Southern Cross in Watford

Wonderful eating place a d excellent service

I've been to The Southern Cross to attend meetings on Saturday and Sunday mornings over the past couple of months. The service is always very friendly and they do a mean breakfast, which is incredibly good value!

I visited this pub on a Saturday afternoon after seeing good reviews on Tripadvisor for flame-grilled food. I ordered the classic burger and the chicken & rib combo. Unfortunately, both dishes were of low quality and likely reheated - very disappointing. It may be the worst food I've ever had in a pub. Never again. On the plus side, good atmosphere and friendly staff

Went for a dinner with my friends. Can't fault the place. Wide selection of meals and deserts great service and staff. Paid £60 for six meals and drinks. Happy days....

Great value! Friendly staff Had a really lovely time

Came here by myself and walked into some friends very fun night with fast and high quality service, appreciate it thanks guys!!

Great service, great food, great drinks! Cannot fault the staff here at all. They were so polite and no ask was too big! Staff are a real credit to the management.

Good service. Parking is easy . But with the Muslims opening a mosque over the road this will change.

I would like to say a big thank you to Stewart. He really had the best services. He came with welcome arms. He loved our dog Pippa, even brought her some doggy ice cream which was lovely and really sweet of him todo. He was gave really good suggestions with food options as u had the hunters chicken and it was lovely. I would like to say thank you to him and his team for making out raving nice:)

We travelled in for a Watford FC game and went to the Southern Cross first for breakfast. Polite staff, well priced decent food. What more could you want!

Great for a relaxed drink, a casual meal, or a night out with friends. Definitely one of the best pubs in the area. We’ll be back!

Travelled over 150 miles to visit family and friends went out for bit to eat, order 2 Sirloin steaks, came out cold then waiter took it back and claimed to go me a fresh steak and it was reheated, wouldn't recommend eating here

Came here with some friends on Sunday night from 8pm ish till close and had fun playing darts and pool. Drinks reasonably priced, will defo have to come back for food next time. Thanks again!

I took a break here to stay in the hotel and I cannot recommend it enough, great service incredible food and the rooms are wonderful and very comfy

Nice pub but not a nice place to stay. It’s LOUD above you and below you. Staff playing music at half 6 in the morning and moving things around at half 9 at night above the rooms. Communal toilet is rank too. Cheap to stay but stupidly stupidly loud.

Sunday Roast - you get what you pay for. I was tempted by the price but the service took over 45 mins and it was worse than Wetherspoons. Frozen food that was wilting away, burnt Yorkshire pudding that was initially missing from the plate. Meat was wafer thin 2 slices. Not even worth £3. Avoid.

Best roast I've had in a long time. Staff were super nice and professional too. 10/10 would highly recommend. This was the restaurant and bat not hotel

Staff were very helpful and room was very clean and comfortable. Very good value. Will definitely recommend for the price.

Visited this January over a weekend as accommodation for a Harry Potter studio visit - the location is really suitable for this purpose. The appearance of the building is really top! As a tourist I was seriously impressed by the look and I like the whole traditional English architecture very much. The rooms are equipped as standard and you can choose shared or private bathroom, which is great for the different needs of travelers. The pub downstairs is quite large, so it's no problem to find a seat even on a Friday afternoon, when it's usually the busiest. Luxury beer and great cuisine are other big pluses of this place! I probably can't praise the service enough... simply TOP! The young man with glasses from the pub deserves a special mention (by the way, he knows a lot about the Harry Potter studio and even worked there). Towards Watford Junction you'll find a few 24/7 shops, which is very handy in case you forget something or need to make a last minute purchase. The location is very quiet and nice, which contributes to the overall impression of the stay. I must emphasize that this place made our stay 110% better. Would recommend all ten and will definitely be happy to come back next time I visit the area! This place is ideal for couples and singles who are looking for comfortable and pleasant accommodation with excellent services.

Lovely service from Anna great price and welcoming, great for familys.

Food is amazing and the staff are welcoming and inviting such a lovely place to go

The staff were very welcoming and made the experience enjoyable. The food came out hot and the presentation was superb. I have already recommended to my friends and family to go and have a great experience like myself. Thank you to the staff and chefs for making a lovely meal experience for me.

I suppose to stay thair for one day it’s good rooms and the service and the food I literally haven’t seen like that place bar,food,rooms at one place it’s good

Having been to fabulous Flaming Grill up north recently, I wanted to try one closer to home. Honestly, it was so disappointing. The place was in desperate need of decoration. It felt almost dirty. Even a lick of paint would have helped. The food, we both had gammon skillet, was not too bad. We ordered on the app. We also ordered dessert, which I had to chase up with staff after more than 35 mins. Not the best experience, and I doubt I'll ever choose to revisit, sadly.

Reviewing the pub First time visiting with friends and I must say the food provided to us by Jay was absolutely delicious. I opted for the flame grilled bacon and cheese burger and it didn't disappoint. The burger was actually flame grilled and had great flavour. Both drinks and food were very reasonable priced and if we don't Nd ourselves on the area again we will certainly return. many thanks for the great food Jay

Nice pub with a good atmosphere

Stewart and Davide were very friendly and helpful. The gentleman at the bar with red t- shirt was also good. But Stewart and Davide made the experience very pleasant as it was fairly busy but they were still smiling and helpful to us. Food was good too.

I love staying at this hotel. The staff are always friendly and we do have good banter. The breakfast is very good value for money and is delicious. The food here is lovely.

Reviewing our experience at the pub. Friendly reception awaited us. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate the adults and kids. Tasty food followed by live music playing all the classics. Had a great time.

Absolutely fantastic service and super dog friendly offering water bowls, all day doggie breakfast and doggie ice cream. The staff are excellent and very welcoming with a nice atmosphere for lunch

Always enjoy going to southern cross. Friendly staff and they make the dog welcome with fusses.🙂 accommodating if there’s lots of us

Great Valentine’s Day meal! Came here with my partner and service was great! Food was amazing! Highly recommend for anyone to come

Excellent local pub, with a friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Always welcoming, with well kept drinks and tasty food!

Great service and a really enjoyable experience! Annalisa was friendly, attentive, and brought a great energy to the evening. She made us feel welcome without being over the top, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and a relaxed, fun attitude. Definitely added something extra to the night!

The food come out erratic some of it needed to be sent back to the kitchen to be cooked as it came out cold asked on an numerous of occasion to see the manager to a lady serving us that was wearing red sweatpants and a short strap top no manager came out spoke to one of the waiters that sent the manager out surprise surprise the lady that were serving us was actually the manager Not once did she admit to be in the manager? We was offered one cheap pint and one cheap glass of wine no apology no acceptance of appalling service from her about 7 o’clock she went home as someone that is working in hospitality 7 o’clock finish time seems a bit of a weird time for an evening shift for a manager I have eaten in a number of Greene King pubs and I would have to say that this was the worst experience I’ve ever had and I’m absolutely appalled and shocked that they think that she is in anyway management material

I had a Sunday roast. Tasted like microwaved food. Not good at all. The wings were nice though

The beer lines are kept in much better conditions now. Campaign for Real Ale members do get a little discount. In the summertime, you can enjoy food and drinks in a rear garden. I see food looks presentable and the place is clean.

Amazing pub, pool table with football on and a darts board. Food is lovely and staff are very hospitable. Can’t fault this place

Best pub in Watford, very kind service. Football is always on and they have a pool table with great space around it and a good music selection. The staff are top tier, would recommend coming here. Fun for all ages.

Empty on a Sunday because it takes sooo long to get served... This is why spoons is cleaning up.

Always have a great experience here. Food is always excellent with great prices. Staff are all friendly and helpful! Will always recommend to anyone looking for a short stay, a quick lunch or just fancy a drink.

Had a great stay here for one night Everything was clean and was very well priced

I had such an amazing experience at Southern Cross. They have great staff and friendly atmosphere you can’t miss. The service was absolutely amazing and the food made by Bethany was fantastic, something you would hate to miss. Highly recommend visiting!

Came in for lunch, had the buy on get one free on the burgers. Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Just been in for food with my family. Lovely food, amazing service. Will definitely be back.

Stunning Sunday lunch!!! Flamin BBQ meat sharer was taste and delicious. Great food, nice and friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere and busy place. I can wait to back for another meal. Highly Highly recommended .....

Where do I start? I could not fault this pub. Management and staff have done wonders here. Beer is always great and food is absolutely amazing! They always welcome everyone with a smile and treat everyone amazingly! Totally accommodating and no ask is too big for the team here!

Our yearly Christmas eve breakfast and a top job done by staff

The general manager Is really helpful and polite as well the whole staff Food is great and good quality too Service with a smile Always I reccomend this Place 100 times

The desserts are to die for Lovely service and atmosphere Best pub in Watford I love love love It! They have deals on food and drinks And on thursday Is buy One get One free burger that are really goood!

I absolutely love this place GM is so good and helpful Staff are really nice they always help you find the best option for food or drinks Food and service are amazing Dog friendly Treats for dog free too My fav place to have breakfast dinner or drinks

We visited the pub for Christmas Day dinner .we had a lovely day .We were very impressed with the service .The gentlemen who was looking after us was brilliant and friendly and made the experience great .Food was delicious and service great as well .We go to the pub regularly and definitely continue to visit .

Brilliant service and food. The manager, Steve, was very welcoming and helpful.

The food was lovely, and came quite quickly. They were expecting us and our table was reserved. The drinks choice was good. The service was generally very good. Unfortunately there were 2 noisy televisions showing sport quite close, and they were out of sink, so it sounded very echo-ey so that was annoying. It was a little too pub, and not enough restaurant really. It could have been made so much better with a very little effort. However overall we had a very good meal at a very good cost.

The food was lovely, and came quite quickly. They were expecting us and our table was reserved. The drinks choice was good. The service was generally very good. Unfortunately there were 2 noisy televisions showing sport quite close, and they were out of sink, so it sounded very echo-ey so that was annoying. It was a little too pub, and not enough restaurant really. It could have been made so much better with a very little effort. However overall we had a very good meal at a very good cost.

Went for breakfast this morning, with my hubby and sister, very affordable and great food, excellent choice for vegetarian and vegans, great service, cannot fault at all.

A little late with organising the company Christmas dinner this year and amongst other options the Southern cross became our 1st choice based on location and pricing in the current climate. Our excellent around experience started with the ease of booking and helpful staff support throughout, listening to our requirements and requests and upon arrival we were taken aback at the preparation the Pub team had put in to creating a festive experience for us. Food and service was above and beyond expectations throughout the night and we can't thank the Southern Cross tram enough with a special shout out to Kaz (waiter)and Lee (Manager,.Apologies if the name are wrong). Thank again.. Steve

Staff were very friendly and polite. The bbq ribs were excellent

The food is absolutely wonderful. My favourite is definitely the 9oz stirloin with beef dripping. Steak cooked to perfection. Staff are very friendly, and very knowledgeable. They will make the most perfect drink suggestions from gins to beers and ales. Hotel is clean, well maintained and very competitively priced. A must to visit, best pub in town.

Dropped in for BOGOF cococktails. Limited choice. Great value for a cheap date!

What an amazing meal hubby had 32oz steak 17.99 I had a burger tanks staff lovely will defo be going back thanks

A very nice restaurant , excellent service, high quality food

I had an amazing meal. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and service..

It has the best food must go and ve the best food

Amazing vibe, great food, generous and extra sweet people, overall loved it. It will be my next go to breakfast spot 🤞🏻

Great steaks,nice staff and last time I visited had a chat to chef and the bar staff.All had time to ask how the food and beer was.The Camra discount was a great bonus as I always enjoy your guest beer with my freshly cooked steak.Also love other menu items such as the beef pie! Can't recommend the pub enough! Great stay in the hotel too when I've been working in Watford!

Worse pub I’ve ever been to, rude staff, unfriendly people. Dirty glasses, I wouldn’t recommend

Brilliant pub, excellent food, amazing friendly staff especially Steve and Georgia. Top marks well recommended.

Once again all staff went above and beyond ,food was lovely & atmosphere great, will be back again & again, well done to Steve & his team for making everyone feel so welcome

Absolutely amazing pub!!! Staff brilliant!! Food perfect!!! I always come here to watch Chelsea win!

Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant service, and tasty food!

Went for lunch food very good service excellent staff very helpful

Went here with the Family as we were visiting them and this was a great place to do that The Staff are excellent and so was the food and considering there were Twelve of us the food come out together The Roast Beef with all the veg and Yorkshire Pudding was delicious Thanks for making our family reunion so fantastic

We had a fantastic meal today, food was great and the service was awesome. Would highly recommend!

We have been coming for breakfast for a year or so and have always been welcomed and greeted on arrival. The staff are always polite and accommodating as we are a lager family. There is always someone who is willing to help and with any questions. Highly recommend to any family or a single person

Amazing place food nice service brilliant Alot off food for the price

Came for breakfast with the kids , staff were so friendly and accommodating and everything was spotlessly clean Will definitely be returning 😊

my favourite place to enjoy a night with your friends, food is delicious , staff members are lovely and the atmosphere is great, well done team 👍🏻 see you soon

The staff were very accommodating for me and my family as we are large family. The restaurant was very clean and staff extremely pleasant and friendly.

Family friendly pub. Dogs welcome in non carpeted areas. The staff are lovely. Very friendly. Drinks are great. Good wine choices and local beer to. The food is pub grub nut nicely cooked and for a good price. This pub has definitely improved and is really welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice pub with pool table. Good atmosphere. Stayed for one pint. Happy. Thanks :)

Gina is a legend. She pours a great baby Guinness.

We were staying nearby for the WB tour and it was a great family pub. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. There is a playground nearby as well by Tesco express so it's brilliant for families.

Thank you for the wonderful evening, after a long time we finally checked in again at Southern Cross, still great, a culinary journey, a real treat, both dinner and service and knowledge of the wine... Really enjoyed it, thanks Pieter and Natascha and the rest of your brigade 👌🏻it was a party again 🥳

My this use to be a wonderful pub when the Italian brothers ran it. We were over charged. the meals were mediocre staff never asked how our meals were. tables sticky will not be going back

Parking is very small and narrow corners difficult to navigate. My gluten-free meal came out 15 minutes after my family's meal, so they had all finished before I got mine. The meals should of been timely prepared, so they came out all together. The server cleared the table, while I was still eating, not acceptable. They increased the volume of the music so high, we could not hear ourselves around the dinner table.

Always very friendly staff, good service and great food

Amazing food amazing service always great coming here to eat

Staff are very friendly, food very tasty. Very accomadating and understanding with adults with learning disabilities

Very good service,prices and friendly staff

Always helpful. Make sure out clients have everything they need and ask them about their day.

Such a lovely pub with amazing staff and delicious food 😁

Banging breakfast, come out quickly. Compliment to the chef! Staff amazing, drinks too. Feeling looked after and extremely contrnt

A great place and the staff are fantastic and so friendly and helpful and you couldn’t ask for more and the food is out of this world and what a great price, great relaxed atmosphere I love this pub and always go back as your made so welcome 10/10 fully recommend

Update: Manager contacted me within an hour to cancel.the ticket. Super impressed with his response, faith in Southern Cross restored 🙏🏼....£100 parking for an empty pub and carpark. Signage and lighting really poor.

Great pub - lovely food, amazing staff - everyone very friendly, kept checking in. Overall very pleasant place. Would happily go back

Don't trust the parking the ipad in the bar for the anpr may aswel not be there. And think twice if you think they will cancel it, I'm betting they work on commission!

Best Cheeseburger One of the best cheeseburger I have ever ate. You can choose your own ingredients. The beef is fresh and delicious. The portions are pretty large. Highly recommend! Great food and great staff. Nicest pub I've visited for a long time.

Everything was clean and affordable great service and helpful people highly recommend

Really lovely staff, food is always very good quality and portions. Its such a lovely family atmosphere would recommend to anyone.