I cannot speak more highly of the Jolly Woodman. I understand that it is under new management…read morewithin the last few months, so any of the old "appalling" reviews should not be taken to heart. In fact, here are three reasons why the Jolly Woodman is a must-stop on your visit to the UK... 1. The staff Most nights our waiter was Oli. He is probably the sweetest kid we've ever met. Very easy to talk too, great recommendations and super accommodating to anything we asked for. On the nights he wasn't working, we genuinely missed him. On the second night we visited, we met the manager, Matt, and he's a truly genuine guy. Matt is the kind of guy who would literally give you the shirt off of his back. You can tell he really loves the restaurant with the stories he tells about the history of it (ask him about the tunnel if you visit!). He gave us a ton of recommendations of places to visit while we were in the UK and they were all spot on. His knowledge of the food and beer is extensive. We looked forward to catching up with him each night that we went in. We also met the head chef, Stuart, on our second night and he's one of a kind. He's also a Michelin star chef, but NBD. This man is passionate about his food, so much so that he brought out samples of what he was working on for us to try and it was all AMAZING. It was a one of a kind experience that you simply wouldn't get here in the states. If you have the chance to visit he Jolly Woodman and try his food - do it. You will not regret it. 2. The atmosphere Look at my pictures. Could this place be any cuter? It's a truly unique location with more history than you can imagine. 3. The food Alright, let's get down to brass tacks. The woodman has HANDS DOWN the best fish and chips I've ever had. The serving is huge, so I recommend fasting before you get there (really). Trust me, it will be worth it. I cannot do it justice writing about it - just go and try it. I also had a cheeseburger and the cheesecake for dessert and they were both spectacular. You cannot go wrong here. They also have a phenomenal beer selection. My recommendation: Sit at the bar, have a chat and a drink with the locals, you won't regret it.

This pub is in the tiny village of Littleworth Common and on the main road leading up to the…read moreBurnham Beeches and on to the M40. It is such a lovely setting with a large garden, however unfortunately everytime I have been in here, there has hardly ever been anyone else in! I think Sunday lunchtimes are busy but the rest of the week s so quiet - I wonder how they surviveyet it is on a busy road. I wish more people would go! The food is good - slightly pricey for a pub but okay and they serve real ale too.

3.5 stars rounding up. I was in the area for a museum, and was looking for a cozy historic pub to…read moregrab a pint after. Whelp, this isn't exactly cozy, but at least it's got some history behind it, and decent beers on tap. And I was craving a sausage roll and this place certainly delivered a delicious one! Hot, perfectly seasoned, and a nice flaky wrap. Yummy.

The steak and ale pie is out of this world!!! Highly recommend. Service was excellent too.read more

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 wine selection was good and the bars staff were friendly and helpful. The food menu is limited…read morebut is well cooked very tasty and well presented! I don't know the chefs name but he clearly knows his stuff and is an asset for this pub. I would recommend trying this place for food and drink. The decor is clean and well maintained.

Great place for a Sunday Roast, or a burger on a hot summer day! I have been to several large party…read moregatherings here and have been happy with the service and the delicious food.

Great pub. Shows everything from football to shows like game of thrones. Helpful staff some nice…read morebeers in a corner of Dalston joining the cool bits of East London (Dalston and London Fields). Board games there too as well as darts and front terrace. Really like this place and not crazy packed!

Had a good, short visit here at the end of January. There's a decent number of real ales on (and…read moreits craft range probably matches that). You'll likely pay premium for the stronger ABVs so be warned. There was a DJ on but not at a level to make talking a drama and we found seats easily enough as it wasn't rammed full although it's obviously (& rightly) a popular haunt. By the looks of things I'd be giving it four stars if I'd eaten there but that'll have to wait for another time.

Great to see a pub like this in Highgate. They serve up to 8 ales although they were a couple…read moreshort, which is probably standard for a Sunday. I had the Anchor Blonde Bitter which was a seriously good pint and Siren Serenity of the Sky (not sure what is behind the name) which was a good mild. My friends ordered some chips but actually received cheese and horseradish chips. This turned up to be an accidental upgrade which the staff later acknowledged and even apologised for (there was no need!) There is a sports TV at the back, which can easily be avoided at the front. I really rather like the place!

Fabulous pub. I only give it four stars due to it being tough to find a seat most of the time,…read morebecause the beer and staff would definitely get five stars all the way. You have a very large selection of craft beers and lagers, a bit of something for everyone. The bar staff are quite happy to give you a taste of something before buying or give their own recommendations based on what type of drink you prefer. It's a pleasant atmosphere, with locals mixing in with the craft beer crowd.

Pub joy: - It's warm and cosy…read more- They had lots of beers for Marc to try - It has that welcoming happy-old-man-pub vibe - It's close to the cinema, so you can pop in for a drink before you watch a film... My little brother's friend told him to tell me that he loved this pub (it's a round-about way to find out about a pub...but meh) so I have been meaning to come here for a roast dinner for aaages. I still didn't manage to try the roast dinners, but I'll definitely come back to drink and relax with friends.

Grafton Arms is actually known as "The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms" these days, just a heads up…read more The pub is great, as it is a local, hometown place that manages to stay under the radar in the chaos of North London. It's only a ~30 minute walk from Camden, ~20 minutes from Upper Street, and right off of the ever popular Holloway Road. The bartenders are great and the people are nice. The Swimmer is the kind of place that one does not go to unless one knows it exists. This keeps it from being the touristy O'Neil's and Whetherspoon's-eqsue pubs that one finds in Central London. As for the food, I have never had a meal here, (I hear good things) but the bar keeps a nice stock of peanuts and crisps for purchase.

The Victoria definitely takes the prize for the oddest-shaped pub in Hitchin. It's actually…read moresituated on Ickleford road but squeezed between this road and Fishponds road as they run together and approach a roundabout and so the builders (long ago) built it in a triangular shape! The odd shape does make the bar area quite small inside but they've managed to squeeze a pool table in which makes a pleasant change. It's definitely a 'locals' pub but there's nothing wrong with that as the welcome is warm and the service friendly. There are a few real-ales for sale too. The Victoria is worth checking out in my opinion.

A very comfortable place for a few pints, not overrun with TVS or blaring music. It had 3 real ales…read moreon offer along with the usual largers and cider. It does serve food but nobody appeared to be eating. Overall a pleasant place