Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Watford

2 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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No.8 At The Red Lion
No.8 At The Red Lion
86/100 (407 ratings)
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"Recently I was there with my family for brunch and we had a very delicious meal with freshly made burgers and chips.I would recommend this place as..."
Oksana Kosubinskaja
"The food here is amazing, everything made with fresh ingredients. Absolutely great. The staff is so lovely as well. All smiles. Think i found my new..."
Sarah Cosyn
"very nice atmosphere, very good attention, managers and employees very attentive to any idea for any event, worth it, the best pub Definitely I back..."
Eduardo Cruz
"I booked a private surprise party here for my other half's 30th. The management are very accommodating to your requirements nothing seemed too much..."
Gina Lucy
"Really nice place. Great food and lovely staff. They have a billiard, so even better to have some..."
Ricardo Zamora Rojas
"Great to see this pub open again. The young lady serving was very friendly. One point. I almost waked past as I didn't know it was open as there was..."
Trevor Jenkins
"Awesome pub! Went here for friends bday celebration. Fun atmosphere and friendly..."
Jules Jules
"Great food and great service 🖒even got a complementary starter. Thank..."
Laura Fitz
"Love this pub. Good to see it back open. Keep calm and drink beer. Continue as you..."
Phil Edwards
"Friendly, good value pub. Right next to the Watford FC ground and a popular place for Watford fans to have a post-match celebration. Often has really..."
Joe Lonsdale
"This place has surprisingly great food (not just basic 'pub' food) lovely staff and a calm, inviting atmosphere. I live just down the street and..."
Monica Menniti
"The pub opposite the football ground. Friendly, helpful, and efficient staff. Decent pint of..."
HornetFez
"A little Gem of a place. Don't let the exterior fool you. This place has a really nice beer garden also, the staff are really friendly in this place,..."
chigs k
"Lovely place, you have the opportunity to enjoy your drinks with friends while watching the match, indoor and out. I've also noticed some salsa's..."
Clara Di stefano
"Nice little pub friendly staff just don't like drinking out of plastic..."
Nigel Parsons
"So happy that the Red Lion is on my doorstep. The staff are amazingly friendly, great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Love the salsa dancing on..."
Debbie Butterfield
"Great pub and friendly, I was disappointed it was 'Card' only as I prefer to pay cash but that's just my..."
Steve Nicholas
"Lovely pub for matchday pints, friendly staff who cope..."
Brendan Fleming
"My favourite place for a pre match pint. Always served with a..."
Tony K
"Busy on matchday great staff so you don't wait to long to get served good burger hut outside with tv screens my go to on..."
Peter Tomlin
"sala dancing tuesday and friday perfect beer garden great pool table and darts perfect place to meet lovely people and staff are lovely to perfect..."
Dragon Slayer
"Great friendly pub staff are superb. Drinks are well priced and great..."
Kevin Smith
"Genuinely great pub grub. Delicious burger and very nice salty fries. Worth checking..."
Laurence Coombe
"Not really a gastro pub but a great venue none the less. Pool table , dart board ... What else do you need..."
Stepping Wolf
"One Ale of a Local & Match day Pub. The food is fresh &..."
Rosa Lai
"Love this place, great service, excellent for meeting friends, you can actually hear each..."
Monica Varo
"Most of the data is empty but the pub deserves more attention great service and..."
diego stazi
Golden Lion
Golden Lion
82/100 (1635 ratings)
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"Great pub and atmosphere, friendly bar staff and manager. Highly recommend to..."
Barry O'Donnell
"visiting from up north !went in for lunch with my daughter lovely meal and friendly staff..."
Pat Webster
"Great pub, great staff, great food. Warm and welcoming atmosphere all of the..."
Tammy Baker
"Cracking Sunday Roast..and a good selection on the..."
Paul Clough
"Lovely roast dinners.xhome cooked .Lovely staff and great..."
Sarah Jane Taylor
"Fab pub, great staff and they have made our Wednesday night ladies darts team very welcome even if we do lose a..."
Sallie Rosenberg
"We all had a lovely meal today celebrating mothers day the excellent service and the meal prepared by karena and Sue was fantastic such good value..."
Amy Faulkner
"5 of us had an amazing meal and a really enjoyable afternoon at the Golden Lion. Fantastic staff, great atmosphere, delicious food. Can't wait to..."
Laura French
"The best Pub in Watford, you can feel like at home! Thank you!..."
Vicky Yasta
"Fab atmosphere! Landlord ensures everyone is happy and well..."
Julie Scammell
"Food is always great. Staff are friendly and the landlord is hilarious and is great..."
Toni Wylie
"Friendly staff and good food also decent garden if the weather is nice well worth a..."
Phil Smith
"Had a great Christmas Dinner yesterday (Wed 9th). Work do & 13 of us, service & food fantastic- what a spread!! Many thanks Karrina & staff, made us..."
Margaret Harris
"Great welcoming..."
Craig Borrett
"Great pub in Watford with a very welcoming landlord and staff. Great garden space and the price of drinks are excellent for this day and age. Crisp..."
Mark Bensley
"Great pub and great service Food and beer the best in Watford. It also has a great outdoor area with loads of parking. John the landlord has a Great..."
John
"Werry good place. We have gone from..."
Attila Csajkas
"Great service, great Sunday lunch, and awesome..."
Claudia Da Costa Lima
"My first visit clean staff friendly lovely beer garden I'm not from the area but will definitely return enjoyed my afternoon there many..."
Barry Patterson
"Want a home cooked Sunday roast out then go see John and the team. Family run independent pub so services 100% and the roasts in there will keep you..."
jonathan capell
"There’s a nice friendly vibe here with a pleasant interior and good seating. The dart board is a great addition too! Good range of drinks, decent..."
Steve Bintley
"A nice little freehouse with a fair selection of beers and a well sized beer..."
Dangsoo D
"Good food and a very friendly host! We tried the bbq pollo and loved it! Fair price as..."
Makenna Flynn
"Great pub. There are few pubs in Watford now that aren't soulless chains and even fewer than will make you feel at home when you're there; the Golden..."
Dom Graham
"A very friendly pub if your in watford stop in for a drink you will find it..."
Philip Epstein
"What a great pub this is . Walked in and felt as if we had been regulars for years. Fantastic atmosphere with the band on. Big thanks to the guys in..."
simon newcombe
"Nice friendly local beer at good prices lovely beer..."
kevy2j28
"Met one of my oldest and bestest friends here with a group of her friends celebrating her birthday. I loved the Kareoke. Everyone is encouraged to..."
Andrea Kershaw
"Great Sunday dinner and really good value. We had four empty dinner plates which is always a sign! . Friendly bar lady and warm atmosphere...."
S R
"Am a DJ and I did a vinyl mobile disco here the landlord and his staff were so friendly and nice. Such a great pub..."
James Watson
"No food here, but really nice local bar and nice..."
Lee H
"Amazing food, good service and friendly staff, will be going more..."
Lee-Anne Sidwell