The Gate, Chorleywood - pub details
Address: Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5SQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 20587)
Chorleywood (0.8 miles)
Chorleywood (0.8 miles), Rickmansworth (1.9 miles), Chalfont & Latimer (2.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
- Outside seating
Pub suggested by thehynes on 14 Feb 2005
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> Current user rating: 4.5/10 (rated by 13 users)
> Local guide: Hertfordshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
White Horse, Chorleywood (0.2 miles), Black Horse, Chorleywood (0.4 miles), Rose and Crown, Chorleywood (0.6 miles), Old Shepherd, Rickmansworth (0.7 miles), Land of Liberty, Peace and Plenty, Heronsgate (1.3 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Gate, Chorleywood
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| I went there with by 2 sons to give my wife a night to herself, and to celebrate the end of their school term. They'd wanted to got there for ages, and from the look of it having driven past many times, so did I. What a sorry, sorry disappointment. Although it wasn't all that busy (5.15pm on a Friday), there was a long wait at the bar while the (Aussie) barman served everyone with a complete lack of urgency. I asked about ordering food and was told that the restaurant didn't open til 6pm. What, I asked, about the fixed price menu advertised everywhere (about which more later)? That's only available at lunchtime. How about the pile of flyers sitting here, right between us, that say its available between 12-6pm? I asked. Oh, then it must be, he said at last. Now, to me, a fixed price menu means that for a set price, say £9, you get the choice of 1 or 2 courses. On THEIR fixed price menu everything had a different price. Now, how in the name of goodness, is that a fixed price menu? Its just a menu! And another thing, and this highlights the pretentiousness that others have mentioned, they try to look sophisticated by using the French version of "fixed price" which is "prix fixe", NOT, as they spell it on every piece of advertising material I could find (and if you like I'll scan the menu and post it to the site) "Pre Fixe". That really is both pretentious and stupid. The last straw, and what made me walk out, was when I asked for new potatoes on one of the dishes to be substituted for chips for one of my sons. I was told the dish was the dish and couldn't be altered, although for £3 I could order a bowl of chips. Surely, the chef could substitute the veg for chips for my boy? No, it is what it is. Finally, after I persisted, he relented (sarcastically adding that it was because I'd been such a good customer) he'd ask the chef. I thanked the barman and as I walked away I clearly heard him swear at me. That was it, and out i went, and I would recommend everyone to save the trouble and not even go there because if you have a discerning bone in your body you'd just walk out too. sleepyandgrumpy - 3 Apr 2009 20:00 |
| not a pub and not very cosy or welcoming restaurant either.. I went in...and went straight out... horrid crowded and pretentious place..go accross the road to the much nicer and homelier white horse... lucywillow - 14 Dec 2008 20:17 |
| This is the place I took my Mum to and related family for a Birthday / Sunday lunch. All promised well as the place is well placed and presented. All trendy brown with a mod / traditional feel to the place, someone has obviously spent a load of time and effort doing this place out. We waited for our table (we had booked). We waited, we waited, we asked and we waited. ‘Soon’ came the replies, very soon, nearly ready, just clearing, not ready yet, we’re very busy today, etc etc. Eventually they managed to knock several tables together for our party of 8. ‘Yes’ said the Ozzie female voice… ‘What you waaant’? We ordered Pinot & Fizzy water to kick off and asked for them to be cold, very cold - please. The Pinot has sat next to the fridge and the posh expensive water had not been near one. ‘That’s all we got’ in a like it or lump it manner. We were offered an ice bucket containing a dribble of water and a handful of ice cubes. Food ordered though only 1 thing not available off the menu. We waited, we asked, we waited, the warm Pinot & water were gone through boredom… Plates arrived piecemeal, one then 2 then one. Some of our party started and were half way through their meal before the last plate arrived. The Trout turned out to be Mackerel and the Mackerel turn out to be Salmon… The Lamb was OK as it was actually Lamb! Generally service varied from, nothing to write home about, to atrociously off hand with plates, drinks and glasses being handed across peoples faces as the ‘yes what you waaant’ Ozzie stuck her armpit in your face – which was nice… To be fair the scoff was good and well presented, go for the roasts as they’re good and you get a healthy plateful. The pud’s are a bit squeaky on the size front and priced accordingly. Would I go again? Possibly not, I’d go find the local Weatherspoon which though it may not be very special it does not pretend to be something it is not. Alternatively go on a quiet day, especially a day when you can’t hear ‘what you waaant’! nicktheflick - 10 Dec 2008 17:59 |
| this is a great place,dont go if you want a trad.boozer it aint that,go if you wanna go somewhere thats a little more upmarket that isnt a rip off,the food is decent,the outdoor space is nice,i dont feel 8 quid for a pizza from a wood burning stove too bad for this area,recommended. cashelblue - 5 Jun 2008 10:28 |
| Lets stick to the facts people this is not a pub,It's a restaurant that sells beer! P.Jones - 12 Jan 2007 01:13 |
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