The Paper Mill, Apsley
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We visited the Paper Mill on a Saturday night, just prior to my birthday. We had just left the Marina Spice Lounge Restaurant and decided as this was in close proximity it would be ideal, but maybe busy as it is a very well known place in the are for food and drink. We could not have been more wrong and the icing on the cake was a live band playing. Whilst the place was busy a table was found and we sat enjoying a great evening. The band was excellent and a vast range of wine and various beers for sale. I would highly recommend this as a destination for a relaxed evening out. Whilst we visited in September, the Canal side location would make this a genuine all year any time of the day or evening venue. If you enjoy live music, a call to confirm if there is a band on would be advisable.
Grahame TearleGrahame Tearle
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VERY average roast… and that’s being generous. I went for the 3 meats (beef, pork and chicken). The chicken was a drum stick, and then 1 slice of each of beef and pork. The beef was nice enough, pork was a bit dry and the chicken had been kept warm for a long time. In fact all of it tasted like it was made in the morning and kept warm for hours… so was just quite dry Big Yorkshire but not much gravy to go with it so again it was dry. The cauliflower cheese was very disappointing. You can see my picture how there are two tiny pieces and it felt like they just been waved in a bit of cheese sauce. If you contrast that to the cauliflower cheese that comes with the vegan roast dinner, then the vegan one comes with a full portion. Other vegetables – I got some chopped up cabbage and that was it. My wife had the roast pork and she also got parsnips and carrots. Everyone’s version of roast was different so it wasn’t consistent. Stuffing, although tiny, was very small. No crackling with the 3 roast but it comes with the pork. £23.50 for the meat roast which was a lot for what they actually produced. I know I can cook so much better at home so felt like a waste of money overall. The service was fine, the women that served us were very polite. Bringing out the food was a bit sporadic. Three or four dishes came out and then there was a 10 minute delay until the rest of them came out. Surely if you’re just serving reheated roast dinner, it could all come out at the same time. This used to be my local until I moved away three years ago, it feels like it’s gone downhill since we were there. I won’t rush back.
Gary ManningGary Manning
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The Paper Mill is a little gem hidden in the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead. This place in the summer is truly something special and makes you forget where you actually are. We had our gender reveal at The Mill and it was one of the most memorable days of our lives. Not only because I proposed to the missus but because the staff were able to deal with the amount of people who attended our event. Great selection of spirits and drafts and the food looked amazing too, I will have to update this review when we go back for lunch sometime. Thank you to the team @papermillpub for having us on that wonderful afternoon, hopefully there wasn't to much mess to clean up afterwards. You guys were all incredible on the day, top spot and great customer service.
James BrinkhurstJames Brinkhurst
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Overall a nice and cosy place but the food lacked flavour, passion and taste. I ordered a grilled halloumi (see picture) it was more toasted than grilled, it was very dry and tastless. The fish for the fish and chips (see picture) was overcooked, dry and again inedible. No stars for the food in this occasion. It was busy, but nevertheless the kitchen staff should pay attention to details when sending food like this to customers. I am giving 3 stars for the ambience where we're sitting upstairs and the lovely waitress who was very attentive and deserved our tip.
MLN NMLN N
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Fantastic location right by the Canal you can sit outside and check out the boats coming & going at the lock while enjoying your food and drink. Dog friendly with doggy beer (water + bowls) & some dog treats available for well behaved 🐕 🐩 mutt's. Nice menu,nice food...A bit on the experience side for my wallet. Fuller's beer on tap at London prices!! 🍺 ☹️ Limited car parking/time (see signs in the pub car park for more information). Wheelchair friendly with disabled toilet (baby 🍼 changing) available with a lift to first floor 🚽 & restaurant.
HH
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Great place right next to our hotel ! We walked in for dinner around 7pm and was greeted right away. They had some band playing downstairs, which wasn’t really for us but sounded great and luckily we were able to be seated upstairs in another section. The service was extremely attentive and super kind, our server “Karmen” along with her coworkers were amazing to us. The food came out quick and everything tasted amazing! The fish & chips were nice and crispy, not much to no oil. Overall everything was amazing !
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Stationers Pl, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9RH, United Kingdom
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+44 1442 288800
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papermillapsley.co.uk
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4.2
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Large waterside pub with open fires, balcony and terrace serving classic British food and real ales.
attractions: Frogmore Paper Mill, restaurants: Rodizio Villas Brazil Hemel Hempstead, Darcy's Bar & Restaurant, Calzone Essential Pizza, Nashmills Sandwich Bar cafe, Apsley Cafe, Oddfellows Arms, RONAV Cafe & Bistro, Raja Tandoori, The Burger Box - Hemel, Favorite Chicken Apsley
