A day out in St Albans included taking in the sights of the magnificent Cathedral and the park with its lakes. A well deserved relaxed afternoon in a luxury setting was in store after all the walking around. Afternoon Tea at Sopwell House is either served in the cocktail lounge or in the restaurant. A fireplace, shelves of books, sofas, cushions, a beige and brown decor, made up the plush and comfortable seating area of the cocktail lounge. The windows looked out onto the beautiful gardens.
Very pleased with the service by the tall gentleman, he was very attentive give and polite. The food was just above average as the palette was not quite to our liking on the scallops starter. The apple sauce was an odd pairing to the shellfish. The beef cheeks was delicious, tender and saucy. Pudding not too keen. The setting and atmosphere was perfect for a catch-up. Would recommend and would return but only for deals and not full price.
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After having some cocktails at the outdoor garden terrace we proceeded to have dinner at the restaurant
Despite being a group of 2 intoxicated people and 1 sober person and a child the staff were extremely excellent and really went above and beyond to provide excellent service to an undoubtedly challenging table
The food was excellent, can highly recommend items from their grill menu
We had the Angus fillet steak and grilled lamb and some other items as well
The steak was extremely tender and perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked
The lamb was also cooked exactly as ordered and also perfectly seasoned
Our table also proceeded to continue to order drinks from the cocktail bar which they also serve at the brasserie, drinks will obviously depend on the bartender you get on the day but the one making the drinks on the evening we were there (Sunday the 10th of September) was extremely good. It made me sad I was the designated driver for the evening with cocktails so delicious!
All-round an amazing dinner service
Birthday lunch with our infant daughter. Hotel is lovely, Brasserie is pleasant but a bit tired. Chairs were worn out and a bit uncomfortable. We were the last lunch sitting but staff were attentive and pleasant. Some seemed a bit inexperienced but tried hard! Food arrived quickly and was hot and tasty but perhaps slightly overpriced for what it was. No acknowledgement of my husband’s birthday, which was a shame.
My girlfriend and I went to the Brasserie on a Wednesday night. Attentive and friendly service, food was very good. I had a Terrine and a Fishcake, my girlfriend the Prawn cocktail and a Seabass. For dessert a passion fruit brulee. Well done to both the FOH and BOH team, if you are in St. Albans I suggest to book for dinner at the Brasserie, nice experience, we will come back!
Enjoyed a fabulous meal celebrating my husbands 50th. The staff were excellent. Very attentive. A special thank you to Sarah Watts who went out of her way to ensure our experience here was special. Food was very good and enjoyed by all. A lovely surprise cake was also given to my husband 😋. Would recommend this restaurant. Brilliant.
Had an amazing weekend away before going not Harry Potter tour.
Went into the spa which was a little busy. Room serve was quick and the evening meal was expensive but well worth the quality and amazing tastes. Cocktails was good too..
I recommend this hotel for a weekend away of you can afford a little extra... It's worth it to treat yourself 👌
Wonderful place with great atmosphere loved the spa and food.
Popped in for a coffee and had a portion of chips and passion fruit brulee on a Sunday afternoon very attentive staff and friendly attention x
The food was pretty good - loved the fish and chips. Service is great, very friendly and attentive.
The services is excellent, the food was nice. I would however much prefer to eat at their other restaurant which is a lunch buffet.
Very nice lunchtime buffet. All good. The slight downside is everyone else in the restaurant wearing white dressing gowns.
Nice, relaxing atmosphere. Enjoyable "out of the way" drinks.
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