The Garden Rooms in Watford

Had an amazing time and the vibe, food and venue were excellent. Would recommend a visit

My recent experience at Garden Rooms Watford was nothing short of fantastic, leaving me eager to share the highlights of this vibrant establishment. Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Watford, this gem of a venue offers a delightful blend of exceptional service, captivating ambiance, and live music that truly sets it apart. Upon stepping into Garden Rooms, I was immediately struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The décor, featuring lush greenery and tasteful furnishings, creates a serene oasis in the heart of the city. The attentive staff greeted me with genuine smiles and promptly seated me, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. As I settled in, I couldn't help but be captivated by the live music filling the air. The talented musicians skillfully serenaded the crowd, infusing the space with an infectious energy that enlivened the entire venue. Whether it was soothing jazz melodies or upbeat tunes, the live music added a dynamic element to the already lively ambiance, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. The service at Garden Rooms was nothing short of exceptional. The staff demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring that every need was met with promptness and care. From recommendations on the menu to accommodating special requests, their dedication to customer satisfaction was evident throughout the evening. What truly sets Garden Rooms apart is its vibrant atmosphere. The lively energy of the venue, coupled with the enchanting live music, creates an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or celebrate a special occasion, Garden Rooms offers the perfect setting for memorable moments. In conclusion, Garden Rooms Watford is a true gem, offering wonderful service, captivating live music, and a lively atmosphere that delights patrons of all ages. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, a visit to Garden Rooms is sure to leave you enchanted and eager to return for more.

4 of us went for birthday drinks earlier in the eve we had a good chat & catch up, then dj came on. Good atmosphere & everyone just out for a good time/laugh. It wasn't too young there either.

Hosted a 40th Birthday at the Garden Rooms with fifty guests. Fantastic venue. We could not have been happier with how great all of the team were, and how well they looked after us during and before the event. A real hidden gem.

Booked for a Watford Folk Club singaround as regular venue unavailable. Management & staff very friendly and accommodating to our requirements and helped make it a really great night. Thanks to all at The garden Rooms and looking forward to a return visit.

Great atmosphere for chatting & drinking earlier on & then great dj after. Really enjoyable night & other guests were just out for a good dance & laugh & it wasn't too young.

Always love going to TGR... Great venue, atmosphere, food and friendly staff. The food especially the homemade Mac & Cheese is amazing. I regularly attend the house and garage nights which are always well put together.

I booked last week online for Friday, but they were closed. I called up yesterday to book for today (Friday), they said it's fine - but guess what? Closed again. What a waste of time

Always a great night had at The Garden Rooms! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and fab music! What more can you ask for! :)

Absolutely lovely place great food and great coffee. Love the menu will be trying more x

Always willing to to accommodate any party or function 🥳 Food and venue nights go hand in hand which makes the night even more special. Mangers and staff exceptional 👏 👌Cocktails make the night Go with a headache the next day LOL XX Just wanted to say a big thank you to Dave/Hayley and all the staff for your kindness, hospitality from myself, family and friends who you made so welcome 🙏 xx

We held a joint birthday party in the downstairs bar, and had an amazing time! The bar is well kept, and a great environment The staff were all really helpful and welcoming. The booking process was really easy and the owner that dealt with very personable. They really made the night for us, and can highly recommend hiring them for functions, we definitely will be again!

Good food and a pleasant atmosphere, excellent fish finger sandwich.

Amazing for a small party but otherwise its horrible loud in the evening. Otherwise amazing and the staff is very friendly.

Was invited as a guest to a party and had a great time.. friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Had such a great night here in such beautiful surroundings! This place is stunning and really does stand out in Watford. Went to the House and Garage Brunch. 07/10/23 The atmosphere was second to none! Fantastic vibes and happy, friendly smiling people where ever you looked. I felt like I had stepped back in time to 95' it was live!! DJ Scribs and DF MAC smashed it!! Big ups to Lady Becky for hosting such a fabulous event :) I can highly recommend.

Myself and 3 friends attended a bottomless brunch here and it did not disappoint. Having done lots of London brunches we all agreed this was one of the best due to the personal touches, you could really tell the difference being this is a family run business. They were so generous with food and drink. We have booked to do another one in December. The tapas is so good and it’s really nice just to pop in for drinks. Cannot recommend enough.

Went for the comedy show buy really enjoyed the guitarist/singer on prior 🙂

Really nice place to go for a coffee with lovely staff

Absolutely loved it here. Has a real family feel, staff are pleasant and food is amazing. I will def be going back soon.

Delightful cafe with friendly, helpful staff. I enjoy the coffee and snacks. Had Tapas in the evening, and really enjoyed the Meatballs. But that's not all ... they also put on a wide variety of events including comedy, music of many genres, open mics. A gem of a place serving the local community.

We love coming here. Food is delicious, service on point. We love the quiz nights too, absolutely hilarious time ❤️

Very friendly venue with great drinks and food selection … DJs and live music too..!!! What’s not to love? Highly recommended.

Possibly the only place in Watford which doesn't serve Guinness

Lovely place to hold function Good food and lovely atmosphere.

I had a wonderful brunch experience at The Garden Rooms. Christina, our server, was friendly and efficient, making our visit even more enjoyable. The smashed avocado on sourdough and huevos rancheros were both incredibly tasty and satisfying. The atmosphere was pleasant, with great background music and lovely green decor that added to the ambiance. I highly recommend this place for a delightful brunch outing.

Great place, great vibe! Could not do enough for us whilst we were here, would recommend highly! Staff amazing and food also amazing

Such a gorgeous summer evening spent here with drinks, tapas and music what more could you want! A short walk from Watford Junction (20 mins from Euston) or Watford Overground station (The met line station is a slightly longer walk) the perfect place to take a break from city life + spend time in Hertfordshire 🌳 Add the garden rooms watford to your summer go to list! I’m definitely coming back to visit for brunch 😍 ☕️

Had lunch with a friend. It is a lovely place. Friendly staff, very welcoming, clean and nice a cool. Worth trying.Will defo go back to try more from the menu

Fabulous quaint venue, so pretty and live music!

Very very expensive. The place is nice, the atmosphere is nice and they also had live music which was great but no one came to take my order so I had to go to the bar myself to get something. Also, 3 tapas cost £21.95 which is a lot more expensive than expected and there aren't many to choose from either, and the few ones you can choose from are honestly not all that great.

A hidden gem in Watford. Gorgeous interior, a quiet little place to have brunch or study and quick service. I got the Huevos Rancheros for brunch - good portion size and really tasty!

Friendly service and good drinks and food in the middle of Watford Nice and chilled

Just had a drink here to escape the rain, but could have easily had more! Very friendly staff

Great vibe, excellent food and lovely staff!

Coffee is excellent. Lovely staff and great menu. Perfect for coffee alone or with frie nds.

Like to go here when I can. Service is good. People are nice . Food is good too. Slightly off the main drag which makes it less busy and easier to get seated. Prices seem to be the same as everywhere else. Not too far from town centre car parks.

Me and my boyfriend went for breakfast and had the most perfect cappuccino ever! Breakfast was so nice and staff were do friendly! Will be going again!

It a nice place with great drinks

Food was nice but took forever to come

Lovely place for bottomless brunches and catch ups!

A rather pleasant bar that serves food near the centre of Watford. The place was spotless and had plenty of bar staff so service was sprightly. Drink offerings included cocktails that those near to me said were lovely and not the miniscule offerings many bars provide. The beer selection was interesting as in addition to the typical lagers offerings beers were provided from nearby brewery Mad Squirrel on draft as well. I did not try their food offering but a large party were enjoying tapas which looked good. I have knocked off one star as though toilets are available downstairs everyone when I visited was made to use the single disabled loo in the main area which upset others

Was in for brunch was nice but i had to ask about the deal with brunch and hot drink and i feel staff should have told me . My son had the wrap with meatballs afraid to dry and bland and would have been better if they had put a bit of balsamic on the pitiful salad he didn't enjoy it am afraid .

Brilliant place for a night out, fantastic music!!

Beautiful Brunch And Delicious Espresso. Highly Recommend , Friendly Staff & Lovely Interior

Really friendly staff and lovely drinks for a great price. We went for Watford fringe festival, but will definitely come back for many occasions.

Service is exceptional, vibe is nice, but the food is terrible

Nice friendly place to enjoy with friends and family 👪

Went in today for lunch and a drink with my sister, niece and my daughter. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food delicious. Love this place.

Loved it, lovely little place, another place to return to 😀

First discovered this place just before covid hit. It had charm and character. Cosy sofas, nice wine and fresh snacks. It looked just what Watford needed if you wanted a more sophisticated drink away from the kids at the top of town. Somewhere a couple could relax and chat enjoy a good wine. The lady that owned the place was friendly and the atmosphere was great. However……… We just went back, first time since covid. I’m not sure if it’s changed owners in the last two years but wow what a stark difference. The charm and character is completely gone. Replaced by plastic plants and cheap tables and chairs. The food was awful, stale break your teeth pita bread and possibly the worst microwave Mac and cheese I’ve ever had. The bar man was pleasant enough. But what it had it’s lost and with it I presume most of its customers. Especially if the food stays the low standard it was today. Pre covid, it looked like a goldmine somewhere we felt could of been a regular haunt. Now unfortunately it looks like a premier inn reception empty and soulless. Shame, won’t be going back.

Didn’t buy anything but I came in and asked if I could use a charger for my phone as I would’ve had no bus ticket to milton keynes area. They let me use it and took me in and offered tap water and gave me it with ice and lemon. Very friendly staff, will come back if I ever return to Watford

First time eating bunch here and the food tasted very good plus the service was exceptional! They went the extra mile to ensure your welcomed and enjoy the time here! Will diffenately recommend people to eat here!

The service was really friendly and coffee was good. The place has nice music and atmosphere but the food we had could be better.

Great little bar, very friendly atmosphere & great Music from Big Momma Funk. À good addition to the High st

Great place, staff really friendly and helpful, atmosphere so welcoming.

My wife's 30th birthday plans fell through last minute and I was trying to organise bottomless brunch for her and 15 friends. I contacted The Garden Rooms in Watford with my enquiry and they got back to me straight away and we organised the whole thing on the phone. I hired the basement room for 15 of us for bottomless brunch. The booking process, to the day couldn't have been more simple and it was great to actually speak to someone rather than an external booking site! On the day the team helped us put up decorations and we had a staff member always around to cater to our needs. They took photos and kept the prosecco flowing throughout our time there! The food choices were brilliant for my vegan/vegetarian friends. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and we will certainly be booking again. Being tucked away made the afternoon very special and my wife and our friends had a wonderful time. Im not usually one to leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem and I was really impressed by the service.

What a fantastic place ! Just had my 40s birthday party there.Very friendly staff. Food is outstanding ! Great coctails ! The owners were superb hosts. Perfect location. Beautiful private room downstairs.. Thank you so much for everything ❤

Really friendly and delicious vegan options. Vegan halloumi fries are worth a try!!!

I really love and like this place..a nice and warming place with nice staff..

Hidden gem, well worth a visit, the staff are warm, friendly-excellent. This is a fairly new bar, had been recommended to me, so glad we popped in. It’s just off the high street, we went for one and stayed all night. After catching a whiff of another customers tapas we ordered a few dishes, so so tasty! The prawns and potatoes in particular were lovely. Food came out quickly, was beautifully presented and we made the most of the beer and tapas deal, great value for money. The music is good, the table service is a lovely touch, we will definitely return, after checking the Insta page we learned there are different themed nights/events, so we’ll definitely come back for bottomless brunch and quiz night. Wish this lovely bar every success!

Very nice venue for Dial Up event

What a surprise. Bar at night but cafe during the day serving unbelievable food. We went for. Mothering Sunday brunch and tried three different dishes. Each one was absolutely excellent and exceeded expectations. The huevas ranchos was amazing.

A great hidden secret of Watford, friendly staff , lovely drinks and amazing atmosphere.

Absolutely fabulous! Great place. Great service. Great food. Wonderful owners. Very central. Lovely decor and they looked after we NHS staff like Kings and Queens. Cannot wait to visit again! Thanks guys.

Had my party at The Garden Rooms last night, absolutely brilliant. Their private room downstairs is beautifully decorated, lovely mix of seating, gorgeous cocktails, kind friendly staff. Perfect location too. What a find! Thanks so much.

I noticed this place yesterday while I was waiting for a bus and it stood out so I went back today for a spot of lunch , I was immediately welcomed by the friendly guy behind the counter called Taz . I decided to have celeriac soup with a hint of apple and sour dough bread . The soup was delicious and hot with a hint of spice the chef Andy popped out and had a chat as we discussed soups as I am a keen cook myself. I will return with my boyfriend soon for lunch and drinks definitely a great place to eat and drink at with great staff 😀

We had the best night, went on Thursday night for excellent live music and a great atmosphere. The cocktails were nice and strong and delicious, took advantage of the happy hour 6-7pm. Highly recommend this place.

Great vibe, delicious cocktails, visited on a Thursday night when kayla grace was performing live, brilliant night. The owners were superb hosts. Will definitely be going back for happy hour cocktails, highly recommend this bar /cafe.

Brilliant bar with lovely food options. All of the staff are amazingly useful and they have some really good music nights! I like that you can private hire as well

Great bar in a great location! Lovely place to eat and the cocktails were fab. I can recommend the Garden Rooms Martini and the minted lamb burger. We were treated like royalty and had the whole downstairs bar to ourselves. They can seat parties of up to 20 and I'll definitely be back!

Avo and eggs on toast lovely. Partner had Huevos Rancheros with extra chorizo which was delicious. Coffee and cocktails very tasty, too!

Nice soup and coffee, perfect light lunch pitstop

Friendly staff. Know how to make toast (increasingly rare skill for modern cafes)

Owner and staff are horridly rude I’ve never felt so unwelcome anywhere… wow…

Nice atmosphere inside. Nice beers and lovely cheese board. I'll definitely be going back.

We went a long time ago. We ordered two coffees and two croissants. The coffees were good but the croissants were terrible. The cream they had inside was bad. They treated us like crazy people and instead of making us happy they gave us two pastries, nothing like a croissant, dry and tasteless and they charged us for them at the price of croissants. We have never gone again and we will not return.

Lovely place, friendly staff, good food

Wonderful cafe: Excellent eggs Benedict and good coffee. Spotlessly clean and with lots of attention to detail and a gentle garden nod here and there, and night lights on the table, very cosy. Very friendly and professional staff. And apparently there’s a downstairs wine bar at night going towards the weekend each week.

I like The Garden Rooms very much. It's great to have an independent cafe' in Watford that offers a good and interesting menù and drink list. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff kind and polite. Well worth ditching the disappointing chains and patronise the Garden Rooms instead

Very friendly staff and nice coffee!

Lovely brunch, huevos rancheros, tea and chocolate cake . Good atmosphere and great staff! Definitely I will be back soon! I'm back, and definitely nice Americano Coffee, lovely place!!

Excellent service, location and breakfast.

Very vegan friendly. Vegan cocktails and cakes. Accommodating friendly staff.

Helpful and friendly staff. Making the evening special and paying attention to small details which enhanced our experience.

Really lovely cafe/bar. Light and airy place to just sit and relax. Excellent service with courteous and friendly staff

Great little cafe, Brunch was good, egg Benedick was cooked to perfection with a nice sharpness off the lemon. Only downside is the coffee, my flat white was watery.

Enjoyed fabulous West Indian food. The lamb was so tender along with yummy sweet potatoes. A wonderful different off the beaten track treat. Thank you!

Really great place for food, drinks and drinkies, the pop up Caribbean eve was amazing! Super friendly service and a lovely atmosphere

Delicious cake, delicious coffee, great atmosphere!

Going to miss this place during lockdown!

Myself and husband have visited twice now and both times have been fantastic! Great drinks, great food and great service! We enjoyed drinks in the downstairs bar first of all which is such a cool and quirky space to be in. On our second visit we enjoyed the Greek and Cheese boards with lots of lovely wine in the upper bright and airy cafe bar area! I also sampled one of the new yummy cocktails! This is the perfect date night, coffee catch ups, lunch with the girls and cocktail nights venue all wrapped into one! I already look forward to another visit after Lockdown!

Friendly staff. Great coffee. Great food

Great Service! Lovely food, amazing warm and friendly atmosphere.

Lovely cafe/bistro. Nicely decorated, friendly staff and good food. Worth a visit.

Been here twice, both times terrible coffee and service. Do not recommend.

Delicious fresh brunch, terrific atmosphere lovely staff, well worth the price. Strongly recommend and LOVE IT!!

Have been wanting to try this place out since it opened a few weeks ago, so arranged to meet a friend for lunch. We were so impressed with everything! Great decor and atmosphere, with friendly staff and a fantastic selection of food - including gluten free and vegan options. Can't wait to come back for an evening in the downstairs bar!

Went in for lunch today, food was brilliant (macaroni and cheese with chorizo) and good selection of drinks. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic brunch today at The Garden Rooms! Huevos rancheros for the grown ups and Mac and Cheese for little ones. Food was fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Will be back to try more of the menu (plus drinks) !!