TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"My family and I dined here just before Christmas and loved it so much we returned for Mothers Day. Personable service. Home cooked, mouthwatering..."

Evelyn Vampir

Rebekah Sweeney

"Great cafe! Amazing food & drink....highly..."

Ian Winsley

"Decent food and drink - nice..."

Gareth Beavis

"Fresh cooked food and very..."

Mickey

emma ryan

Darcey Williams

Cafe Aroma

91/100 (1815 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Poached Eggs and Salmon

Meaty Goodness

Italian Scrambled Eggs

Egg Benedictine Salmon

Roast Vegetables and Mozzarella

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perfect place for dinner! Really good homemade food and very good prices as well. Service really lovely! You need to try the meat platter for..."

Natalia Nuckowska

"Perfect evening ! Grill food is absolutely stunning! Chicken sish is my favourite dish . Very helpful and friendly staff . I will be back..."

Seis Construction

"We had an excellent meal here today. The food and service were both top-notch. Looking forward to going back for an evening takeaway one of these..."

Dana MacGregor

"Nice place for breakfast. They even had hot sauce! A rarity in the..."

Elan Dassani

"Very welcoming lovely setting and food was lovely..."

Laura Wilkinson

"Due to a house upgrade, a couple of visits for a breakfast/brunch, have resulted in finding a lovely eatery on our doorstep. Lovely service and all..."

Moira Bortoli

"I had the most delicious lamb chops ever ! Big portion with homemade sauce! Place is clean and very cosy… beautiful music I must admit it !! Silver..."

Magda Jancewicz

"Friendly attentive service. Interesting cafe menu with some Turkish accents. Good..."

Paul Lavin

"Food is 10/10, and the service is even better. Best place I’ve eaten for a breakfast in Europe. Even got a free lolly pop..."

Paul Coakley

"I really like this cafe in Southdown. I have always had nice and accommodating staff. The menu is fairly different, but still has a lot of standard..."

Laura Ramirez-Mann

"A friend and I had breakfast here this morning we both enjoyed the food. He had a traditional English breakfast and I had Italian scrambled eggs..."

Derrick Haynes

"this restaurant is AMAZING plus theres this massive plant growing inside which is pretty cool very yummy food would recommend bring all your..."

beblue

"Good quality of food and okay service, and I really liked the juices on offer. I feel that portion size doesn't really justify the price..."

Cameron Halsall

"A great breakfast and meals the cafe is over top it's really nice atmosphere service is great full breakfast is..."

URMA KENT EKİPMANLARI

"İt is a amazing place , very nice service and beutytiful owner. Love it must experience to feal good. Wawww wawwww perfect to..."

Erol demir

"I travel around the country daily for work and make it my mission to try and find the best cafes possible for my breakfasts and can honestly say this..."

Matthew Beattie

"Great family run cafe, lovely people, lovely atmosphere, great food and great..."

Chris Martin-Taylor

"Great Meal Great Service Great Prices Had the breakfast was happy with the..."

Paul Freeman

Godfrey's

90/100 (7387 ratings)

"One of the best fish and chips. Warm and friendly staff. Only one disappointment it does not serve..."

YY Lam

"Super generous portions, really lovely service and friendly staff. The food was delicious! It's a really cosy location and child..."

Despo Evangelou

"Visited here , for Fish and Chips,for the first time on recommendation. The fish was average and not very soft, and the condiments saved the day...."

Kumarthanki

"Fantastic quality of fish and chips. Probably the best you'll have. The batter is light and crispy, the chips perfectly cooked and there's some magic..."

Angelo Evangelou

"Never fails to deliver the most excellent tasting fish and chips (and the best garden peas and tartare sauce). There's friendly, helpful and speedy..."

Sorrel Evangelou

"Lovely meal best fish n chips in the area I've tasted, good service , would go back..."

julie rose

"Such a delight! The fish and chips were fresh and so yummy! I’d highly recommend the minty peas as a side. A bonus was that yummy homemade tartare..."

Emelda Tan

"My parents' favourite! Food and service were excellent; my folks come here often and love the fish, and my battered halloumi was light and delicious...."

Sarah Strover

"Very good fish and chips. The best in harpenden and not too expensive. Fish and chips with mushy peas and a bottle of water 12 pounds eating in. Take..."

Angela Fins

"A place that I discovered by chance, I loved that everything was so rustic. The food was delicious and very plentiful, I ordered fish and chip..."

Nuria Duque

"Fantastic Chip shop, the food is amazing! I haven't had Fish & Chips this good in many years. The small meal is very generous on size and the dips..."

ONwoods Upwoods

"Just the best, crisp fish, great tasting chips. Got a reg chips reg cod & Battered Halumi. I live in Cambridge, I dodn't travel to Harpenden just for..."

Tom Man

"Good quality fish and chips restaurant in Harpenden. Regular size is quite satisfying. Small eating space, good and fast service. You can choose..."

Kutay Karabag

"I took take away medium cod chips. As previous times I really enjoyed it and would go back. Only have 3 stars for atmosphere as I didn't eat..."

Linda Walshe

"Great Fish & Chips shop, the food is amazing!! We order for collection. Waiting time was 20 minutes and the food was ready in 20-23 minutes time...."

Adeel Ahmed

"Only having experienced Aussie Fish and Chips, my British partner would not stop going on about UK Fish and Chips and a place called..."

Ashley W

"Many years ago I was in Harpenden and tried Godfrey's and the cod was delicious so when they opened their shop in Bushey I used it until it..."

alan robnett

"Fresh, tasty, good portion. Always come here when I’m in the area. Scampi is also good, as well as all the fish. Good value for money. And if you..."

Melissa Cheung

Queens Head

Piri Piri Chicken Soft Tacos

Big Smoke Burger with Pulled Brisket

Sunday roast

Chocolate Brownie Hot Chocolate Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream

"We had Sunday lunch here which was great. Loved the prawn cocktail! We sat outside in the garden in the back which was a delightful sunny spot u til..."

Abigail Harman

"Had a delicious Sunday roast here with great service from Lauren and Kate who were very friendly and helpful. Had a Lotus Biscoff desert too which..."

NootyPenguino

"Really lovely, nicely appointed gastropub. Popped in on a midweek afternoon and was immediately greeted by a lovely staff member, filling her..."

David Simkins

"What a cracking pub this is. 1st visit yesterday & will be back soon!. Lots of good craft beers on tap including Salt Citra, Gypsy Hill & Drop..."

Nigel Griffiths

"Lovely first visit to this pub. All staff were great. I think our orders were taken by a manager, while Amelia served us. This is a proper gastro pub..."

Angus Gulliver

"Kate & Andrea made our family night out at The Queens Head really enjoyable. The service was great and friendly and proper pub food where you get a..."

April Leeson

"Best Roast dinner ever, staff are amazing, food is superb, can't recommend The Queens Head enough, Jess and her team , made us, and always make us..."

laura goodchild

"Visited for lunch recently, good menu to choose from. Gluten free options available which is always good. We were impressed with the lighter burger..."

Alison

"We came for a meal for Father’s Day and have a lovely time - great Sunday roasts with a vegetarian option and excellent service from our waitress..."

Tasha Zalinski

"Yes yes yes. A gem has shown up on Southdown's doorstep! The Queen's Head generously invited us to attend their soft launch tonight. As a massive fan..."

Matt Morris

Jay’s

"An absolutely incredible food experience. Local has never been so Lekker. Everyone should go eat at their best local restaurant. Jays! What an..."

James Duveen

"I think I've become a Jay's junkie...love the coffee and have found the service to be FAB! This mornings bacon roll was "nyum nyum" and I basically..."

Ben Brind

"I had this beautiful Vegan & Gluten Free roasted cauliflower. Perfect size for a tummy loving easy dinner. Very delicious!!! The place offers 2-3..."

Viola Csilla Szucs

"BRILLIANT! Best place for food in Harpenden. Lovely staff, friendly environment and gorgeous..."

Lyndsay Morgan

"Welcoming with a great range of food on offer. I went for quite a healthy breakfast which was delicious but gentleman next to me ordered full English..."

Christine Graves

"We’ve been to this cafe around 8 times and the service, atmosphere and food have been outstanding 100% of the time. Great vegan options, good for..."

V x

"We had a great time on Saturday celebrating my birthday with 18 friends. Everyone enjoyed the yummy food, which all came out on time and together. ..."

Kim Layzell

"High quality bistro food at everyday prices. Service is also very good. They are open on in the evenings for dinner, do wine & cocktail with craft..."

Laura Barkley

"I visited Jays and had a great tasting meal with the missus.The atmosphere is nice and warm. I must also say the waitress Daria was very nice. Will..."

Soul S

"My favourite place in the area! The staff are always friendly and each time I have been, their suggestions were perfect. Definitely a great place to..."

Mohammed Ali

"Went to Jays for brunch yesterday (Sunday) . The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the coffee..."

Kelly Anderson

"Excellent evening meal, a relaxed, informal atmosphere and lovely staff. My first visit, but definitely not my last - I look forward to returning..."

Alastair Woodgate

"Fairly good menu and the vegetarian breakfast in particular was excellent, as was the coffee, for a competative price. What's not to..."

Lee Smith

"Excellent customer care.Our meal was delicious. We hope to return very soon with friends.Well done..."

Jane Butler

Lussmanns Harpenden

88/100 (6159 ratings)

English Strawberry Cheesecake

Gluten Free Grilled Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a beautiful garden. The main course was not my favorite but the starter (gazpacho) was delicious and the desert simply amazing! Super thin..."

Claire J.

"Visited yesterday (Sunday) for lunch. The ambience inside was vibrant, and the food was unquestionably delicious and very impressive, in particular..."

Steven G

"I visited Lussmann in April when they were revamping their menu and enhancing it with new flavors. Lussmanns Harpenden, located in an 18th-century..."

Nick Ghateh

"In looking for a good fish restaurant away from the busy centre of London we came across Lussmanns, a cosy, modern and welcoming place with upscale..."

naomidara

"Lunch set menu is very good value : 2 courses for £18.50 or 3 courses for £21.50. Recommend the sole fish, was very well cooked and nicely spiced...."

Jamie Carr

"Like slipping into a warm bath. Amazing food, service, ambience. Posh but not exclusionary. Warm and friendly service but not too much. Went with..."

Mister Bicester

"One of our local favourites. Always welcoming. Great service. The early bird menus are a good deal: 3 courses for £20. Always good choices, even for..."

Paul Lavin

"Had a nice meal here with my parents, the staff member was friendly, our food was very good quality. There was a bit of a wait for it and our olives..."

Miles Hewitt

"Stunning courtyard setting for our meal, with the evening lights twinkling. Really lovely staff, so friendly and helpful. The food was beautifully..."

Sarah De Mornay

"Fantastic service! Was bit busy when we were entered, the manager offered the PDR to avoid 30 mins wait. A little bit disappointed on the starter and..."

Can arthur Zhang

"Food was tasty and great variety to choose from of healthy and not so healthy options! Extremely friendly staff, who were attentive and brought great..."

Genevieve Segall

"Just returned from Lunch at Lussmanns with 2 friends I have not seen for 18 months. Could not fault it. Delicious food and attention. Friends know a..."

Peter Underhill

"One of the best places I have eaten, came over from Cardiff to stay with family, we had a lovely meal in the attic Ha ha. The waiter and staff were..."

Paul Griffiths

"Stylish and superb food using traditional recipes in innovative ways. Well presented and great wine..."

The 99%

"I had such a nice time at Lussmans! It is such a hidden gem and I will definitely be back. I am vegetarian and there are a few choices but a tip is..."

Sez

"We popped in this afternoon by chance. They offered a beautifully set table. Customer care and service was exceptional. Welcoming with Great..."

B Cz

"Wonderful place. The whole ambience is pretty with little fluffy clouds on ceiling. Jada is the most loveable waitress ever. The food was very tasty..."

Louiza Dawes

"We've been several times for lunch dinner (with kids and without) and the food and service are always excellent. The waitress on Tuesday night..."

Claire Dubarbier

"What a lovely place . Excellent food with a seasonal menu . Great service and attention to detail and they even helped celebrate a special birthday ...."

M M

Yummy Mummys Cakes

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Mid-range

"We had an amazing afternoon tea here for my friends Hen do. We had the place to ourselves with some lovely hen do themed decorations to make it extra..."

Kayleigh Humphreys

"Had a fabulous time today for a joint leaving do We had the most amazing afternoon tea and the owners were so friendly and so helpful. They were able..."

Helen Avis

"I had afternoon tea with 11 friends yesterday for my birthday and the food was really lovely, the best I've had. They were very welcoming and at a..."

Samantha Smith

"Today I went for afternoon tea at yummy mummy’s with my husband and 2 year old son and it was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful sandwiches, quiche..."

Sophie Butterworth

"What a wonderful place this is! We all had a lovely time , the owner is a diamond and nothing was too much trouble! Highly recommended. We had a..."

Lisa Turner

"Maria - thank you for the lovely baby shower for my friend Laura that you did this afternoon. The cakes were delicious, you were incredibly helpful..."

Sophie Carsons

"Visited this afternoon for a friend's baby shower and couldn't of asked for a better afternoon. Decorated beautifully, tasty sandwiches, cakes and..."

Shireen Race

"Had a really lovely afternoon tea with my Mum and Sister. Friendly owners and the scones are the best I've ever had. My Mum was raving about it all..."

Kelly Hawes

"My baby shower was held here and to say it was fab would not do it justice, beautiful tea room, fantastic cakes and sandwiches AND they decorated it..."

Krissie Clingham

"A lovely, welcoming place - with fantastic home made cakes and treats (and really nice coffee!). Always a pleasure to see..."

Anne Molyneux

"She put on a beautiful sperd for my daughter-in-laws baby shower I recommend..."

Sarah McCann Douglas

"Maris has been baking my daughter's birthday cakes for 4 years now. They alway taste amazing & the designs always blow me..."

Nisha Allen

"I had my daughters 8th birthday party here yesterday. She loved it and so did all her friends. It was totally stress free and Maria was great with..."

Zoe Michelle Burdett

"My 5 year old had a specific cake in mind and Maria not only matched his high expectations but exceeded them. Shes an artist and the chocolate cake,..."

Tania Shakinovsky

"Maria made and delivered a naked wedding cake for 120 guests for our wedding in August. We had several meetings with her in the preceding months and..."

Calum Eadie

"Absolutely delicious! We got a dairy free, gluten free cake and vegan cup cakes for my son's first birthday. And I can honestly say that everyone..."

Rosie Barbary

"Amazing Service! I called on the off chance this morning to see if i could get 40 cupcakes for my partners Birthday (she is a Teacher at a local..."

Steve Jones

"Very nice local, family run cafe (next door to Yummy Mummy's cake shop, also owned by the family). Fresh, home-made food by Maria & her brother. You..."

Robert Harpenden

"These guys are great! Got a tower of wedding cupcakes here for our big day. Went back for the wife's 30th birthday cake and they were very helpful..."

Simon McIntosh

"I ordered a cake for my son who was 18 ,two month ago. It was yummy and now about to order another one for my daughter, would not fault this cake..."

Catherine Crompton

"Went to a baby shower here. The place was set out so lovely. Cakes were delicious! Highly..."

Michelle Sensoy

"Excellent service. Cake was requested very last minute and was brilliantly decorated and tasted..."

Lisa Saunders

"Best cakes and afternoon tea in the..."

Daniel Davies

Must Wine Harpenden

"Vinsanto offers a great atmosphere and tasty food, with the portions being just right for sharing (2-3 dishes per person). I recommend trying the..."

Jay

"Brilliant food, great wine selection by the glass! Super friendly service too. Lovely atmosphere too (but we were sat at the table in the back, by..."

Jon Burrell

"A Gem! Some of the best Italian tapas and perfect with wine. Great service, amazing food and cool vibes! Highly recommend if you like sharing tapas..."

Katarina Klapova

"Expensive but worth it! A restaurant that wouldn’t be out of place in the heart of London! Harpenden are very lucky to have..."

Abbie Clayton Le Sueur

"Love Vinsanto, have been a few times now and always so nice!! The staff are really friendly and attentive, and the food consistent and delicious...."

J Cam

"Really great food! We sat on the terrace which was nice but cozy if you want to sit out on a nice day, make sure you book ahead. Lovely..."

shayne norman

"Best restaurant in Harpenden. Food is excellent (small plates, high quality Italian), nice service, small cocktail bar..."

Neil

"Lovely authentic Italian food (trust me I'm from Italy), great cocktails and impressive service. Planning on going there every..."

S T

"Great food! You can tell everything is very fresh, cocktails are great and atmosphere is..."

Harry

"Menu was small but ideal for lunch, wine was lovely and service was really..."

Bridget Tanseli

"Great venue, have been going here since the opening and it never fails. The food is superb, cocktails are fantastic and the hosting service and staff..."

Harry Ewen

"Fantastic service and the food was superb. The restaurant was smaller than expected but good..."

Little Pink Pinky

"The whole experience was truly great. Nice atmosphere and the chefs were on point. All the food came out sharpish and service was great. The food..."

Reece

"If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We had such a special evening celebrating my birthday; with incredible food, delicious drinks, and..."

Sophie Kerr

"Love this place. Great wine, food and..."

Nick Carter

"A magical experience. The cicchetti were lovely; the truffle potatoes are particularly memorable. Make sure to save room for the salted caramel..."

Ben Humphry

"A great Italian tapas style bistro. Friendly staff, lovely decor and unobtrusive music. Lovely rest room with super products. Open evenings..."

Cheryl Sinclair-Day

Brew And Cru

"I absolutely love Brew & Cru! I’m here multiple times per week! Food is fresh, tasty, healthy and reasonably priced! Very nice place to meet up..."

Shavalyea Wyatt Gilbert

"Dog friendly and service was exceptional. Relaxed atmosphere and lovely food. Love coming here to chill out with dog and light reading..."

Bella Bennett

Free off-street parking

"Landlord is a bonafide legend, old school pub feel that is so hard to find these days, suprisingly big garden areas, lots of events and good locals...."

Tony Else

"Brilliant English pub, lady serving at the bar was superb, great hospitality, welcome when we came in the door, food good, didn't have alcohol as..."

Kevin Burrows

"Great Pub, looks very nice from the outside too. a very old pub with lots of history and it's right next to the Upper lea valley walk pathway and..."

ONwoods Upwoods

"Absolutely delightful. The staff were so friendly and clearly a great family run pub. Food prices were reasonable, came out really quick and..."

Zoe M

"Afternoon Tea Visited the pub for the first time today for a combined 60th/90th birthday celebration. Easy parking outside and warm welcome once..."

Lyn Dongray

"Went last weekend. Lovely pub and greeted by a charming barmaid or possibly the landlady...."

Alain Teboul

"Fantastic pub with great service, great food, and great..."

Giles Henshilwood

"A lovely quiet and relaxing pub. We had our first roast there and weren't disappointed. We got a lovely decent amount of beef, plenty of fresh veg..."

S F The Land Hunter

"Great pub. Great menu and food. Great Guinness. Under new management and has really improved (so I hear). We go there once a week on a Friday for..."

Dave Washer

"Popped in there for Sunday lunch after seeing it mentioned on Harpenden Facebook page. 2 of us, bill came to £35.20 for Sunday roast (Lamb) 2 x J2O..."

Paul Mc

"Popped in for lunch after taking the dog for a walk at Batford Springs. Had the meat and olive charcuterie and a pint each. Could not fault the food..."

Sean Farrell

"Just popped into this pub tonight for a quick drink. Great pub.. excellent staff all very much taking notice of covid rules but providing a good..."

JJ W

"Driven past many a time but never thought to pop in. What a hidden surprise, it's next to the steam so I can easily play with the boat and my five..."

Sir Gawain

"A lively pub with such character..thestaff are welcoming and helpful. The bingo night on Tuesdays is a great night out and our supper of pizza a true..."

gloria sharp

"Lovely place, 10/10 service and an excellent Sunday roast! Will definitely be making a..."

Harrison Barrett

"Best Sunday Roast I've ever had. We decided to go out for a roast dinner last minute and had never been to the Gibraltar. We were certainly glad we..."

Catherine Tedford

"Cozy little pub, friendly staff and nice meals.. have had meals from here several times..."

alex large

"Lovely, friendly atmosphere lovely food and a lovely fire..always go back to the Gib castle ..."

Lorraine Turner

"Really cosy pub that's been done up recently, great outdoor seating area out back. Food is delicious and the beer is reasonably priced and..."

Graham Pymm

The Carpenters Arms

85/100 (1676 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"friendly bar staff, good sized garden, cute dogs live there. only popped in for a pint, would go again..."

Katherine Hubbard

"A great place for a couple of beers and to relax very friendly..."

Pat Irvine

"Great cosy little local pub. Lovely beer garden for the summer and a roaring open fire in the..."

shayne norman

"Great cosy small pub. Always friendly. (Based on 100+ visits over 30..."

Steve “Chippy” Paine

"Great service from friendly bartenders. The pub garden is also lovely, with little lights really setting the scene. Would absolutely recommend going..."

O F

"Met up with friends for pre dinner drinks. Lovely little pub, outside seating, welcoming and friendly with cosy..."

Lyn Russell

"Lovely little pub with a nice outdoor area. Really nice place to sit in the summer. The staff are nice and remembered my dad's drink 6 months after..."

Andrew Willcox

"A cosy cottage style pub offering quality real ales but no food. The pub is a regular entry in CAMRA Good Beer..."

John Crowhurst

"For such a small local bar this place makes a huge, friendly impression. They have had some great music on and the beer is really well kept. They..."

Martin Stewart

"Great little traditional pub. Service and beers good. Would..."

Jon Lambert

Marquis Of Granby

Beer Battered Cod and Chips

8oz Cheese and Bacon Burger with Chips

"Great tapas menu, cosy restaurant and good beer..."

Emma Conwell

"great quality & selection of food- tapas, bar menu and sides! always quick service & friendly smiles. fun and welcoming atmosphere. love the events..."

Molly

"Great pub, great pint. Nice outside seating. Didn't eat but the food looked..."

Siân Lewis

"What a lovely pub, never knew it existed and so close to the cycle path on the old train track WGC - Luton, good beer - London Pride & Side Pocket..."

bruno zago

"Lovely pub, very nice tapas and..."

Marc Berry

"Loved it! You won't be disappointed. Food is delicious, beautifully presented & generously sized portions. Great service & welcoming atmosphere. Will..."

Stefanie Davies

"Lovely friendly pub, excellent service, amazing food. Great atmosphere...."

Jan Schlehmeyer

"A cute little place near the river. No fuss. Recommended for..."

Leeland Watson

"Lovely cosy pub with friendly and accommodating staff. Good Sunday roast after a refreshing walk around Batford nature reserve. Seating out at the..."

Eva Bozser

"A lovely traditional pub with a great welcoming feel. The staff are friendly and professional. The catered food for a private function was of a very..."

Mike Anstee

The Oddfellows Arms

84/100 (1670 ratings)

Prawn & Avacado Salad

Cider

Ham GG and Chipse

Beef burger

Salad with Carrot Soup

Scotch egg

Coronation Chicken Wrap with Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Really lovely afternoon booked for my birthday a large group of us. Nicki reserved us a table outside and inside in case the weather changed (and it..."

Debbie Pearson

"Had yet another great lunch and a pint here. Great staff, great atmosphere, great..."

Richard Farris

"Always a good atmosphere, friendly staff and the best pub garden in..."

Fran Wilson

"The gardens of the odd fellows makes you feel like your on an exotic holiday, very relaxed and beautifully decorated. The food was excellent as..."

Sarah De Mornay

"Love the garden area so nice to sit in on a sunny day or evening. The pub inside although small does not seem cramped and has a lovely..."

Bridget White

"I've had dinner and lunch here many times this year inside and out in the remarkable garden. Food and beer are fresh, reasonably priced and service..."

Mario May

"Fabulous garden area and quite quaint inside. Decent selection of beer and spirits. Unfortunately, one member of staff didn't really seem to..."

Kev D999

"What a great pub! Fabulous outside space with covered areas and bookable VIP areas for special occasions. Staff were all great and although smallish..."

Carol

"Such a lovely find!! I've passed this pub on visits, but never been inside before... What a treat! A feast for the eyes, with Christmas baubles all..."

Kerry-Anne Cooper

"Lovely eclectic environment with lots of original memorabilia in the bars not the normal English kitch.The garden is very innovative with waterproof..."

richard jennings

"Went to Harpenden for a food fair, but we were a little early, so decided to have some lunch. Drove past where we wanted to go as no parking spaces,..."

Edwin Else

"What a gem of a place! Stunning sunny garden. Lovely staff 👌 Great food and lovely specials , Wagu burger was excellent..."

cath whittaker

"Nice pub with great garden, I did not eat in there as the pizza were somewhat oddly..."

L P

"Amazing food and very reasonably priced. The burger I had was amazingly presented and tasted very good! Only critism is the staff didn't bring your..."

Jacob Jones

"We’ve been here a few times for drinks and home made cakes, but decided to try the sunday lunch last weekend and were very impressed. We were a..."

M R

"I moved from harpenden about 13 hrs ago. Back them it was known as the oak tree. A small pub which was very dull and boring. Recently it has been..."

S F The Land Hunter

"Quirky pub with lovely outdoor garden. Lovely..."

Fay Bassenger

"Quaint. Food excellent and HOME made. Yes I would visit again..."

Chriss Trowell

"Huge garden to sit out in a a warm evening. Decent beet and wine, plus..."

Robin Spicer

"What a fab pub, had a brilliant time, great George Michael tribute act, lovely garden, fun atmosphere, staff are amazing...."

Ruth Poole

Martin Weaver

"Great beer garden, I booked by phone. Quick efficient entry, book in via NHS app. Bar service also quick via ordering at the front door and picking..."

jeff mcdavitt

The Engineer Pub, Kitchen & Garden

81/100 (2211 ratings)

Burger with Egg and Sweet Potato Fries

Scotch egg

Cheese and Bacon Loaded Fries

Sunday roast beef

The Original Engineer Beef Burger

Lamb and Root Vegetable

Cider

Engineer Burger with the Lot

Free off-street parking

"An excellent pub/restaurant. Really good food with very generous portions. Ate in the restaurant, which was splendidly decorated for Christmas...."

Michael P

"What a lovely spot with amazingly polite and caring staff! Came for a quick fish and chips with the family the prices reasonable, parking at rear and..."

Gabriele Kadyte

"On one of the busiest Sundays ( private party and the World Cup Final ) , the busy staff still found time for a smile and provided a good service ...."

Alan

"Best pub in Southdown with something for everyone; a sports bar, restaurant, and lovely outdoor space. Really friendly, welcoming staff and good..."

David Simkins

"Great service if April, Katie and Sharon are there....still good if not but just takes a tad longer to be served....ive been spoilt by the ladies...."

Mital Patel

"Hired the teepee area with outside bar for a birthday event on a Saturday. Would definitely recommend the space, especially in the warmer months...."

Emily S

"Lovely family lunch! Overall nice experience although we had issues with two dishes, one had to be replaced and the other one was taken off the bill...."

Theresa Dutton

"I've been here a few times for a pint or coffee etc as it has very warm interior vibes and plenty of outside space, and is dog friendly, so I love..."

Ava Bajpai

Ashley Gibbs

"Nice little local pub, friendly service, good value..."

Daniel Kerbes

Royal Fish

80/100 (18 ratings)

Restaurants

British

"We came across Royal Fish by chance when visiting relatives for the day. Great service and the BEST chips we have ever eaten. Will definitely be back..."

Sonia Hartup

"Best fish and chips I have ever had. Although i am not from harpendon, I travel here to get a taste of the scrumptious fish. I honestly have no idea..."

rohail khan

"Absolutely amazing food and service. The owner of the fish bar is so friendly and kind. Delicious fish & chips, perfect to complete a traditional..."

Sue Z

"Customer service is amazing and when you think it couldn't get any better, the food is absolutely delicious. If only I could rate it more than 5..."

Adil Imran

"Just eaten a delicious fish and chip meal from Royal Fish delivered to the house! Mushy peas and tartare sauce..."

Barbara Williams

"Very tasty fried chicken/wings better than KFC all day..."

S Mal

"Slow service..but top fish &..."

Ian Spence

"great service. good..."

Jason Smith

"Great place to have fish and..."

Ozan Atas

"Great service and..."

Richie D

Time To Wake

Luminita Cheluta

Ercan Atas

Denise Legg

The White Horse Harpenden

80/100 (2608 ratings)

Sesame-Crusted Seabass Ssamjang Potatoes & Pak Choi

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Torte Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian wellington

Steak and Chunky Chips

Daily Market Fish Brown Butter

Cod

Chocolate Brownie

Isle of Wight Tomato Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"My partner and I had a lovely meal here this evening, the starters and main dishes were delicious and came out quickly. All staff were friendly and..."

Kerri

"Didn't book before going so just had a drink and nibbles in the bar as it was fully booked, fat chips were very crispy and tasty, I could see the..."

Emma Davies

"I'd give The White Horse six stars if I could. We came here for dinner one evening recently, Jozef took care of us from start to finish, talking us..."

Matt Morris

"Went for a dinner on A Friday night ( better to book in advance for high demand days). The service was great so as food: really enjoyed the beef pie..."

Inna Kyrylenko

"Whilst out on my now customary Sunday jaunt, I decided to try somewhere new for my lunch. Sunday Roast has always been a favourite of mine, so..."

Vincent Hutton

"Excellent food! And a lovely atmosphere. Can't go wrong with a Peach pub. We went as two couples and travelled quite a way to dine here. All of our..."

Louis Rudkin

"Unfortunately, they hadn't received a delivery that day so that took a substantial number of dishes off the menu. Only steaks, burgers, fish and..."

Maria Harding

"From all the staff from the family tree roofing guttering specialists renovations bespoke. Carpenters electricians. From all of my team really..."

Mark C

"Jamie our sever went above and beyond to accommodate us. He is very friendly and courteous. What a credit to the White Horse. See you soon Jamie..."

Shirley Bannerman

"I hadn’t visited here for maybe 10 years but dropped by for a drink and a rest while out on a Sunday afternoon country walk. Pleased to see that..."

David Simkins

"An excellent place for having your meal while chatting with your friends. The food is great and the services are of very high..."

Paco Tang

"Been a few times but the first for Sunday Lunch outside under the canopy on a hot day. Excellent friendly service and nice pork lunch followed by..."

Alan Brindley

"Been meaning to pop in here for a while and what a treat it was that we did today! Sat outside, were given blankets, hot water bottles, outdoor..."

Dominique Kerlake

"Just wow. The food was incredible and service was perfect. Very impressed with The White Horse team, clearly a bright bunch who know what they're..."

Inderveer Tatla

"Took my parents for Sunday Lunch. We all had the Roast. Food was delicious & service was excellent! Will def be..."

Sandra Bernard

"Lovely setting & excellent service. Fish & chips not so good ....fish pastered in heaps of batter & overcooked. Shame! Maybe we caught them on a..."

Penny Venner

Inn On The Green

79/100 (2031 ratings)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger

Cumberland Scotch Egg

Punk IPA or Camden IPA

Fish

Mac and Cheese Toastie with Korean Spiced Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the festive menu enjoyed the food and the portion size was very..."

Marlyn Murray

"Not impressed at all.Wife had a glass of red wine that should be served at room Tempature but wine was freezing cold.One inch of urine over whole..."

Luc Tahon

"We was at this pub on Saturday and I have to say it got busy very quickly ( a wedding was on next door) and the gentlemen behind the bar handled the..."

Marianne Hopcraft

"Best place to chill out and lovely food good services five star..."

Gerald Franks

"lovely meal with family food and service great and very affordable value for..."

Jacqui Kelly

"Great welcome, great food, excellent..."

Tracy Willett

"Very good fab pub nice drinks and staff are fab..."

Rutland Sarah-Jane

"Stopped by for a drink. They have plenty of space to sit indoors and outdoors. Friendly staff, dog friendly ,indoors and outdoors look cute..."

D D

"A nice pub. Had a Christmas meal there with some work colleagues. Food was good, although it all came out separately but you can kind of expect that..."

Simon T

"Lovely food and and great staff. Not rushed and very relaxed. Outside area looked OK but was raining so had to stay..."

Julie Perz

"Very quiet weekday lunchtime. The two staff provided good service with food arriving..."

Rhodri Evans

"It was a nice place to eat but to long with a 2 year old Grandson. Food was great. Good for me being..."

Jo Cooper

"Great service, especially in this new normal. Great combination of American and Korean flavours in pub classics and snack foods. I would prefer a..."

Joanna Goodger

"Lovely pub and lovely food. Will definitely be back if we're in the area..."

Renae Roberts

"Lovely pub with very friendly, attentive staff even on a busy eve. Garden is lovely and the music gave the place a good vibe. Most importantly (to me..."

Lizzy

"Great find loved it food ambience management staff & clientele very enjoyable visit would go again Thankyou..."

Lynne Driver

"We had a lovely meal there recently for my mum's birthday. 11 of us! All served quickly and efficiently, and the team were absolutely..."

Zena Sibley

"Nice meal. Good, tasty food. Pleasant..."

Robert Webb

"Nice friendly pub friendly staff and..."

Les Agate

"We had an excellent Christmas lunch there. It was the first time we have ever eaten out on Christmas Day and will definitely be doing it again in..."

Janice S

"Very awesome as usual staff always do nice polite and..."

Tracy Campbell

Simmons Bakers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Who needs overpriced Gail's! Brilliant service made to order tuna salad roll, nice big cup of tea or coffee. Fab selection of cakes. Thank you we..."

Emma Simpson

"Staff is so friendly! Great cakes and bakes too..."

Philip Vella

"Always has and always will be a place where you can get a decent meal for a modest price. Sandwiches and cakes are good, as is their coffee. Service..."

samuel benson

"Pretty good bakery with loads of choices, my only disappointment is that I believe the sausages could of been cooked..."

Daniel Candler

"Great five item breakfast baps and lovely staff. Eat in or..."

Keith Johnston

"Nice place to stop for a drink and a bite to eat. It's good for families as they have high chairs and baby changing facilities too, although seating..."

Ashley Burton

"Tasty breakfast, great bread and excellent..."

John Redwood

"Great place to eat and..."

Kathleen Al-jammal

"I was serviced by a lovely young blonde guy, I think his name was Tom. So smiley and happy to be there need more people like him in the world!..."

Emily Smithie

"Nice sausage sandwich and cup of tea. Friendly staff and good service. Fairly quiet at 9.20am, plenty of seating..."

James C

"Always a go to for my bacon bap when I've a bit too much to drink the night before! The bread here is lovely- you get good choice! My bf recently had..."

Michelle Chan

"Lovely group of staff that work there and I always tend to walk out with more food than i planned on which must be a good sign about the quality of..."

daniel bowe

"Excellent cakes and sweet treats!! Particularly fond of the chocolate croissants which they have a bunk purchase offer on if you buy 4. The eating in..."

Chris Peel

"Food is delicious, really fresh. Very efficient and friendly service, tasty coffee. Wish we had one closer to home, I'd be there every..."

Janna Geldof

The Harpenden Kitchen

Cross Keys

"Very traditional locals’ pub and, although I’m not a regular, I always love the welcome here from the regulars and lovely landlady. The garden..."

David Simkins

"Great pub! A group of us came in over the Weekend as part of our Pub Golf. The landlady is so lovely!!! (I think her name was Trish). She made us..."

Hannah Jones

"Lovely friendly pub, the locals will welcome you. The landlady is..."

Jacqui I

"Spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon quaffing a few pints of Side Pocket with friends in comfortable surroundings. Clientele were suitably..."

Paul Summerfield

"Cosy pub with a hidden large beer garden - the pub should definitely have a sign outside letting people know of that hidden gem at the back. Could..."

Adrian McCarthy

"Fantastic pub, great landlady. A locals pub that makes you feel like a local. Just wish they had more pork scratchings and scampi..."

Kevin Green

"Lovely pub, with a good atmosphere and a great garden. Friendly..."

Marisa Rivero

"Great boozer, proper old school with all the usual suspects on keg & bottles...sells ale..."

Neil McRobert

"Lovely landlady, friendly and chatty..."

David Woodland

"Small pub with big beer garden. Very cosy, good ales Amazing staff are always happy to see you and you're treated like a local even if you have only..."

Alex Handley

Harpenden Fish & Chips

76/100 (107 ratings)

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Chips and Battered Haloumi

Small Cod with Chips

Small Cod and Chips and Curry Sauce

Cod Nugget Chips

Steak Pie Chips and Gravy with Minted Peas

"Thoroughly enjoyed their cod, chips and..."

Martin Weaver

"Best Fish & Chips in Harpenden ! . Open planned kitchen clean fresh fish and chips what more could you want :D Staff very polite also and would..."

TY Quadruple

"Best chips and pop corn chicken in Harpenden , all the other fish and chips shops are over priced at not very nice that’s why you should come To..."

Tom Rees

"Really busy on a Classics on the Common day and understandable so. Really good food. It's pretty telling that it was packed whilst every other fast..."

Rich Hunte

"The fish and chips are amazing, but most of all thank you to Has - he helped me get fuel for my car which broke down in the middle of the road. A..."

Thomas Rix

"Food preparation much better and is now served in boxes instead of bags keeping contents crispy. Selection of Fish, Chicken, saveloy and pies. A..."

Ian Griggs

"Exceptionally tasty chips at a great price and the staff were super kind to explain sizing when I rocked up with no idea as to serving size. Hot..."

Thomas Farrugia

"Whenever we have been here the food has always been brilliant the prices are good they have five star..."

gudurunitish reddy

"Fish we ordered was freshly cooked. Service good. No complaints. Decent fish and chip..."

Brenda Pagden

"Great quality and service. Clean too. Makes one wonder how others can get fish and chips so..."

Vim de Zim

"I have been coming here for some time now the food has all ways been good it was about time I left a review hence why I give this place a 5..."

Dermot Shean

"Been here since refurbished and it's fantastic. Food is absolutely delicious. Will be going back there again in the..."

Lauren Davies

"Excellent fish and chips well cook nicely presented nice and clean thoroughly recommend going..."

Elmar Holliday

"amazing service, good chicken ;) highly recommend , thin batter crispy fish and good portion..."

Barney Stocker

"Went in to find out the place has changed hands. The new menu was much bigger and the food we ordered was very..."

Andrew Willcox

"Best fish and chip shop great service and always ready to take your..."

Cub Maddison

"Best fish&chips in town Lightly batterd fish good portion of chips Friendly fast..."

Joe Middleton

"Friendly staff (new management) and the food was good. Cards taken. They even have gravy for visiting..."

George Lovely

The Old Cock Inn

74/100 (2194 ratings)

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Beer Battered Fish of The

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent location staff are very friendly polite and professional good choice of drinks very reasonably priced and plenty of places to sit inside..."

Jason Nicholl

"Very smart looking pub with six bedrooms. Appears to have had a major makeover a few years ago and now looks to more aligned to dining than..."

David Simkins

"Very nice place for family, friends or colleagues. Great spacious indoors and outdoors. Food is nice if they have the stock, usually half the menu is..."

Just Saying

"Nice place right in the centre of Harpenden. The room was spacious & the bathroom really big for a room. Needs a bit of TLC on the walls like..."

Katrina Andrews

"Lovely atmosphere and great food and good service. Perfect for a private..."

Beck Gutsche

"Really nice pub, wine selection is great. However there is a distinct lack of options for vegans and gluten free, unless you just want chips. A shame..."

Rach S

"We came in Tues 4th, pretty much first in at 12pm - quite a lot missing from the menu. Food was okay, nothing amazing, food portion sizes could be..."

Adrian McCarthy

"Lovely pub, my husband and I came in for drinks before dinner elsewhere. Very comfortable setting, nicely decorated and good prices..."

kim g

"My husband and I popped in for the first time for a Sunday lunch. Service was excellent, the staff were super efficient and friendly. The place was..."

Rosalinda Carroll

"Service was friendly and quick and the garden was busy (due to the weather). Stayed one night, the room was lovely, bed comfy and shower had a..."

Tor Spicknell

"Great drinks. Lovely staff, providing excellent service. Lovely atmosphere.Will come back anytime. Will recomend this to..."

Stoffa

"Really good pub for drinks or food, well decorated and a very chilled atmosphere. Currently the outdoor seating is really nice and with heating as..."

E S

"Renovated central Harpenden pub hits the mark! Great outside space with social distanced seating with table service. Great food and drink selection,..."

Susan Gracie

"Amazing friendly staff! Great food and drinks, with a good selection. Outdoor seating area is a big selling..."

Heather Maher

"Room was great. You can hear some pub noise but not very much. Drinks are good. Food was extremely good but ok. Service was..."

Adam Bartkowski

"The best polish girl in the kitchen, Gabi chef doing amazing job. 🙂 Very nice outside area for a daily pint 🍻 🍻..."

Artur Piotrowski

"Good pub, friendly staff. Make sure you book in advance if you want to..."

Adam Bridger

The Wheatsheaf

Beef and Ale Pie of the Day

"I've been holding a local business networking event at The Wheatsheaf for the past few months and they have been brilliant! They were keen to..."

Chloe Briggs

"i had an awesome lunch here the other day. i got the smothered chicken burger which i will definitely be coming back for. drinks are really well done..."

Jack Tucker

"Good pub / sports bar. Food was great quality, although a reduced menu when we went. Perfect for a few beers and a burger with..."

David Hellyer

"I always try and come here to watch sports, whether it’s the football boxing or UFC they always have a great atmosphere. With great priced beers..."

Max Curtis

"I went in to have a coffee after shopping in the town. The staff were really friendly and helpful. There were quite a few people in there and it was..."

Traci Forsythe

"Had an excellent lunch here the food was fantastic value really big portions and cooked perfectly. Clean tidy venue the staff all super busy and..."

Adrian G

"Great evening. The staff were really friendly and the DJ that came on later in the evening was playing some excellent tunes. Great place to eat,..."

Carlie Devon

"As per a previous customer, televisions everywhere but nobody watching them. Nice place and varied menu. Also any bar with doombar is a hit for me...."

Frank Adam

"We had a lovely afternoon with food and drinks. The service was great with friendly staff which is always a bonus! It had a real good atmosphere. We..."

Charlotte Dann

"Had a late lunch here 8/8/20. Extremely well organised layout for social distancing. Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Wide selection of..."

Ian D

"Had a meal and a couple of drinks here about a month ago, Fantastic food and all staff were very friendly. Was great to sit and have a meal and watch..."

Matthew Stevens

"Great day there on Saturday. Great choice of beers, great service and food. Already planning to go back again. Thanks Andy and..."

Carl Lowe

"Popped in for lunch, what a great place. Lovely staff and great food , even got to watch some..."

Nicola Harley

"Went on a Saturday night. It was good. Did not eat there. Just drank a..."

Joy Pownall

"Popped in on a Saturday afternoon, made to feel very welcome. Great selection of beers. Good..."

Del Cooper

"Cool bar for sport - although newer/larger tvs in the booth's would be better and the sound turned up to make the atmosphere better. Food is decent..."

Adrian McCarthy

The Fox

72/100 (2466 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I discovered The Fox in winter 2022 and have been a regular since! This gastropub is family and dog friendly. The menu has options for vegetarians..."

Bina Pithava

"Overall, recommend! The food was great, and the drinks were not only really refreshing but also really nicely decorated with edible flowers, dried..."

zuzka

"Food and service was very good. Booked in advance for Mother's Day meal and wanted a table for three but the online reservation only registered for..."

Tim Morris

"Our recent trip to The Fox was very poor. The service was appalling, bringing out food for 10 people, 2 at a time with 10 minutes in between the..."

Sarah De Mornay

"Wow!! This was truly one of the best meals I've had the pleasure of enjoying... Oven baked hake with mixed vegetables... The freshest tastiest..."

Gordon Davie

"Absolutely delicious food and service from Alex was exceptional! He looked after us with professionalism and friendliness in perfect balance. Thank..."

sarah glover

"The food is absolutely amazing here. Staff are polite. The chef “Kat” was so helpful when we wanted order pudding. Definitely be going back here..."

Lisa Pack

"Very nice old place with modern design, but with all old features kept and exposed. Friendly and helpful members of stuff and also tasty food at..."

Greg S

"We sat in the nice outside dinning area as we had our Miniature Yorkshire Terrier with us. We were offered a water bowl for our dog by the very..."

Eric Michaelides

"Ordered pre starter but it was served all together the waiter mentioned after that it comes with main staters, I have always had that ie mini..."

Catherine Buse

"A really enjoyable lunch from a well thought out all day menu (there was a lunch menu as an alternative), marked by good cooking and a few innovative..."

Rob Gibbons

"This has been my go to ‘Gastro Pub’ in the area for years when I take my Mum out for lunch. Service by Charlie (or is it Charley?) was..."

Paul Macfarlane

"Could not fault the food or service. It was the perfect way to spend my birthday. Elle was a perfect host and was present through out the restaurant..."

Becky Freeman

"Great food, nice atmosphere and friendly, efficient staff. Everything about tonight's meal was great, the staff were brilliant, our food arrived at..."

Emily Hunsley

"Tasty food with some really good bits of service. Ended up eating here twice in two days. All the food I tasted I liked. The first group I was with,..."

Hebble

"Went for sunday lunch with friends. Service was excellent along with the best roast ever !!!. Had the sirloin beef that melted in the mouth. The veg..."

Heather Rogerson

Slug & Lettuce Harpenden

70/100 (1700 ratings)

"We had a baby shower here and afternoon tea, ready good menu ( and lots of drink choice 🍹🍸🍾☕🥂🍵). Rebecca wa a great waitress really..."

Sj 333

"Went here for some special private time to catch up with a very dear friend, the environment was superb, the service was excellent and the cappuccino..."

Alexandra Karina Rodriguez

"Very friendly staff, quick service and tasty..."

Michael Doroszuk

"Loving the refurb. Good quality food and drinks and extremely fast and attentive service. Great new menu and affordable..."

Rebecca Smith

"It was a nice open and trendy place. We went for dinner and drinks from about 18:00 - 21:00. I had the chicken pie which looked impressive and tasted..."

David Greatrex

"New menu launch. Great atmosphere and the new Wagyu burger is well worth a..."

Joanna Quirke

"Went in today with a friend for lunch, it was busy but we were served promptly & food arrived at the table very soon after ordering. Jade who served..."

S Lowther

"Very nice place and good food. The staff is not very good. Sometimes you can wait for 30/40 min for someone to come to your table. Couple of times it..."

Stefania Felicia

"We had the sharing with friends platter and it was all very nice though the nachos were sort of 'cemented' so we had to smash them up to eat them ..."

Tom Lindsay

"Visited with family across 3 generations. It was reasonably quiet. Connor our waiter was very funny. Sparkler in my nans lasagne possibly the..."

myheadsspinning123

"December 2018 ~ Great lunch, staff & atmosphere. My daughter enjoyed her vegetarian meal. The Mint Hot Chocolate was fab. We’ll stop again next..."

Lynn Bodell

"Nice cocktails, taste even better when it's 2 for the price of 1! Food is very decent, nice decor. Only downfall is the outside space, no garden,..."

Brenda Pagden

"Well appointed interior, good well priced food and attentive..."

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