Best Bars & Pubs in Hertford

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Hertford Bell
The Hertford Bell
84/100 (228 ratings)
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"Not a huge selection of food on the menu, but I was super impressed with what we did get! The pizza was amazing and so was the Yorkshire pudding..."
Sam Baker
"Only stopped briefly for a quick refreshing drink as today is a hot day, couldn't rate food or atmosphere as sat outside, I did glance at menu which..."
malcolm bowtell
"Dog friendly affordable pub with great cocktails, drinks selection & lovely plates! Great location for a drink on a summer’s..."
Alisha Chering
"First time in The Hertford Bell. Had a great night, bar staff were friendly, atmosphere in the pub was good and a great band on Undercovers. Didn't..."
jane collard
"Meet up with friends here every Wednesday and have never had a problem. Holly is extremely helpful and remembers what her 'regulars' drink. ..."
Madeline Bluffield
"Great place to meet friends, and have a good night out. Bar staff are friendly and they show sports and live entertainment. Just had lunch in there..."
Glenn Dewey
"Great pub in the centre of hertford, food was good and the drinks are equally as good. Lots of outdoor seating and a brilliant atmosphere on a..."
James Day
"The hertford bell has very very friendly staff members with really good service and had a great atmosphere for..."
Jack cyrus gabriel
"Great bar. Nice environments. Reasonably priced drinks. Food ok as well. Only thing that was odd was the loudness of the DJ, is drowning out any..."
Jason “Mint Leaf”
"Good food and portion sizes. Very friendly Cheerful..."
Brad
"My lovely local pub, great drinks always topping my glass up Great staff love them all so friendly and caring. Always have events on monthly which is..."
Katrina Chamberlain
"Nice pub. Great ales and big..."
Phil Williams
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff . Shane and his team have got excellent banter and service . Live bands and sport..."
martin berry
"Lovely staff. Not too crowded for a Sunday afternoon. Spacious seating area outside. Dog friendly. Lots of tvs showing football at the time of my..."
Faye Wells
"Great pub. So much better since now leased rather than being a Greene King managed pub. Landlords (husband & wife) are always on the bar, great team..."
Declan Greggain-Smith
"Loverly pub, great staff, shane the manager has always got a smile on his face and is always welcoming, great place to watch football and great on..."
Andrew Hughes
"Lovely pub. Great garden, friendly staff, always something going on of a weekend (bands, DJ, etc.), shows the football/boxing/whatever, and probably..."
Jack Hu
Sg13 8nb
Sg13 8nb
82/100 (909 ratings)
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Olives
Chicken Burger and Fries
Plant Based Burger
Calamari
Lobster
Skate Wing
Battered Fish of the Day
Sea Bass with Basil Pesto
Sunday roast
Beehive Burger with Bacon & Brie
Wine
Beef burger
Gammon Ham and Eggs
Salmon Fillet with Mash
Chicken and Hock Pie
Broccoli and Stilton Cheese Soup of the Day
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Gastropub
"A lovely hidden gem. I’m pescatarian so always excited to find new places to eat, and can truly say I was not disappointed. The service was great..."
Cheryl Grant
"Absolutely brilliant, what a wonderful find. Totally recommend. Had such a lovely lunch meet up with family. Warm welcome, coped extremely well with..."
Rosie Lambert
"After staying local since the pandemic we heard the Beehive had been renovated and still retained it's excellent menu which includes several fish..."
Stephen Beach
"We had booked a table at the Beehive in Epping Green Hertford to follow a planned walk in the area. The restaurant is bright and modern with the..."
Jeff Frankling
"Absolutely fantastic. Haven't been to the beehive in a few years, booked a table to have a catch up with friends since I moved away from the area...."
Steve Farrell
"Hadn’t been to the Beehive since 2015 and went on a whim after driving past and seeing it open. We had quite simply , the best plate of haddock and..."
noreen ferguson-hughes
"Sweet little pub with a great outdoor area and a nice food selection. I had a lovely veggie pie and my partner had the halloumi burger which was..."
Kelly
"Very nice but only three tables so little atmosphere.good pub..."
Robert Webb
"We had not been to the Beehive for years. We were pleasently surprised how it has been modernised. The large outside seating areas looked very..."
Trudy James
"Had a Thai chicken curry which was actually delicious although we waited a little longer than hoped. We later found out, they hadn't gone to find the..."
LARA Akin
"Lovely, peaceful location, with good views. Episode of the Saint filmed outside scenes here. Sat outside and ate tasty lunch of burgers and chunky..."
Angie Murphy
"Had the Ploughmans to share between 2. Plenty of food. Beautifully presented. Friendly and efficient service. Would like to come back again to try..."
E Kemp
"I came here with my friend for Sunday lunch and dessert today, and we had such a wonderful experience! It feels like most pubs are chains now and..."
Emilia
"Lovely gastropub menu so good I couldn’t choose what to..."
Gordon Fisher
"I went here for the first time this evening. The man who seated us talked me through the menu advising me what was gluten free. He told me they could..."
Bethany Doe
"Fantastic Sunday roast, excellent quality, service and price. We will be going..."
helen clark
"Fantastic pub ,staff and food. Very good fish dishes. Dog friendly Good point of Green King IPA and Abbott..."
Samuel Covill
"Had a meal there last Friday Food was excellent and service good but the best thing was nothing was a problem and everything was catered for even our..."
Steve Hinton
"Jersey Boys evening set price including entertainment and bbq had real fun time would..."
Janette Jones
The Practitioner
The Practitioner
81/100 (2562 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
British
Bar
Wine Bar
British
Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish and Chips
Fish Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Toasts
Fish Goujon Sandwich and Sweet Fries
Flat Iron Steak with Flat Bread and Salsa Verde
Halloumi
Pash 'N' Shoot
Fish
Classic Hamburger & Chips
Burger
Pork
Sunday roast
Sangria
Sausage
Mojito
Fried
Eggs Florentine
Sea Bass
Beef
Pancakes
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Beer
Chunky Chips
Chicken Shish Kebab
Salad
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
Chicken pie
Lychee Martini
Chocolate Brownie
Club Sándwich
Sit down
Wine Bar
British
Bar
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I recently attended the Mamma Mia brunch, and although this was not the most enjoyable experience of or us, I would just like to say Quinn is..."
Amy Meech
"The Practitioner is the perfect place for our corporate drinks. We didn’t order any food in advance and Quinn was able to accommodate our last min..."
Madelyn Moulder
"Beautiful place. Service is 10/10, all friendly staff and the food is so good! I got a florentine for the brunch - didn't take long and made..."
Rebecca Harris
"We went for breakfast 3 of us. The place is nicely decorated very clean and put effort in details. The service was excellent friendly helpful..."
Moni
"We’ve been going for Saturday brunch for years, you’re guaranteed the warmest welcome from Vicky and the team. Always accommodating with some..."
Chris D
"I came here for the drag brunch. It was amazing I had so much fun the best one around. And I just want to say thank you to the amazing staff..."
Cara Ellen
"I eat at The Practitioner in Hertford on a regular basis, and I must say it is truly one of the best places to eat, especially for vegans like..."
Isabel Dowsett
"Great pub with a unique decoration style and nice vibe! Food was very tasty and the staff were very accommodating with dietary requirements, would..."
Nikk Lamb
"Went during the day on a weekday 2 4 1 cocktails they were lush, nice quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The best thing was the staff, how cool and..."
Jonathan James
"Went to The Practitioner yesterday it is a great bar with delicious new small plates. Don't miss the halloumi! And the service was brilliant. Thanks..."
Libby Mornson
"I really enjoy popping in, whether it's with the dogs on a Saturday morning or a Friday Night cheeky one. All the staff have been friendly but a..."
natalie mccurry
"Lovely place Brunch with the mother was amazing, food, and service, outstanding nice to see Victoria again she is always smiley and attentive and..."
Jay Carroll
"Quick brunch visit great food grest ales great staff. Food was fresh and tasty the staff were exceptional in their efforts to make you welcome..."
Steve Woodbridge
"One of Hertford’s favourite place for drinks and food. Great Friday/Saturday night venue with a DJ and great selection of draught..."
Kim Kimani
"Been before so knew what we were letting ourselves in for. Busier than usual for a Monday lunch I suspect because of half term. As it was service was..."
David Herd
"I booked my work Christmas Party here, because I'm a regular for a Sunday Roast dinner and it was a great success! The food was lovely, especially..."
Lucy Thompson
"Our server Quinn was really attentative, he really went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. Thank..."
Jasmine Hawley
Sloppy's
Sloppy's
81/100 (2739 ratings)
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American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chicken Wings
Burger
Wings
Ribs
Fast food
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Sloppy by name but not by service, had a brilliant dairy free oreo milkshake with a sloppy Joe burger that went down a treat. Very inexpensive meal..."
Ras
"We would like to thank Paul, Olly and all the team at Sloppy’s. They made our night a really memorable one. They are a great team. We would highly..."
Gary Moyler
"Food here is pretty darn good. The old signs and license plates on the walls are cool too. It's a shame it's such a tiny place. Best to book ahead...."
Anne Poole
"So, we ordered rack of ribs with BBQ original absolutely fantastic, sides were epic and it was so good we’ve just ordered chicken wings as well!..."
Melanie Bayford
"First of all they don't do their challenges anymore. Which is such a shame as this was the main reason we decided to visit, Second reason we were..."
Dan Lloyd
"This restaurant has a special place in my heart: it was the first place we ate at when we moved to Hertford a few years ago. If you want a hearty..."
M. H.
"Food was fantastic!! Popped in for a quick sunday lunch and instantly become a favourite. Very friendly staff. Comfortable. Good decor and again the..."
Chris Michalak
"Great place, good food, can split the tv's to show more than one sport and good staff! Great place if you like sport and drinking like me!!!..."
Richard Beckwith
"Always start here when out in Hertford. Just out of the way of the main bars so always easy to get a drink. Haven't eaten here but the food looks..."
Matthew O'Malley
"Nice sports bar with good food. Avoid it for England football games when (as with many places) it gets full of idiots. Other times it’s a great..."
Daniel Robinson
"It's ok, smaller than I thought, lovely bar staff, good range of drinks. They'll make you whatever cocktail you know the recipe..."
Tess 14
"good food, great staff, all sports you want played regardless of what else is on, good selection of beers, highly..."
Paul Brunton
"Great sports bar with friendly bar staff and food menu fitting for the surroundings. Book a table in advance to avoid..."
Thomas Hawkesworth
"Great food at a good price.Service was OK for a Saturday night as it was busy so best book a table before you so you don't get let..."
Korben69 Balls
The Black Horse
The Black Horse
81/100 (907 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pizza
Beer
Sunday roast
Game Pie
Stake and Ale Pie
Rugby Burger
Hamburger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"THE BEST. Hate to say it but it was my first time eating here this summer, why!! Food was amazing, garden is gorgeous and a hidden gem. Such a..."
EATen Reviews
"Good food at a good price. Friendly staff and excellent..."
Rob Lifely
"This is probably my local although I'm not a regular but when I do go it is always a pleasure (I'm not much of a drinker/pub goer these days). Staff..."
Scott Laban
"Great selection of ales on tap and a lovely garden. Didn't sample the food this time but looked..."
Jamie Simkin
"What a fab night thank you The Black Horse for a lovely 2 course meal plus catering for the England match in the hide away venue room up stairs...."
Roz Turbutt
"Great little pub. Last time I walked past, they had Woodfordes Wherry on but not last Saturday. Hopefully next..."
David
"lovely pub (best in Hertford, dare I say?), with a great selection of cask. Brilliant garden, was just what we needed after a long day of cycling...."
Joe Mills
"Great pub, and the only one in the Hertford/ Ware area where you can guarentee rugby will be on (it does class itself as a rugby pub). The main pub..."
Benite Whiles
"Thankfully I didn't read any of the worrying reviews about the burgers (read them just after I ordered) because mine was delicious. I just went for..."
Trevor Young
"Great local pub, very friendly..."
Robert Fohlin
White Hart
White Hart
76/100 (2095 ratings)
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Quick Bites
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Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
British
Dinner
Lunch
Cider
Cheese Fries
Beer N
Hot Dog
Red Stripe mmmm
Chicken Wings N Chippins mmm
Burger N Chippins
Chilaquiles
heineken
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Gift Cards Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a great pub with amazing staff.. The decor is really nice too.. They have a lovely beer garden & hold events on certain weekends. A must visit..."
Mikey B B
"Visited the weekend just gone, really lovely pub with a cool outside area. Great decor, nice staff & good choice of drinks & food Had a pizza too..."
lee hodges
"Great beer n burgers friendly bar staff and good sized TV to watch..."
Wayne Curtis
"An amazing pub that hold awesome events the staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is amazing especially the burgers and the pizzas are fresh..."
Chloe Storey
"Came here to see Majestic do his 7 hour set and was an awesome night. Great beer garden and drinks were reasonably priced. Will defo be coming to the..."
Laura Ward
"Truly great pub. Amazing beer selection, football on a number of screens, food looked good too. Very central. Its got it..."
David
"Amazing food and a lovely place, the blonde girl in the bar with short hair was so lovely and help full her customer services was 10/10 will be back..."
Chloe Hall
"Quiet but it was only late afternoon. Service was..."
Roger Stone
"Fantastic pub!! Service is outstanding & run by Ray who is always very hospitable and looks after you with anything/everything you need. Great..."
Tilly Anderson
"Lovely pub with outdoor seating .service was good. Good..."
Andrew Avanzato
"Lovely pub especially early evening sitting out the front. Also like the large TV in the courtyard showing the big events. All the staff are friendly..."
Rohin
"My favourite pub to go to! It’s our local for me and my friends and I’ve never had a bad experience there. The staff are all so welcoming and..."
Celine
"Love this pub, my go to after work, they have an amazing selection of beer and not to mention all their non-alcoholic options, including..."
Carol Smith
"This pub has friendly service and great chat from assistant manager..."
Steve
"Love this pub! The bar staff are all exceptionally welcoming, especially Kirstin and Libby, you can tell that they all get on so well which makes it..."
Anna Lancaster
"Beautiful hotel set in Hertford town centre. Which contains three bars public, lounge and cocktail bar. Large clean spacious restaurant. Reception..."
jewelz vp
"Lovely pub in the centre of Hertford. Served by friendly..."
Dave Craven
The Blackbirds
The Blackbirds
75/100 (2053 ratings)
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Vegan Options
British
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Bar
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Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Pint of Doombar
My Beer
Sirloin Steak
Nachos
gin
Schnitzel
Juice
Burger
Foot Long Onion Rings
Beef burger
Sunday roast
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
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Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Went in for the reopening tonight. Roast was absolutely lovely! Meat cooked perfectly, not dry at all. Vegetables were amazing and the beer selection..."
Will Stradling
"Come here for a quick drink was served by shan who was. Very happy and smiling when she served me the atmosphere was very pleasant beautiful new..."
Stephen Evans
"Great bar twisty layout ensures you'll have a little corner to talk. Beers are well kept and seems like a really nice atmosphere. Prob my favourite..."
Darren Gregory
"Been spruced up in recent months. Reserved a table to watch the Women's World Cup Final. Straightforward booking. Service at the bar was good. ..."
Scott Laban
"Refurb is really lovely. Wonderful atmosphere wide range of drinks available. Big a really great place shout out to Sam and max for superb..."
Dave Bruce
"Lovely afternoon at blackbirds loved the food and the 2 for 1 cocktails such an amazing deal. Can't wait to come back again..."
Nicola Hall
"We had a great time at blackbirds for the drag brunch. Olivia was fantastic and very attentive. Thank you very much for a wonderful afternoon. Food..."
Sarah Byard
"Visited for the first time in a few years, really lovely decor and great choice of drinks, didn't have any food though. Nice outside area and would..."
lee hodges
"Came here to watch the Arsenal vs Chelsea game. Then watched the England game. Was very busy but staff coped well. Food was fantastic and great..."
Carly Butterfield
"Great place for food and drinks and good deals on drinks especially the 2 for 1 cocktails all day everyday. Also good place to watch sports as they..."
Jon Howe
"Always enjoy it here, very good beer selection and some of the best prices in Hertford, atmosphere really gets going on the weekends and turns into a..."
Alex Rex
"Really great pub, looks very nice now since their refurb. Would recommend the 2 for 1 cocktails and the Sunday roasts..."
Max French
"Had a really nice birthday meal here recently, food and drinks was..."
Jodie King
"Great place for a night out or a cosy lunch. Great friendly staff and pets are welcome. They offer soft play 3 mornings a week and have a DJ on a..."
Shannel-shicara Lippiatt
"Really nice burgers. Quiz was very fun. Lovely refurb will come back for the DJ on..."
Emma Whiteland