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    Royal Oak

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Red Lion Inn

    Red Lion Inn

    2.8(4 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    £££

    After a day working the canal we found ourselves at Crick beyond the top of…read moreWatford locks. The nearest pub of good repute is the Red Lion which turned out to be so busy on this Friday evening that we were doubtful that we'd find a table. Despite the busy bar area, we were spotted and served immediately from the good selection of cask ales. We both went for a pint of Deuchars bitter. The menu, surprisingly, didn't feature any starters so we went straight for fillet steak with a side salad and chips and a bottle of Shiraz. The gaffer didn't want names or credit cards ("I can remember people's faces") and a plate of garlic bread that we chose to substitute for a starter arrived almost immediately. The steak was excellent - good flavour and tender - and the salad was fresh. Cheese and ice cream followed and we left £65 for two including the tip. Good friendly service - the Red Lion is highly recommended.

    As boaters we visit many pubs for food and a drink. This place & it's owner will never be forgotten…read moreby us. I have never been treated so badly by anyone before and we are still angry months later. Initially i had to ask for some ice as the chair i sat on reflected the heat from the fire & has scared my arm. The main meal I ordered was called a type of vegetable bake. It was mostly mashed potato layered over a milky sauce & I really could not find more than about 3 pieces of an orange vegetable. The accompanying 'new' potatoes were earthy. Once I managed to get seen to I sent the food back and heard the manager say 'what's wrong with it?' Very angrily to the waitress. The glass of wine that came with the meals was very vinegary- need I say more. The owner made a rude comment about us that was heard by all and was embarrassing. I do not expect to be treated badly or have rude comments made as a way of revenge for my having the courage to send back a meal that is totally unacceptable! When I went up to pay for one of the two meals I had to have an argument with the owner in front of all other visitors as he said that no one else was complaining and insisted I pay for both meals. I refused, payed for one & consequently had my debit card thrown back at me. Awful man. I wish I'd refused to pay at all seeing as my partner had to eat alone & be ensulted & embarrassed by this large, sweaty, angry man. I highly recommend The Black Horse in Foxton as mentioned by another reviewer. Their food & service is top class & they will do all they can to make your meal how you want it.

    The Kings Arms

    The Kings Arms

    5.0(4 reviews)
    31.0 mi
    ££

    Four of us had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was delicious and the service was…read more10/10! We will definitely be returning soon.

    What can I say about the King's Arms? I'm at home here. When we moved to the UK, honestly our most…read moredesired feature was walking distance to a pub. We got stumbling distance to one of the best pubs in the country. This place is well-regarded by everyone in the region. I've met people here who give up walking distance to their local to drive here and have a good time. That says something. My first night here I made friends, and each time I've been here since I find myself in good company either with neighbors we've met before, or people who know we're new to the area and want to welcome us. I can't begin to tell you how often a quick pint before dinner turns into a long session at King's Arms. I wouldn't have it any other way. These guys truly embrace the concept of being the center of village activity. No TVs, no WiFi, these things distract from the community. You come here to interact with your friends and neighbors, enjoy a good beer, and enjoy living in the company of others. They regularly have events to bring the village out. The most impressive of which was the dinner they hosted on the night of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. They served the exact 10-course menu served in first class that evening, and requested everyone bust out their tuxedos and dresses to mark the occasion in grand fashion. It was a remarkable evening. One disappointment, since I have to list one to feel as though I am being fair, is the wine list. We love the temperanillo, but really none of the others. But we're not here to drink wine, we're here to be social! It makes me a little sad that we don't have this type of drinking culture in the US. If you're not an alcoholic, you're not likely be on a first-name basis with the bartenders at a local watering hole. That's why I love walking in here; everyone knows everyone else, they're always happy to see you, they know what you drink, they pour a tasty pint, and are genuinely good people. I dig it.

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