This is an awesome country pub on the side of the Grand Union Canal. We came here on a gorgeous,…read moresunny, summer day, and sat at one of the numerous tables that overlook the canal. It was tranquil and idyllic, watching the canal boats pass by, periodically opening the swing-bridge that traverses the canal. As another Yelper correctly indicated, the road here is a narrow single-track, with frequent maneuvering necessary to allow traffic to pass; it can be rough on the nerves, if you're not practiced at it. My advice is to leave the car elsewhere and walk the towpath to the pub: both more relaxing and prettier! There are 2 parking lots if you do decide to drive. The service was friendly, and they have some nice beers available. Food did take a while to arrive, but we were enjoying our drinks and the ambiance, and were not bothered. The food was superb, especially their Famous Duck Confit - delicious!!! If you are looking for a lovely country pub, look no further.

The Three Horseshoes in Winkwell is a fantastic pub. It is in the most picturesque setting of any…read morepub I know. Its right on the canalside, with lots of tables outside for when the weather is warmer. Inside the pub has a really authentic character, and a great feel to it. The menu is great, and it has a ton of drinks on offer. Last time I went, the prices were fantastic, mainly due to a lunch deal of any 2 courses for £7. This may have changed since then, but you can always phone to check. There was parking, however in summer I believe it can get really busy.

A curious little pub in Berkhamsted…read more Held back by the size of the bar it scores well when the sun is out as you can sit by the Grand Union canal watching the boats go by. So in that way a great pub crawl pub - the type to stop off for one or two. Serves normal range of ales, lagers and fruity drinks.

I grew up in Berkhamsted and had frequented this pub a few times before I moved to Germany and…read morebefore the craft beer scene really set in. it was always an enjoyable experience and the pub itself is cosy and warm. However, on my recent trip back home to Berkhamsted, a quick Sunday night trip to this pub really stood out for being great. We headed out for a quick drink after a day travelling from wales and back. we get to the bar and there is a group of regulars sat at the bar so we order some beer on draft and go and take a seat, and play some of the quiz machine (for those interested we won 10 quid on battleships 2 off a 50p investment, a great start to the evening). We decide to grab another beer and this time the bar is a bit clearer, leaving us view to a huge selection of canned craft beers, I was in heaven. The barman was very friendly and tried as best as he could with the beers, was hard as they have no beer menu, so had to pick out beers based on labels. They also have a beer and cider from local breweries brewed especially for them. The cost of the beer is very competitive based on the town. its around 3 pounds for draft and the cans are 4 pounds each. The interior of the pub is nicely decorated and cosy. There is large amounts of seating outside under cover from rain., Outside you are located right on the canal and on summer its common to see people sat on the grass by the canal or on the lock enjoying their drinks. The locals are extremely nice (atleast when we were there), however on Friday/saturday the pub gets very busy and given the smallish bar can take a while to get served. They also have a quiz nights on Thursdays I was told, although sure if that's every Thursday. Definitely worth a visit if your in Berkhamsted.

Went for lunch today, 6 adults, 2 babies and a dog. It was a little empty but the food and service…read morewere the best we've had in the UK in a very long time. Babies were accommodated, the dog was made welcome and then we got to the main courses and deserts - all very very tasty. There is also a local ale that was great. We are now fairly local and will definitely be going back and taking friends.

I booked for a large party here the night before my wedding as The Old Mill in Berkhamsted couldn't…read morefit us in. I was impressed from start to finish! We were seated in the conservatory (there were 20 of us!) and they'd added the festive touches of balloons to create a party feel. I had a scrumptious duck salad to start, followed by a very tender and cooked to perfection (I like my fillet medium rare) Beef Wellington and I can't remember what dessert I had. The service was fantastic considering the size of our group. The main challenge was having to get everyone to commit to their menu choices in advance but for a group this size, this was completely understandable. We all had a very enjoyable meal.

Laid back English pub. It so nice to be writing and not whining about a place…read more Visiting London for a few days and sitting here in a Chesterfield style tufted sofa looking out over the Thames. I've just finished a very drinkable local larger .. rich in body with a hop composition leading to a pleasant finish .. and working my way through a collection of reasonably priced English fare. The sausage roll was outstanding as large as your fist for a couple of pounds. Wilking and sons brown sauce on the table to accompany. The pie of the day is slightly deconstructed with rich beef chunks and a gravy, fluffy white mash potatoes and a puff pastry hat. Gorgeous. Such a tough call with fish and chips (WITH PEAS) and a duck leg also on the menu. I couldn't possibly order more of the mains. I had to.leave some space... The deserts don't disappoint. How to choose from amongst the choices a baked winter fruit tart with Devon cream or bitter chocolate pot. OK chocolate pot, an espresso elonge and port digestive. Service was accommodating. Helpful.and friendly. Digestive choice was good. And accommodating on the coffee. This was my fill of British comfort food. Absolutely delightful. Ambience .. the pair from Poland sitting next to me who had graduated and stayed.. Setting .. the view and furniture.. Food Reasonable price. Hell just stay away so I can get a table :)

What a warm welcome!…read more Stumbled upon this wonderful little country pub and was not disappointed. Went there on a Friday evening and had a wonderful time. Still-warm, freshly baked crusty bread with olive oil/balsamic was served to us while we pondered the daily menu of seasonal, fresh food. I had the lamb stew and the meat literally melted in my mouth. GF had the biggest steak I've ever seen and it was cooked to perfection (served with home cut chips and mustard on a big wooden block). The only disappointment was that I was too full to try anything from the mouth-watering desert menu - particularly the 'chocolate soup', which came with high recommendations from the landlady, Cristina, who was there to tell us about everything on the menu. After dinner, wander to the rear of the pub where there is a fabulous beer garden, complete with a small children's play area and lots of big tables with umbrellas. There's no commercialism in this little treasure, just a cosy place that was as lovely on a summer's eve as I'm sure it would be on a dark winter night. (we even got to play with the owners' puppy in the garden!).

I think I went here before and ordered a house duck salad the duck was on the crispy side unlike…read moremany of the other places I have had duck from. The sauce that the duck was covered in was the plum sauce which I have to say was very tasty. The salad itself was nothing special and average. I thought they could dovbetter honestly. All in all I was not disappointed and that's why I'm giving it a 3

Disappointing night out. Because of the covid restrictions, we booked an outdoor table for 9.30pm…read morefor 2 hours using the online system. The initial welcome was warm and friendly so we were off to a good start. However there was a limited range of drinks and my drinks ordered via the app arrived seriously short of a full measure, I polite asked the waitress to top it up. My drink then disappeared for about 15 minutes before I had to chase it up. We were unable to order a second drink via the app only a out of stock notification. Shortly after that, to add insult to injury we were told at 10:15 that last order had passed and it was time for everyone to go, basically an hour and a quarter early! None of this was clear from the website and why allow a 2 hour booking if they don't intend to serve. What would have happened if we had made a reservation for 10 or 10:30. Sadly, I will not be returning.

This is a lovely old pub, located on the outskirts of Berkhamsted, on the old road to Hemel. Turn…read moreleft just past the garage into a large car park. It has a nice garden area and a lovely private walled courtyard where the mill pond empties and you can watch the ducks. The staff are exellent - young and with real personalities. It is the sort of place a woman could go into on her own and the staff would make her feel at ease. The bar is well stocked with several local ales. The food is lovely - not cheap but very good quality. The duck is lovely (hopefully not a companion of the ones outside!). There is a private dining room which holds around 15 - 20, great for a night out when things may get a bit noisy! The staff will come and take your drink orders. Highly recommended.

A nice little outdoor pub next to the canal, great for a summer afternoon. Plus it's dog friendly…read moreeven indoors so you'll never have to leave your pets behind. The food here is descent but like a standard British pub menu. I went for the burger deal which came with a pint of beer, the beef was juicy but I'd like to have a bit more cheese but the chips were nice and crispy. The staff are friendly and attentive, the service was really fast as well. It's a great little get away from London with the Berkhamsted castle nearby where you can also take your fluffy friends.

Nice little pub down the road from my parents house. always head here when I am home for a pint or…read more5 with friends or my brother. The staff are always friendly and nice and the beer is always on point. its a fullers pub so they always have a good selection of fullers ales. Last time I was there they also had some good craft beers in stock too. The food is brilliant here and draws in the crowd. With weekly specials and a good menu you cant go wrong but to have a nice pub lunch here after a walk along the canal. Great in summer with a large outdoor seating area over looking the canal.

Nice little pub which was walking distance from my hotel. Per previous review it's more restaurant…read morevs pub quality with extensive mains menu of steak, fish and other seafood. We sat on patio which is large and extends to a very large back garden. Service was fast and friendly.

this a nice pub/restaurant with a decent size car park. i'd say the food and atmosphere is more…read morerestaurant standard than gastro-pub, but ultimately it is a nice old pub setting. the staff were very friendly during our recent visit (a sunday lunch time), we arrived just after midday and were offered a table in the bar area. there was a very good choice on the menu and specials board, plenty to choose from and we had three courses. in particular I will single out the desserts as they tasted authentically home-made. the food was all very nice, i'd happily go back more often although I probably wont as it was a bit pricey to be honest. you get what you pay for and the food was top notch, but we can eat just as nice for cheaper elsewhere hence i've not given this place the highest rating. i'll save the White Horse for special occasions when I fancy spending a bit more.

Do not go to the Bell unless you are hungry! We hit them up for Sunday roast before our afternoon…read morevisit to Warner Brothers Harry Potter tour and we were fueled up for the grueling but fun experience. This was where I first tried Neck Oil ale, so fruity, hoppy and delicious! Staff were amazing and the vegetarian option was as good as the lamb shank, maybe better. There was sooo much delicious food we could not finish and the prices were very reasonable.

This was our first visit to this pub and we're treated like old friends. It's a charming old…read morebuilding with low ceilings with several quaint dining rooms. The food here is of top quality and I could tell immediately that it really was homemade. I enjoyed a wonderful steak and ale which had a Generous amount of tender beef in it. My wife had a homemade moussaka with a salad which in her words was amazing. With such great service and all round quality, I have booked here again with our friends to enjoy a gem of a pub.