Farmers Boy Brickendon in East Hertfordshire

Good country pub, though not as good as before the refurb.

Had the best ploughman's So good to see on menu cheese cake to die for staff excellent 👌

Just had a lovely lunch in the garden with live music today! Friendly staff and a really happy atmospere.

first time visit yesterday..... great time. Great food that is reasonably priced, and the two youngsters serving us were excellent.... only question is they had sticker in window and poster in Gents saying they accept CAMRA discount scheme (which wasnt the reason for visiting anyway) but the staff didnt seem to know about it..... Really enjoyed it - and plenty of outside seating

Great food some! good atmosphere great service. So why 3 stars? the downside, the ploughman's lunch was awful plastic ham sweaty orange cheese no taste a goats cheese! And blue cheese. So disappointed! Should be decent ham cheder cheese and or blue cheese and baguette or French stick not brown bread sliced. Come on its hardly rocket science.

We held our wedding party here. Rachel and her team went above and beyond to make our day extra special. The service and food were exceptional in quality and value. We can't recommend them enough if you're looking for a venue for a party, wedding or otherwise! Maximum points from us. See you again soon hopefully.

Friday 28th June. Just had lunch and it was lovely, beer is also very good.we will be back.

Wonderful Sunday Lunch. Recommended highly.

Pretty pub with outdoor tables and good food (though we only had snacks) - a good stop if you're out for a cycle in the beautiful countryside around

Absolutely dreadful 5 people to celebrate a Birthday 3 people ordered Fish and Chips (2 large , 1 small) . Where was the fish ? All batter …. Gammon, egg and chips , not gammon it was a slice of thin ham carefully rolled over to make it look thick like Gammon. Carrot cake dessert , totally inedible . Solid , could not be eaten. Complained and this was taken off the bill. £141 pounds of really bad food. This used be a really good pub for food. Been many times but it has changed hands and on this experience will not go back. Really difficult to express how bad and disappointing it was.

Very attentive staff, food was brilliant, would definitely recommend, want to try the Sunday lunch, I've seen it, it looks fabulous.

Good food, good lunchtime service, great garden ( good weather helped)

Wonderful country pub, superb staff and always a good atmosphere

The Farmer's Boy has recently come into the hands of Rachel, and she has done a hell of a job with the place! We ate here a few days ago and the burgers were to die for! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the staff always make sure you're well looked after. Rachel herself is always so welcoming and friendly to everyone. Definitely recommend a visit!

Under new management. Rachel is very welcoming all dishes are freshly cooked using local suppliers. Dogs welcome. a proper country pub. Highly recommended.

Nice little homely pub with nice people and nice food

Had a most enjoyable meal this evening. Food was served hot and was very tasty. Puddings were cracking and Guinness was perfect. Well done to Rachel and your team....we will definitely be back!

Can someone give me a valid tel number to call this pub? No on Internet goes to voucemail not pub, no one to talk to no one calls you.back, how do you book a table at this pub ? Please can s one advise on a valid tel number for Farmers Boy Brickenden

We had a party of 8 go for Sunday Lunch on 7/4/24 under the new ownership and the roast dinners were fantastic. The quality of the meat was fantastic and a big improvement. our party had the chicken, lamb and beef and everyone was extremely pleased. The portion sizes were very large also and the service was fantastic. Very friendly, will definitely be coming back for another roast. The food for the two kids we had as well was impressive as the fish wasnt a processed bit of fish but proper quality food which was brilliant.

Went for lunch today as a group of 5. They were very accommodating to the kids we had and the staff especially Nada were all amazing. Food, service and setting was 10/10. Ps. YOU MUST TRY THE ICE CREAMS THAT ARE MADE LOCAL!! Just wow!!

We passed through here for a spot of lunch after a visit to Hertfordshire Zoo and oh my were we impressed! The place has just been taken over by new owners and the food and service was absolutely amazing! The food tasted so so good and you could tell that it was all freshly made from the best produce. The food was top quality and I can honestly say that the vanilla ice cream was the best that I have ever had, we were told that it is made locally about 3 miles away. We are not locals, we live in south London and this is probably one of the best pubs that I have been to. A huge shout out to Nada who was a fantastic host. I wish we lived local because I would be here all of the time. A must visit pub in the area for sure.

How disappointing, really looking forward to our Saturday night meal out, don’t get to go out much these days. Started well, as a real ale drinker, beer was superb. Chose to eat in rear dining room which was just being vacated by a large family as we arrived. Sitting at our table we noticed the floor was covered in food where family had been and was not cleaned during our stay. My wife ordered fish and chips which she was very happy with. I ordered lamb shank, the first time I had ever had to cut the meat off the bone of lamb shank, it was as tough as old boots. I was offered a replacement which was exactly the same. I had nothing to eat but a few pieces of tough lamb but was still charged for my meal, which , neither of the two I ate . Such a shame, could be a great venue if the quality was better. Won’t return

Nada was a great host - from before we arrived in accommodating the last minute extra seating through to making us feel welcomed and well looked after throughout despite how busy it was. Thank you!

Terrible service,after we had eaten our starters we were told one of the mains we had ordered was suddenly unavailable and then when we had finished our mains nobody came to ask us if we wanted anything else to eat and in the end we got fed up with waiting and left our table and paid at the bar and received a half hearted apology from the barnan so won't be going back again

Nada was a marvellous hostess , Made us very welcome. Excellent food and service.

Went for Sunday lunch.The food was not good. The pork arrived incomplete without pork scratchings and apple sauce. When my guest asked for it, the waitress asked if it was actually pork? The meat wasn't really identifiable. I had turkey and it arrived a little cold and sad looking. The staff were very slow to clear tables and didn't serve particularly well.... we asked for a J20 and they brought a different drink brand in its place without explanation. When I asked for peppermint tea, they said they didn't have any but didn't think to provide alternative suggestions. Lots of room for improvement! It's cheap but we didn't want cheap, we wanted country pub and I used to love The Farmers Boy.

A proper country pub feel, and loads of treats for the dog, and food! The fish and chips are done perfectly and are a good size. We can also vouch for the Hunters Chicken. Veggie options, though, are a bit limited. Great deserts too, lots of options.

Really nice and friendly service at this pub. Went for the veggie burger with sweet potato fries and it was good. Definitely going to come back, but maybe in the summer next time. The outside area looked like it would be a nice place in the sunshine!

What a great place for lunch. Very enjoyable. Will be back again soon.

Amazing little local pub. Attended by locals but also welcoming ‘tourists’. I wish all pubs were like this - cozy, clean & homely . It is secluded so without a car no way of getting there but it’s fine for someone who enjoys countryside - you’ll find your way 😉 It cemented my resolution to visit more pubs as they are being closed all across the country in big enough numbers.

Visited at Christmas Eve and had a lovely salad. The portions are generous, staff are helpful and friendly, service was quick, prices were fair. Decorations were warm, modern and welcoming.

Quite a good pub, but don't sit near the toilets Pretty good food

Lovely little pub with good food. Staff very friendly

Never really write reviews but after what i witnessed yesterday evening i thought that i needed to. After witnessing an altercation between a rude customer and what I assume is the manager on shift, i would like to mention what an amazing job this young lady and the team did all evening.A full house of customers and yet the service was impeccable. Anytime of the year and especially this close to Christmas time staff in hospitality should not be dealing with obnoxious and rude customers. On my behalf the food was piping hot and service was without a doubt the best i’ve seen! There was a wait for the food but i came for nice freshly cooked hot food not something that was already cooked before i arrived. It was extremely busy yet you all seemed to still be smiling and ensuring great customer service!! Thank you for a wonderful evening..I will be definitely be returning!

Nice village pub. It was quite empty on my visit so only 3 stars for the atmosphere.

We booked a Christmas dinner well in advance of the day - the staff did not appear to know what was going on, the food was cold and not all the choices we had ordered were available not good

Good food , wine and Guinness at a reasonable price . Friendly staff and peaceful with nice background music

What a friendly little pub! Tucked away in a little village green, we've enjoyed their Sunday roasts, and their weekly pub quiz is good fun (good luck defeating the regular teams though!) The pub itself is pretty charming, and they've done very well decking out the beer garden.

Such a shame as this is a beautiful pub. Sat down and waited 25 mins then had to find a member of staff to take our food and drink order. Restaurant only had 2 other tables. The party next to us said be aware it is so slow but we decided to continue with our order. 50 mins later our mains came out with no starters. Not one apology so we walked out. Looking back for a Saturday night restaurant was very quiet now we know why

Really lovely pub with good beer, food and staff. It's also great for cyclists passing buy with bike stand, tools and a pump that can be used.

Great place, great food. Service was brilliant and staff were lovely. Just eaten there again food was fantastic.

Lovely pub great for cyclists passing through the area

Lovely pub, lovely staff. Will definitely go back soon xx

Great business lunch not been for a while but food was excellent and service as well definitely would go back

After refurbishment pub is way better. Cozy atmosphere. Staff can be unprofessional and food is no good. Poor guys who spend their time and money for well advertised Sunday roast, it is worth nothing. Better spend your time and money in next door pub , Baker Arms.

Exceptional Sunday roast and excellent service. Would definitely recommend. The roast turkey was delicious.

We had a good lunchtime experience with good food and service

Great pub! Good outside area and cycle repair station

Farmers boy is such a lovely and clean pub and everyone is so so nice in there especially India she is so lovely a genuine keep up the good work 😁

Wide selection of ales, nice larger and friendly staff especially Rachel

Visited the farmers boy this morning for breakfast… food was sensational and nada was just a superstar, service was impeccable

Exceptional service by well trained professional friendly starf food was amazing when visiting

We came on a Sunday and we found it such a beautiful friendly pub with the added bonus of a car park the staff were all so helpful especially Nada and Aaron and the land lady was so friendly and helpful, the food was amazing and came prompt everything in condiments were out and available , tables cleared quickly there was plenty of seating out the front and also out the back in the garden, very dog friendly would 100% recommend we are going back definitely 😀

I don’t know if the chef has changed or the management but I would not go back after today. We used to love going to the Farmers Boy, food was amazing, home cooked, today this was not the case, frozen roast potatoes and I don’t even know what the cauliflower cheese was, it was like mush using that American Kraft cheese - just poor and I won’t be returning

Amazing food, excellent service and great atmosphere yesterday for Sunday lunch and also the village fete was on, had a great day

Food very good service very good

Really great atmosphere here. Gorgeous little pub tucked away. Nice selection of beer and ale. Friendly local dogs. With a car park and plenty of shaded seating in a lush garden bit. Keen to come back.

Drinks are quite expensive but was a nice place to drink never ate there but have heard people Sathe lesangue is good

Great pub with a good selection on their taps. They really put in the effort to make it look and feel like a old country pub.

Took my parents for lunch on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed. World class service from Nada, definitely be returning 😊

The food here is really nice. Great selection of food and drink to choose from. I’d recommend to call and book a table to avoid disappointment.

Went out for lunch with my mum, enjoyed lovely food at great prices on the lunch menu! Special thanks to Sandra for being so helpful! Will definitely return!

Recently found this pub, and we will keep coming back. The food is delicious, and the staff are very friendly. My friends and I were very impressed with the food turnaround time (as we visited with no reservation on a Sunday afternoon). I would also say that the significant amount of outdoor seating is a big win for the summer months.

Walked past the farmers boy yesterday and decided to grab a meal, unfortunately they had run out of roasts however we didn’t have a booking so didn’t mind. Our waitress, young girl was very helpful and made us feel welcome even when she was rushing around. I ordered the beef pie with mash and must say it was rather good. Will defiantly be returning!

I went there for a first date and was met by warm, friendly, talkative staff that made us feel welcome and were happy to do all they could for us. We were especially charmed by Nada, she was our waitress most of the time and was so good to us, very friendly, and enjoyed our banter. I would definitely go there again, the food was good, there’s loads of seating outside in the sun (when it’s out) and the atmosphere was warm and friendly, as I’d expect from a country village pub.

Had a roast on a Sunday which was really nice. I had the lamb rump that was cooked really well with a great flavour. My wife had the pork which was nice but nothing to write home about. The child's meal was really good value for money and was thoroughly enjoyed by my daughter. The staff where very friendly and made us feel welcome.

Always popping in to The Farmers Boy especially in the evening on a summers night 👍

Oh dear. Not a good visit. Waited 30 minutes for food. Mushroom Wellington x2 was poor . Puff pastry was raw underneath and at joint between the lid. Mash potatoes hiden under Wellington was dried out and stone cold. Parsnips were undercooked and colourless. Cold small portion of cabbage. Carrots ok. It was off the Sunday roast menu. In fairness waitress when we complained and stood up to leave she insisted that we also didn't have to pay for the couple of drinks. There was obviously a total lack of attention to detail.

Was there for a celebration do. Food good seemed not a lot of it so soon went then they went & brought more out but a lot had left.

We walked here on Saturday evening, arrived at 7pm to a very quiet pub, there were a few customers in the bar, garden was empty. The person behind the bar asked if we had a booking to which I replied no as they only take walk in bookings if not too busy after 4pm on a Saturday ( this is on their website and a telephone message) Her response was …. We have a buffet for 25 so no we were unable to have a table! There were 4 of us and we were not even able to have a table in the garden Disappointed to say the very least 😕

A Great pub on a sunny afternoon. They have expanded the outside area with more covered shade, plus a pop-up bar.

Family friendly, dog friendly, good food and great staff. New landlady is very welcoming and always accommodating! Lovely village pub.

Very quick service and good sized portion

Ordered a starter and 2 mains the mains came out before the starter had to explain take mains back being the starter, starter was ok, the mains ordered ribeye steak medium rare, it was raw not even blue, I ordered chicken and bacon pie with mash, it came out with sweet potato chip's was taken back returned with what was meant to creamy mash potato it was like cardboard on the bottom and rubber top the veg was non existent and dry rubber won't be eating there again

Nice friendly pub with good food. Quiz on Tuesday nights.

Just got home from a lovely meal with my family. The food is spot on and the staff are super friendly. Lovely manager!

Realy nice food has nice outside area plus multiple benches out the front and staff are brilliant big up the dude with the beard (staff) friendly welcome

We have been going to the Farmers Boy for years, it is a lovely, welcoming pub with friendly staff and great food. I have to mention India, who served us today - she was cheerful and a great host! Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub, delicious food and amazing service, staff super friendly, definitely recommend

Visited the farmers boy a couple of times, the food is so lovely and the staff are so efficient and there is great parking facilities.

Great lively atmosphere complimented by the lovely staff and wonderful food.

Came to the pub last weekend with friends for some drinks and then decided to have something to eat as well. Food was amazing as was the service, it was a lovely atmosphere and we were made to feel very welcome throughout our stay. Would highly recommend and will see you again soon.

Farmers Boy is a beautiful Pub Restaurant with a stunning peaceful picturesque location. The Sunday Roast and food were excellent! Soo tasty. our server was Nada who was so helpful and looked after us brilliantly. Very happy and will be returning very soon

Super breakfast as always and opening early now on a Saturday.

Great breakfast, lovely poached eggs thanks Konny and polite service from Aaron. Well worth the stop off

Very pleasant and friendly but look like it can be very busy in the summer as by the amount of seating but that would put me off a bit

Nice pub and surroundings. Pleasant pint. Will need to try the food next time.

I had a wonderful dinner at the Farmers Boy today. My steak pie was piping hot right to the end. My mum sandwich was so large she couldn’t finish her meal; which incidentally, was very good value for money. And my daughter was very impressed with her burger Sandra was a great waitress. The actual place is in beautiful surroundings and extremely clean. I absolutely do recommend that everybody go see this pub restaurant for themselves

Sunday roast- what we had was very tasty, however, they advertise bottomless roasties but told us they didn't have any more which was a slap in the face when all the roasts served up only had 2 or 3 bits of potato and one had none!!! Not great to advertise something and then not deliver!

Sunday dinner here was honestly one of the best roasts I’ve had in ages, definitely in the Hertford / Ware area. Sometimes with roasts they’re very beige & the veggie option is lazy. This all was amazing, with green veg & a great mushroom wellington. I’m coming back!

Lovely pub. Food very good. Nice garden & very good staff& Manager

The pub itself is clean, well decorated & roomy. The staff are helpful and polite. The food wasn't so good. Vegetables were raw, meat was tough.

Delicious Sunday roast. We stopped by after a walk and was impressed. Tasty food, good selection of ale and cider. Thank you!

Wow - what a pub in the heart of a picturesque village. Rachel and the team are superb and the pub is just exceptional in every way. Dog friendly, great beer garden spaces and tasty food - you must visit.

Beautiful pub a real gem. Great service, nice atmosphere and delicious food!

Lovely pub great atmosphere and friendly bar staff

The food was amazing the staff were Really friendly and helpful we had a wondeful host called Nada. Would recommend anyone to visit. Ask for Nada

We came for dinner with the family and really enjoyed the service, very friendly barstaff and our food was really enjoyable. We will definitely return. Thank you for a lovely time.

The mains were hot and tasted good, and the wait staff tried hard although they didn’t seem to have much experience. Unfortunately the starters were not good, the veg was clearly frozen and the bread was Warburton’s or something similar. There was a fair wait and everything was considerably overpriced.

Fantastic pub, amazing outdoor space and really friendly people.