If you're looking for a good pub, it doesn't get much better than this…read more Lovingly called simply "The Axe" by locals, this pub is in a different league to most other rural pubs. I'll explain why and try to be concise. The cuisine is exceptional. There's a good selection of quality drinks. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming -- the sort of place where complete strangers tend to strike-up conversation. The location is perfect, overlooking the Village Green, with a big beer garden behind, and a vast playing field behind that. It's a lovely village, nestled in the gently-undulating farming landscape of rural north-east Herts -- no wonder Braughing was recently awarded the prestigious "Village of the Year" accolade. The pub's menu always includes the best of local produce, from locally-reared beef to local pork sausages, alongside popular country pub dishes. (Braughing village is famous for, among other things, the delicious local sausages, and this is a good place to sample them.) Did I mention the pies? A different pie every day it seems, and you won't find better pies than these. I don't make a statement like that lightly.

Great property. Friendly staff. Exceptional food. I needed a place to stay near Knebworth for a…read moreconference and this place was recommended by a friend. They've apparently updated things recently, and it definitely show. They even provide old-school hotel rooms like it's 1978. Groovy, baby. Stay here with confidence. I'll definitely be back the next time time a trip to Knebworth goes down.

A great country pub in the small village of Woolmer Green. It has a great selection of well kept…read morereal ales with frequently changing guest ales. A good selection of larger and wines also on offer. The food here is wonderful, all made and cooked on site by their resident chiefs and all produce is sourced locally. The prices are very reasonably and on a Wednesday and Saturday they have a selection of home made pies priced at £5.75 which and are brimming with fillings, it also comes with a potato side of your choice and fresh veg, I normally struggle to finish it. The puddings are something to die for, highly recommend the cheesecake. As for the staff, I have not found another pub that has staff this accommodating and friendly, nothing is to much trouble for them, if something you want is not on the menu, they will try to accommodate your needs. The pub is an old coaching house it has a large bar area split by a fantastic open fire that is lit during the colder periods giving it that real country pub atmosphere. It has some big round tables in this area that can seat 6-8 people, ideal for having a chat and a drink with friends, it also has some soft sofas for lounging around on. They have a defined restaurant area, which is set to the side and tastefully decorated. I believe they also do B&B so an ideal location to stay if you like your country walks. All in all this is a lovely pub, give it a try if you are in the area.

Great family pub, great food and atmosphere great in the summer nights sitting in the garden and…read morethe roasts are well worth a taste too

From the owner: The Crown Aston, located in the peaceful hamlet of Aston end, is the ideal spot to unwind in the…read morelarge garden amongst vast fields in the sun or cosying in-front of the open fire place on the cool winter evenings. Local cask and ingredients are highlighted on the seasonal menus and serve family and friends alike throughout the year.

We've just a good time here. The garden is fabulous for children in the summer. The bar staff were…read moreall really friendly and the beers were really affordable. The food was decent as well. It's easy to find as it is on the main road. There's a pool table but I'll check that out next time.

The menu item "Mixed Grill with Lamb chops Chicken shish and Lamb shish with rice and chips was…read moreamazing the presentation was very good the food even better. Our server Elcy was attentive and made our meal enjoyable.

The place is nice. The bar is complete with everything I needed and the bartender is more than…read moregreat. He really kept me entertained. I ordered their not-so-bestseller steak but it was good. I wonder why not so many people are ordering that. It was tasty and soft. not chewy at all. They have worcestershire that goes dancing with it.

Great pub to drink and socialize - we had a blast there and made two new friends! The whole little…read morevillage there (Willian) and the church next door, is quaint and beautiful. It fancies itself as a gastro-pub but like a couple of others that experienced on this trip we were somewhat disappointed with the food, the menu etc somewhat pretentious, they try too hard and end up with no stellar result to validate the term gastropub in my opinion. That said - I will be back for drinks on my next visit to the UK

The Fox is an up market restaurant/pub set in the beautiful village of Willian, near Hitchin. Their…read morefood is absolutely amazing, and the service is great to. This is my favourite place to eat! It's quite pricey, but very worth it for a special occasion. They specialise in fish dishes, but their non-fish dishes are fab too. The only down side to their menu is the fact that they tend to only have one vegetarian option, so I don't think it's the best place to eat at for vegetarians.

The pub is under threat of closure. The owners, Stevenage Borough Council will make a decision at…read morethe end of January 2011. Built in the 1960's it retains much of its original, modern decor in the public bar - light wooden panelling and a tiled floor. It has been part of the local community for decades and, serving Greene King real ales, deserves to be

Another works get together lunch. We chose a different pub/restaurant this time and crossed our…read morefingers. Shouldn't have worried, The Two Brewers came up trumps. Great service, especially from one Spanish young lady, a character. Food was second to none, very filling roasts with more than sufficient veggies and various types of potato. Would I go back again......most definitely.

The Two Brewers changed ownership and is now known as : The…read moreTwo Brewers Pub Northaw, EN6 4NW. Their new number is 01707 664 101 Excellent service, lovely staff and management. Good food with two different menus, one smaller menu for bar food, and plenty of seating in the bar area, and a much larger menu (way larger!) for the lovely dining room seating. Their outside garden is very pretty and they also have seating outside in the front. Plenty of parking. Recommend

Very very nice. I was surprised to see a pub serving food so busy during the week…read more Clearly the refurbishment they did a while ago had a positive effect. Personally this was my first time here and I went with some friends if mine. The food was very good and served in a reasonable time, all dishes in one go meaning that attention has been paid from the chef. I had a lamb burger with potato wedges and coleslaw in a mango sauce. The meat was medium cooked as requested and the coleslaw very nice. My wife had a steak and ale pie. The stew was very tender and the sauce not bitter at all (Which us something that it happens very often). Can't comment on my friend dishes as they went for an ordinary sausages and scampi both with fries. However portions were generous enough. The pub is an old grade listed place and our was very nice to stay in. Chimney were off, but I'm sure that they can add a nice touch and make the environment very pleasant. Price wise, it's on the average. I'll will definitely go back again.

This is a local pub with a lovely, if a little limited, menu mainly french due to the chef…read morebeing.....French. The menu does rotate so you don't get bored with cjoices They use good quality ingredients & they serve great ales or wine. What's not to like.