Hen and Chickens is a lovely pub full of character between Chesham and Ley Hill. It is especially…read morefriendly on a cold day as they have two fireplaces either end of the main bar. The locals are helpful and quick to smile and chat. I haven't eaten there, but the menu appears to change regularly and the food looks reasonably priced.

Absolutely lovely little pub, I cannot think of a single criticism. Me and my friends frequently…read morepop in and the staff are always wonderfully friendly and chatty. The food is superb, and the drinks to match. My favorite aspect has to be the quiet garden that is always spotlessly clean and peaceful. I would recommend the Hen & Chickens to anyone, easily my number 1 favorite pub.

The Holly Bush has to be the archetypel olde english pub. Beautiful wooden interior, full of…read moreantique furniture that is so highly polished you dont want to put your glass down, without using a beer mat. 4 good ales on tap including a guest. To compliment the great ale is the fine selection of cold and hot food. This pub is a must, a real gem.

A fabby, little bit posh, pub. Excellent food and good sized portions too. It's in the countryside…read more Very genteel with excellently kept real ale. :D

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

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!

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.

This place is typically frequented by retired locals. Very good vibe and great service as well I…read morewould like to try their food. Next time I go over.

Fab traditional pub. Great hosts, very welcoming. Food is wonderful. always a lovely atmosphere…read more Highlt recommend

The Vibe: The atmosphere is a perfect blend of modern and…read morecozy. The lighting is warm, and the background music is subtle enough to allow for easy conversation--ideal for a quiet dinner. The Food: I ordered the [Dish Name, e.g., Grilled Sea Bass]. It was cooked to perfection--moist on the inside with a crisp skin. The flavors were balanced, though the portion size was a bit smaller than expected for the price. The Service: The staff was attentive without being intrusive. You can tell they take pride in their work, which gives the place an authentic feel rather than a corporate, "robotic" vibe.

Really cool pub with lots of history. Bar staff was very friendly and explained lots about the pub.read more

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.

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 traditional country pub with a great menu with authentic Thai cuisine. The pub is popular with…read morelocals and those from far afield alike and it has lots of quirky decorations and features. Walkers, hikers , dogs and even the children are made very welcome and it really is well worth a visit. It has a large selection of beers, lagers, wine and spirits and if you like Thai food you have found your heaven.