The Crystal Palace, Berkhamsted - pub details
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Address: Station road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3EZ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 32810) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Berkhamsted (0.3 miles), Hemel Hempstead (3.6 miles), Tring (4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 3.9/10 (rated by 14 users)
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user reviews of the Crystal Palace, Berkhamsted
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Of all the pubs in Berkhamsted the Crystal Palace just can not seem to reach its full potential. The front bar is in need of work and by that I am referring to both the walls and the clientele. The beer is the biggest disappointment with the range limited and quality questionable. The saving grace is the for the best part of the week the kitchen is sublet and offers some of the finest Asian cuisine in the region. (Dine in and takeaway) JonnyConsumer - 5 Jan 2012 15:50 |
| Had a nice pint of Firkin's/Hobson's (pump sign was confusing!). White wine was a bit rank. When we visited again after going to the Rex my wife had red wine which was OK. Lovely setting when the sun is out and handy for thr train station. Mr_ESB_Harry - 21 Aug 2011 22:10 |
| Maybe it was just one of those nights - I entered to find the locals tending to a gashed head of a man who had slipped on the ice. One of those tending to him looked like he had gone 5 rounds with Mike Tyson. There were two ales on GK IPA and Old Speckled Hen but as I couldn't see anyone drinking them I plumped for lager (actually if given that 'choice' in most pubs I think I'd plump for the lager). Then the bloke next to me starting talking to me in some hyper unintelligible fashion, punctuated with maniacal laughter. I suppose for entertainment value it beats waiting on a freezing cold platform for the next train (just). Snarling_Mallard - 28 Dec 2009 12:52 |
| Perfect canal-side location, excellent beer (Sharps Cornish Coaster, if you're interested) freindly bar staff and perfectly acceptable food - the pie was excellent and generous, my only gripe was the ham, egg and chips - if they have to use Tescos "Value" Ham, it would at least be nice to get more than two small pieces of it rolled up. Irrationally measly compared to the quality of the pie which was only a couple of quid more! All told though a very good pub that I would definitely return to, and order a pie next time! jfrebrycn - 14 Sep 2009 21:05 |
| Came across the Crystal palace yesterday Sunday evening whilst strolling along the canal tow path enjoying what will probably be the last sunny day of the year. Not sure I would describe the Crystal palace as a well presented attractive pub, especially when comparing it to modern pub makeovers like the Boat further along the Tow Path. I found it more a locals two bar pub with an earthy feel to it. The public bar, which is dominated by the pool table, seemed to double as a crèche when I popped in. (Although to be fair I think Dad and Granddad were also on the table with the 10 year olds..). The decor improved in the Lounge bar , but not to what I would have categorised as well presented. However in saying that, at a time when pubco’s are turning most of their stock into identical plastic palaces, I’m all for traditional 2 bar local pubs as long as the beer and service are good. And the beer was good ( I tried the Old Speckled Hen and the guest ale which I hadn’t seen before and now can’t remember the name of ), and the landlady was very friendly and chirpy. But the top thing about this pub is the location next to the canal. Great place for sitting outside and watching the wildlife float by. Suffice to say I loved it and would have stayed for an IPA, but the wife wanted to eat and she prefers the modern décor, so along the tow path to the Boat we went Gann - 13 Oct 2008 13:51 |
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