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.

Loved my meal here and I've already been back. I had known about this place for a while and never…read morehad got around to going here. I think this is now going to be my new pub to go out to for meals. They have a pretty large menu but the food is good. I really enjoy the starters here and both times I have ended up ordering two starters as my main. The Tolley is a really nice little country pub with good food. I need to try their Sunday Roast.

An evening well spent, great value, food and service were excellent. Nice venue, a little off the…read morebeaten track but well worth the visit. Go in a group with a designated driver and sample the cocktails, you won't be sorry. Highly recommended the food was wonderful.

The Collyweston Slater is a traditional coaching inn dating from the 17th century but which has…read moreundergone a major but tasteful and sympathetic renovation, leaving oak beams and slate on display. It is located by the side of main road, but the village is so quiet that this is not an issue. The food is gastropubby in a smart-yet-traditional way with both a bar menu and a la carte (2 AA Rosettes); the wine list covers all the main areas with more focus on contemporary and value areas than the old classics. The bedrooms (just 5 of them) are also tastefully furnished. Collyweston itself is a pleasing but very small village, with lots of old sandstone buildings on its few streets and views of the rolling East Midlands countryside.

Dinner was out of this world. I had the slow cooked beef and it could be cut with a fork. The…read moredesert toffee pudding with date ice cream was fantastic. The local beers they serve are very good as well.

Missed our flight at Heathrow and had to stay overnight. Decided to make the best of a bad day and…read morefound this gem. Great restaurant with the best meal we had all week in the UK. I had the filet steak and my gf had the chicken roulade. Large portions with excellent sides. Highly recommend this spot. The staff were kind and helpful. The atmosphere is everything you expect from a beautiful inn.

Top notch restaurant ideal for special occasions and grand dining…read more The setting for the Pheasant is an old thatched roof pub. From the outside the place looks like a traditional country pub with olde world charm and sleepy village appeal. You would almost think that there should be a cricket match to be played along side it. In side the pub has been totally remodeled into a modern restaurant. The transformation has been successful with roof level raised to take in both floors of what was once a low ceilinged dining area. The service is attentive without being stuffy as you would expect from a decent city diner. There seems to be a number of Italians in the staff and this has certainly helped to improve customer relations. The food again was top notch. Good quality menu with British-European food which seems to be a la mode these days. Well sourced British food is used to create well known French dishes. Expect lancashire lamb with confit tomato, black pudding with caramelised pears, and their mixed starter of devils and angels on horseback. Delicious. All in all, The Pheasant does not disappoint. If you are looking London standard fine dining in this rural setting look no further!

Good food excellent service, varied menu. Good beer and wine list.read more

Oh My God! What an amazing pub!…read more The White Horse is among the finest pubs in England, in my humble opinion. Landlords Richard and Caroline clearly strive to please every person who walks through this pub's doors, and to my knowledge they always succeed. The food here is superb. Both the lunch and dinner menus are packed full of delicious options that will never disappoint. As I have told many friends, The White Horse can boast that it serves the best vegetarian option in the area. We regularly come on a Sunday and order the vegetarian option and have yet to be disappointed. A great selection a real ales and good beers the White Horse's wine list is not to be overlooked. I love the Rioja here and have been known to horde the better part of a bottle for myself. The staff are always ready to serve with a smile and a genuine appreciation for their patrons, who are more friends than customers after a single visit. Do not visit England without a trip to Tilbrook to enjoy this pub. It is truly the best Great Britain has to offer!

My favorite place to stay in this area . Small and cost and the people are so friendly . Food is…read moreexceptional . Not many rooms for b&b but they are super nice .

Gorgeous traditional English pub in the countryside. Great service. Lovely pizzas (try the…read moremushroom). Ample outdoor seating. Worth the trip to explore.

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.

Several of my coworkers had suggested this place and 3 of us headed out to find an amazing dinner!…read more The bar is a small and cozy English style pub and they have a modern dining room towards the back. Both the food and the service were amazing! The waitress had a great sense of humor and was very kind to us. Two of my coworkers had the pie of the day and I had the rack of lamb special. All the dishes were extremely flavorful and more than ample portions. The location is quaint and something out of a movie or a book with thatched roofs and a beautiful church and church yard nearby. I would highly recommend the experience of dining here!

My wife and I decided to eat out tonight and wanted to go somewhere we have not been before. After…read morefinding The Axe & Compass online we decided to eat there. My first impression was that the place was an awesome local pub. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was great. I will be back here again.

Wonderfully authentic English pub. Make a reservation if coming on a Saturday night…read more We sat in the pub room (versus the dining room). Very intimate, cozy tables, warm fire in the fireplace. The daily specials looked fantastic. Nice selection of beers on tap. Friendly waitstaff. We ordered two specials; Shepherds Pie and the Rump steak. The Shepherds Pie was the real deal! Tasty potatoes mashed on top of ground lamb. Great seasonings and a crunchy top. The Steak was delicious (ask for the peppercorn sauce on the side). Thick cut fries (dip in the peppercorn sauce or ask for mayo!) And a nice large fire roasted beefsteak tomato. Come hungry!

Wonderful pub! Very quaint and charming. Lots of cute pups to ask to pet to help break the ice with…read morelocals!