Had an excellent Burger meal from this pub. Well cooked ,…read morewell presented at a good price and served with a smile. Staff all super friendly and welcoming. Pub was busy too with people enjoying themselves and having a good time. We will be back Well done

Without exception, the worst meal I have ever had. A group of 15 went here for a Christmas meal in…read moreearly December & it was a disaster from start to finish. First, there was a mix-up with the payment before the meal was even served. We had been asked to pay in advance for my meal, which seemed very odd but we agreed to. (Apparently, it's because it's a pub & that's what pubs do!) However, after all waiting at the till the staff didn't seem to know how to take the payment from each individual. So we all sat down again. It took 40 minutes for the starters to begin coming out from the kitchen. Just as this happened we were told to go & pay again, so there was a server trying to bring us food as we were getting up trying to move around to get to the till to pay. The delivery of the first course took far too long; some people had finished their starters  before others had even received theirs. I had the prawn avocado cocktail, & it was unpalatable. The prawns were clearly previously frozen; they were tasteless and hard. The cocktail sauce had no flavour. Others had breaded brie which were dry & as hard as pebbles! It then took another 45 minutes for our main courses to arrive. There was no communication from the staff about the delay. When the food finally arrived, I was appalled by its quality. Not only was it lukewarm, but the dishes were also completely inedible. I had ordered the grilled salmon. When it arrived the hollandaise sauce in the small jug looked like it had been standing for a considerable amount of time. There was a congealed skin on the top of the sauce. Stirring it just made it lumpy. The salmon itself was dry and lukewarm. It, too, looked like it had been sitting out a long time. The potatoes that were meant to be 'roast' had clearly been deep-fried and tasted like chips. Most had very little potato in the fried shell. The parsnips had also been deep-fried. They tasted like the potatoes. They were burned and soggy and dripping in grease. There was meant to be stuffing and a Yorkshire pudding with the meal. These were missing, but by the state of the stuffing (hockey pucks) and Yorkshires (tough) others had, I think that was a lucky miss. The Christmas dinner was just as disappointing More than half the party couldn't eat their meals. It was clear that the meals did not meet even the basic standards expected from any reputable establishment. We couldn't believe that such poor-quality food was served. As there were numerous complaints about the food from several members of our party, we were offered a complimentary tea or coffee. A nice gesture but hardly enough to compensate for an inedible meal. We were offered replacement meals but having waited over an hour for the first meal, we declined, especially when we were told (by the staff) that the food was sent in from Greene King and just reheated on the premises. Thankfully I had ordered cheese & biscuits for dessert. Impossible to mess up. But those that ordered Christmas pudding were serves with a slice of (clearly microwaved) hard pudding that was impossible to cut with a spoon. They were given replacement desserts but not what they wanted because they had to be defrosted. I tried to address my concerns with the management, but was told to take it up with Greene King head office. But my contract was with the franchisee. I asked to speak to the owner on more than one occasion and was told that this is not the pub's problem & was again told to email the head office. Despite multiple attempts to speak with one of the owners, I was met with a dismissive attitude from the staff. Apparently hosting a pub quiz was more important to them than dealing with unhappy customers. This lack of engagement and accountability is simply unacceptable. As a paying customer, I expect to be treated with respect, receive prompt and efficient service & be offered edible food. Despite numerous emails and requests for a refund, I have been told no refund as we were offered replacement meals that were turned down. Avoid at all cost.

Authentic pub with a wonderful outdoor garden. Don't let the…read moresmall parking scare you: there is plenty of space inside.

C L O S E D U N T I L A N E W P U B L I C A N C A N B E D U P E D!…read more Fabulous well-known pub that struggles because owners, Admiral Taverns, Inc., LLC, etc., won't spend THEIR money & expect the new publicans to fix everything which clearly puts any new publican BEHIND the 8 ball (deficit) while THEY charge too much & offer NO HELP‼

A pub/B&B almost as old as the famed Wymondham Abbey…read more This place has personality and warmth that only comes with centuries of age. I can just imagine the townsfolk stopping by this cozy little place for a drink. I had a glass of wine and lovely time appreciating the little knickknacks for decoration and historic architecture. Definitely stop by if you're ever in the area. Have a drink and enjoy the fire mulling some wine.

Best kept secret in the area. This 16th century pub/restaurant is run by a lovely couple (Dave and…read moreJackie) who make you feel welcome every visit. My wife and I have been coming here for nearly three years now and the food is still the best around. Sometimes you may have to wait due to everything being cooked fresh to order but it is well worth the wait. Look out for the specials board which has some of the unusual dishes not normally seen in other restaurants.

Excellent food and terrific service! More so for being a village pub that is nearly in the middle…read moreof nowhere. Me and two colleagues took a local's recommendation on excellent restaurants in the area and took a taxi out to the Recruiting Sergeant. Standard beers on offer, but the dinner menu was a very wide variety of local foods and interesting mains. If the waitress hadn't come, we'd probably still be trying to decide on meals. In the end, a cajun-marinated ribeye steak with ceasar salad, the seafood tapas (as a main) and baked fish of some sort. Check the pictures. It's a good thing we were warned to avoid starters unless we were really hungry, because there was a lot of food on these plates and we ate ALL of it. My steak was cooked perfectly and the nice tapas platter looked heavenly while my friend with the fish nearly liked the plate clean. We chose to skip desserts and finished off our beers. Which is not to say that the desserts didn't look tempting, we just didn't have room. Fabulous service, really good food, a decent price. What more can you ask for? We'll be back! Notes. No wi-fi. Really large beer garden in the back looked comfy for a sunny day.

Amazing pub food!!!…read more Sunday roasts were absolutely amazing - some of the best I've ever had. Thick moist tasty lamb and pork roast slices, great Yorkshire puddings and really generous portions! Puddings were great too - especially the cheesecakes! Nice beer garden at the back too

The food is amazing and the staff are always helpful and go above and beyond. I highly recommend…read moretheir Sunday roast especially with the unlimited potatoes and gravy! I love coming here the pub itself is so lovely too with such a welcoming atmosphere. My family and I often come at least once or twice a month.

This is my favourite spot! Food is amazing and the staff treats you like family! I've never had a…read morebad meal even when it's been 11 of us!

One word: COZY! This…read moreplace is cute and cozy and warms you up upon entrance, especially on a brisk wintry day. Like most pubs, this place is split between bar and dining. The dining room seats around 20 people comfortably on chaises, sofas, couches, warm leather arm chairs, and the like. The tables are rustic wooden and well maintained (clean). Three Boars offers a wide variety of eats including ratatouille (delicious) and simple steak sandwiches on freshly made baguettes. They have a wide variety of desserts - puddings, chocolate cakes, pies, etc. Stop by for a relaxing pint, a quick meal, or some dessert. It's worth a visit! Must note that the roads that lead here are rather narrow so be careful on your drive. This place accepts most credit cards, not just chip and pin.

How interesting as I also live in California! Santa Cruz in fact! I used to live in Spooner Row…read moreand whenever I return back to visit my dear neighbor and friend Julie who runs and owns Chardley Cats Lodge in the village, we always stop by for a bite to eat at theThree Boars. When my husband and I first thought about moving to Spooner Row we had no idea what the place was like. Having previously lived in London having a pub right on your doorstep isn't always a good thing. So the first thing we did was check out the pub! It was absolutely delightful and unlike any other London or country pub I have been too. The woodstove was lit, there were loads of amazing books scattered about, the ambience was elegant, comfortable and very cozy. I don't even drink, but the gorgeous pub was definitely a deciding factor in moving to Spooner Row. The owners Ruth and Tony are very polite, warm and friendly. Ruth's cooking is always delicious and I would defintely recommend this pub, whether you just want a casual bite to eat or even if you want to celebrate a special occasion there is something unique on the menu to suit all tastes. I have many happy memories of living in Spooner Row and I really wish there were places like this in California!

What a cheerful little place. Plenty of odd corners, inside and out; friendly staff; the simple…read morebaguette lunch we had was most acceptable. Open all day for food, which makes it very useful if we need somewhere to go and stay for ages!

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.

A warm and welcoming, family friendly pub. Serving good food at reasonable prices. Closed mondays…read moreexcept bank holidays. Special offers available every thursday ( 2 for £12 ) on selected meals.