Olde Kings Arms in Dacorum

One of the best pub lunches we’ve ever had. Which covers many decades. A simple beef burger, not described in fancy terms but better than so many gastro-pubs that do so. Really good chips, and the coleslaw was crisp and fresh. And a really excellent lamb roast with very well-cooked and plentiful vegetables. Service was a match for the food. I could see all the waiters were very good though ours (dark hair, longer beard) had a good way about him. Exceptional. Worth a detour or a special visit.

Located in the heart of the old part of Hemel Hempstead, this historic pub is a great place to stay. The room was a good size, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was excellent and Michelle, the weekday host was very efficient and friendly. Highly recommended.

We walked into the pub, there was one person sitting at a table with a pint and a newspaper and no visible bar staff, we waited 4 minutes and no one appeared. I then said to my partner if I had to wait a full 5 minutes I was leaving. He then called out to see if anyone was about. A short while later a man appeared and did apologise for the wait. We ordered drinks and asked for a lunch menu, my partner ordered hunters chicken and chips and I ordered the ploughman’s. We waited in the garden for our food and it was about half an hour and I thought that was reasonable as we really weren’t in a hurry. I’m going to say that my partner was happy enough with his food but mine was such a disappointment. Having a particular liking for a chunky piece of cheese and a few pickles I was really looking forward to it. The ham I wasn’t too bothered with but I would have preferred a nice thick slice of ham but that wasn’t the issue, I was presented with 2 square slices of cheese from a packet! It was shocking that this was even considered ok. The egg had a mark in it so I wouldn’t even touch it. It was clearly visible so why another egg wasn’t provided I have no idea. Upon reading the menu description prior to doing this review I realised an apple wasn’t even provided with no mention of it not being available at the time. I’d have complained but we never saw another member of staff the whole time we were there. All in all apart from my partners dinner being ok it was a really disappointing visit. I probably wouldn’t go back.

On checking in i was told there was no breakfast as the “ chef did not arrive for work “Even though this was saturday afternoon & breakfast service was for sunday morning there was no prior warning .At the bar, I was promptly handed a cash refund for the cost of a breakfast of £7.00 per person with no further explanation & I was not sure how the calculation was reached as it was included in the room stay I did not challenge the member of staff at that time who handed me the room key as he was also serving in the bar & as I was on a tight schedule to meet our friends & continue with our weekend there was no earlier check-in available unless you were happy to pay an additional £10.00 to check in at 1pm I was also given a note with someone's number on "If the fire alarm goes off can you ring which was a bit worrying On our return later that evening after an enjoyable evening with friends, we had to let ourselves in at a side door as the pub was locked up & in darkness even though it is advertised that it is open until 12.00 on Saturdays & no duty manager or staff member was on site So we decided to retire for the night & speak to someone in the morning on checking out at 10.00 the pub was still not open a locked up just as the previous night so no one was on site I only noticed a plastic box on the wall with a key drop so we left the keys & departed still with unable to speak to either a member of staff or a duty manager As to the room number 8 that we were allocated this was far from satisfactory It was dirty , dusty, mould in the shower & felt as if housekeeping had not touched it I have previously sent a personal e-mail through their website to the general manager Brett Child which has not been acknowledged this has now been 3 days asking for his feedback,This was our second stay at the Olde Kings Arms in Hemel Hempstead & It could not have been more different as we visit our friends a couple of times a year & are happy to pay for decent clean accommodation locally next time It certainly will not be the Olde Kings Arms in Hemel Hempstead & I suggest anyone else looking to stay locally in the area do not consider this establishment unless they make vast improvements

We stayed at The Olde Kings Arms for two nights and enjoyed our stay. Let’s get the not so good out of the way first, not that there’s much that wasn’t good. We had a little trouble finding where to check in as there isn’t any signage to tell you where to go, you need to go into the pub and ask at the bar. Once in the room I felt that there needed to be some sort of instructions on how to use the shower, unfortunately I got a bit wet trying to figure it out for my daughter whilst still fully clothed. The light fitting that hangs outside of the bathroom door is a bit low and you do need to be careful not to hit it with the door, it could easily break the light bulb. It would be nice if there was room service available during dinner service or the ability to order and takeout to your room to eat. The selection of teas in the room is excellent but the coffee was not good, very bitter and poor quality. On the plus side all of the staff were lovely, very friendly and polite, special acknowledgment to Michelle in the breakfast room and I believe his name is Matt who checked us in who were both incredibly accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable, the air conditioning was extremely efficient and very welcome as the nights were very humid while we were there. Breakfast was excellent and fantastically cooked, I had the full English on the first morning and everything was fabulous, there was an incredible amount of food on my plate and it was delicious. I would liked to have seen some fresh fruit available on the breakfast bar along side the cereals. We ate in the pub on our first night having the fish and chips, it all tasted good but personally I would have liked the batter to be a little crispier. Over all we had a lovely two nights at The Olde Kings Arms and will definitely look to stay again when we are next in the area.

The olde kings arms is my favourite pub in Hemel Hempstead. Its our local, it never disappoints. I regularly visit for their good old English breakfast in the morning along with my dog. (Bonus pounts for being dog friendly) My husband and I really enjoy the fantastic menu. We often visit and like to order the platters. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and attentive. The history of the building is documented and well laid out throughout the building. There is also a lovely enclosed patio garden area, great for a drink in the sun. Total credit to the chef and the staff here, keep up the great work!

Had a lovely supper with dessert in this cozy pub. Parking was nearby. I had the bangers and mash, while Polly had the meat pie. Both were delicious

This splendid very old timbered coaching inn is situated in the high street opposite the old town hall that now serves as an entertainment venue. OKH offers comfortable accommodation, restaurant and bars with an outdoor patio / garden. My daughter and I stayed for one night arriving late Friday evening and departing Saturday morning. Both evening meal and breakfast were excellent and service faultless with the breakfast lady particularly attentive with a most friendly and hospitable nature. Our rooms were very clean , comfortable with the usual tea/ coffee / kettle facilities you would expect. The shower was immensely powerful and the actual shower ‘cubicle ‘ / space was generous. Crisp fluffy white towels and with the option of AC makes this a very enjoyable place to stay

My Husband booked my surprise Birthday Party here and the whole event was great. The buffet food is lovely and Matt the bar man and his colleague were helpful and worked hard all night. Thank you to everyone who made my night fantastic.

Lovely family pub with a large garden area and the staff are amazing if you’re in Hemel Hempstead definitely worth a visit.

We stayed here due to the old charm and close proximity to harry potter studios upon arriving we were welcomed by Brett who was efficient and professional. Our room was on the back over looking the courtyard as a superior it combined everything we were looking for to include an iron and ironing board big tick, big comfy bed and large TV the bathroom really really nice touch with the fireplace shower was excellent. At the bar welcomed by Andrew cosy atmosphere great pint very reasonable priced the breakfast wow what a choice and a really touch dog friendly. The high street in the old town very pretty lined with shops bars and restaurants I must include the church opposite the pub , the car park next to the church fantastic rates in charges all in all lovely. I must include the cheeky chappie on duty on Sunday a credit to you with his care and chatter. Overall an excellent place to stay and will have no doubt to stay here again thanks for making our stay enjoyable. We stayed 26th & 27th November

Stayed in the olde Kings Arms while visiting friends, a beautiful pub and such a lovely history. Lovely atmosphere in the pub, rooms immaculate and warm, we had breakfast before we left (amazing sausages) the staff were lovely and helpful. The Old town is very impressive and would recommend a stay here at the hotel any day.

Visited olde kings arms last night, haven't eaten in there for a while. I had a lovely mezza, reasonably priced , good atmosphere, thank you Ben and team.

Our family had an enjoyable overnight stay here. The staff were friendly. The breakfast was lovely and included in the price. The bedrooms were air-conditioned, which was very welcome during the heatwave. A point to note for guests with mobility issues is that there are steps and stairs.

Great food presented and cooked well. Total value for money. Friendly service from the team. A nice and clean enviroment.

Used to eat regularly ages ago and they had burger nights and pie nights. The variety was brilliant however now it is so limited with manly just Pizzas . Please bring back your variety again and your amazing roasts. The atmosphere of the pub is great and also clean and welcoming just need a fuller menu

Clean rooms, comfortable bed and good food and drinks. Staff very helpful and friendly, especially Andrew who asked to get a mention in my review!

A great pub, oldie woldy which i like, full of character, friendly staff, made you welcome, lovely bedroom, out of ordinary, sticked out, compared to premier inn etc, was unique, cosy, loved it, thanks for a great stay👍😊

Whilst staying here (which was great) decided to have dinner and some beers in the pub! The food was so tasty, the beers well kept and the staff are super friendly and attentive! It’s a lovely place to be and would thoroughly recommend it.

This is a great, welcoming hotel/pub with lovely staff. We saw a show at The Old Town Hall and stayed overnight here. We only live locally but we love staying over here as it's a lovey treat. A historic pub with great rooms and great food. Breakfast is superb value for money. Thanks for making us feel welcome!

Nice warm local pub with very friendly owner and staff. Our favourite local. Has a good selection of food on the menu and very reasonably priced.

I arrived with my parents for a one night stay as we were visiting the Harry Potter Studio tour. We were instantly met with smiling friendly staff. The we had booked a family room (for 3 adults) we werent too bothered about sharing as we were just using it as a base, however, we entered our room to be blown away - we had a suite - huge bed in one area, ensuite, tea/coffee making area with a fridge, sofa and seating area then a seperate bed room with a double and single bed in it! Add to that all the original beams and features, the wonderful history of the place and the fab breakfast in the morning - you cannot go wrong. We didnt get chance to make the most of the stunning little old town due to storm Ciara so we just grabbed a table in the pub down stairs and had some excellent food and a few glasses of vino - all in all it was a brilliant weekend. Around a 10/15 minute drive to the Studios too which was perfect. Parking is available on a council carpark about 1 minute walk away from the accomodation and is charged at very reasonable rates. Highly recommend stay - Thanks!

Took husband and daughter out for food last Sunday. Hubby had the Roast Beef - beautifully cooked (he can be fussy with his beef) and plenty of it. Extra gravy was provided upon request. Daughter had the chicken which again, was plentiful and she thoroughly enjoyed it along with her side order of Cauliflower Cheese which for one person was huge! I had the Nut Roast. Having tried a very unappetising Nut Roast many years ago at a different establishment, I was slightly apprehensive. However, no need whatsoever! The flavours were amazing and it was very moist. I would certainly have it again. The staff were lovely and attentive without being intrusive. I will look forward to our next visti.

One of the worst Sunday lunch’s ever.Great service but aweful food.Potatoes very overcooked and chicken tough and undercooked. Also a dismal choice of vegetables and at £12 not good value.

Last visited the pub over 30 years ago when I was at school in the town. Booked a room and also a table for an overnight stay. Unfortunately, our flight was delayed and when we arrived just before nine o'clock, my wife was told that the kitchen had already closed. The staff were friendly on check-in and the breakfast was very good, with friendly staff. Also, for one time in the UK, a good cup of coffee with breakfast.

Great friendly place, staff all really helpful. We stayed for 5 nights and landed lucky finding this place. Wife was on a business trip and I accompanied her - as we will be making this trip twice a year, it is great that we have found somewhere we can return to. Food was good, room was what we needed and staff great - what more can you ask for when visiting a new place?

Nice old coaching inn in Hemel Hempstead old High St, facing on to a park. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the the hotel is dog-friendly.

My husband and I stayed for one night at The Olde Kings Arms. We had a very warm greeting on arrival and were given keys etc. We decided to eat in the pub and I’m so glad we did. The pizzas we ordered were delicious. Our room was really nice (room 6). The room was spacious, nicely decorated, neat and tidy. The bed was big and comfy and the shower was fabulous!Unfortunately we had to cut our visit short and leave early morning and rush as there was emergency at home so we didn’t get to eat breakfast. The breakfast smelt amazing. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be recommending to friends

We booked a two night stay for my fourtieth birthday, we were visiting the Warner Bros studio on Sunday so wanted somewhere close to travel from. We were booked in and shown to our room by a really friendly guy, explained all we needed to know and was very welcoming. The room was clean and tidy and the bed was really comfortable, we had a lovely ensuite bathroom, and the shower was amazing, again lovely and clean. Saturday hit 30+ degrees so the air conditioning in the room was a life saver! We were cold in there at one point, really great to have. Being above a pub we were expecting it to be noisy and it wasn't, it was very quiet and we had a great night's sleep. At breakfast we were greeted by a lovely lady and treated to a really tasty breakfast, chef cooks a mean poached egg! Sunday breakfast was also great. We had a lovely break staying here, really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Many thanks !

Stayed one night on a visit from Manchester. Very impressed with the cost and value for money. The room was lovely and clean, and was exactly what we needed. The breakfast next morning was a good portion size, and very tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all a good stay.

Called in with a friend for a quick lunch, this is not my first visit,

Homemade great food great place to bring the family will definitely be returning and can't wait for the summer to use the amazing outside bar and dine alfresco

I have eaten here several times over the past few months and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. My most recent visit was last Friday lunchtime. My order was taken quickly and arrived piping hot. I had ordered from the lunch menu and was very happy with the size of my meal expecting it to have been a scaled down version of the main menu. But it wasn't.

I booked Sunday lunch for our family of 8 adults. It was a special occasion for our son who has moved in nearby and had recommended this lovely venue.

The best roast I have had in a long time, I will definitely return again and it will be soon, thank you.

I stayed and ate here. The food is genuinely homemade and so much better than nearby places that seem to buy in and microwave. What a refreshing change. And great staff too.

As part of Team Herts Pride 2018 we stayed at Ben's fabulous pub. After several very busy days setting up and hosting Herts Pride the food and breakfasts especially were amazing . Thank you guys and looking forwards to seeing you all, again soon.

We stayed here for two nights and we got brilliant service,also Very kind and good with children.Cant forget they are completely dog friendly and serve a brilliant breakfast.

Decided to pop in after seeing the stone baked pizza board... Ironically we didn't end up having pizza in the end after seeing the rest of the garden menu. My hubby went for a chilli burger and I had the large hot dog, both served with corn on the cob, coleslaw, salad and sweet potato wedges. Both the burger and sausage were sourced from local butchers and everything was tasty. Would definitely go back.

I grew up around this area, so quite nostalgic coming back after about 30 years. Nice lunchtime drink and a sandwich. A full time chef I think,so food taken seriously. Rooms available. Not a bad place to stay the night.

This is a truly authentic English homely bar and hotel, fantastic food. What makes this venue such a unique experience though is the staff, Ben and Carol make you feel like you are part of their family and I am grateful to have spent two nights here.

First time here as normal hotel was full. Great location / end of town and in a nice part of the old town, nice shops, park and eateries near by.

After our daughter was christened in the lovely church opposite, we then had a buffet for around 35 people at the Olde King's Arms. We were given the back room for our guests with use of the back bar. In the lead-up to the day, Ben the owner was very helpful and accommodating making sure we had everything how we wanted. The food on the day was delicious and many of our guests commented to say so. It was also plentiful and no one went hungry. All of the staff on the day were extremely helpful and helped everything run smoothly. Thank you so much to the Olde King's Arms for helping us have such an enjoyable day. We will definitely be regulars from now on.

Had the choice of several places to eat, but as we were staying in the pub decided to eat there. Very glad we did. Not a vast menu, but the food we had was cooked to perfection and very tasty. Reasonably priced too.

A buddy and I stayed here for 3 nights we traveling through England. Let me begin by saying the food and service was beyond top notch. We came on Easter and the dinner was fantastic. Coming back to a cozy atmosphere after traveling around cold downtown London was a blessing. Plus the beds in the rooms was like snuggling into a soft pillow. What an awesome experience. Good food, good beer, good room, outstanding staff 10/10.

We attended the Olde kings arms hotel whilst attending Harry Potter world,on arrival at the hotel we was greeted by such a helpful lady in the bar, we was early but was allowed to go straight to the room, the room was very clean and everything we required,after putting stuff in the room we went back downstairs to ask for information on best things to do and best ways to travel to Harry Potter world, the lady couldn’t do enough to help us,we ended up going into London after all the help of best ways to get there,after the afternoon in London we ended up back at hotel where we had a meal, the food was excellent (chef brilliant )and was greeted then by the new owner who was too very helpful,in the morning at breakfast the lady just couldn’t do enough for us, breakfast was amazing and very fresh,the trip to Harry Potter world was great for our daughter and had a very enjoyable day,what made the couple of days away was the staff at the olde kings arms, friendly, so helpful and such a pleasure to stay at,staff at the hotel you are a credit to your new owner and a place for people to stop at most definitely don’t look anywhere else to stop give it 5 stars everyday and more, Thank you to all at the olde kings arms you are a credit and the most helpful staff and happy staff we have seen. Thank you

We’ve spend 5 days here at the Olde Kings Arms, hand it has been more than a wonderful experience! Staff was very nice and welcoming, Owner Ben even gave up his parking spot for us for the week!

Visited this well established pub in the old town of Hemel Hempstead for a business lunch. Food was unreal... Classic Club sandwich - but presented perfectly - the chef Ann and landlord Ben listened to my dietary requirements and i couldn't be more pleased.

My husband & I came here for a very rare date night. We came for the three course valentine's set menu meal. We had cold mixed meat to start then for mains we had the rib eye steak which was absolutely delicious!! For pudding we shared a huge chocolate fondant, again amazingly delicious!!! Penny (the chef) makes some amazing food all from scratch. Proper home-made food right here!! Can't beat it. All the staff in this pub make you feel very welcome and are more than happy to help. We were well looked after by Carol, Ben and Penny. Thank you for a great evening. We also stayed the night here and were very well looked after by Michelle in the morning breakfast service.Breakfast again was very tasty and is just what we needed to start the day. We will be back very soon. Highly recommend!

"We had a Fantastic Valentines meal great food and service thank you Ben Penny and Staff for a memorable evening" .....

Fantastic pub with excellent Service and food and great selection of ciders thank you Ben and Penny see you very soon

Had a drink in here and the place had a great sense of history. Good service and friendly staff too - well worth a visit.

Love the atmosphere now in the Olde Kings Arms - warm and inviting. We were disappointed last time we ate here but came back because we heard it was under new management. The food is absolutely superb, just as they said - thanks Penny! We will definitely be back again ... and again! About time the Old Town had a destination foodie pub.

Met friends for lunch , I have not been in this pub for years and it was recommended by friends

Went with a friend mid-week for a quick bite. The restaurant/pub is nice and quiet at the back and we were able to talk easily. The food was good. My friend is vegetarian and she was able to find what she wanted on the menu which is not always easy. I had a Nicoise salad which was lovely and fresh. We will be back.

4 of us were in Hemel on business, all

Muchas mejoras, especialmente el jardín que estaba mugriento pero ahora fabuloso. La comida fabulosa y las habitaciones son increíbles, pero limpio y acogedor peculiar. La ama y el personal es muy servicial. Casa de casa cuando tienes que estar lejos.

Llamado en el olde kings arms para el almuerzo el lunes, qué sorpresa agradable encontrar la comida de una calidad excelente y el personal es muy amable, si me alojo en Hemel sin duda me volvería a alojar en el KINGS ARMS

Guau, más impresionado por la cálida hospitalidad recibida durante mi estancia de 2 noches. No puedo agradecerle lo suficiente por Steve, nada demasiado.

Además de alojamiento este pubs tiene mucho que ofrecer. Una buena opción de cervezas y vinos. La comida también es muy buena. Mucha variedad. El personal también es muy amable. Con el director Steve muy bien.

I arrived looking for a place for our large family to have lunch. I was told they don't allow dogs. Fair enough. However, the boy said he doesn't want us even with our boy in a lead tied up outside. I don't mind the policy, just how I was treated. Very poor

We were sat a party in Berkhamstead and were going to stay the night here before taking our time travelling back to The Midlands. The room was small, my wife couldn`t hang clothes in the wardrobe as it smelled of damp. ( see photos) The shower had mould in it, the toilet needed cleaning, the bedside lamp didn`t work, the mattress was poor on a small bed. A chap came to clean the toilet and poured bleach down it as my wife was cleaning her teeth ! Parking is " difficult " given that it is a small car park and signage is poor. I had a pint before we left and that was ok. We left, deciding to travel back that evening and the only good thing I can say is that we got a full refund. Someone was going to phone me to discuss the problems we faced but he hasn`t.

Best sunday roast i've had in a restaurant/pub since i can remember ! Great staff , lovely relaxed environment … Can't praise it enough !. I fail to see how you could ever be disappointed!…Seriously good, honest home cooked food!..no pre cooked frozen potatoes ,yorkshires or veg in sight!!.To be honest it worth working your way through the entire menu!!…. the beers pretty good too!..

Most of the food is the usual pub stuff but it's fresh and well cooked. we particularly loved the great range of beers and the traditonal food was perfect too!! Fair prices for what u get and a great atmosphere and welcome too.... looking forward to returning soon!!

Had a great breakfast here today, they have just started offering breakfast, owners were very friendly .....

From the minute we entered the hotel the owner and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are extremely clean, modern and comfortable with lovely white towels and nice bedding. The cooked breakfast was excellent. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

Small menu but everything cooked to perfection and very tasty. Something to suit most people. Decor lovely and nice atmosphere.

This was our first visit here and it didn't disappoint. Really delicious food without breaking the bank. The waiting staff were really friendly and knew the menu. Great experience all round

Polite staff. Relaxing intimate bar in an historical building. We popped in for drinks with family one Tuesday night. There was plenty of comfortable seating including a large leather sofa. We ordered beers and a pot of tea. The service was excellent. I have only had drinks here, but I can definitely recommend. We will be back for one of their Fish Finger sandwiches.

Amazing stay at this hotel we thought Steve Was great amazing bar man 5* really helpful knows his stuff small car park at the back be careful of the one way Street.

Just returned from 3 days stay. On arrival check in was OK, but noticed when shown to the room, although beds were made, the room had not been cleaned, fluff dirt and bits all over the carpet. First day of our stay, beds were not made, and room never cleaned the whole stay. Well situated to walk into town, but Hemel Hempstead has nothing to offer, but could be used as a base. Good choice of breakfast, well cooked. Our room was ground floor, opposite a block of flats, you get the noise from cars coming and going all hours. The bathroom was actually a wet room and when you had a shower the whole floor was flooded, and remained wet. Although £70 a night seems the local going rate I feel it is expensive for basic accommodation.

Friendly staff.. Good food and great location in middle of old town. Great ambience for first dates .. Reasonable prices

God mad og hyggelig atmosfære. En Pub hvor byens borgere kommer og får god betjening. Også værelser til overnatning i den gamle bygning.

A most enjoyable evening. First time of having a drink here but found it a very warm and friendly pub. Had an excellent New Zealand Sauvignon! And will be going back

Lovely Bed and breakfast, room at back of property very quiet. Very convenient for walking into town. Breakfast nice although a little slow in serving it.

New to the area and looking for somewhere to have a Sunday lunch, I decided to look at trip advisor for advice.I was already stood in another local pub and didn't really like the look of the roast that I could see.I don't really like to see pre cooked meat cut with a meat slicer!So I decided to give the Kings arms a go glad I did! Good quality roast lovely veg and very pleasant bar man.If I did have a criticism it would be that I like beef rare but understand that they have to cater for the greater audience.

One night in Hemel, a town we don't know at all, but there to join friends in a reunion. On arrival greeted by Stephen at the bar, who took us to our room and then provided detailed instructions so we could park at the rear of the inn, from the front a drive on the one way system of only 2 miles, or so it seemed. That apart, good night's sleep, powerful shower and a full English breakfast including gluten free toast prepared by Elliot and served by Stephen.

On arrival and after checking in we were taken to our room by Elliot the manager. This has never been offered to us before in a hotel, it's always been here's your key you are in room ?? go straight down there and turn left etc.. We felt so welcome. The room was lovely, and although modern with the furniture etc. we felt as if we had stepped back into a little bit of history. The location is brilliant and if you need any tip's about the area talk to Steve the barman he is very friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

Husband raved about the duck egg on bubble and squeak he had as a starter. Very good home made burgers and chips too

The hotel and restaurant is a pearl in Hemel Hempsted, it is located in the centre of the old town. The service is outstanding, Elliot and his team really get you to feel that you are at home. We stayed in the Hotel three times during a long European trip and each time we left luggage at the Hotel and every time we came back it was already in the room. The food is also very good, English as it's best and the Sunday roast was delicious, for sure we will come back next time in England.

This is a lovley pub with friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great food! If you are visiting the Harry Pottet studios like we did it is an ideal place to stay. We paid £50 for night and this included a yummy breakfast. It's a 15 minute drive to the studios and they have parking out the back. Rooms were clean and have everything you need and the pub is a great place to relax - there are a few others along the street if you like that kind of thing :) I would recommend staying here over the more expensive hotels as you get a warm welcome and it has everything you need for half the price! If we found our self over this way in the future we would stay again.

Main courses freshly cooked and served in a delightfully beamed small eating area with a historical fire. Really enjoyed the food. We all had 3 courses and the Malbec to accompany was lovely. Informal but very professional service simply served. Once you've eaten you've git the table for the evening or you can go into the comfy bar area. Starters £5, mains £9/10, deserts £5.

just popped in for a quick wine and a pint before lunch at a nearby restaurant. Not familiar with the area but this was my type of pub no sky and from what I could see just 1 fruit machine tucked away heaven.Had a look at the menu which looked very promising if in the area again would Deffo try for a pub lunch.The decor was very nice as was the French barman.

I have been to lunch at this pub several time, then to a wedding reception and, recently, a party! They have all been excellent. The staff are friendly and seem to care about the customers. The service was fairly slow at lunch time, but the food worth waiting for.

I have had a Ploughman's lunch enjoyed a blade of beef at this pub.The food is well presented and the food well cooked.I enjoy earing in this historic old high-street business and would not hesitate to recommend the food.

Lovely looking pub. Went in for some lunch. A table of 4 in the bar and a further 8 in the back restaurant. Was ignored by barmaid who was delivering food a plate at a time to the table of 8. Negative feedback from them too. I waited and waited then gave up. If you open at lunchtime make sure you can cope

Visited 4th October, great atmosphere. Restaurant has been refurbished and staff very friendly. Food was amazing I had the fish and chips with minted peas and my friend had the homemade cheese and bacon burger with hand cut chips. Will definitely be back again soon with my fiance as there are so many other delicious meals to try.

We stayed at The Olde Kings Arms after visiting the Harry Potter Warner Bros tour. The hotel is not far away at all and easily found with a Sat Nav.Located in the ‘Old High Street’ of Hemel Hempstead, surrounded by lovely shops, restaurants and quaint medieval English cottages, The Olde Kings Arms really is a lovely location, and is the best presented pub/guest house on the street.We only paid £50 a night and stayed for 2 nights. Our room was lovely and modern with a television, tea/coffee making facilities and a very nice modern bathroom. Whilst simple and basic in design, it was clean and tidy and more than suited our needs.Price includes breakfast in the morning. We enjoyed a lovely full English on both days, presented and cooked very well, accompanied by fresh coffee & juice. You eat downstairs in the restaurant/pub (The Olde Kings Arms is both a guest house and pub) and this is more ‘Olde English’ themed and very nice. Whilst we didn’t have a meal there, the evening menu looked very good!The owner was also a very nice chap, extremely friendly and helpful, let us borrow his laptop to check train times, offered to call us taxis and asked if we wanted anything when he visited the local shop!The Olde Kings Arms truly was a lovely little hotel and I’d stay again. There is also a bus stop a five minute walk away that takes you straight to London Victoria for £16 return (but doesn’t operate on Sundays). Worth bearing in mind if you wanted to visit London without having to pay the astronomical prices of staying in the capital overnight.

I stayed just for one night but was pleasantly surprised by the value for money experience I had. I paid £50 for the room and it included breakfast (which was delicious). The room itself was comfortable, had everything I needed with a small but surprisingly well equipped bathroom - the shower being the best part. In addition the staff were both polite and very helpful.

Visited this pub on Saturday lunchtime with friends. The food was lovely and the staff were very polite & friendly. Would definitely visit again whenever we're in the area.

This was a rushed decision, one which I thought was simply going to satisfy the need to eat...how wrong I was!Once we had made the difficult choice off the traditional, but lovely sounding menu, we expressed our time limit and the excellent waiter stated everything was cooked from fresh so couldn't be any quicker, however it was worth the modest 15-20 minute wait. I had the chicken pie, and my partner had the burger... both looked impressive when they arrived and tasted excellent too! The oily mash took a bit of getting used to but was actually very yummy! Service was excellent and he understood that we had to rush off and catered to this.For what we received the price was excellent!! Highly recommend!!!

We visited this excellent pub/restaurant after it came under new management and it has done old town hemel so much justice!! Such a funky venue which still holds its old time english charm... we particularly loved the great range of beers and the traditonal food was perfect too!! Fair prices for what u get and a great atmosphere and welcome too.... looking forward to returning soon!!

Called in on a Friday night with family, they were friendly and accommodating as we have some fussy eaters. We're willing to offer off-menu dishes and quality was great. Very attentive to us but not intrusive. We had a good time and will return.

Just had a lovely roast dinner with good service. All staff very pleasant and friendly. Food was excellent. Would highly recommend. Have also tried food from the main menu, agsin highly recommended.

It has been reported to Tripadviser that Markst86 is the owner of this premises and has been making false reviews to promote his B&B. Instead of dealing with the problems stated by many different visitors and improving customer service, he decides to write made up reviews? Be warned!

Was looking at the resturants in the old town and took a wonder down the road for a drink one pub stood out as somewhere where We wouldn't stick too the floor or be mauled by children, was the olde kings arms, a lovely building with a lot of character, We saw the food menu as we entered and decided to give it a go in the brilliant resturant area we started of with shell on garlic tiger prawns and a prawn cocktail and for a main I had the fillet steak and my wife had the crayfish salad and it's one of the best meals I've had in a long long time the atmosphere was fine with nice background music but could do with being a little busier but with food like this I'd imagine it won't be long have recommended it to all our friends and they also have live entertainment on the weekends and 8 guest rooms.

Arrived rather early in Hemel for dinner so popped into this pub for a quick drink. It was ghastly. I was the only female for quite a while. It was full of rough foul mouthed men and I wondered if we had wandered into a gay pub as one particular man kept winking at my husband. I can't think of anything positive to say about this pub, the table we sat on was sticky, not a place for couples. Needless to say we won't be returning.