Rose and Crown - Sandridge — Restaurant in St Albans

I threw my 40th birthday party at this venue and I wouldn't change a thing! It was absolutely perfect. When shortlisting venues, this was not my first choice on paper, but from the moment I met the owner Teresa, I bought into her genuine nature and her willingness to go over and above to accommodate my extravagant needs...not to mention immediately falling for the venue, which is extremely cosy and, so well put together.

When one throws a party, they paint a picture beforehand, knowing that even if three-quarters of their needs are met, they will walk away happy. This was not even close to the experience I had; the venue looked stunning, the food was delicious (and I had many people with dietary requirements), the staff were so professional and friendly, all guests felt looked after and, everything I wanted came together beyond what I could have ever imagined. It was the perfect day and the Rose and Crown in Sandridge made it happen. Thank you all, so very much.

Needless to say, I couldn't recommend this place more if I tried. I did a lot of research before picking a location for my special day and I hope my review makes it easier for you to decide on a venue...

Excellent slightly early Mothers day lunch.

Knowing Chef Paul and his amazing food from his previous role and hearing good things about the Rose and Crown I took the extended family for lunch here on Saturday as a slightly early Mothers day treat. We couldn't have been made more welcome by all the staff, especially my two girls. The provision of coloring supplies was a very welcome touch. The food was well received all round and the wine list was approved by my wine loving in laws. Particular mentions about the balance of flavors in both the assortment of snacks we ordered in place of starters and the mains from were made by all. The salt beef &smoked cheese croquette gets a special mention from me. For desert a variety were ordered and shared with the Peanut and miso (i think) chocolate bar particularly standing out. I look forward to visiting again for the food, maybe Sunday roast. Note I think you would not be outplace here if just having a pint and a sandwich/snack while out and about or finishing a walk in Heartwood in this dog friendly Pub. We were told there are plans in motion for the beer garden...

Came on a recommendation, service was honestly the worst I’ve ever had, we sat next to a table of two that had clearly finished their starters, waiting 15 minutes before our drinks order was taken, drink came another ten minutes after, the waitress all the while just ignoring the table next to us to the point where we had to tell them that we think they would probably like their starters taken away, when the waitres came back she asked them if they would like to see the dessert menu, they told her it would probably be best to have their mains first 😅we place our food order with the drinks, 2 roast beef Sunday roast, we got there at 13.00 and didn’t get food until 14.30, my friend ordered a glass of red which she had to go up to the bar to order, the waiter came back and said we don’t do the cote de Rhone by the glass, she opened the menu and pointed out politely that they do, he apologised and went off to get the wine, came back with something tbat we didn’t think was cote de Rhône, get to the bill, it was a Malbec… I will say the roast was very good however...