The Fishery Inn in Dacorum

Lovely location, and great outdoor space. Food was basic, but not bad. Great waitress, her name was Ana. Polite, friendly and happy even though you could tell she was busy she still made time to talk and check everything was ok. Not much lighter choice if you wanted something small, for example a panini and salad for the smaller appetites would be good.

The food was very good The Staff Jess very kind n

Passed this place many a time but it wasn't until my Son tried it & said how good it was! He wasn't wrong, went there for Sunday lunch, had the Roast Trio of Beef. Chicken & Pork, large portions full of flavour very well presented, we will be back.

Great atmosphere, especially on sunny days next to the canal. We were served throughout our meal by Ana and Alyssa, who were both very helpful and friendly and found out and answered all of our questions. We had the trio of roasts, which was delicious and plentiful and all cooked very well. My son had the dirty burger and was more than happy as well as continuing to help finish our roast. We had a brownie and chocolate bomb for dessert which were both simple but extremely good.

Food, service and vibes were great. Thanks Ana

Our server Ana was amazing, so friendly and attentive . She went above and beyond .

Lovely food and a lovely view whilst drinking very pleasant wine

We had the Charcuterie board and it was fantastic. It was so good we went back a week later, Friday afternoon, and we think the charcuterie board was even better. aWe saw the staff serving tables and the burgers looked really good. The staff went out of thier way to make our visit enjoyable. We will go bck again.

Lovely meal at the fishery today. Great atmosphere and good food. Lovely service by our waitress Ana, who was rushed off her feet! She was super busy and managing many tables on her own, but her service was still amazing! Thanks Ana☺️

We stopped here unplanned on the way home for some lunch. Ana was our server and she was very helpful and friendly. I had the duck salad which was delicious and my husband had a yummy pizza. We will definitely book again when we have more time. Highly recommend this place.

Dishes and drinks were delicious!

Such a lovely friendly place with really good food. Thank you Ana

Had a mix of starters which were good

Ana was very nice and jolly. Will definitely come back.

Props to Ana for serving us really well!

Met up with friends at the Fishery Inn in Hemel Hempstead today, we were served by Ana who is very friendly and accommodating. If I have a restaurant I will hire her...she knows how to sell her products with a smile

We had Ana as our waiter, she was amazing, very attentive x

Could not fault “Ana” neat service we’ve had in years

Ana was a great waitress and we truly enjoyed

Ana was very helpful, friendly and gave great service throughout our time there. Will definitely be returning

Ana was amazing, thank you so much great service !

Ana and Alyssa had given us wonderful service thank you

Great service and atmosphere, Anna was amazing.

Had a wonderful time thanks to Alyssa and Ana

Spend a lovely time in Fishery Food is wonderful service as well Thank you Ana and Alyssa for looking after us

Friendly staff, good food, nice view of the narrow boats on the canal.

Food was lovely. Service was amazing, staff were all polite and professional. It was definitely a nice place to dine out of the city

Beautiful canal side views, plenty of parking spaces, the service and the atmosphere was nice and relaxing! - will be back again very soon 😊

The food cooked by chef's Aaron, luke and maddie was delicous and our server Eva was both attentive and lovely.

Slow service, although the venue wasn't busy. Fish and chips are not good and overpriced. Our server was pleasant.

Ana was extremely good at attending to us. The food was very good except for some overcooked broccoli. The ambience was good apart from being rather cold (in temperature), which I have commented on after a previous visit.

The food was nice, but when we went they took a really long time to get the food out to us. We had children with us, so it would have made sense for them to get their food out quicker, but theirs came last

Nice place for a drink but the service in the restaurant was slow and the food was very ordinary. The chicken and mushroom pasta special I had was bland and tasteless - didn’t bother eating it. Go for a drink but I am not sure I would bother eating.

Slow service. But we were not in a rush, so it didn't matter too much Food was really good.

Anna was the best server ever!!

Ana was really lovely and looked after us all really well

I love this pub, great food and location and lovely friendly staff.

Jessica made our experience fantastic! She was so welcoming and our food was lovely and hot!

Lovely place and helped by the staff who are efficient, friendly and helpful. Ana is our favorite waitress as she greets clients like friends and her prompt attention with drinks and food is the best by far. Had the occasional food that was not up to the usual standard but still fairly good. Recommend earlier times in the day for Sunday roasts as expectedly food either runs low or some meats are absent from the menu although this happened once in the 8 or so times we have been there.

Lovely vibe being along the river. Roast was absolutely delicious and the staff were amazing! Really great experience for a Sunday Roast

Great atmosphere and food. Excellent service from Ana

Ana was great. She was extremely attentive to everyone at our table.

Ana was Amazing today. Smiley, professional and attentive

Ana was amazing, such a good experience!

Pleasant welcome and service provided by staff and our waitress Ana.

Great time on a quiet night, Ana took good care of us

Great service from Ana at the Fishery Inn

Nice location, historic building, service good, a bit pricey for food Update: found prices more reasonable than they were, considering the area. Outside seating is nice, by the canal.

Located between a canal and a small like ducting or stream. Large area to seat outside and enjoy the sun, and also to catch a coll breeze from the canal. Inside, there are plenty of areas to sit in, and some places are like nooks.

Friendly but professional staff, prompt attention and amazing food. Brilliant!

Expensive canalside pub. Very nice interior and the staff are kind also.

The Sunday lunches are very generous in size with massive homemade Yorkshire puddings. Not a big selection of wines. The server was very friendly and even sang Happy Birthday to my mother - who was celebrating her 98th birthday.

Lovely atmosphere and the food was yummy. What else could I ask for. Ana was our very attentive server. She was great.

An extremely pleasant, polite and friendly server - Ano.

we came in for someone’s birthday .. the waitress we had was absolutely fantastic. however .. the steak we had was horrendous .. they took it back and quoted that the head chef had confirmed it was an out of date ribeye .

It’s been a while since I dined here and was delighted with the improvements. Visited for Lunch with my family and was very pleased with the food and especially the service. Jess was our server and was very professional and attentive. Will definitely be visiting again very soon.

A mixed experience overall. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and an excellent drinks selection. Unfortunately, the burger was overcooked, though the staff replaced it promptly when asked.

The chocolate bombe sauce was cold however the team deducted the puddings off our bill so all good!!

Great bottomless brunch with friends. Food and service was great. Our waitress was lovely and she kept coming to see if we needed a new drink!! We would come back!

I went back for memories in the 1990s and still it is there. Fantastic

Lovely little place, nice location on the canal, good food & friendly staff

We came for the usually amazing Sunday roast. The beef wasn't up to the usual standard. Slightly disappointed, but our dog will be pleased with the addition to his dinner.

Fantastic food, great portion sizes and pleasant service.

We had a lovely time. Our server Ana was great

Ana was very polite and friendly and offered great service.

Great food , great tablet service ana was very helpful

Lovely food and a very lovely,welcoming waitress.

A waitress named Anna was very attentive to us. The service was top notch, everything was delicious.

Wonderful service great food. Shanica was absolutely lovely. Such gentle attentive service.

The service was great. Shanica was warm and friendly and welcoming and attentive

Excellent service and recommendations from Ana

Lovely place, great views and the food was amazing!

Lovely evening. Attentive service. Very polite

Service and food were both excellent

ana was an amazing server. will definitely be back!

Excellent service and food. Our server Ana was brilliant xx

Ana was the best server I’ve ever had.

4 adults 2 children on pre booked bar table for a birthday lunch. Starters mediocre, Sunday roasts were less than mediocre. Poor quality beef, overcooked yorkshires, soft roast potatoes, kids meal wasn't what was ordered, chicken strips of cold chicken with equally cold chips. Sent back then arrived as quarter chicken joint. Luckily a senior staff member came and we reordered a pizza. They refunded the cost of the kids meal. When you pay in excess of £160 for meals and drinks and then come home to eat, you know you won’t be returning.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding Service at The Fishery Inn! I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Fishery Inn, and I have to say, the experience was nothing short of exceptional—largely thanks to Ana, our server. From the moment we walked in, Ana made us feel incredibly welcome with her warm smile, attentive service, and genuine enthusiasm. Her attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of our meal was perfect. She was knowledgeable about the menu, provided fantastic recommendations, and made sure we never had to ask for anything—she anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves! Ana’s kindness, professionalism, and efficiency truly elevated our entire dining experience. Beyond the outstanding service, the atmosphere at The Fishery Inn was fantastic—cozy yet elegant, with beautiful views and a great selection of food and drinks. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. A great restaurant can be made even better by exceptional staff, and Ana is a shining example of that. If you’re looking for a place with top-tier service, delicious food, and a welcoming ambiance, The Fishery Inn is the place to go—and if you’re lucky enough to be served by Ana, you’re in for a real treat! Highly recommended, and I’ll definitely be returning soon!

This pub has lovely riverside location and great front of house staff, let down by a badly led kitchen team. I’m sure they are trying hard but they don’t know what they are doing and that comes down to the chef. Half a roast chicken drowned in a cold sauce which smelled and tasted awful. Cod of such poor quality it was only edible at one end. Dry fries with both. The puree’d mushy peas were just gross. The food arrived at uncoordinated times even within the same dish - a kitchen issue, not FoH. Overall, this was a mediocre effort, by any measure. By all means go there for a drink but don’t eat there until they hire a competent leader in the kitchen.

Has gone downhill food was average over priced on everything staff 3 times stated they needed our table free by 3pm this was at 1pm!!! Felt we were rushed and 'in the way " would not recommend at all.

Jess was fantastic! Here for a bottomless brunch for my 21st and she made not only me but my friends very welcomed. Had a few issues but nothing major and she was so attentive and assertive. Very confident and lovey and handle everything very well. Jess made our bottomless brunch. She should get a raise!!

Jess was great on attention to detail - attentive and friendly. Great experience

We both chose from the two course lunch menu and thought it was good value. Although it was busy, the food arrived in a reasonable time and the staff were helpful and cheerful. Thank you for an enjoyable meal.

Love the food here, a little pricey but! worth every penny, highly recommend anyone to visit and be impressed!

Eaten here many times over the years and always had a great experience. A special mention for Ana who is very attentive and serves with a smile.

Jo was an amazing waitress, thank you

Excellent valentines menu, service by Alex friendly and not invasive

Came here on Valentine’s Day, brilliant food and atmosphere, food was quick and hot. Our Servers Ana & Alex were lovely and very professional. I look forward to coming back here again.

We had pre-cooked a table for Sunday lunch yesterday and arrived to be told, quite firmly, that we could only have our table for one hour as they were very busy. My partner responded that this would largely depend on how quickly the food came out and the blonde waitress with the wrist tattoo replied "You will get your food quickly". It wasnt a nice welcome to be rushed before we even sat down; especially as we'd pre booked! The food arrived 40 minutes later and was Luke warm and service was slow all-round so we ended up staying longer than the allocated hour. We usually go to The Marchmont (which we believe is part of the same group) and will be returning to the Marchmont as no matter how busy they are, we are always made to feel welcome. Staff definately need extra training in customer service at the Fishery!

A pleasant atmospher to meet old friends

Always a great night out. Food is always amazing and service friendly and attentive.

Lovely lunch and lovely service.

Our waitress shanica was fantastic, lovely, attentive and polite. The food was mostly perfect. The lamb was outstanding.

We have Shanica today as our server she was amazing !!! Chef Mike was 10/10 loved the food Thankyou!

Lovely food from our chef Mike. Shanica was friendly and polite. We really enjoyed our time here - thank you!

Food was tasty, but quite expensive. Service from Jess was exemplary

The food was great and the service was excellent.

If I could give no star I would but no option. Needs serious improvement on food and staff. Staff require basic knowledge of hospitality. Waiting 25 minutes for our booked table, to wait 20 minutes more to get our drinks ordered, food arriving cold, over cooked chips, dry chicken, tasteless pasta and wet fish, items missing from roast. We were a group of nine people, had to ask for the table to be cleared, waiting staff lacking in training. No check backs done, no offer of anymore drinks, long waits and no where to park car, staff just give you excuses and just say we are extremely busy is not an excuse from poor start to finish. Would never return, would get better service at a McDonald’s.

Table was not ready, had to wait too long for drinks to be served and food. Was not checked on enough with waitressing staff and multiple members of the table had no drink during their meal. Food was average. We have been a few times before and it seems to have gone downhill. Staff need further training on good hospitality service.