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.

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.

The food at the crown is one of the best restaurants in my opinion, the service was great it didn't…read moretake that long. and the Ambience was okay there was a lot of drunk people shouting but the scarf was very nice.

So first, I must admit I am from across the pond. I lived in Berko from 2000 - 2003. I do travel…read moreback to the UK annually and always make time to swing through Berko stop in at The Crown. I have enjoyed many pubs across the UK but this one is the one that I always enjoy coming to the most. The drinks are always wet and cold, the food is always good quality pub food and the price was great. It is great in the summer out on the deck or in the winter by the fire place. The interior is still traditional and warm. The staff is always great and used to treat me like a local friend. Even my friends I would drag in from Hemmel or St. Albans enjoyed the place. So for me, and it is always a matter of taste, was the pub away from home.

Strange little place. Its not bad with two bars and a chinese attached. Didnt make up my mind if i…read moreliked it or not so will take another visit yo find out. Right on the canal so im sure it would be very nice in the summer.

No frills, no fuss and a hint of the spit and sawdust about this place, but the staff are adorable…read moreand will know who you are and what you drink in no time. Welcoming, friendly and a proper locals pub. Don't turn up in your heels and sequins though!

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.

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.

Quaint friendly country pub. Friendly staff. Great range of healthy options on the specials lunch…read moremenu plus and extensive menu. Great food great value

Birthday lunch 2 weeks ago and had a very tasty steak main course followed by awesome warm coconut…read morerice pudding ; great service and ambience - well done all at AA!

The chef from Bannermans Resturant is now at the Goat, the food was something really special, not…read moreyou typical pub grub. Had the Cevettes with Garlic & Chilli Bisque, served with fries & a freshly baked roll. So spicy, taste sensation, 100% recommended, food is more a la carte, on a different level from normal gastro pub grub. Also recommend the Duck a la Peach with spring vegetables, cooked perfectly, with dauphinoise potatoes, yum yum yum. Go there before they put the prices up!!! A la carte food at pub prices.

The Goat is a friendly intimate pub with a small garden and car park. The good thing about the…read moreplace really is the frequency with which they have live music. Most weekends and sometimes in the week there are a wide range of styles to choose from, and the bands are mostly good. They don't charge for entrance on band nights either (although they do add a 30p per drink music surcharge). The toilets are small but usually clean enough. The staff are friendly if not the fastest moving people available! The drink prices are fairly standard for the area, but it can seem pricey when the bands are on.

The Lamb is a slightly awkward pub in the sense that it is crammed into the High Street and is not…read moreparticularly deep. That's not to say that the locals don't indulge in heavy conversation, just that the actual space in the bar front is a little tight to say the least. That adds to the character in a way which the pub plays on with its oak timbers, dart board and fine range of beers. Located right in the center of town, The Lamb is the sort of pub you'd be proud to call your local.

Quirky little pub - perfect for cosying up in a corner on a cold evening. Quite small, but can fit…read morea surprisingly large number of people! The lamb has chairs and tables outside now for it's smoking guests, which look very nice in the summer. Traditional English Pub, parking not far away in Waitrose/council car park.

I'm honestly puzzled by the high rating -- I must be missing something…read more This is supposed to be a French restaurant, yet the bread served was clearly supermarket bread (it tasted like Tesco bread), not a proper French baguette, which was a disappointing start. I ordered the pâté followed by the chicken. Both were fine, but very average -- nothing memorable or particularly well executed. My partner began with the onion soup, which was overly sweet and had hardly any cheese. It lacked the richness and balance you'd expect from a classic French onion soup. The biggest letdown was the main course: the ribeye. "Ribeye" it was not. It arrived cold, dry, and extremely chewy -- the opposite of what a ribeye should be. Overall, the experience didn't come close to matching the hype or the ratings. Sadly, we left disappointed.

High-quality food that's affordable, with nice ambiance…read more They have a dinner deal, 29 pounds for a starter and main dish. I got the salmon tartare and duck. The salmon tartare was a great starter, with fresh ingredients. It was well-seasoned, and not too heavy. The duck was quite rich and the portion size was massive.