Robin Hood & Little John in North Hertfordshire

Racist Establishment - walked here for a pub lunch and arrived well before they were due to close for lunch. My husband went inside to ask where we could sit and was told abruptly ‘we’ve stopped serving food now’. He hadn’t even asked about food at this point. It was clear food was still being cooked too. My husband came back outside and said they gave him the filthiest look when they saw him walk in and that we should go. They came out and when they saw I looked white they said we could sit and have a drink if we wanted - it was a very hot day and we were with our 2 year old child and 2 small dogs and were in desperate need of a drink - every table we pointed at they gave some excuse as to why we couldn’t sit there so in the end we didn’t have much choice but to leave and walk back home in the heat. Disgusting experience - will never go back!

We totally enjoyed our first of many stops at the Robin Hood. Super friendly down to earth friendly owners. Great Guinness (been a while!) dog friendly with beautiful surroundings. We shall return 👍 Thank you :)

I took my mum and dad and a family friend for lunch at this lovely country pub as Will and Mandy used to do the catering at Berkhamsted Golf Club. Spotlessly clean and well sorted with anti Covid measures. Excellent customer service and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch and drinks. The pub has a large outside area which we could not experience due to the awful weather when we visited. One to visit again for sure. Thanks so much we all enjoyed the visit.

We go there every week. The standards in regard to covid are excellent. I'm a nurse and highly recommend the processes they have in place to keep us safe. Mandy and Will deserve a medal. They deal with non conformers efficiently and politely. A delightful place.

Really warm friendly service, great food, beautiful pub and location. We had a lovely lunch in their beautiful garden.

Passed this pub Sunday afternoon and thought it looked very nice but didn't have time to stop, so drove 20 miles to visit lunchtime today (Tuesday) for a pint and some food, arrived at 1pm to find the place closed, a group of walkers turned up at the same time to be disappointed akso, why why why dont you update your website it clearly said open 12pm till 3pm will not return

Great food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly, personal service. Come here about one a week at the moment (post lockdown). Food is delicious and they cater to our two year old with delight!

We live just a few miles away and yet in 25 years, had never visited. Went there the other night, their safety precautions due to the virus were top notch - Thank you!! The service was friendly and efficient, the food was really delicious, I could not fault my meal. We will be back without. doubt.

Lovely chips and drinks! We love the settling and it’s relaxing for a beer or two! Great service and we will be back:)

It was my wife`s birthday, and my daughter lives in London, so as a surprise for my wife,we decided to meet up half way. We`d been walking in Letchworth and it was touch and go whether we`d get there before the kitchen closed at 3. Luckily, my daughter got there earlier, and we were ok. No beef left, so we went for the remaining pork and turkey roasts, with side orders of veg, roast potatoes and cauli. cheese! Excellent food, excellent setting , excellent friendly service, and good value for money. We`ll be back in the summer, as they also have a lovely garden. Thanks for a lovely visit.

Known mainly to locals, this is a friendly, off-the-beaten-track hostelry with excellent beers and food.There are tables outside in the summer and a cosy inside during the winter. Whatever the time of year, there's a warm welcome from the staff and a good choice of draught beers. The menu is small, but the portions are large and the prices are very reasonable.

I visited here today with four friends where we all had a Sunday roast. The quality of the food was first class, the portions were extremely generous and the service was excellent in a warm friendly atmosphere. I had previously visited here for an evening meal which was also superb and decided to try the Sunday lunch menu this time. We weren't disappointed, it was excellent, you won't go hungry here!

I was taken here by a friend and I'd need a sat nav to find it again! But don't be put off - the secret location is part of it's charm. An authentic pub lunch menu; omelettes, scampi, sandwiches etc. We had the chicken curry special and a mushroom omelette - both delicious. There were several reserved tables, so the pub must be popular. We both thought it was great! £20 for lunch for two.

Friendly efficient staff, Not an extensive menu but sufficient choice to meet most needs. Well cooked and presented.A cosy friendly unpretentious setting and will definitely visit again

Visited for lunch in late September on a pretty cool day so eating outside was not the best idea. Friendly service. Beer fine, menu on the short side but quite adequate. Food came out piping hot and the peas were delicious Otherwise food quite pleasant . Obviously well patrinised by regulars who chatted happily with each other. Quite a pleasant atmosphere in the small bar we occupied.It had been nice to go there in Summers gone by to use the garden, but not this time. Perhaps next year.

If you’re looking for a great Sunday roast this is the place to be.Perfectly cooked meat, crispy potatoes, classic Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy! The staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is to such a high standard and for a great price too!My go to for a roast!

A friend and I recently went for sunday lunch and we were both stunned by the rude reception and attitide - by what turned out to be the the publican/landlady.I've been here before since this couple took over the pub - 3-4 times at least and last time in April - every time the staff was very welcoming and the food excellent with large portions.This time around I was very surprised and ashamed to have brought my friend in such an unwelcoming place! I thought it might be that we were dealing with holiday cover or that the chef had changed. But no, a friend of mine - who is a regular - confirmed we had dealt directly with the publican. :-(Maybe she was having a bad day but it cleary rubbed off the young staff as there was not a very nice atmosphere.The food was ok, but here also, the presentation and condiments not the same as last time.All in all, not a nice experience nor a place I'll go back in a hurry or take friends.A real shame.

A very solid, competent Sunday lunch in a pleasant shady garden, generous portions, wasn't quite so impressed by the house red. A lovely rural setting in Hertfordshire countryside for a popular and fairly busy pub. A commendably brief and realistic menu, not like pubs that try and cover all bases by offering their ersatz versions of Mexican, Thai, etc dishes.

Went today with friends and had the ploughman's which was really nice, husband had a dessert and again really enjoyed it. The staff are so nice and friendly French lady took time to chat to us and must be an asset to this pub Will be visiting again very soon thank you

This review is solely to point out that contrary to a certain website which lists details of pubs that allow you to overnight on their car parks, this one doesn't. We took a fairly long and arduous drive down very narrow, winding lanes to get here and I wouldn't anyone else in a motorhome to have the same experience.

We have visited this lovely country pub many times over the years and since the current landlords have been running it, it has found its own personality and warmth! The attention to detail in the decoration is carefully thought out and in keeping with the building! The food is beautifully prepared and delivered offering so many choices. The staff from the management down are warm and friendly without being intrusive. The added bonus of being able to sit out in the gardens in a balmy evening puts the icing on the cake! Just lovely! Thank you Mandy, Wilf and your staff! We may live in lanzarote but we will be back!!!

Stop n a nice long walk. Lovely lunch sandwich and baguette. Service fabulous. 5 stars all the way. Looking forward to going back for a dinner service some time soon.

Great service, good fun and nice lagers. Friendly locals set in a quiet location.. highly recommend.

Looking online for a dog friendly pub to eat in, we happened upon the Robin Hood & Little John and decided to give it a go - we were so pleased that we did!

I have been to this country pub on many occasions over many years and I can honestly say that Mandy and Wilf the landlords of the Robin Hood and Little John are the best we’ve had! The beautiful Christmas decorations are homely and fabulously arranged at this time of year. The attention to detail is exceptional! The service and welcome given across the board makes the visit perfect! And now to the food! Good home made food perfectly cooked and beautifully served! Thank you for a lovely evening!

Had an excellent lunch cooked by Will with Mandy looking after our party of seven

Love the food and atmosphere here. The pub has a strong commitment from friendly regulars and attracts many visitors looking for good food. Can't recommend enough - will definitely be back.

Fantastic home cooked lunch 90th birthday celebration of a good friend Lunch and dessert Small pub but the staff went out of their way to accommodate our party of 14 Will certainly return

Love this pub, it’s a real little gem. It is quite small but very quaint. It has a lovely garden and is in a very peaceful setting. The beer is always good and the staff always friendly.

I visited here in the summer holidays with two children and we had a very pleasant lunch. The staff were friendly and the food tasty with lovely sized portions! They have a really lovely outside seating area, a lovely hidden gem. Highly recommend.

My friend and I were enjoying a drink here. A group of cyclists (on a charity bike ride) started to trickle in for refreshments. After 10 minutes or so a male employee (or the manager?) in a filthy apron appeared and chastised the charity bike ride's organiser in front of everyone, for not giving the pub advanced notice of their arrival. The organiser, obviously a little shocked, then explained she had emailed the pub 4 weeks previously and had received a response to her email. My friend and I were shocked at this gentleman's attitude - it is a pub, these visitors required only refreshments and a little rest in the garden - and they were riding for charity! Shame on you, Robin Hood and Little John.

We had a meal one summer's evening whilst staying at a local B&B.; Great atmosphere, excellent food and friendly service. Everything an English country pub should be. Hope to return next time we are in the area.

I used to visit this pub regularly as a teenager and haven't been for about 18 years but it's still going and I have to say it's very nice.

I visited with my wife for the music festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Had a great time watching the Swanvesta Social Club, Head on a Stick and Dusty Wagons.

We went to The Robin Hood whilst the World Cup was on and had their basket meals. I have to say what fantastic value for money it was. The staff were so helpful and the lovely waitress Chloe behind the bar and serving our food was charming. Thank you so much for a lovely evening in the garden.

Went here with friends for Saturday evening meal. I must say that all of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and without any over estimation it was extremely good value.Two courses with a medium priced wine was £25 per person. Cosy surroundings and the staff very attentive. I would recommend.

We only live 5 mins away and have never been in the 3 1/2 years we’ve lived in knebworth. Booked Sunday Lunch and we all had Sunday lunch each having a different Meat. The Lunch didn’t disappoint veggies served separate. More than enough for all.

Great menu and daily specials at reasonable prices! What a good find and can only highly recommend this pub with very pleasant staff.

We had a welcome and filling Sunday lunch at this friendly, compact pub after a walk in nearby Knebworth Park.

Small country English pub beautiful garden , veg English menu and just we searched we found . Thank you will visit again .

Had another lovely Sunday lunch cooked by Will. Mandy does a fantastic job running front of house the staff are all lovely and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit.

Just had Sunday lunch here and very very disappointed! We haven’t been for a few months so not sure if the other chef has moved on but the food was nowhere near the same quality and presentation as it was before

I've been here twice now for a Sunday roast (they also do other food on a Sunday) and both times have been great. Delicious food, generous portions and the staff are SO friendly and polite. The atmosphere of the place is welcoming, clean and comfortable. I no longer live in the area but my family do so I plan to return again and again!

We had a lovely evening meal here last Saturday. The service was great, the house wine really smooth and the steak pie amazing. Loads of fresh vegetables. Buttery new potatoes. All food is cooked in house we were told. We’ll be back.

Very pleasant staff. Waited a long time for our meal to arrive as the pub is popular. The pie we ordered was excellent and well presented,the vegetables and chips came separately. A traditional country pub. We look forward to our next visit.

My wife and I visited the pub for the first time for a lovely lunch today after seeing it online. The food was fantastic, home cooked freshly to order, a credit to the new landlord / chef William who has just taken over the pub with his wife Mandy.

Traditional country pub, small dining room, but cosy. We had roasts which were good, vegetables selection fine. Service was friendly and efficient. Delicious home made pie for dessert. Good value

the food here was delicious. however the atmosphere a bit strange - we were the only people in the place on the restaurant side and it felt a bit odd - music or something would have helped. Also after sitting for a while it did get a bit chilly.

A cozy pub, where I had a very tasty Cumberland sausage and mash with a very pleasant pint of Guinness. A bit of a wait, but I was not in a hurry.

Great service. Attentive staff and easy access for manual wheelchair users. Will definitely visit again.

Really nice pub to relax in. Even though we were not regulars we were still made to feel welcome. The regulars in there were very polite. The bar food is good. Would recommend to anyone.

7 of us, 2 families (youngest 10 years old) Sunday lunch, everyone's meal was a winner (mainly roasts, a couple of chicken burgers!), puds were fantastic, really attentive staff, all very relaxed.

Almuerzo familiar durante un fin de semana festivo, aunque no reserve y tuvimos suerte de haber sido exprimido, es aconsejable como lugar no es enorme, pero es un pintoresco y muy agradable pub/restaurante.

Me siento un poco mal sólo dar este tres estrellas ya que no había nada malo, simplemente nada especial.

The pub itself is small and cosy with open fires and nice country decor

How luck are we to stumble on the lovely little gem of a pub tucked away in a little corner of England, we didn't get to meet the landlady but if she is anything like her mother I wouldn't complain, her mother was so welcoming, she told us about all the nice places to visit, the food and drinks weren't expensive , and the locals were welcoming as well , definitely a place to go again and again, thank you so much x

Excellent service, great locals pub, with good food and good owners, well worth a visit for a drink or food.

My wife and I visited for Sunday lunch. A pretty basic menu on a Sunday lunchtime with the normal roasts available. We both chose the selection of roasts.The meal could probably have done with more roasted potatos and veg and I would suggest perhaps more gravy on the meal but never the less was very well cooked and tasty. All in all a nice place to drop off and have a Sunday lunch if in the area.

Have lived near here and drank in here before but never eaten in the restaurant side.. 7 of us arrived rather noisily., we were placed on a long table near the open fire.. Too hot for the menopausal ladies.. so we moved the table (with the management consent). Still too hot as radiator on other side.. So we were offered the round table for 6.. 7 worked fine.. The staff were lovely, laughing with us.. Excellent service, excellent food, fantastic ambience.. I want to go back ASAP.. Such a small and snug little restaurant.. Just loved it...

Popped down to the Robin Hood and little John for a meal with my parents. The food was very good I had a burger, my wife had the pork chop and my parents both had the lamb. The meat quality was excellent and all cooked simply but very well. The only downside was the beer being McMullins was nothing to write home about. All in all very good and worth a revisit. Has been recently (last year) redecorated and is cozy and inviting Overall just what a village pub should be like

Excellent meal, best we've had in a long time. Very helpful, happy and friendly staff. Fabulous service in a cosy country pub, will be going back very soon.

This is a traditional and friendly pub with high standards. They have a reputation for their food - Sunday lunch has the best Yorkshires you will find anywhere; a good choice of roasts including gammon for those who love it; and perfectly cooked fresh vegetables. McMullens ales - not the widest choice - but OK. Excellent service and value

This classic pub is welcoming, has good beer and good food. When so may pubs have been improved beyond recognition it is refreshing to find one that is still so traditional. We will definitely go again.

Enjoyed a typical pub lunch on a Friday. Welcoming staff, open fires, double fried crispy chips and our dog enjoyed his treats from the bar

I have just returned from a family Sunday lunch at the newly refurbished restaurant at the pub. A thoroughly enjoyable experience in a cosy, traditionally decorated room boasting not one but two log fires. The staff were really attentive and totally unfazed when I said that I was gluten intolerant and therefore needed a gluten free meal. My sirloin of beef (a choice out of the four roast meats on offer) was just so tender and really was medium rare as promised, set off by a selection of about four seasonal vegetables and crispy roast potatoes. The desserts were varied and we selected sticky toffee pudding, pear and almond tart and homemade ice cream which were all excellent. If you want really good food in a pub setting this is a place to go. For 3 adults and one toddler including drinks it cost £55 and was worth every penny.

Brightened up a miserable wet day by enjoying a delicious lunch in lovely surroundings. Recently refurbished and looking good. Staff cheerful and welcoming. Will definitely visit again.

Booked lunch for four people. My wife is a brain injury survivor who struggles with loud noises. The staff helpfully relocated us to the saloon rather than the tables in restaurant area which was busy with people. The low beamed ceiling is atmospheric to say the least.Small menu but everything we ate was perfectly executed, even the two nut roasts!Friendly staff and locals with their content hounds. We'll be back.

On reflection the evening spent at the Robin Hood & Little John on the 5th November was a very bad choice for a number of reasons;1. There were to many people which meant a small outside area was over crowded2. Very long serving times, it took on average 20 mins to get a drink and 1 hour at least to be served any food.3. The hog roast was not very good and the only alternative was served cold.4. I am not a smoker and do not like inhaling other peoples fumes, smoke or electrically created, this one evening promotes every reason why smoking should be banned in public places.What a shame that a little bit of preparation and planning would of made it a much better night out.

This is the sort of pub that takes you back to your childhood on a warm summer evening being sat in the garden with a bag of crisps and a bottle of pepsi with a straw. It's picture postcard in terms of its location, old worldly low ceiling oak beamed interior and beautiful beer garden. It's had a massive turnaround in terms of food and service since the previous bar manager left in October 2015 and now boasts a resident chef and staff who are very friendly and attentive. Pretty much welcomes all - kids / walkers / locals. Only downside if it's raining it can be pretty cramped!

Great pub, lots of history. Great big oak tree out front gives great shade. Birds are chirping and the bees are buzzing! Had a burger it was great and homemade big bonus in my eyes and my belly. The owners are fun and make sure you are happy! Nice beers on tap, they also have a full bar for whatever you fancy. Looking forward to going back! 10 out of 10

Visited here on way back from Cambridge. Very busy when we were there and still the staff were friendly and helpful. Food appeared to be microwaved but was still tasty . Reasonably priced and suitable for all taste buds.

Very friendly ,wecoming family pub in a lovely location . Lots of outdoor areas . They even have a bouncy castle that can be inflated on request . Good choice of food and excellent fish . Great place to go for a quiet meal inside or with children and dogs outside . Will definitely be returning very soon .

A hidden gem, small, friendly, inviting, great food and service. Great selection of food and drinks Brilliant

My husband and i visited this pub today 7/7/16 we had a lovely sandwich with chips there is a nice garden very friendly people will return for a evening meal soon.

What can I say! Visited several times as thw weather as started to improve as the outside areas are fantastic to relax with a drink eaten here on mutiple times and the food is amazing. So much better than anywhere I have eaten in the local area. Always fresh with lots of flavor, a firm favourite.

We visited this pub in May with friends who are holding an event with the pub this year. The pub has a great name so I had high expectations but it's really dated, it's more of an old man pub in my opinion, carpet in the toilet and in the main areas which looks really tired and worn. The waitress Eleanor I think was lovely and I cannot fault her service, but I found the pub a little yokel. Perhaps because I'm mixed race and my partner is not I felt that people were a bit nosey/prone to staring, I accept this might have been my perception but I haven't felt like that in other pubs in Knebworth. The food menu is really limited, my partner had squid which he said was horrid, a friend had cauliflower soup which he said was tepid and my tomato dumplings were ok, nothing special. The mains were not much better, limited choice and they were out of pork so I had a mushroom dish in cream sauce which was bland, my partner had the roast beef which he said was chewy, it did look well presented though. The dessert was however the worst, it was absolutely disgusting, it was meant to be s rum bread and butter pudding, it was a slab of stodgy manufacturer something which smelled weird and tasted nothing like bread pudding. The bill for 4 with the deserts removed was £85 and given the food was not great I felt it was a lot. Aside from this event I'm attending at the pub no way would we consider eating there again. A really disappointing first experience.

It's always had a favoured location but now has food and service to match. Wonderful for lunch, and for weekend drinks in summer - there's a bouncy castle for the kids - in the big and enclosed garden. Great place

It was a very nice, tasty, tender and very well cooked dish. My partner and I really enjoyed the place, surrounding and food. I recommend it 100%. It is worth.

My wife and I were driving between Codicote and Stevengae when we spied a sign at the roadside directing us to this delightful old pub. As it was lunchtime we decided to take a chance.There is plenty of parking, and the grounds are lovely in the sunshine, very well kept and warm. Inside is a proper traditional pub with a good selection of McMullen ales, as well as the usual lagers, ciders and bottled drinks. Although they normally don't do food on a Monday, this was the May Day bank holiday and they had a basic small but comprehensive menu on offer.We opted for a burger and chips, and fish & chips while I supped on McMullen Country Bitter and my wife and half a cider and some lemonade (she was driving). The beer was lovely, and the food was excellent. The piece of fish was really lovely while the burger looked to be home made and of an good quality. The only possible issue was that the pub had run out of chunky chips and served french fries...fine but we would have preferred to know in advance.Staff were all lovely and service was brisk despite the pub being quite busy. Toilets were clean (both ladies and gents). The pub was a little out of our way, but we would be happy to return. To cap it off, I even met a chap who worked with my dad 50 years ago while eating lunch. Families were certainly welcome, as were dogs. The pub has water bowls for dogs and as far as I could tell they were both welcome in the bar and outside.

I just returned home from dining here with my son and grandaughter. The food was amazing. I had the best fish cake I have ever eaten, Served on a bed of mixed green veg topped with crispy bacon, fried egg and wholegrain mustard sauce. The younger ones had home made beef burgers with triple fried chips. Amazing food from a village pub. Thank you.

This restaurant has apparently appointed a new chef in the last few months and I can highly recommend the food he cooks. I visited with two friends at the weekend and we were all really impressed with the choices on the menu, the quality and presentation of the food and the friendliness of the lady who served us. I can recommend the crayfish cocktail with a wonderfully piquant sauce and also the chips which accompanied my very tasty chicken breast burger. Sadly we had no room for dessert but will definitely have one next time. The log fire added a lovely atmosphere to a special evening.

The food was very nice, even the vegetarian option, nut roast, which is unusual. It states 'Fine Dining' the food and prices reflect that, but the tables are normal pub layout with just a serviette and a knife and fork, very sparse, but the staff were welcoming and friendly.

Fantastic service! Fantastic staff! Fantastic venue! Fantastic night! I can't recommend them highly enough.I booked their restaurant for my birthday party with 26 friends. The management at The Robin were so helpful in the weeks running up to the event, sending us menus and organising seating arrangements and accommodating all of my friends varied dietary requirements, including the Vegan :)They were very welcoming on the night and very accommodating. It can be hard with such a big group who are splitting the tab individually and ordering lots of drinks throughout the night, but The Robin made it SO EASY! We were able to use the private bar in the restaurant area throughout the evening rather than ordering drinks on tab to the tables, and after dinner throughout the evening we could go up individually and they worked out for us what each person had to settle, it couldn't have gone smoother!I had a really lovely birthday evening there and was over the moon with how it all went. The staff were so lovely and friendly, they really made my night and I would definitely book again :)Huge thank you to all at The Robin! And of course to the Chef for all your hard work and delicious food, it was scrumptious! Those that hadn't pre-ordered a pudding suffered big food envy when they saw the desserts arrive, they hastily placed extra orders and the chef was kind enough to accommodate :)Thank you! Georgina x

My family and I visited this nice little pub for a late Sunday lunch. The service was fantastic from the moment we rang to see if they had a table until we left. We had all the starters, main and dessert and it was very good indeed. The homemade lemon tart was a real treat. Prices are reasonable and the pub has beautiful surroundings.

Lovely fresh sandwiches served with delicious chips. Friendly, efficient service. Will definitely go back. Not very busy so hopefully more people will visit.

Lovely little pub, food was good and service was lovely too! The food was more 'bistro pub' than 'traditional pub', so if that's your thing you're in luck! A little more expensive than the norm, but it's a very small pub so you can understand why!

Coming into Codicote we saw a sign which said Robin Hood and Little John serving lunch today. Some way along the country road we came to a charming pub where we were served an excellent lunch. Great service, cheerful staff, we shall certainly go again and tell our family and friends of our find.Margaret and Sheila of Hitchin

Had a family SUnday roast. The food and service were great. We have been searching for a really good roast in the area and have finally found one. Lots of meat and veg. Cauliflower cheese. Lovely yorkshire pudding. Great desserts too.

Booked a table for 7 for my wifes birthday,only went in the dining area but greeted by friendly staff & shown to our table,prompt drinks order taken & food ordered.no complaints from any of our group most had roast beef & given the option of more well done meat as it was done medium,will definitely use again probably in the summer after a long dog walk round the beautiful countryside.Thank you for a very nice lunch

This was an on the spur of the moment let's have a pub lunch moment when we saw a sign on the main road directing us towards The Robin Hood & Little John pub.after a drive through some very pretty countryside the pub appeared and despite the weather being wet and miserable it looked very inviting. The separate little restaurant was both charming and cosy and the open fire was very welcome. The menu was not huge but varied for a variety of tastes and most important, everything was freshly cooked . The service was first class and very friendly almost as if you had known the waitress for some time. We were impressed and wish the new management great continued success. Well done

Our family had lunch here today for my birthday the menu isn't huge but still enough choices.The roast dinner was wonderful they were friendly and let us eat my birthday cake after.They grandchildren loved the fish & chips but could be more of a kids menu available.We definitely will be going back for steak night to sample some more of there lovely food .Good luck in the future.

A group of 9 friends enjoyed an excellent meal at the Robin Hood & Little John - for most of us it was our first ever visit. There's a small dining area located in the old pub, and the kitchen is under new management. The a la carte menu offers a good variety of dishes, and traditional-based pub food (some with a twist) is also available from the bar. Our main courses, including pan-roasted rib of beef, fish cakes, chicken breast and belly of pork, were beautifully-presented, delicious and filling. Several people ordered desserts, mainly sticky toffee pudding (it was a cold night!) but also a wonderful orange and ginger posset. The wine menu offers sufficient choice - our Malbec was very good. All-in-all a very satisfying evening out, well worth a visit to the Hertfordshire countryside.

This is the first time we have had a roast here since it has been taken over. I have to say it is the best roast dinner I have ever had out. Amazing my husband and I could not recommend it enough.

The Robin Hood and Little John is a delightful pub in a delightful location. We first discovered it more than 40 years ago and rediscovered it some 15 years ago. The new tenants seem to be doing well. The pub side retains its character and the small cosy, separate restaurant is inviting. We went for Sunday lunch. It's billed as a carvery but it's not really a carvery in that you don't queue up to select your meat and pick your vegetables. You have to tell the waitress what you want and she gets it. I probably prefer the self service type of carvery. Nonetheless, the food was good and the beef was very good. The slices of meat were reasonably thick - the only way to serve beef. The pear and apple crumble was good too. All in all, we will probably be back some time.

Excellent meal great welcome Log fires on cold wet miserable day fantasticWill return thank youAlways visited with previous owners and were dubious but it was really good

Had a great meal, very high quality food with all agreeing it was very nice. Service was very friendly and no complaints from anyone, even though I was there with a bunch of people who absolutely love to moan. Will go again. Is mostly a summer venue as the inside is small but we still got a large table on a Saturday night without any trouble, can only imagine its absolutely fantastic in summer when sitting outside.

Decided to go for dinner as under new management, friendly young couple. The food knocked my socks off. I took the time to thank the chef I was so impressed (and suprised). My wife is vegetarian and enjoyed her risotto. And it's a lovely pub in a beautiful spot. Bon appetite!

First off, the staff here have never been anything but pleasant, even when under intense pressure. That pressure doesn't seem to be helped however, by the complete and utter disregard for anything remotely resembling customer service from the gentleman I've been led to believe is the manager. Every occasion that I have visited the Robin (which is in a great setting by the way) has been spoiled somewhat by a grumpy, unfriendly manager.In the summer we attended a barbecue here; while I was ordering lunch and drinks at the bar, the manager told my young son he was not allowed to sit at the bar (he wasn't planning on staying there, he was simply making a decision on what to drink/eat). Even the barman was astounded - and embarrassed - by this and told me to ignore him, calling him grumpy. On my most recent (and possibly last) visit back in August, I stopped by here while out on a bike ride with my kids, on this occasion, we were advised that the card machine was out of order - which is fair enough - but the manner in which the manager barked at us across the pub was very much the final straw for me. If this is the face of the Robin Hood & Little John that greets the customer it's a real shame.

The restaurant is small and cosy. Best to book a table in advance to avoid disappointment. The service is great and the food is excellent. The new chef has produced a new menu to suit all tastes and just to reiterate the food will not disappoint.

Under recent new management and with a new, resident chef, this beautiful old pub is an excellent venue to take advantage of great beer and a superb English menu. We went for Sunday lunch and had a sitting at 2.30pm. There was one at 12.30pm but it was already full so it is well worth booking ahead. I think they may introduce a later sitting due to demand. The quality of the carvery was excellent - perfectly cooked sirloin of beef or honey roasted pork with all the trimmings available at a good price and the dessert menu was worth leaving some space for (the sticky toffee pudding was very good). The wine list was good too and we had a really nice Argentinian Malbec with lunch. As far as I can see the pub will go from strength to strength under the new management; the open real fires create a wonderful atmosphere in Autumn (and Winter) and there is a very large garden which will come into its own in the Summer. We are going back in a couple of weeks to sample the evening menu during the week - took a quick peek and it looks very appetizing. Worth a visit definitely.