things to amuse children. | ||
Saturday, December 13, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Sawbo man! Very Bad | ||
The food we ordered didnt all come, the food that did come was not nice. Very overpirced, Landlord was rude when we complained about the food. Generally a very bad pub, | ||
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Wendy Hand & Crown is fab! | ||
This is 1 of the best places for food! The menu is innovative and service is friendly and helpful. The only problem is the large portion size means having to decide between starter or dessert ; )) | ||
Saturday, December 6, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
James Statton Back to a traditional pub | ||
This place must have reopened when I wasn't looking and what a rediscovery it's turned out ot be! Great atmosphere and beer and the food is as good as any local restaurant ,but at pub prices. Lazy Sunday's here are a great value treat too. | ||
Monday, October 27, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
anne | ||
Friendly pub, food piping hot and presented well. I ordered the Loin of Lamb, which was on a bed of mashed potato, the quantity of meat was very poor, four very small slices. A very disappointing visit especially when we had taken friends along who had not been to the Fisherman before. | ||
Sunday, October 26, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Stuart Nasty food | ||
The food was awful. I can't beleive anyone who has even eaten a decent meal would suggets that food here was good, ever. | ||
Monday, October 13, 2008 | Rating: No rosettes | |
J colemen nearst pub to stansted airport | ||
visited on a friday evening what seems to be a nice country pub next to Stansted airport. on entering the quaint entrance found a cramped bar, with eight place table fitted next to bar so close that there is no space between it and the bar. tacky red pattern carpet from the 70s. barman/manager complete with shorts (in october evening) tattoos and tee shirt, local shouting to all who would listen so loud it was painfull to the ear and another asleep on the bar. others doing some sort of trade in the dark of the gardens. beer was passable although over six pounds for two pints as a little strong. would only try the food if Mc Donalds was busy or closed. carpark was full so one would assume airport parking available. | ||
Monday, October 13, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Niky fantastic | ||
Fantastic pub. Fantastic staff. Fantastic food. Fantastic events. NOthing short of good, old fashioned welcoming hospitality and service. In a work, fantastic. | ||
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Rob Jones Both Quality & Quantity | ||
Who says you can't have too much of a good thing? Certainly not the Hand and Crown, who serve AMAZING Food quality and LARGE generous portions. You will never leave unsatisfied or hungry. 3 course will surfice the biggest of appetites | ||
Friday, July 18, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
alex Wrong number - it is 798100! | ||
Please amend | ||
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Alan Fairbrother | ||
I have been in the John Gilpin a few times now and I have to say I think the management are a disgrace. All they seem to do is sit at the bar drinking whilst all the other staff seem to be overloaded with work. Not only that but they are also very rude , this pub needs new management. | ||
Friday, January 12, 2007 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Jimbo Dive Avoid | ||
Pub appears to be run by a very drunk Irish woman, with no customer service skills at all unfortunately. No food, no beer and poor decoration makes this an establishment in need of a re-vamp | ||
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Stacey Cummings Superb | ||
Had an excellent evening at the Goffs Oak. Roy and James made my evening one to remember for many a reason. | ||
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Colin Sansom Re: Gerry Speight | ||
Should you not have Gillian's contact details then if she happens to look up this site again,then I can be contacted on email:colin.sansom@xtra.co.nz or phone:+64 9 273 2400 (home number in New Zealand). I am not sure whether she is living in England or Australia. Or she may want to pass my details onto her parents in Melbourne, Australia. Thank you, Colin Sansom | ||
Monday, December 11, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
colin Sansom Gerry Speight's contact details | ||
I would like to get hold of Gerry Speight who used to run the pub. If you can pass my details onto Gillian his daughter, then hopefully she can email me her contact details onto me. Kind regards, Colin Sansom Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Monday, December 11, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
IAN SCOTT THE BEST LIVE MUSIC | ||
THE BEST LIVE BANDS IN THE AREA!!!!! | ||
Friday, December 8, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
wol home from home | ||
lack of free drinks for long term customers | ||
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Sue Harris Brilliant food and brilliant service! | ||
This is the best pub in the area for food, service and atmosphere. It's tucked out of the way down a country lane but make the effort to find it! | ||
Thursday, November 23, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
johnny what a fantastic pub!!!!!!!! | ||
best food eva, best barmaid eva, especially that fit blonde one the manager called lou, they're all the nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
Thursday, November 23, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
COLIN HARVEY LOADS GOING ON | ||
Great pu great music, great food, sunday quiz is fantastic and the thursday music quiz for serious music heads!! Two dart boards a pool table and loads of games, just wish i could get the highest score on the tri towers machine its costing me a fortune!!!!! | ||
Thursday, November 16, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
andrew Hectic. | ||
A great place to meet people. Thanks to Grant and Grumpy the place is really buzzing on a Satuday. The DJ is ok as well, like he's been' beamed up' from a different planet ! | ||
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
NICK Great Pub | ||
for your info the landlords name is GRANT he is v.good value and enjoys a bevy .P.S Clynt is spot on about the guy who does the pop quiz on a thurs night. | ||
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
helen great live music | ||
Been there every saturday for a few years now, great live bands every saturday, the dj could do with a diet and a haircut though!!! | ||
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Kerri Ashcroft Always friendly. Fantastic food. | ||
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Thursday, November 2, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Nicola Definately worth a visit | ||
Lovely traditional English Pub with a nice secluded courtyard garden. Lunches are very nice, and the Banoffee Pie is a must! | ||
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Jason Bones Great pub | ||
I have been in this pub many a time and each and every time I have a really great time. I would recommend this to all my mates! | ||
Monday, August 28, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
John Thomas Misrepresentation | ||
I was in the restaurant that night and I would strongly disagree with Ms Cross's version of events | ||
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
I.collins. Great food nice pub | ||
I took my wife out for a meal went to the fish and eels. Great pub nice food we had fish and chips and scampi and chips with drinks,and found this place relaxing and the staff were friendly. We liked it so much we will be going again soon. | ||
Monday, August 21, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Diane Smith renamed 1990, thai restaurant for several years | ||
remaned Thirsty Brandons & painted garish colours. Now safely normal, but not a pub, real ale or otherwise. It is a very good but expensive thai restaurant called Baan Thitya | ||
Monday, August 14, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
John Denton Some good food but arrogant management | ||
We had a reservation for a table for on our weeding anniversary for 7.00pm, made well in advance. At 9.30 am on the day we had a call from the pub asking us to confirm our reservation and were told we must vacate the table by 9.00pm. No arguments allowed, take it or leave it. We have so many people to serve. We left it and managed to book a last minute table at The Bean Tree in Harpenden which we prefer but is further to walk. For years The White Horse has been our local, within easy walking distance of our home. We and our friends have eaten at Novelli's a few times to date. The food is good but not exceptional, the portions small, the service indifferent and the prices too high. It is a pity the management is not interested in local trade. When the novelty of Novelli has worn away they may wish they were. | ||
Tuesday, August 8, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
Joanne Cross Appalling Behaviour | ||
We went to the 3 Horseshoes on Friday night and the services was terrible. There were 10 of us and 9 plates of food arrived. Mine was missing and when I asked when I was likely to receive this the chef was very aggressive!! I ended up with no food and it wrecked the whole evening. | ||
Monday, July 17, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Steve B Very good...... as far I can remember? | ||
I good cheap pub with great Bar staff. It seems to run out of stock a lot of late but I don't remember very much of my visits so it can't be that bad :) | ||
Monday, May 29, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Steve B Excellent!!!!!!! | ||
As a fairly regular customer I can safely say that the food and service is always excellent!!!! I would recommend anyone to visit and if you were to get a bad meal you would be very very unlucky!!! | ||
Monday, May 29, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
mrs arendse I really like the staff and enjoy going there | ||
Friendly pub but the menu is very boring, not enough choice people want more variety eg; jacket potatoes, salads, omelettes etc. | ||
Sunday, May 28, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
J Knotten Excellent value | ||
Very nice atmosphere, good attention by the host, good food and portion size. A very relaxing evening. | ||
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
nina freeman Loved it! | ||
We had dinner there at the weekend,in one of the private dining rooms-wow!The food was delicious,as was the wine.The service was friendly and efficient,and we met the Frenchman too!Can't wait to go back. | ||
Thursday, April 27, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Kathryn How did this pub get it's start? | ||
We are very curious about any history that is available regarding this pub. Thanks, The Massey Clan | ||
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
ray marsh staff that argue | ||
we visited the pub and had a good meal well served the next week the staff argued with us that we were never there the week before that table numbers that were not there the week before were we could not have an outsidee tab when we did the week before , not important things but what a change that spoilt the next visit. so beware the customer is not always right here. | ||
Monday, April 24, 2006 | Rating: ![]() | |
Paul Wilson Very friendly restaurant with great food at good p | ||
A very friendly restaurant with great food and service,Try the nachao's to share as a starter | ||
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
mags hihg street pb | ||
a very friendly and welcoming listed public house.with open fires and excellent choice of real ales and fine wines with a food menu you would be hard pushed to better! and service to match. | ||
Saturday, March 4, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
julie nice friendly pub | ||
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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
sid a truly remarkable eveing meal | ||
I took my wife for a meal on valentines night wow the staff were great beer cold! they told me that all is extra cold wow! the meal was prompt and hot the lamb shank was to die for and the open chicken pie well great good well priced wine too we to will be back | ||
Monday, February 27, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
a Edwards what a turn around | ||
a fantastic roast beef dinner my wife had the fish cobb platter it was a fantastic meal and the staff so attentive to out every need you guys should try this pub again it has a great atmosphere and we will be back soon | ||
Monday, February 27, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Joanne Levy the king pin | ||
An inviting and welcoming pub with very friendly staff to welcome you any time of the day, 7 days a week. | ||
Monday, February 20, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
aimee relaunched | ||
i visited this pub reluctantly with encouragement from some friends. it was the pubs relaunch to my amazement i had a smashing night and frequently meet friends up their now for a bite to eat. VISIT THIS PUB ITS GREAT | ||
Thursday, February 16, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Josephine Best Pub in town | ||
Always a friendly smile behind the bar. Easy going, great atmosphere and fantastic food! Highly recommended. | ||
Thursday, February 9, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Andy Westbridge Probably used to be one of the best | ||
Probably one of the best pubs in Hertford, run by a very wonderful couple, Ken & Bernie in 1995 to 1997 (Where are they now) serving the finest real ale in town and for far reaching areas. Hospitality was always welcoming. | ||
Wednesday, February 1, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
jo home | ||
a local home from home pub we love it! | ||
Sunday, January 29, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
ali great | ||
Brilliant food and great service, must give it a visit! | ||
Sunday, January 29, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Chris Beard Great pub | ||
A fantasic pub run by well trained and helpful staff. Great atmosphere, great food. Will certainly be back! | ||
Sunday, January 29, 2006 | Rating: No rosettes | |
aha small & lively | ||
so so small, but very very lively. it's filled with a mixture of people but probably more 'greebos' than elsewhere. | ||
Monday, January 23, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
kate magnets - weatherspoons prices! | ||
i like the three magnets, not for the atmasphere really as it attracts the wrong people (like chavs,loud mouths) but now they've added bouncers it's stopped that and us youngens (who LOVE to partay safely :P) can sit down,have fantastic cheap drinks and have a laugh without watching our backs | ||
Monday, January 23, 2006 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
stuart smith Truly horrific dining experience | ||
Family party of 11 had a traumatic lunch experience. Ages ranging from 5 to 103 varied dishes chosen . All meals cold, tasteless and uncooked. Very small portions. Were offered discount , small compensation for a spoilt family get together | ||
Thursday, December 22, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Annon Burnt Down | ||
The happy mans is shut due to fire. Long may it continue. | ||
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
simon brook nice interior and great pub-restaurent | ||
Food here is great and reasonably priced. The specials change frequently although stay the same. Try it | ||
Friday, December 16, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Sam Unfriendly and unwelcoming | ||
It has been a long time since I walked into a bar, was stared at and so rudely talked about even before I had a drink that I put my coat back on and left. Not a place I would recommend to even the most hardened local. | ||
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
God name change | ||
This pub has been renamed the compass, and has been shut down due to the regulars possesing weapons and drugs. | ||
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
God --- | ||
According to locals, the regulars in the bricklayers are not so jolly. | ||
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Pammie The Best Pub | ||
When you walk into this pub you are so welcomed it is wonderful. The couple that own it are the most gracious and funny couple you will ever meet. They are sincere and funny. The food is to die for and the locals love them to bits | ||
Saturday, December 10, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Brian Classy look with poor quality food | ||
This place looks great. Some really great designers have made a great effort. Unfortunately this cannot be said about the food or standard of service. One of the worst meals I have had (making MacDonalds look tempting) followed by a waiteer telling me that steaks and such like are luck of the draw for quality. | ||
Sunday, December 4, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Keith Horrendous | ||
Quite simply, one of the worst pubs in Hertfordshire. Deafening music, screaming barmaids, hostile clientele, no visible management of any kind. | ||
Monday, November 21, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
jim cameron Warm+ friendly local with wonderful beer | ||
saw the pub in camra guide for a small pub serves an excellent pint from choice o 5 cask ales and has new guest ales each week well worth a visit if you like good ale well looked after | ||
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
steve Good fun pub | ||
Great fun pub. Very young crowd at times but always buzzing. Best place to watch football and good beer. | ||
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
tom good | ||
good atmos drink and fit brids | ||
Friday, November 11, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
jim friendly | ||
welcoming friendly pub with great staff and a great pint well worth a visit food is sound | ||
Thursday, November 3, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
the penguin Restaurant | ||
No longer a pub just a restaurant. Great food though. | ||
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
the penguin Excellent | ||
Lovely pub. Great food, great staff, beer good too! Huge garden | ||
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
the penguin Closed! | ||
This pub has closed! | ||
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Dave Mediocre in All Respects | ||
A pub with a carvery restaraunt attached this place succeeds in consistently disappointing. The food is expensive and insufficient, the beer seems of secondary importance when compared to the diners, and suffers as a result. Mediocre style triumphs over even more mediocre substance. Disappointing. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
Dave One of the Finest Pubs in 100 miles | ||
No music, no fruit machines, no wide screen TV, no tatoos, no oiks. Just first class real ales kept near perfectly ALL of the time. This pub is a real drinkers paradise and well worth a trip. A rare 5 rosettes from me. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Dave All the Failings of a High Street Boozer | ||
In prime position the Harpenden Arms suffers from knowing that punters are going to walk in, so it fails to go out of its way to look after them or the beer. I can think of half a dozen pubs in Harpenden that make this look like toy town. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
Dave One of the Best | ||
Great food, lovely building, good beer make this one of the nicest pubs in the Harpenden area. This is a proper pub that successfully combines its food and wet trade to make an all round good boozer. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Dave One of the Best - But Get the Beer Right | ||
An really nice pub with a first class range of either pub grub in the bar or more upmarket fare in the conservatory restaraunt. Surroundings are comfortable, staff are friendly, if only the beer was consistently good. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Dave Betty's Hotpot Anyone? | ||
A super little local pub that has a very traditional, well priced menu at lunchtimes. Two bars allows the pub to cater for all types of clientelle. A real trip down memory lane for punters who like a boozer to be unspoiled by clever marketing men. This place is timeless. | ||
Friday, October 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
a walker smshing little pub | ||
high quality trditional pub good food and best range of cask ales in Bishops Stortford very friendly enjoyed it very much thank you | ||
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
dbritten exceptional country pub with great food | ||
very good | ||
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Michelle Rich Great Pub | ||
Gretat pub just moved to area by all accounts used to be bad but food fantastic, atmosphere great, worth a visit. | ||
Sunday, August 28, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
chris Unfriendly staff, thumbs down | ||
9.30 on a quiet evening; a group of friends meeting up for an evening out; made very welcome by the bar staff asking us to drink up and leave if we weren't intending to buy more drinks... if you're in the area go to the pubs in Weston instead - cricketers or red lion - both are far more friendly... | ||
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Michael Bad beer, dirty and poor service | ||
After waiting nearly 15 minutes to be served by a surly barman, rejecting my pint of bass as it smelt bad and was cloudy, I tried their Adnams, usually an excellent beer. Sadly this tasted as if it had been watered down. The bar work area was dirty, covered in slops and the barman was rude. All staff seemed to be overworked and stressed = unhelpful. Don't bother, even the location doesn't make up for this. We won't be going again for a long time. | ||
Monday, July 18, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
penny wouldn't bother! | ||
visited early on Saturday evening only 1 member of staff working who had 2 speeds SLOW and STOP Waiting 25 minutes to get served is not my idea of a fun Saturday.Huge potential for a beer garden wasted by too few tables and kids playing football at 9.30 at night after being hit on the head it was time to go | ||
Sunday, June 26, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
Bob Karran Very Good | ||
I give the Hart and Spool 5 stars, good service, nice bar staff, I was served by a fine young gentleman called Ellis, very polite and talkative, | ||
Monday, June 20, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
A.Peterson Best Pub in area by a long shot! | ||
This large, 2 bar pub has an excellent atmoshphere within, serving people of all ages, from families to youngsters looking to have a good time. With extermely friendly bar staff, great beers and real ales, an outstanding food menu and a large beer garden which is second to none in the summer, this pub truly deserves all the credit it gets, and for its notoriety within the area | ||
Monday, May 30, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Brian M Easy by car or public transport | ||
Great pub. Ted and Norman, a couple of the regulars, showed us the ropes. Very friendly they were too, with a good line in recommendations for the draught ales. Don't miss the food either. | ||
Saturday, May 21, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
pub wacher under 18 | ||
if u r under 18 go here as i saw there on 13/5/5 thay dont care 4 boys all uner 18 drinking | ||
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
amelia wonderful | ||
this pub is so amazing, the staff are freindly especially this girl called kelly she fetched us everyhting!! there is a tuck shop and a play area, and a non smoking, smoking ar area - the new decking s brilliant and the grass area is a nice relaxing place to be - the food was really tasty made by a chef called Steve! One of the best pubs i have ever been 2 | ||
Sunday, May 15, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
gillian swadling good old days | ||
my dad,gerry speight used to run this pub. you should have seen the state of it when they bought the lease.they virtually had to start from scratch.they had many happy years there,and made many wonderful friends,including the gentleman who emailed you and his father bill.mum and dad now live in victoria,australia,and would love to hear from colin samsun. | ||
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
dave great bar staff!! especially steve, | ||
what a nice young chap! | ||
Friday, April 8, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
sexy lady brilliant | ||
the guy who works behind the bar is fit | ||
Thursday, April 7, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Justin Gray Great beer!! | ||
If you like an open fire, cosy atmosphere and great beer this is the pub for you. A little on the small side downstairs but up stairs has a small bar billiards room and is non smoking. Food is pretty good as well. | ||
Tuesday, March 8, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Bill Griffiths Pub Grub not up to standard | ||
Visited 23/02/05 early lunchtime (12pm). Service good - quality of cooked full meals (2) - poor. Could not recommend having a reunion lucheon for 12 people, which was purpose of visit. Not up to Hungry Horse standards in Dunstable - home town. | ||
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
Bill Griffiths Pub Grub not up to standard | ||
Visited 23/02/05 early lunchtime (12pm). Service good - quality of cooked full meals (2) - poor. Could not recomend havingnd a reunion lucheon for 12 people, which was purpose of visit. Not up to Hungry Horse standards in Dunstable - home town. | ||
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
bob ok | ||
ok | ||
Friday, February 18, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
james nilsson very good , new head chef , new staff , | ||
the food is got to be the best for the price ....ie sea bass 10-25 with butted new potatoes . pepped duck with sugar roated carrots and honey lemon sauce | ||
Monday, February 14, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Tim Great pub! Friendly staff. | ||
Nick is a great host, unfortunately moving to the New Inn soon. Kev will remain as chef so the food should continue to be fine. Good Badger Ales. | ||
Thursday, February 10, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Stewart Marshall Best pub grub 4 miles | ||
If you want excellant food at a very reasonable price, in a relaxed country pub atmosphere. You can't beat the 3 Willows. | ||
Monday, January 31, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
rob celotto horrific day out | ||
I would strongly suggest avoiding this establishment. The staff lack tact and enthusiasm, the manager was brutally obnoxious. I cannot comment on the food as it never turned up, even following an hour and three quarter wait. When I told the manager that we would just like our money back and be able to dine somewhere else, he asked, Why?. Frankly so disgraceful I found it almost laughable. | ||
Monday, January 31, 2005 | Rating: No rosettes | |
ZOE BEST EVER | ||
ONE OF THE BEST PUBS IN HARPENDEN! VERY FAMILY ORIENTATED AND THE FOOD IS SUPURB | ||
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
The Taster Castle | ||
Used to go in for a sumday drink but it was v scruffy hope its better now | ||
Sunday, January 23, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
the Taster The Brickies | ||
I used to go in here with my first real girlfriend Louise It was full of OS from the School in those days Beer & food was pretty average but it must have improved as it is still in business | ||
Sunday, January 23, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
tony best pub | ||
best pub in berkhamsted. sexy aussie bar staff, good beer and you got to try their house shots. | ||
Saturday, January 22, 2005 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Clynt great pub | ||
great pub,great landlord and barstaff, great live music and discos......steer clear of the music quiz on a Thursday though....the guy's a to***r..... | ||
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
David Lively Atmos, too many 18- though! | ||
Great atmosphere but they only play one CD and thats scratched so you get very bored quite quickly. Great for watching football though! Bit like being at a youth club at the weekend. | ||
Monday, December 13, 2004 | Rating: ![]() ![]() | |
colin sansom Exceelnt Pub | ||
I used to frequent this pub when Gerry Speight was the publican.I now live in New Zealand and yes I miss those British pubs. One has to go a long way to emulate the friendly atmosphere of a British pub. | ||
Friday, November 19, 2004 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
Rob Coe Nice bar with great decor. Friendly staff. | ||
Great location, friendly staff and polite security staff. A+ for staff. Prices are a little high but aren't they everywhere now? Great vibe and good sounds from the resident DJ's. | ||
Thursday, August 12, 2004 | Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |