Lytton Arms in North Hertfordshire

We enjoyed a wonderful meal here after visiting Knebworth House Christmas Market. This pub is amazing, gorgeous food and wonderful service. Ellie and the rest of the team couldn't have made our visit any better. If we're ever in the area again we will definitely be returning. Thank you so much.

We found The Lytton Arms on the app WhatsHalfWay as a place to meet up with a friend. Booking was easy online, and we got a check-in the day before to make sure we still wanted our table (deposit not required). There is an extensive range of beer and lager on tap, from a variety of breweries, which went down a treat with my husband. The wine list was not extensive but the beef eaters were happy with Malbec and I had a Pinot Noir. Sunday lunch offers a selection of roasts including vegetarian. I had chicken and the others had beef. Veg are included but there is a good selection of sides, so we added some cauliflower cheese to share between us. I couldn’t eat dessert, and the others could only manage a single scoop of ice cream, so that should show that portions are large! Service was excellent and we had a thoroughly enjoyable visit.

Visited for lunch. Had buttermilk chicken burger with truffled Parmesan fries. Husband had a chicken supreme with a red wine Jus. Followed up with a lemon posset and a chocolate mousse. Everything we had was really good quality and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was impeccable with a special mention for Sofia. After lunch we sat out in the beautiful garden which has a lovely view over the open fields. Cannot fault our visit, would definitely recommend.

Delicious well presented food. Large portions. Excellent and friendly service. Beautiful pub inside and out and very clean!

we had dinner one night with wider family and dog... was a really nice pub service was great we sat in the conservatory bit. Food was very nice and they made our dog feel really welcome with a couple of treats. will definitely be going back

We were meeting an old work colleague and friend for lunch. The lamb shoulder and the vegetarian option were both delicious. The service was outstanding and it was a very friendly pub with a beautiful outlook. Highly recommended.

We used The Lytton for the wake of my brother. They were fantastic. They couldn't have been more helpful. The food was good , the guests thought it was a lovely choice so thankyou

Had Sunday lunch in the garden. Lovely setting and very pleasant staff. Our Sunday roasts were of good quality but the potatoes and veg were cold. Such a let down and it is the second time we've experienced this. Surely hot food should not be such a change?

Food ok, the maitre d was initially helpful, but in conversation he exposed his dislike of “wokeness” If you are in anyway DEI aware/supportive, I’d suggest not eating/drinking here

My wife and I had a lovely lunch with guests on Tuesday but unfortunately the sandwiches fell short of what we expected and had enjoyed previously. The Garden Herb Focaccia bread turned out to be normal type bread that could have be used for a hot dog (not a herb bread at all) and the 2 Sweet Chilli Chicken with mayo sandwiches were just chicken with mayo, no chilli at all. My wife and I have eaten here on several occasions so are aware what it should be, but as we were with company felt that it would be embarrassing to complain at the time. Disregarding this I would still recommend the Lytton Arms as it might have been a small hiccup due to it being so busy and we believe they were short staffed.

Perfect! I met two friends for lunch on a Monday - the food was delicious, service was excellent and it was great to find somewhere as nice as this actually open on a Monday!

Stopped on the of chance for lunch as passing by and car park full. Was a great choice lunch was delicious I had the truffle Mac & cheese and chilli mussels. Also great beer selection and staff really friendly.

Food was lovely, seating was comfortable, but five stars to Danielle who was so helpful and attentive! I have an allergy that isn’t standard, she helped me so much going through the menu for a safe choice, best help I have ever received is in regard's to this allergy at any restaurant!

This was the perfect end to our 11km Saturday morning walk from Welwyn Garden City. We arrived a little early for our lunch booking so sat in the bar and had a couple of pints from a very nice selection of craft beers. It was very busy so would definitely recommend booking. Both our meals were absolutely delicious (sausage and mash and the venison steak). We were both far too full for dessert. Friendly service and a lovely busy buzz - seemed very child friendly, there were several groups with young children. Looked to be a nice garden area for when the weather is warmer. Will definitely return soon!

Lovely cosy atmosphere, excellent food and wine and great service. I had the chicken wings, followed by the venison pie - both delicious.

We had an amazing meal At The Lytton Arms. The service was brilliant very attentive. They let us have our table early and bought our drinks over to us. We hadn’t seen each other for a while and the poor waitress had to keep coming back whilst we made up our minds but she was so lovely and patient. The food was delicious from starters to desserts. I would definitely recommend going there. If you like real ales there is a great selection. 10 out of 10 for everything

Service very poor we waited for ever and a day for the food which is expensive as is the drinks I had prawns very very chewy cd not eat them and didn’t want to take the risk I was informed they wd speak to the chef no one come back to say anything on the matter When the bill arrived the prawns were fairly taken off It was a very cold day we asked if the radiator cd be put on as we were in the conservatory this was agreed and did not happen Some food was lovely to be fair but not mine Some of the staff pleasant a couple of them very sour faced to say the least Cdnt pay at the table as staff cdnt manage to deal with it had to go to the bar to pay and queue up We won’t return sadly ruined a good day

We called in to the Lytton with friends for a catch up and a couple of drinks, but we stayed for lunch and had a great time. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, and the service was excellent. They have good beers, kept perfectly - which isn't always the case in some other "traditional" pubs. John runs a great ship and his staff are a real credit to him. The food was exceptional, and we all had plate envy watching other peoples meals coming out. You HAVE to try the baily's crème Brule! We will definitely be back to sample more great ales .. and maybe another dessert or 3. Thanks guys.

Had lunch yesterday with a friend who was visiting from Oxford, we called 15 minutes before arriving to ensure there was plenty of space for us and we were told they could absolutely accommodate us. On arrival we were told to sit anywhere and at the time we were the only ones in the conservatory. We were not greeted or given menus and so I had to go to the bar to collect them. We were not told of the specials and the service was just all a little lacklustre. Once given the bill we were told someone would be back with the card machine but again we were forgotten about so I took our bill to the bar and paid on our way out. Could not fault the food but the poor service meant we only had a main and one drink each which would have been different had we been well attended to.

Second visit here but the first one for food. This is an absolutely delightful pub with a very countrified feel to it. The garden is a real sun trap and overlooks rolling fields. Decor tasteful and welcoming. Great food and service - there was nothing not to like or enjoy. We will definitely be returning.

Great atmosphere, welcome and food. Staff attentive and on the ball, being a larger group it was a welcome effort when the order was taken at the table.

Curated guest beers, well chosen wines and freshly cooked dishes from a broad based menu. Topped with free Friday night live music and a warm, friendly welcome. What’s not to love??!!

The Lytton arms is a great pub for excellent Sunday roast. Location wise is perfect and they team have been great hosts on a couple of occasions. Very knowledgeable and also keen to go above and beyond with recommendations. The yhelped us host a Sunday lunch/wedding reception for 30 people and the team was great! Always helpful and keen to assist with any enquiries we had or anything we needed. Communication was great through out. The food was also delicious, all of our guests were extremely happy and said that they liked the food a lot, considering some of them had Sunday roast for the first time - they had an amazing experience trying one of the best roasts we have ever tried. All of the plates received great comments from the guests, well done! We will visit you again for a more relaxed lunch this time.

We had a gathering of 8 friends at the Lytton Arms on Friday 14th July. The food was excellent and plentiful and the manager and staff were very welcoming and provided good service. We sat inside due to the inclement weather, but have enjoyed the garden in the past and can recommend either.

Great new menu, delicious food, friendly attentive staff & excellent selection of beer 🍺 . All round great evening! This pub has got it spot on!

Came here for dinner with friends - couldn’t fault the service or the food, really delicious and such a lovely pub! Can’t wait to come back again and sit in the beer garden in the sun, would highly recommend!

Family celebration with a dog. We had a first class meal with awesome service from Ray and others which really made our celebration feel extra special. The background music was fabulous and we were even asked if it was too loud. The quality of the food was very good and the whole night was perfect. Would highly recommend the Lytton arms for a pop in drink, food or celebration meal, such a lovely country pub set within the most lovely countryside with beautiful views around the rambling fields of old knebworth. Excellent value for money, huge selection of Ales. Friendly approachable staff who made you feel very welcome.

My husband and I had a wonderful meal at the Lytton Arms in the pub garden. We had mains and puddings which were all delicious and in a lovely atmosphere whilst our baby had a nap! The staff were great and service was very punctual, Ray was very friendly and attentive. We had a lovely walk afterwards around the local fields and Knebworth house to burn off the calories!

My sister in law booked us in for dinner and I have to say the food and staff were exceptional. Ray was hilarious and so welcoming to us all. We were sat in the area at the back which was a lovely atmosphere and perfect in this heat. We would definitely visit again.

It was a lovely, sunny day, perfect for an outdoor lunch. The website said the garden overlooked fields. Perfect, we thought, for a weekday lunch in the countryside. And, what’s more, we thought it might be a nice place to bring overseas visitors for lunch. We bought drinks and took the menu out to the garden. Only one table was taken, so plenty of choice, and we chose a table that looked out over fields and magnificent oaks. It should have been rural tranquility with just the birds singing but, no, speakers everywhere with really quite loud music. In a pub garden that boasts its rural charm! To add insult to injury, the grass under our feet was plastic. We went elsewhere for lunch.

We hadn’t been to the Lytton for 4 years. The food was fabulous. Really impressed with how the Lytton is looking. Beautiful conservatory and garden area. Ray, the Manager, is great and made us feel so welcome (as did the whole team). Super customer service from all team members - acknowledging us and checking on our needs throughout. We had a window table with a view of deer running in the park grounds. Parrots in the trees opposite when leaving! So happy that we went. The first of many visits!

What a wonderful place, staff are professional, friendly and acknowledge you being there which makes a HUGE difference, Ray the manager was very welcoming and showed us around the garden even though they where busy, The food was fabulous, delivered promptly and whole place was clean. so great to have finally found our new local favourite place to go without having to drive for miles. Well Done!!! We will certainly be returning..

Had a lovely evening with friends. The food was delicious and the service was great. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely loved the interior design. Historical, beautiful to look at and creates a lovely ambience. The exterior is tastefully done too very inviting with attractive tables chairs and lots of greenery with a wonderful view. Comfortable and pleasant surroundings. Great bar staff. Ray the manager...

Best to book a table as gets busy. Staff were very welcoming & friendly. Good choice of other foods if you didn't want a roast as we visited on a sunday. Good value for money too. Will be going back to try other foods and...

You must eat here!! We’ve been coming here for years but after Covid the food standards dipped somewhat but under the new management the high level of delicious food has returned. We are really fussy about our roast dinners and have found this is by...

The best meal I've had in a very long time. The food was absolutely amazing - especially the squid starter and the steak bavette! Great service and lovely decor out in the conservatory. We will be back again soon.

Second visit to this lovely pub and the food was even better this time . The staff were great and the manager was so welcoming . Best Sunday lunch we have had and the most amazing apple and pear crumble. We will be going back.

Amazing food, atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff Good choice of drinks and in a lovely setting with garden looking out across fields.

What a little gem! Such a friendly warm atmosphere welcomed us this evening. A really lovely pub with a fab range of drinks on offer and the food was outstanding, service was perfect & again so friendly. It’s our first visit but we will definitely...

Great Sunday lunch, very accommodating staff. Given a choice of tables despite the restaurant being busy, very helpful having a son with special needs. The food is a breath of fresh air, all very well presented and very tasty, they even provided extra crackling on...

Nice bright airy pub, but it needs to be, the smell is unbelievable as I can only assume is either drains or emanating from the the cellar but from what I am led to believe has been an issue for a while. Surely they need...

Awful service and food was overcooked to burnt, although did have a nice taste. We were the only 2 eating, only 2 other people in there. The girl on the bar was severe slow we wondered where she had gone! We asked for menus and...

Such a great pub, lovely food and fantastic Sunday Roasts. Brilliant service and all round ambience. Lovely pub garden in the summer. Can't recommend it highly enough. Book ahead for Sunday lunches and it's going to be especially busy/ buzzy when the good weather arrives....

Now im not usually a pub person however the lytton arms is my FAV pub in the world. Always greeted with a warm welcome and a bonus they are dog friendly (delphi is a VIP!) . Had the roast today and was one of the...

Disappointing menu. Very over priced. Poorly executed pub grub. £18 for a burger, £18 for fish and chips. Not worth the money at all.

We tried this venue as the children had given us a voucher for Christmas. Very different pub/restaurant than our usual haunts. Three bars with seating for eating plus a restaurant near the rear with about 6 tables plus lots of outside eating/drinking facilities. We ate...

Lovely friendly pub .. Sunday Roast was delicious.. great roast potatoes.. Ray was very friendly with great service and looked after us along with his friendly staff.. lovely location.

On a random trip in and around the Hertfordshire countryside we happened across the Lytton Arms. Our Waiter, Alex was charming and helpful and immediately served us with delicious draught Moretti beers. We ordered a simple lunch i.e. Sausages and Mash and Poached Eggs on...

Great roast dinner! It was Mother’s Day so it was busy, but service was still great. Food was amazing! I had my two year old with me, and they catered for him too :) would definitely return!

My husband and I have been visiting The Lytton Arms for decades and today is definitely worth writing about 👏🏻 The atmosphere was very welcoming, the table service was a very pleasant and a welcoming surprise, it’s a very popular pub and there have been...

Booked a table to celebrate my birthday with friends, we all had roast (11 of us) food was delicious, hot and well presented. Ray and his team were very welcoming and gave great service, I would definitely recommend.

We visited for a Roast Dinner as a birthday treat for an elderly parent. Wow, great food. The sharing Roast lamb platter was superb and excellent value for money. The nut Roast was also excellent. The roast potatoes, veggies, mash and Yorkshire Pudding were exceptional....

Went for a Sunday roast with the family (6 of us) and was really happy with meal and service. Really tasty, great variety of choices and quick service even though they were very busy at 4pm on a Sunday. Such a cute pub, lovely atmosphere...

Very nice and tasty lunch, main meals were great and belly busting, we ordered desert which was a let down, the pub made good in not charging for one of the deserts, but Sticky Toffee pudding needs to be hot and loads of toffee roping....

What can I say… food phenomenal as always, seems to be one of the most consistent pub within the immediate area. Can never fault the service, been served by Alex and Daniel who are extremely attentive n truly go above and beyond. And if the...

Needs more choice on the menu - unless you like pizza or burgers!! Service is good and the environment and ambience is great but a disappointing menu range

Nice village location. Sensational food including the amazing lamb roast for two on sundays. Super friendly staff. Great craft beer selection. All round a really great pub

We went for a Sunday roast earlier today, it was to celebrate two birthdays. There was eleven of us, should have been thirteen but two alas were poorly and couldn't attend. The Lytton Arms were fine with the change in numbers. In fact nothing was...

We held a family Wake at the pub and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating, food was fab (not a prawn sandwich in sight!), so different and refreshing. It was absolutely flawless and the staff made a difficult day as easy as it could...

We went for Sunday lunch after a stroll in the Knebworth estate. We had booked a gave table inside, which was spacious for the 4 of us. Great service, good Sunday lunches, flexible approach to food order, helpful staff- knowledgeable about the beer and gave...

Popped in after a 7.7 mile walk we were mapping and testing for our site Hertfordshire Walker. Great food as always. The fish & chips were amazing. My wife had smoked chicken and avocado salad which she loved. Excellent selection of real ale. Great atmosphere,...

Best food and service around. We went to the Lytton Arms for Saturday lunch with my sister-in-law and her partner and were so impressed with the food;fish and chips for me and Sean and pizzas for my husband and Lindsey; that we went back the...

5 of us in the party, starters ok although the bruscetta was a slab of dough with quartered tomatoes (nothing like what was expected); pork pie with piccalilli, difficult to get that wrong; a pint of prawns which after removal of head, shell, and eggs?...

This is a nice pub to go for a drink and maybe a small nibble, food not that great, very average the fish and chips were ok, fishcakes basically just potato, chicken burger, same very average

Popped in for a drink huge mistake. A wedding party full of noisy rowdy drunk idiots fuelled on alcohol. Ridiculous women shoving their feet in your faces for more ridiculous ‘selfies’. Unbelievable totally out of control. Avoid.

Brilliant attentive service, friendly staff, great setting in the garden and amazing food. I highly recommend this pub. Choice of settings inside, conservatory, covered are and garden. The food was fresh and delicious.

Excellent service from the friendly staff, great food and the best fish and chips I have had for some time. Lots of choices on the menu. The outdoor conservatory is warm and sunny. The views across the fields really shows the country at its best.

Lovely pizza. Great pub in a beautiful location! The staff are really nice and the drinks a good value. I would definitely visit again!

We had a lovely family meal here . Two of us shared the chicken strip starters & good job we did as the portions are huge & they were absolutely delicious . 3 of us had the roast dinner & it was easily the best...

We have visited the Lytton Arms a number of times before but wanted to try their Sunday roasts. We were not disappointed. Fantastic meal, generous portions with extra gravy and veg on the side. I had sticky toffee pudding for desert and it was the...

Been searching for the best Sunday roasts in Hertfordshire. Lytton Arms was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! I had the beef and my mum had the pork. We shared a side of cauliflower cheese - absolutely lush! And the stuffing balls…...

We chose this pub by location rather than recommendation for a meet up. Happily it was a great choice and we all enjoyed our visit. It was a very busy lunch time but the staff were very welcoming . The pizzas were not large but...

Lovely pub with excellent stone baked pizzas. Really good service from Oscar, who recommended some 10/10 drinks. We will definitely be back!

Excellent service and drinks by the one and only Oscar who was so lovely and attentive! Will definitely be back 🍻 (bowling 1-1 😬)

My wife and I enjoyed an excellent Sunday Roast Lamb shoulder yesterday lunchtime to celebrate a birthday. We booked with Steph who was friendly and knowledgable. Despite arriving 30 mins early we were welcomed and shown to our table opposite the fire. They have a...

Avoid. Food mediocre. Last 2 visits a member of staff’s screaming baby and toddler running around until 8pm one night then next visit same screaming baby. Pub, restaurant or staff crèche? Baby so noisy that customers were moving to other areas. Mother sssssshhhhhhing crying baby...

Absolutely first class. Friendly staff, amazing food and a wonderful atmosphere. Looking forward to many more great meals there. Try the chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake, it is absolutely amazing!!!

Fabulous Sunday roast here last Sunday. I rarely write reviews but thought this deserved one. Not only was the food and service good, the staff went above and beyond to welcome us. My father has dementia, and it’s sometimes a bit of a challenge being...

Visited here on Friday 3rd December and we're very pleased with the menu choices and the quality of service and delivery. We all enjoyed our meals and the only thing that stops this being a five star review is that stuffing was left off the...

we held my mother in law’s wake her today had great service and amazing food staff very friendly everyone remarked how nice it was and a few people who live near will be coming back again thank you

So so disappointed £18 a wafer thin beef slices of tasteless meat and ready made roast potatoes. For this price you would expect the best but it was so far from that.

We had the Sunday lunch. Not only is therw an unparrelled selection of real ales but the food is simply amazing. We had the shoulder of lamb to share and the food was amazing. Service excellent.

Always had a lovely experience. Food its tasty and deep flavours, good portion size. Attention to detail. Service is friendly and accommodating. Extra little touches in the ladies which is pleasant. Thank you for a consistent service.

Delicious meal, great selection of real ales, friendly, welcoming staff, a fabulous beer garden with a view. We'd been before and that was another 5* Trip Advisor experience. This was just as good. We will be back. Excellent. Recommended.

I had booked a table for four of us for a birthday celebration. We arrived 15 minutes early, with no greeting at the door to show us to our table. I then found a member of staff; I think he was the proprietor. I advised...

Absolutely amazing, chef made had a great laugh with my son when we was walking in. Food was lovely and service was great! Highly recommend for the family!

Regular visitors to the Lytton. We love everything about it. Beer selection is regularly changing and always interesting, the pizza is excellent. The staff are so welcoming and really go the extra mile.

We arrived without a booking but were given a table for 3 and were served promptly. The staff were charming and efficient. The buttermilk chicken strips were quite spicy & very tasty but the Parmesan chips were Absolutely. Utterly. Delicious. Mmm. The risotto & salad...

My husband and I shared the dirty burger and it was so tasty with BBQ brisket smothered on the meat patty. Delicious! Also yummy brownie with ice cream and chocolate sauce afterwards! Great place to go as I’m sure all the food is delicious!

Invited here for a birthday lunch today. Not in our neck of the woods, however it was a lovely country pub. Warm enough to sit and eat in the garden. Lunch was very nice (shame we had to preorder as there seemed to be a...

Pre booked for 4 adults and 2 children. On arrival we were shown to a table with high seats, totally unsuitable for us, as well as live music, which was not what we wanted. Asked for a table inside, which after a substantial wait was...

After being recommended to visit we had high hopes, but sadly the Lytton arms did not live up to expectations. Food: Pizzas, which make up the main feature of the menu, were totally unavailable. We instead opted for the trussel's beef burger for £11.50, which...

During this time of COVID and the pandemic, the safety and the way this pub planned was evident that it was to a high standard. The sheltered outdoor spacing was great with overhead heating. The food and atmosphere was great. No surprise that it was...

We came here after a lovely 3 mile walk around the Knebworth Estate grounds. We only popped in for a drink but couldn’t resist having a scotch egg each. It was simply ok, slightly warm, I guess it was just reheated rather than made fresh...

Had a lovely evening in this warm and cosy village pub. My friend and I both opted for the pie with mash and gravy. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. We were served by Alex D who was delightful. The menu is reduced due...

Just had a lovely meet-up with a friend at Lytton arms .Had a lovely lunch with wonderful staff . Felt Very safe in a beautiful setting

We were booked for a meal on Sunday with four adults and two grandchildren. This was for an Anniversary celebration. Firstly we had a long wait for menus and had to ask twice for them. The limited menu was even smaller as some advertised meals...

Just open after lock down, a social beer & pizza. Lovely!!! Easy to order quick service. So good to talk to the rest of the queuing customers. Tasty pizza, good beer as always. Support you local!

My wife our child and her friend visited for lunch but we're rudely spoken to from a male member of staff. They were told they was only allowed to drink certain drinks and very limited menu. As we live nearby we have heard that other...