BITE user comments - chumba
Comments by chumba
Ive been a frequent customer over the years and have posted positive and negative notes regarding this pub, tried it again on sunday after a long walk with the family and the dog we stopped by not expecting it to be open, it was 12.10pm, but the pub was open and yes both fires were lit and roaring, the lady behind the bar couldnt of been more welcoming and helpful, met with a lovely smile and even carried drinks outside for me because my hands were full. Beer was on top form just wish i'd had the time to have more than just the two I hope they are doing something at easter, appears a lot of renovation is underway so maybe looks good for the future, praise where praise is due.
22 Mar 2010 19:50
Intended to go here with my daughter friday lunchtime blackboard outside said not opening till 2pm, it was 1.30 didnt bother to wait anyone who cant be bothered to open doesnt deserve my custom, will thing very carefully before i return
22 Feb 2010 13:11
I havnt been here for a while because the standard dropped considerably, but was in the area with my family last sunday (december 27) and thought we'd give it a second chance didnt expect much with it being just after christmas but i have to say its really turned around the food was good the service friendly and fantastic value for money, the pub was quite empty but im sure as word gets around that this is now a great place for a cheap meal and a decent pint that people will start coming back Well done the new managers
5 Jan 2010 17:16
What a pity, what type of customer does he think he's going to get then out there in the middle of nowhere its only dog walkers and ramblers that would ever make the effort to go there a sad loss when Ken and Lea left what a pub they turned it into a really friendly home from home good luck to Ken and Lea whever they go, and i think ill be taking my custom elsewhere Stanley certainly wouldnt want to go somewhere where he is not wanted and neither would I. (stanley is my dog by the way)
15 Jun 2009 18:37
Been back to this pub every sunday and a few days in the week keep telling myself that walking the dog is good for me but dont really know whether its the friendly welcome, good beer, and all round welcoming atmosphere i get at the old fox at the end of the walk or the exercise, who am I kidding this pub is great a complete turnaround, well done the new landlord and landlady.
2 Apr 2009 12:48
Stopped by here on saturday 28th feb with the wife kids and dog after a long walk, yep new landlord in place and very friendly too, had a wonderful couple of pints of blacksheep in superb condition, pub seemed to be very busy, word has obviously got around, large variety of bottled ales as well as draft, and what was a really nice touch was being offered the choice of a straight glass or a jug, you dont see that much anymore, would recommend this traditional english country pub to any one, will definately be back
3 Mar 2009 09:01
Just read on the Watford Observer website that this pub is opening under a new landlord and is planning to specialise in real ale and home cooked food with childrens activities at easter and opening up the large beer garden with bbq's in the summer hope he makes a success of it as i used to love visiting this pub before it went drastically down hill, if he pulls it off ill defintely be back dog an all
24 Feb 2009 13:48
Attempted to have a pint and a sit by the fire on monday 2nd feb after spending all morning in the snow with the kids, doors were all locked and the lights turned off, at least a dozen other people were hanging around at the same time hoping to get a pint either its now closed, or just couldnt be bothered to open
4 Feb 2009 10:05
The Rose and Crown, Rickmansworth
Was passing this pub with my family on the way back from a dogs rescue centre that we visited, pulled in on a whim for a spot of lunch, when we arrived we were asked if we had booked, seems to have a strong local following as well the staff couldnt have been more helpful they put us on a table that was booked for 2pm we were there at just past 12, the food wasnt cheap but was very good value for money the roasts were fantastic and the ale top notch would recommend to any one but would recommend booking a table if you intend to eat as it gets really busy, pub was also very dog friendly
6 Jan 2009 10:08
Went in here saturday 3rd January with my family the pub was very quite for a saturday lunchtime, but the beer was good, and the food though a limited menu was very good value for money and piping hot, service was also great would recommend this pub for a visit
6 Jan 2009 10:02
�3.10 for a pint of strongbow, not even a good pint of strongbow, a pity because its in such a lovely location
29 May 2008 09:19
The Hare and Hounds, St Albans
Went in here on sunday 4th hoping to have a meal, but the chef was off that day and the menu was a bit limited, then got annoyed at a customer who was wheat intolerant constantly going on about it, and asking the barman to check if the gravey was gluton free give the barman some due he did and again when the customer then asked about vegetarian gravy, by then id had enough after wating 15 mins for my ale i drank up and left and went to the goat, not the pubs fault but some customers should just be shot
6 May 2008 20:54
Went here on sunday 4th May, thought the pub to be relatively quite considering the friendly and effecient welcome we received, beer was top quality pulled by a very attentive barmaid, they chef seemed to be very proud of his food, and justly so we had the sunday roast which was lovely all home made including the yorkshires would definitely return, and would not hesitate to recommend this pub to anybody else, well worth a visit, this pub ticks all the boxes
6 May 2008 20:46
stopped in here on the way home, hic.... pub busy but smelt of fish and �10 for two average tasting glasses of wine a rip off wont rush back
11 Feb 2008 15:25
Savanna @ The Black Lion Inn , St Albans
Watched the england rugby match in here sunday no real ale but cider good, enjoyed a couple of hours rugby in pleasant environment worth a visit
11 Feb 2008 15:23
Went in here sunday 10th feb had a fantastic lunch a few great pints of ale in a wonderful atmosphere service second to none want more could you want?
11 Feb 2008 15:21
The Old Coaching Inn, South Molton
stopped in here on monday 8th october 2007, beer was great food fantastic service fautless, seven very happy customers will be comming back here next time in the area
9 Oct 2007 21:50
Stopped by here on saturday 11th august on our way back from holiday, what can i say the food only gets better... and at such a reasonable price, beer in top form, and always a friendly greeting behind the bar, its a bit out of the way but not to be missed, especially if you have your family with you, a great country pub
14 Aug 2007 21:29
Me and my family recently stayed in westward ho! for our annual holiday and spent many a lunchtime at this wonderful pub, food great, hot and cheap, service always with a smile and beer great, large beer garden, pool room with i think four pool tables, large dining area inside, all decorated to a high standard and spotlessly clean what more could you ask for
14 Aug 2007 21:25
Went here on Sunday (15th July) and had a few very tasty and well kept pints of Abbot, admitedly the red house has not been consisent with food and bear but the last few times i've taken my family there i have had a good pint a nice hot meal served with a smile and at cheap prices worth a visit
16 Jul 2007 15:29
Food fantastic at great prices, pity about the size of the bar but effecient service nonetheless
15 Jun 2007 15:05
Red House, Croxley Green
Been here with my family two or three times since my last report, wow what a difference on the food front, got to be the best value pub for food in watford, burgers definately the best in town. Drinks good value for money wide selection of lagers including Peroni on draft and 3 real ales, staff really friendly and always a smile to be had, wouldnt hesitate to recommend this pub for a good value meal, its nothing fancy just good quality food at value for money prices, well done to the landlord you've turned a run down dodgy pub at times to something to be proud of.
19 Jul 2010 13:13