The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath - pub details
Address: 88, High St, Colney Heath, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0NP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 21373) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Welham Green (2.2 miles), Hatfield (2.7 miles), Brookmans Park (3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.7/10 (rated by 18 users)
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user reviews of the Crooked Billet, Colney Heath
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| Went last week in that last big of Glorious October (?) weather. The garden outside and quite a good playground made it a good spot for a family lunch. Quiche salads were good, and the cheese baguettes were very generous. Side Pocket went down well. Overall will be very happy to come again. Only negative - some people who arrived after us were told that because a party of ten were booked in 30 minutes they couldn't order anything until they knew what the party wanted and therefore what was left over. So .. great news if you want to book for a party of ten, but quite surprising really, and would put me off getting there late in the day. Joffee - 8 Oct 2011 12:17 |
| I'm not sure what some of the previous reviewers are on about. We came in one Saturday just before 4 pm, sure, food was not available, but we all had a packet of crisps each. All you have to do is ASK for them. My reason for visiting was because the pub has been listed in the Camra GBG for nearly 20 years now and I wanted to try some of their real ales. Four to choose from: Tring's Side Pocket, Oakham's Inferno, St Austell's Tribute and .........Young's Special. Oh well, three out of four 'aint bad. If you have not tried the 'Inferno' then make sure you do. It is absolutely gorgeous. If you like hoppy beer you'll love this. Should I get here before 2 pm next time I'll try and get some food - no harm in asking. fugglehops - 22 Aug 2011 22:33 |
| We went to this pub after passing it hundreds of times over the years and always promising to visit. The beer was good, not special but acceptable. The bar staff were surley, there was a huge sign begging for chefs and kitchen staff, not surprised they might have walked out. This is not a pretty village , it's a cut through to the M25 at London Colney and therefore attracts a very high amount of chav customers, young and middle aged. The rear garden and eating area is grim to say the least There was 5 of us and we sat in the sparse snug (no room in the cramped bar area , and 2 couples who were obviously regulars, and loudly debating the merits of the Sweeney, were clearly attempting to smoke without being spotted by the bar staff. Sadly this is as interesting as it gets. By all means try a pint...it's not bad but don't expect a welcome from the bar staff or the regulars. jessionlocation - 6 Aug 2011 11:40 |
| This is a village pub and a fine one at that. It does not claim to be an all-day diner. If the kitchen was closed by the time you arrived, that is not a reason to mark the pub down. How was the beer? This site is BEERinthe evening. Take your wallet and your petulance to the nearest restaurant. Hopsucker - 4 May 2011 15:04 |
| We were tempted by the high rating and a large board outside offering Sunday roasts. Unfortunately we arrived after 2.00pm when the kitchen closed. I have enjoyed meals and drinks all over the world but this is the only country where I have not been offered an out of hours snack, a microwave or even sandwiches. Don't they want our custom? We were not even offered a packet of crisps. Maybe it was a bad day, certainly the staff had a sour look about them. It would be so nice to see the staff smiling, chatting to the customers and even providing a little service. My only advice if you want to open your wallet and spend money, go elsewhere. assortedcreams - 1 May 2011 20:10 |
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