The 30 Best Pub in Watford

“During our trip to Watford to visit the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio, we discovered this restaurant completely by chance. For our arrival lunch, the four of us had an absolutely delightful meal. Both the children and the adults loved every dish. The food was exquisite, and we received a very warm welcome. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to return for dinner the following evening before the end of our stay, and we were just as impressed with the other dishes we tried. The quality of the food is superb, and the service is excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area! Christine , Nathalie & kids”

“great deal for lunch 2 courses just for £13 ordered fries halloumi and beef Lasagne both of them taste very good can ask to take away if you can't finish them The service is excellent, definitely worth it to try”

“Fantastic establishment. Truly unique cafe experience.”

“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”

“Had the most amazing night. A fabulous atmosphere with lots of great people. How a pub should be. Well done guys.”

“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.”

“We were 4 people and each had different meals, and we all agreed that the food was excellent, with a large menu. The portions were large, very tasty, and very good value for money. The food was all freshly made. The music was pleasant Indian music, at a reasonable volume. If you want a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, I highly recommend.”

“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.”

“Excellent party venue. Ryan and his staff are definitely on the ball and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely worth 5 stars and I would highly recommend to anyone.”

“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”

“I didn't use Chat gpt to write this, unlike some people! The food is great, couldn’t fault it so it’s a 9.5 out 10 from me. Staff are brilliant too. We will be coming back.”

“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.”

“First time in this restaurant Sunday 2nd February. The food is excellent with good portions and a delicious taste. The place is clean and the prices are reasonable. I’ll be back soon.”

“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.”

“Stepping into this restaurant feels like stepping into a cozy corner of Eastern Europe — every wall is alive with culture, from embroidered fabrics and musical instruments to rustic crafts that tell a story of heritage and pride. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to slow down and savour a hearty meal. But the real highlight is the papanași, a traditional Romanian dessert that completely stole the show.”

“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”

“Great Portuguese Bar & Restaurant. Family environment and the food are amazing, far from home, but feel like home to me. Recommended”

“We had a large family gathering planned, and the staff here couldn't have been more helpful, from helping us decide what menu items to have, arranging a set price per head, attentive service and plenty of delicious food. We had a lovely afternoon, thank you so much to the staff. Highly recommend.”

“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.”