Our Mutual Friend in Stevenage

The most horrible landlady with bad manners I have ever come across anywhere she is definitely in the wrong job couldn't run a bath won't see me in there again

Up here for the football - fantastic pre match venue - cheap drinks - staff good. Mixture of both home and away fans, but of banter but all good natured.

Went in today for a drink, not from the area and we had a issue with our car we needed a new tyre. The landlord Louis was extremely helpful even called his local garage for us and got us a quote and booked in, so friendly. The pub was clean and well kept the staff was all friendly too. Highly recommend for a pop on to have a drink. Good prices for drinks too.

I used to frequent this place quite often since the refurb, but i won't be going back. The new manager/owner was completely smashed out of his face, insulting people i was with, not adhering to any of the covid rules, his own staff seemed more interested in trying to control him than help the customers, we were ordered to "get the f in" from outside but there were no tables to sit at.... I'm surprised he didn't get a punch in the face tbh. It will come over time i'm sure. Complete uproar from the customers already inside and an absolute joke of a place now. 20 or so regulars custom lost because of him.

Went to the pub a few years ago was very welcoming.went there this month and didn’t feel comfortable at all it’s full of bully’s we left very quickly as atmosphere wasn’t pleasant

Our Mutual Friends used to be a great pub. Sadly its standards have slipped and while its still good pub, its no longer a must-visit if you are in Stevenage. I was here for the football. The sound its 10 minutes walk away. Previously I have found the service great despite the large football crowds. This time it was a minimum five minute wait every time. The Bombardier was ok, bland, rather than bombastic beer.

Went in before the match between Stevenage and Cambridge United. Good choice of drinks all at a really good price. Staff and locals were welcoming. No food but the garage next door has a Greggs. Ten minute walk to the ground

There's an outside area to sit and drink and a pool table. The rest of the pub is out & cold no style. Also they do not serve Food that is unusual and a shame they use to serve good food.

What have 'they' done? If you are under 25 and drink larger, like loud music and screens all over the place this is the place for you - but for the rest of us who used to love this place with it's ever changing real ales and unique atmosphere it is now ruined. It has turned into a typical new town pub. i won't be going there again

Used to be a great traditional pub ,accommodating both young and old with a choice of bars and fine selection of ales and lagers .Now been ruined beyond belief,serving bar halved so always blocked ,now one big bar ,nowhere to have a quiet pint ,just in your face flat screens on every wall with additional speakers to make it louder ,all us old locals not welcome.

Lovely little pub for drinks before and after football as the lamex staduim is only 10 minutes walk away. Seen both home and away fans in here and always been a good atmosphere. Nice little pub garden to have a nice relaxing visit.

What more can I say, what a fantastic night!! The manager has a knack of knowing what her customers want and tonight was certainly welcomed. A vast array of drinks were available along with the 'family' atmosphere that regulars pride themselves on. I would strongly advise trying a themed party night as I've not been disappointed yet!

On the edge of a council estate you wouldn't expect to find good real ale. Well think again, sampling a row of session ales here is a worthwhile experience. I had friends with me from out of town so they appreciated the experience and are committed to return the next time they drop by. There are always guest beers on offer as well as the regular everyday lines. Sometimes food is available here though I've never timed it right. There is a car park for travellers and it's close to the Stevenage Borough FC ground. I'm looking forward to the next visit.

I visited with mates before a football match at Stevenage FC. The pub may not look much from the outside but it has a good feel inside. The pub was welcoming to both home and away fans. The choice of drinks is very good with a number of guest ales. The bar staff were friendly and very hard working. The pub is less than ten minutes walk from the ground but in the opposite direction from the rail station so it is at least a 30 mins walk from the station. Overall I would definitely recommend. My only complaint is that service was pretty good but we still had to wait at times (the pub was extremely busy). A couple extra bar staff would have been appreciated by the thirsty fans.

Few beers with a mate after work. Quite a lively , load atmosphere in the main bar with the locals, but not intimidating, just friendly. Really good beer and friendly staff.

Certainly good for real ale would highly recommend have visited over several years and always up to expectation

Es un pub no es un restaurante. Me dejé un comentario un tiempo y mucho es la misma que antes. Una gran selección de cervezas y sidras Perry's, además de una magnífica colección de whisky. El verdadero cambio único es la falta de atención al cliente. Hemos vuelto a aproximadamente cinco veces desde la última crítica y en las dos últimas ocasiones (vamos en el bar más pequeño) vasos dejaron en las mesas para la duración de nuestra visita; las mesas no eran limpiada y le costó un poco justa para obtener la atención del personal del bar, que estaban en el otro bar charlando con sus amigos y conocidos en el otro bar. Todo se juntaba parecía un aire de desinterés aquí en este pub y allí no es necesario ya que en ambas ocasiones había 2 personal que debe tener la capacidad de hacer todas las tareas requeridas de ellos y luego. Un pub dirigido por el personal que se sentía como. ¿Regresaría? Sí para ser sincero, el beneficio de las cervezas supera la negativa de desinterés y la deficiente gestión mesa y vidrio. Uno de los clientes habituales hablamos con un tiempo mencionó que el hasta pusieron en el bar más pequeño para que el personal de allí para servir y parada charlando con amigos. Me pareció que estaban diciendo esta en broma. Obviamente no. No hay comida que ofrecen aparte de una noche ocasional de curry que oímos es muy bueno y nos perdimos una noche alemana que sonaba muy bueno. El problema es que hay más competencia allí de pubs en términos de servicio al cliente y ahora vamos más a un antiguo pub de la ciudad para ale cuando realmente nos debería venir aquí, que es una pena. Intenta, pero espera servicio lento y sucio mesas. Espero que cuando vas que todo esto ha sido solucionado ya que es un buen pub local que hace lo que dice pero no me voy a descansar y decir que no existen mejores pubs. Hay y tienen ventajas considerables a este pese a los precios más altos.

Como otros han dicho que este no es un restaurante propio, pero hay un pub que tiene algo de comida a veces.

A good pub with good selection But not sure why it is in this category? It does the odd curry night and rolls are available but Not a restaurant!!!!

A good selection of ciders, but many were kicked when we were there. The toasties are good, but the classic dog takes a very long time, so leave plenty of time.

Er es un pub así que no estoy seguro de por qué Tripadvisor clases como un restaurante. Hace un selecto menú pub grub, noche a la semana de curry y la noche extraña temáticos (y en los días de partido de fútbol de casa pinta y un rollo/pastel, etc) y esto, pero el punto de venta de estrellas es que es una antigua comunidad pub que sirve una impresionante 6 cervezas de handpump junto con Perry y sidra ( una larga lista adjunta). El pub es un organismo independiente propiedad privada? Operación por 2 inversores entendemos y los precios son competitivos para las cervezas que constantemente alternar entre las fábricas principalmente micro y estándar independientes en Hertforshire y los condados colindantes a los más consolidados favoritos de los costa Jurásica condados y West Country. Dos bares, uno para la multitud de fútbol y jóvenes, con mesa de billar y dardos/arcón, etc. El otro bar más pequeño para lo que sólo puede ser descrito como Stevenage es profesional e ingeniería/ clase media y refinada ale bebedores. Los baños dejan mucho que desear y parecía haber un cráter de la Guerra de los mundos en el parque de coche cuando fuimos, pero aparte de esto no hay una pizca de problemas en el aire. Decoración interna básica pero no ridícula country y estilo Tudor o misma falso falso de este lugar. No hay que contentarse con variedad Brigade Rover y no se propala y adorna, que es lo que hace que es fantástico. Dinero y no tienes dinero es bienvenido en igualdad de condiciones y eso es lo que hace que destaque. En el parque de coche nos entre un lujo 5 m de largo y muebles destartalados pequeñísima. No cambia. Acogedor ambiente cálido y es fácil de encontrar un asiento (al menos a las 7 p.m. ). Espero que este pub continúa y en como se está convirtiendo en muy pocos entre ya en los días de lager lager lager y tontas ejercicios este hotel. recibe un 4 de 5 sólo porque la calefacción podía haber sido mejor, y los inodoros le vendrían bien unas reformas más esos necesidades del cráter de aparcamiento adecuadamente a rellenar. Un deber para los ventiladores vacacionales viniendo a la Lamex (Stevenage FC casa) ya que está a apenas 5 minutos a pie desde el suelo.

Went back to visit after a couple of years of being away still had several people still new me even those that didn't were friendly and made me welcome

good range of real ales, beer festival every 6 months. Close to Stevenage Bough footballs ground. friendly pub , walking distance to my house.

Being my regular haunt in Stevenage, I may be a little bit biased, but always a good visit, Jack's curry nights are great and he produces some very nice tasty food. Dips and curry's are all his own inventions.

love the real ale in this pub. Staff are great never had problems in here all the years I have come here . Keep it up .

This pub has been here for over 35 years. The staff are always courteous and polite. There is a good range of beers. Food - only "pub-grub" but satisfactory. Worth a visit.

Our Mutual Friend appears in a football ground guide as being inviting for home and away supporters to appreciate some fine beers. It certainly lives up to this billing with friendly bar staff who are knowledgeable about the ales on offer. The punters represented a mixed range of generations with genuine friendship and welcome shown to visiting fans such as myself. A real gem of a place in a more unlikely area that you will never find!

I visited this pub on the first day of their beer festival. There were 10 beers on gravity and another 6 beers on draft. The ladies behind the bar were very pleasant and all with smiles, which makes a pleasant change. I tried several ales which were mainly from Nene Valley, all of which were in excellent condition. I did not try the food on offer, although a number of people were eating, so assume the food is good. Look forward to visiting the pub when next in the area.

The 'Mooch' looks from the outside like a typical new town estate pub, nothing to recommend it, no historical features, oak beams or horse brasses etc.but they have the best selection of beer for miles around. It's not a trendy 'eating' pub, it serves good 'pub grub' and the food service isn't the fastest you'll ever come across, but the main attraction is the six real ales that are well kept and continually being changed. There's usually a cheery greeting from the locals when you enter, it's a very happy pub, I consider this my local even though it's a six mile bike ride to get there. It sometimes gets very crowded, especially if Stevenage FC are playing at home.

An Estate Pub in Stevenage with great locals and great Beer!Minimal food offering much more of a watering hole for a social drink. CAMRA pub of the year winner several times.

Looks can be deceiving. On the outside a fairly ordinary looking pub and not in the best of locations. But inside lurks one of Stevenages hidden treasures. 6 - 8 Real Ales, a huge menu of Ciders and Perrys and good range of Lagers and Spirits too. All well cared for with a knowledgeable staff. A friendly atmosphere, even on match days the public bar has all the normal trappings of a modern pub. The lounge bar is a quiet haven of chat and subdued lighting. Regularly wins CAMRA awards and provides a good range of pub food (watch out for the "Hellfire" burger if you gave a weak disposition).

When you look at 'Our Mutual Friend' from the outside, it's an extremely unappealing building, probably built by the same designers that made high rise tower blocks.About as attractive as the football that Graham Westley plays at nearby Stevenage FC in fact.But thanks to prior research, I knew that greatness lurked within. As a cider fan, I was lapping up the choice of up to 17 ciders that they offered. They had my first 2 choices, which were all I had time for, as I was up the road at the football ground. The bar staff were friendly, the Stevenage fans are a good bunch and they show the televised football too, the perfect football pub.The only shame is that they don't offer something more substantial than bacon and sausage rolls, I chose to work off my 2 pints by walking the half hour into town, but would have liked to eat at the pub.

Popped in for a quick pint only to be greeted with the bar tender talking about drugs with a customer. Went to the toilet to find someone using cocaine, told 'Nathan' the bar tender about it, to be told 'yea he's a regular and he always does it'. With that I left, I will never return!!

I would be willing to move to make this Pub my Local.I always try and visit when in the area. Great beers, real ales and awesome service.It gets a bit busy when Stevenage play at home but the crowd soon clears for kick off.Really nice beer, served really well, by really nice people

This must be the essential visit for the beer drinker.Good selection of ever changing beersExcellant staff and easily accessed

Popped in for a work meeting and the aromas from the kitchen just smelt too food to go a miss.... I asked the chef what he was cooking and it was "jacks curry night" we had two jalfrazies and a phall and it's one one the best meals I've ever tasted!!

Not what you'd expect of an unappealing 60's building on a housing estate in Stevenage: an oasis of real ale. And not just real ales, but often unusual real ales to boot. The policy seems to be 'little and often', with the selection of 6/7 ales changing almost entirely between our lunchtime and evening visits on the same day. Good for variety, but occasionally frustrating when a particularly excellent beer is found, only to be 'off' even before one can have a second pint.Can't comment on the food, as this is restricted to weekdays. On the Saturday only crusty rolls are available, to soak up the beers.Has several Beer & Cider Festivals a year. Unsurprisingly, can boast frequent accolades from CAMRA.