Set amidst 110 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and parkland, the approach to Down Hall Country House Hotel is rather impressive. At the end of the long driveway sits the Italianate House, welcoming and full of promise. Begin your evening or lunchtime...
Read more about The Grill Room in Hatfield HeathThe Dusty Miller is a family-friendly pub owned by chef-patron Chris and Michelle Cleary. As we arrived for our midweek dinner, the restaurant was lively and brimming with satisfied diners, yet the service was still swift and welcoming. Chris is passionate about quality, and loves using the freshest, local produce he...
Read more about The Dusty Miller in HarlowSituated in scenic countryside, yet only two miles from Junction 7 of the M11, The John Barleycorn is the ideal place to meet for a drink or to dine from an extensive menu. Carl and Pauline Yardley, the owners for over ten years, pride themselves on serving top-quality produce from...
Read more about The John Barleycorn in Nr. HarlowSince opening its doors in June 2000, Host Restaurant has gone from strength to strength. With a strong focus on seasonal ingredients, which keeps the menu interesting and exciting, this establishment has earned a well-deserved reputation for exceedingly high standards. In the modern restaurant, sleek black tables and chairs are...
Read more about Host Restaurant in Bishop’s StortfordA profusion of brass and copper vessels hang from the timber-beamed ceilings and walls of this distinctive, characterful pub. In winter, a fire blazes in the large brick hearth, while an outdoor patio affords alfresco dining in sunnier months. Such a setting is great for live music performances, which take...
Read more about The Horns & Horseshoes in HarlowComprising three levels - a basement bar, lounge bar and mezzanine floor - this sophisticated venue is well-tailored to meet the needs of Bishop's Stortford's most discerning bar-and-restaurant goers. This stylish establishment is open to all during the day, but come the evening makes a graceful transformation into an elegant...
Read more about The Waterlounge in Bishop's StortfordAccording to the story, Frankie Giuliani was ten years old when, with his Mamma and Poppa, he left Sicily and landed at Ellis Island, New York in 1924. It was no surprise when the family opened a restaurant, everybody helping with the building and the cooking in equal measure –...
Read more about Frankie & Benny's - Harlow in HarlowTucked away behind a delightful courtyard in Northgate End, Il Giardino is a real find – a genuine family-run Italian restaurant. Owners Paola and Pedro have created a delightful, intimate ambience, with attentive but unobtrusive staff. The choice of starters, pastas, risottos, mains and desserts is huge – all cooked...
Read more about Il Giardino Di Stortford in Bishops StortfordThe Fox & Hounds is one of Hertfordshire's premier gastro pubs, with a menu that changes twice daily and reflects the best in available seasonal produce. The chef-proprietor has worked in some of London's most celebrated restaurants, and thankfully you can enjoy the fruits of his hard labour here. For...
Read more about Fox and Hounds in HunsdonThis 18th-Century family-run inn is very much a part of Hatfield Broad Oak’s history. The Cock Inn welcomes a faithful group of regulars as well as those from further afield, who create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub has such loyal clientele for a reason – its quality food...
Read more about The Cock Inn in Bishop's Stortford