The Strafford — Restaurant in Hertsmere

Reopened August 2018 following MAJOR refurbishment by new management, the new Strafford Arms is poles apart from its former self. A warm welcoming atmosphere with a sports bar for those that want it, and plenty of seating inside and out. Real ales, spirits wines beers & lagers including an almost bewildering selection of gins are on offer at not-eye-watering prices. Food too with a good menu of bar snacks, sandwiches, burgers, mains and deserts. Kids catered for. Ate here early Saturday evening with the family. The place was medium busy, but the staff were very attentive - while waiting for my drinks I was asked 3 times if I was being served! Timed my visit badly though as two of the 3 real ales were being changed. There was a reasonable wait for food, but the kind you can forgive because you know they are NOT just heating stuff up in a microwave! Can recommend the Strafford Burger and the Steak & Ale Pie. Delighted that such vibrant new life has been injected into what was a very tired, run-down boozer. We will definitely...

Diabolical service and terrible food. 1 star is too much.

Firstly we were sat in between the ladies toilet and the disabled toilets when there were many other tables available - it’s disgusting especially during a pandemic to be sat directly next to both toilet doors - so every-time someone went in and out we got a huge woof of toilet smells. If I get corona, I’m putting it down to this place, hardly any staff wearing masks and 0 social distancing in place between staff as they spent most of the time chatting rather than serving us. We waited 40 mins for our food to arrive, which isn’t the problem but when the steak is Luke warm and the fish is drenched in grease it doesn’t justify the waiting time. We also waited 15 mins to be served for drinks.

All in all terrible and would never return. It’s a shame because I was told this place was lovely and the food was good, clearly a lie.

Do yourself a favour and don’t go to this pub. They’re extremely laid back about taking...

Absolutely gorgeous pub with fantastic amenities and exceptionally friendly table service and staff...the food was beyond anything I'd expected, my 12year old son even commented that it was the best pizza he'd ever tasted!!

The only thing that ruined the experience somewhat was when an assistant manager (dark haired girl) 'had words with' another member of staff...in an outside area full of customers! Highly unprofessional behaviour and imo should never have happened in that manner. Behaviour like this undermines the otherwise quiet, relaxing ambience that The Strafford just oozes!

Would highly recommend and look forward to returning....given that the Assistant Manager in question is relayed some customer relations skills on what not to do in front of customers.

10/10 guys! A great modern friendly pub setting that's simply amazing 💯👌 keep up...