Parking was good with clearly marked disabled spaces, the pub looked great too and just inside the front door was a fireplace, albeit running low on fuel. We arrived on time for our restaurant booking for two, but were told it was full and we'd have to eat in the bar. We weren't greeted pleasantly, instead told to seat ourselves at a table near the external door, reserved for us, given paper menus and told to order at the bar. The waitress only spoke to us again when she delivered our food orders, and only then to confirm which was which. The bar chairs were a little too low for eating, so I had to prop my mum up on a cushion so she could reach the table. After both selecting the day’s Special, Lamb Shank and mash potato, I attempted to order. It transpired that there were no Lamb Shanks left, so I returned to our table for us to reconsider our selection. A few moments later we’d both chosen and so I returned to the bar arriving there at the same time as a half-dozen bar customers coming in through the front door and wanting to order drinks. Fortunately, while they were considering their order I managed to get the barman’s attention and tell him we were ready to complete our order, just as the waitress moved into the bar area to help him out with the new arrivals. Unfortunately, our newly selected food options were not available either, apparently as the kitchen had no mash potato left. With luck, as I was suggesting it might be best for the barman to tell me what was actually available on the menu, the chef arrived behind the bar. He added some clarity by explaining that their usual morning delivery had not actually arrived yet since the delivery lorry was running late with no ETA. We were offered dauphinoise potatoes instead for our options which I accepted. Fortunately neither my mum or I have any allergies or intolerances because we weren’t asked if we did. I asked for the drinks that I’d already ordered but since the barman hadn’t poured them he offered to bring them to the table for us. So, I returned to our table by the door where my mother was now having a coughing fit due to the in-rush of freezing cold air every time the door was opened and, by this time, the bar area was getting pretty busy with groups of men in high-vis jackets entering through the door. Two of those, who’d seated themselves adjacent to us, actually overheard us discussing the reason for her cough being the cold air through the door. They very kindly offered us their table, slightly further into the bar and nearer to the aforementioned fire, since they were about to leave. When I pointed out that their drinks were still more than half full they said that was no matter as both beers were undrinkable, one said it was the worst he’d ever had in a pub. We consequently accepted their offer and moved but I noted the fire was dying so there wasn’t much heat coming from it. The barman finally came over with our “drinks”, however, he thought I’d only ordered half a shandy, presumably to share as that was all he brought over. I confirmed that my order was a pint of bitter and half of bitter shandy, but as we’d already paid for our meal I had to return to the bar to buy an additional pint. It took a while for the barman to pour it, commenting as he finally topped it up that he’d only “just made it”. Judging by the taste that was presumably because he’d reached the bottom of the barrel. In view of the note on the fireplace that suggested that only pub “team members” could fuel the fire I took the opportunity to ask the barman if he would put another log on the fire. Rather than doing that though, he said he would “arrange it”. This never happened, but another customer overheard my request and put several logs on the fire himself, suggesting that being a pub “regular” qualified him as a team member. That resolved the warmth issue (and my mother’s cough) and the waitress finally came with our food, but she had no other conversation, nor any offer of table water to accompany our meal. All in all it was a pretty disappointing experience.
My favourite pub to go to, all the staff are always so friendly, especially Jemma who's always so welcoming and finds me a good spot to sit. Food is really nice too, great local pub! Definitely recommend!
Ordered 2 espresso martini’s. Very expensive for what you get. That’s half a glass! They both came half full. When I asked why they said that was the measurements. I’m not sure what measurements they use but it’s definitely different to any other establishments I’ve been too before! You actually get half an espresso for full price! I have left a photo of what they advertise outside as their cocktails. Looks different to what we got. False advertisement
A beautiful Sunday Roast for my Mums Birthday. Attentive service, delicious food (and reasonably priced), generous portions! Our waitress Jess was super lovely and make our experience so enjoyable. Thank you!
I went here last night with a party of 6. The food was amazing I really enjoyed my half roast chicken, the gravy was really tasty and the chips were nice and crispy. As expected from a pub the helping sizes were generous. A member of my party had the pork belly and scallops, they said the pork was juicy and soft. However the scallops weren’t seared and there were only two of them so she would recommend just getting the pork without the scallops. A member of my party was quite difficult about their order and the female waiter with a bun was very skulking in politely handling him without making a fuss. I must congratulate her on this. For dessert we ordered a chocolate brownie which was a rich dark chocolate brownie. Aswell as the lotus bomb which is a chocolate circle that you pour hot caramel on and it breaks open to amazing cream, lotus spread and a mini brownie.
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Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6