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Now under new ownership and re-opening by the end of March, according to the local press. Renovation work in progress when I went past the other day and new signage has appeared.
22 Mar 2012 09:45
The pub has now been closed and boarded up for months, but there has been some new activity within the last couple of weeks. A sign has also appeared, which states that the premises are being refurbished and will re-open soon.
Watch this space.
10 Oct 2010 03:00
For reasons that I do not know, we have never previously felt a desire to visit the Kings Arms during our occasional visits to Harefield. One evening last month, we finally decided to give it a try and were rather impressed!
The pub is quite large, with plenty of seating throughout and a dining area where Thai food is served. At the other end is a public bar area with TV, games etc, which I guess is where the locals mostly gather. We didn't try the food on this occasion, but will definitely do so in the future.
There was a decent selection of four cask ales, including a guest beer that changes regularly. We tried two or three and found them all to be well kept. The pub was generally clean and tidy and the bar staff friendly and welcoming, which is something we always appreciate.
28 May 2009 14:25
We dropped in here for the first time late one evening this week. The pub was quiet, with only a couple of other customers present, but certainly deserved to be busier. There are two distinct areas inside; a public bar with a tiled floor, dart board, TV and some basic tables and chairs, while the saloon bar/dining area is carpeted and generally more comfortable.
The decor, fixtures and fittings were all very clean and smart, giving the impression that the premises had undergone a sympathetic refurbishment in the recent past.
Food is served early in the evening and at weekends, although we didn't get to try it on this occasion. Being a Charles Wells house, the two cask ales on tap were Bombardier and Young's. These were kept in excellent condition.
A decent pub and we'll definitely be back.
28 May 2009 11:39
Picking up on a recent posting by 'Insearchofthebestpint', we had a similar experience a few weeks ago, whilst paying a one-off visit to the area.
The pub itself, the beer and the food were all really excellent, but the couple behind the bar, who we assumed to be the licensees, had a distinctive air of indifference. This naturally made us feel uncomfortable, as though we were 'intruding'. That said, the young chap who brought our food to the table couldn't have been more friendly, which made us feel more welcome.
22 Apr 2009 12:13
The Land of Liberty, Peace and Plenty, Heronsgate
We thoroughly enjoyed the beer festival over the Easter weekend and look forward to the next one. That said, the selection of cask ales is constantly changing here, so there's an opportunity to try new ones upon every visit anyway. Local suppliers are actively supported, with beers from Red Squirrel Brewery and Tring Brewery always on offer.
The bar area has a basic and traditional feel, with an open fire at one end and no juke box or fruit machines. There's a dart board and some tabletop pub games to play, for those who are so inclined. Food is served at certain times and snacks are always available, our favourites being the pork pies and the home-baked cashews in chilli seasoning.
The owners and their staff are always friendly and welcoming, as well as being enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their work.
22 Apr 2009 11:46
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The Clarendon, Chandlers Cross
The Clarendon has now closed down, according to an article in the local press, dated 17th October.
21 Oct 2013 13:52