Pub specials menu in Watford

“Bit of a dark horse, this one - most of my friends walked past this place at first! Cosy, cute place with attentive service and nice ambiance. We had a variety of tapas - my main complaint (echoed by my mates) was that the burrata and cheese balls were undersalted. Nice place for a quieter night out.”

“Always such good night!! Huge thank you to the manager Kat for her amazing service, quick resolutions and great attitude. Theres a reason why I return again and again :)”

“My first visit to this pub Nice pint of Guinness and friendly staff and locals”

“We visited here today for their bottomless brunch. I can honestly say that this is great value for money especially if you add the cocktail upgrade. Our waiter for our visit was CJ and considering it was only his second day he did a great job. Nothing was too much trouble. If you're passing and fancy some great food and even better cocktails it's well worth a visit.”

“Food was pipping hot. Toni W the lady that service us was very welcoming and friendly. She definitely a credit to her restaurant”

“Great service and excellent Malbec. We didn't try the significant collection of gins but will do in future . Smiling and friendly staff. Local clients which have a sense of community..dogs allowed and welcome. I will be back !”

“Excellent quality of steaks we were three of us and I ordered the Rib Eye which was like butter. All accompaniment dishes like the stem broccoli with French beans and Mac and cheese with a Caesar salad went down very well.Also the house red wine was superb choice. Would definitely come again as the manager was very approachable and a pleasantly joking gentleman.”

“First time at this pub, arrived at 5.30 and asked if there was a table available, pub was fully booked due to the england game. They were very accommodating and found us a table. Food and service was great and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommend this pub.”

“A decent beer selection, including 3 cask ales in good condition. The table service was friendly and efficient. We had a very enjoyable evening here.”

“Not been there before. Nice pub with a good atmosphere. Watched the football. Good prices. Good bar staff. Will visit again.”

“First time visiting and I was amazed by the humbleness from the staff. Very kind and welcoming. When the food was served I was amazed by how generous the portion was. The meat was cooked perfectly. I would recommend coming here not only because the food was amazing but because of the general vibe, location and Halal.”

“Nice cozy pub. With great atmosphere. The food was great.”

“Small but very well laid out and decorated. 8 of us turned up without booking for food and the service was A* .. all food arrived in a timely manner and was delish! Staff couldn't of been more attentive if they tried. 100% would come again, deffo recommend.”

“Went here for a pre-opening drink. Really nicely refurbished, keeps a nice pub feel but also an air of quality. The management team seem to have some great ideas for making this sustainable business which I hope to try more in the future. Live F1 without have to buy Sky would get me there….hint hint”

“This was surprisingly a great little chill spot with good tasting food. I was expecting bland bar food, but got very tasty meal, the cheese burger was really juicy and tasted like it was made fresh and not from frozen patties. Drinks service was a bit slow because the place was crowded but this comes with Friday nights I guess.”

“Love it here, delicious food, friendly staff, great decor.”

“Great pub. There are few pubs in Watford now that aren't soulless chains and even fewer than will make you feel at home when you're there; the Golden Lion is a decent, friendly pub that is worth spending an evening in. Support your local!”

“Proper pub.always good to see old and new freindly faces.”

“Local Portugues with the authenticity and warmth of a typical bar serving drinks and food in Portugal. Welcoming and good value.”

“Best Chinese in Watford by a long shot. Not only was the food tasty and fresh, the customer service was brilliant. My flat is tricky to find as it's a new build but the lady stayed in contact with me as did the driver right up untill our food was at my door and on our plates. Thanks again guys. Kind regards, Lucy (Flat 1 Sephron house)”

“Great pub and friendly, I was disappointed it was 'Card' only as I prefer to pay cash but that's just my preference”

“In Watford for just 1 night working. Decided to eat here and what can I say it was outstanding. The staff could not of been more friendly. The food was amazing and so much of it. Top class place and will be returning.”

“Great pub, wonderful atmosphere. Really enjoyed the beer garden. The male barman with the beard and spiky hair was very entertaining and very knowledgeable on his ciders (I think his names began with a T, can't quite remember). The lady bartender with the tattoos was also a joy to be served by. All in all will recommend to friends and family when I come back to Watford next.”

“Its a great hotel. I visted back in December and I loved it! The best part though is that it is close to Harry Potter Studios!”

“I came by myself to try and visit the place. As I entered, it was quiet, and there's two staff standing behind the bar. They acknowledged me by looking without verbally greeting me. I enjoyed my starters, which is soup of the day and prawn cocktail. I decided to have it in the bar, although it's the same menu in the restaurant. Soup is perfect, and the prawn cocktail is fresh and has a good presentation. I had my main course, which is sirloin medium rare.I created the sides, my way of eating healthy. Although, I noticed that they did not rest the meat that I ordered before plating it because there's blood on the plate.The service is average on the floor. No food checks, minutes after they served the food. They just come to collect the empty plates when you finish. Ordering food is by the bar, and you have to let them know the table number where you sit. I would suggest tasting the red wine you ordered before taking it to the table, as mine tasted like vinegar. Perhaps the bottle has opened for days. I guess they have to label the date they opened the bottle to let them know how long it's been displayed in the bar. The supervisor offered to replace my glass with another, which I enjoyed with my sirloin. I noticed that they were chatting with their guest by the bar and staying there without checking the floor, and as I said, they would come out on the floor when the customer finished their meal. The first thing I noticed when I sat on the table was their menus. It's sticky to the touch. Just imagine how many customers touched it, and their salt and pepper are not filled and dirty. I have to get it from another table. I also noticed that my side of the seat on table 40 is dirty. However, I noticed that they sanitised and wiped their table after use. The place is nice and cosy, and the music is just the right volume for a quiet shift. The place is very promising if only they have attention to details. The staff have the right attitude and will really please you. They have menu knowledge and can recommend something that's suitable for me and the things I requested.However, they just need to do some checks on customer satisfaction. I did not order my dessert because I am quite full. I just went to the bar and ordered cappuccino, but their coffee machine is already cleaned and switched off. I been offered a complimentary instant coffee instead.”

“New cafe / restaurant on Watford high street and possibly one of my new favourites… they have a massive vegan menu and the food and service was incredible. The decor was also lovely so a 10/10 overall.”