The Bright Star Pub — Restaurant in North Hertfordshire

Only went for a couple of coffees/meeting and stayed just over 3hrs. When we arrived it looked the pub was closed and when we discovered it was open, it felt like they weren't expecting any customers to walk through the door even though it was 1.30pm on a Saturday! The tables and seats were dirty and there were no other customers in the pub. Also, on a December day there appeared to be no heating and it was very cold and unwelcoming inside. Nice chap running it and he said he had plans for it which we wish him well with, but currently it feels like the doors should close for a period of refurbishment/cleaning and would suggest it needs to reinvent itself as either somewhere to go for cosy drink/bar snack or a typical country feel gastro pub. But in its current state it isn't worth visiting. We live locally & often look for a pub to meet up with friends as I'm sure many others living nearby do. The village location of the Bright Star is definitely a lovely draw and so is the fact you can park easily. But can't see ourselves returning or recommending it to anyone unless it seriously improved. Really hope...

A lovely Country pub that we've driven past on so many occasions and have said 'we must have a drink in there one day, it looks so good' We weren't disappointed when we eventually did so, we did go there on a Monday evening unfortunately though, they were closed, impact from covid but its a good thing as it's good for the landlord and all those working there to have a break. We said we'd be back the following night and we kept to our word ( tonight). We were not disappointed, what a lovely and friendly pub this is, it reminded me of the village I grew up in , where you were always welcomed, the Pub is great and the gardens are so well kept and pretty. Beautiful hanging baskets, great tables, and to top it all, a great dog too, he is gorgeous. Or, should I say, a handsome 🐕 So, something else that we love, dog friendly too . Great place,...

A rare delight! Having cycled past The Brightstar many times recently during this scorching weather- decided it was time to make a visit. Firstly; excellent choice of spirits, particularly gin, including a rhubarb flavour served with ginger ale & a slice of rhubarb! Secondly; CAMRA & other such luddites will always judge a pub by its ales. Nonsense. In hot weather it’s all about cider & lagers, and the Heineken was served in a frozen glass fizzing & vortexing all over the place! Perfect! Thirdly; the idea of a roast on the hottest day of the year wasn’t too tempting. Not a problem. The chef sorted out a light tuna mayo & salad baguette. No issue, no eyebrows raised - just sorted! A great pub in a lovely rural setting. Well...