Bar drinks in Watford

“We had our daughter’s christening party here over the weekend and the team were absolutely amazing. A huge shout out to Amber, Rod, and George - you truly went above and beyond!! The food was fantastic — so many of our guests commented on how delicious everything was. From helping with preparations and decorating, to sorting out drinks ahead of time and even organising the music, you made sure the whole day ran seamlessly. We couldn’t recommend The Royal Oak enough for a special occasion. Thank you so so much for making our celebration so memorable! — Sarah & Tom”

“Elaine is such a friendly landlady! Always feel welcome. Forgot my phone once and the team not only kept it aside for me, but even charged it for when I picked it up! Absolutely stellar every time! And really good quality beer!”

“We return every year when we come back to the UK and they are outstanding in every way, great food, very friendly and personable and very reasonable prices. We will be back next year!”

“Myself and my partner had a lovely roast beef dinner on Sunday, everything was homemade and really tasty. Waitresses very friendly and attentive, would highly recommend.”

“Dropped by on a Friday evening and enjoyed an excellent meal, served promptly by friendly staff. Our dog was welcomed, toilet facilities were clean and well maintained and there was plenty of space to find a quiet corner. Only drawback is the limited parking locally.”

“Great atmosphere, nice and warm inside with really comfortable seats. Outside is lovely, right next to the kitchen with a nice view. Food was brilliant with great portions and variety, bit expensive though. Service was perfect with really friendly staff always good for a chat. Overall amazing friendly warm place for good food and drink.”

“Went in the order a couple of drinks for me and my partner at the time, haven’t tried the food there but the service and the atmosphere was very friendly”

“If you’re heading to bottomless brunch and Pedro is your host, you’re in for a treat! From the moment we arrived, Pedro set the tone for a fun, laid-back, and unforgettable experience. He greeted us with a smile and a conversation , made sure our glasses were never empty,”

“Was recommended to come here for dinner, and I’m so glad I did. From start to finish, was such an experience. Met with a professional team, that care about their work, clearly trained to a high standard. Food allergies and care were taken very seriously, on top of there being many options should you have allergies. Amazing food to top it off. Highly recommend to you all. We traveled 45minutes and will definitely make that travel again.”

“An amazing vegan experience (was there with a non-vegan also). So so many vegan options on the menu that there was almost too much choice! (Almost - in truth, you can never have too many vegan options - I’m just not used to having so much choice that I ordered too much food and had to take some away!) I ordered 4 dishes off the lunch mezza selection; the Hummus Beirute, spicy cauliflower, moussaka and the falafel. The hummus was so fresh and proper homemade traditional style. The cauliflower was probably a standout favourite for me, but genuinely all the food was fantastic and I’d highly recommend it. The staff were so friendly and helpful; very knowledgeable about their vegan dishes and pointing out their own personal favourites. The restaurant vibe is really traditional Lebanese and I loved the decor.”

“Some lovely and great tasting food with a wide variety of delicious drinks and a nice inside relaxed decoration and also some very spicy dishes. Great Korean food. Highly recommend going”

“I really enjoyed everything about this place. They have different style rooms depending on where you prefer to eat. I ordered the goats cheese and beetroot as the starter which was fantastic. I got the side of the tomato beef ragu pasta which was amazing but exactly the right size for my small appetite that day - they also brought a whole bowl of Parmesan for me to help myself. For dessert I ordered the brownie and doughballs with Nutella which came with icecream. I personally was not a fan of the brownie or the ice cream I wish there had been the option to just have a bowl of the doughballs as I had seen in other reviews as these were amazing. The tables were quite close together and it was really quite loud. I hope they invest in some sound absorbing panels. I would recommend and will be coming back. I have been again since and the pasta was still fantastic. We also ordered the mushroom risotto however this was lacking a bit of flavour, the walnuts were a nice touch. I do have to say the staff are fantastic about making adaptions to meals to intolerances.”

“First time visiting. Recommend by my sister as I have a dog. We were made so welcome, given a blanket and very clean bowl of water. A good atmosphere and service was quick and super friendly. Food was fresh and well coooked.”

“Stopped for a quick pre theatre drink. Lovely large pub, funny and friendly staff, great selection of drinks and beautiful interior.”

“Lovely atmosphere, very coming place to go to, so chilled and everyone is so easy to talk to”

“Dear management; For my back to this beautiful venue tonight, I'm speechless about what Danny had been done serving massive people alone "Bravo" Who wants to complain about waiting she or he must have consideration and respect for what this man alone achieved, hope he will have a support and encouragement. Good manner doesn't cost. Kind regards K.G”

“Great pub with a good range of beer. Visited for a darts fixture; always a pleasure to play against in a brilliant atmosphere.”

“Well, for a non-local or regular customer, I have been welcomed like I am. What a charming country boozer. The staff are always friendly and happy to serve you. Even the customers greet you. They serve a lovely pint of Guinness. I've not tried the food but it looks and smells awesome each time I visit. Thanks guys, great job.”

“Visited this place today and I must say it's phenomenal. From the atmosphere, food and service, everything was pin point perfect. The prawn starter was delicious. The mixed platter was to die for and the bolognese was so amazingly tasty. Not to mention, all the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Will certainly visit again and so should you all.”

“Great independent wet pub of the kind that is sadly diminishing. The Guinness is great and the sandwiches much appreciated.”

“As I walked in I was welcomed by a lovely man called Micheal made me feel welcome in this gorgeous pub he’s got a heart of gold. I came in on my own he still made me feel welcomed and not outnumbered and we had a very good chat and a great laugh I highly recommend the one crown”

“Great little pub in the centre of Watford which isn't just part of another chain franchise, so a rarity! They've recently don't up the beer garden which now has to be the best in town, good selection of beers and ciders, reasonable prices, nice staff, just a really great pub!”

“Food was incredible and so affordable, I thought the prices were so competitive. The staff is also just so friendly”

“I enjoy visiting here as I enjoy the old school atmosphere of how Indian restaurants used to be which feels nostalgic from the decor to the little details such as how the food is served, large chutney pots etc. The service is excellent and the food also tastes great and is reasonably priced.”

“Was our first time here today, the food was absolutely amazing and the staff and locals were very welcoming and included us in conversation, was a great experience and will definitely be coming back”

“Lovely pub, lovely waitstaff and a brilliant new manager Noah. Food is great, great range and prices. Facilities are really nice, pool table and lovely garden. 100% would recommend”

“Argyle "on tour". Our first away match in The Championship for 13yrs!! And what a fitting place to start in this pub. We were made very welcome and with a mixture of home and away fans and good friendly banter it was all enhanced by TV screens watching " The Arsenal " ( not a favourite team for the locals !! ) and England women. London Pride was the order of the day and the Landlord invited us to eat our fish and chips bought across the road, in the pub. Nice touch Boss !! Just less than a mile from Watford Junction station it was perfectly placed after our 0700 train from Plymouth. And we got a creditable draw against the home team.....excellent day all round!!”

“From the moment we walked in Jay greeted us with great warmth and friendliness! Exceptional customer service from both Nikki and Jay. Food was immaculate, thanks to the chef and the staff for the pleasant hospitality. We will be returning as this was our first visit special shout out to Nikki making us feel so welcome. Great asset to the team!”

“Lovely Indian restaurant with ample parking. They have a decent bar and huge seating area. Food was amazing and they have much choices for your taste buds. Some items on the menu are little pricey, however they are large portions. So, its worth for sharing and families. Service was great and we got our items super quickly. Definitely come back again.”

“Stayed 2 nights in twin room. Rooms lovely and clean tea, coffee, kettle etc. Good location to train and bus station easy walking distance and flat. If your going to Harry Potter studios great location to drive or catch bus. Food in pub was fine, and good value for money. Staff are amazing especially Briony. Would stay again.”