Reviews in Hertfordshire

A pub that shines like a shaft of light when all around is darkness - to paraphrase a favourite Monty Python sketch. It's true, this is the best pub not just in Hatfield but for miles in most directions. Sadly the Horse and Groom has been a well-kept secret for decades frequented mainly by diehard locals. That's because its location down a quiet side street in Old Hatfield near Hatfield House, makes it almost invisible to out-of-towners.But since being taken over in July by Ben Gill who managed the Fairway in WGC for years I have a feeling that this ancient pub's limited popularity is about to widen. The cozy oak-beamed single bar Horse and Groom has been a pub since the 17th century although the building is much older.What now separates it from any other pub in the area is not just the impeccably kept cask-conditioned beers, but the revamped menu of freshly made classic British soul food courtesy of Gill Wood, who has masterfully managed the kitchen for 14 years.Ben lovingly tends five hand pumps (soon to be six) currently pouring Greene King Abbot Ale, Fullers London Pride, Sharp's Doom Bar, Caledonian Flying Scotsman and Black Sheep Bitter. Watch out for Fuller's ESB in the next few weeks.In the five months that Ben has managed the pub I have not had a hint of a bad pint - and I visit the pub almost every day. I marvel at the way that these carefully kept living beers can subtly change flavour over the course of a few days as the barrel swiftly empties.And so to the food: the lunch time menu is classic pub fare made almost exclusively from scratch. How many pubs in Hertfordshire can claim that they make their own steak and kidney, steak and Stilton or steak and Abbot Ale pies on the premises ? I can't think of one. Other favourites are scampi, liver and bacon just like mother never used to make, jacket potatoes and enormous sandwiches on baguettes. My favourite is stuffed with two locally sourced sausages and fried onions. Creamy cole slaw completes this most satisfying lunch. Portions are all very generous and prices most reasonable.Just when you though it couldn't get any better, from Tuesday November 1 the pub is offering free sausages and mash from 6-10pm when you buy a drink costing 3 pounds or more. Who said there's no such thing as free dinner.The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive. Even if you've never been in the pub before you are not made to feel like an intruding outsider. And if you want to get swept up in conversations as varied as the best way to cook alligator or the current price of silver, the bar is the best place to be. Worth driving quite a few miles to visit. There's usually parking outside or in the car park behind the pub.

A great little one off Italian Restaurant which I frequently visit with my girlfriend, family and friends. A wide variety of choice of courses suitable for varying tastes. A warm welcome and friendly environment With always very accommodating staff. Attention to detail with service makes Buon Cibo a brilliant little place for lunch or dinner.

Visited the Nascot Arms last night - absolutely fantastic! Couldn't believe the quality and quantity of the Thai food - excellent value for money, friendly service and a great atmosphere.

good food & beer, good atmosphere good service served by friendly folk all the best things of a traditional english pub you could ask for ! looking forward to next visit.

lovely country pub/restaurant well worth a visit good home cooked food,well kept beers and child friendly garden and restaurant.

Fab!! Ajami paniki and must have chott poti.

Lovely food and very friendly staff!!!!!

This pub is the best pub I have been to in years

good food and nice meal

Excellent classical & modern french cuisine in historic village near st.albans,quality cooking with very high standards,menu changes frequently with seasons

i am a great fan of Curry's ,i just cant say how good cafe masala is ,best jalfrezi ,good service ,great ambiance, 10/10 .

we have been using turan since its opened and we loved the food , it was the best indian we had tasted in hatfield . but since under new manger it has so turned around . all the nice friendly staff have left and the taste of the food is not as good as before . plus my partner and myself ordered a takeaway from there last night and i found a hair in my curry , phoned the manger and he was so rude and could only offer me a new curry . would not recommend it .

Wright's Fish and Chips holds a Fish and Chip Quality Award from the National Federation of Fish Friers. It is one of only a handful of shops around the country to have this award. You can be confident of the quality of the product and the service at this shop

A Great little find, The Load of Hay at Watford Heath is a real friendly local pub, a mixed crowd, friendly staff that enjoy working there. traditional pub food, home cooked and at traditional pub prices. Nothing fancy. If your bored on a Monday night try out the quiz night, £60 for the winning team when we went.

We went to try out the Monday Special - Starter, Main Course £9.95 (prawn dishes extra). When bill came, we were charged full menu prices. We will NOT be ripped off. We will NOT return.

rubbish worst curry house i have ever tried throw we eat 3,4 times a week in different places service was rude moody boring sorry to say but the truth, its just a big hype saffron saffron this that ect.no way

just amazing food, service and ambiance

fantastic food. the service is great got all and more than i wanted. felt relax and really enjoyed a great meal and night out. thanks to all that work there. will go back there again and again.