The Moon & Stars in North Hertfordshire

Went for family Sunday lunch. For a local pub the food was excellent. The cauliflower cheese was a real winner. Will be back

Having not visited the Moon and Stars at Rushden since early summer, my wife and I popped in for what we thought would be a quick drink. However, being Thursday, we were informed it was steak night and decided to order. So pleased we did. Everything about our meals was first class. Our steaks were prime cuts that were cooked to perfection, with the usual accompaniments. Exceptional value for money, with a free drink thrown in! Hat off to Shane, who is the perfect host and wore several tonight due to temporary staff shortages. Whether you're local or come from further afield as we do, you won't be disappointed when visiting the Moon and Stars.

Weird opening hours to start with! When open, the public bar was friendly enough. We went to the lounge to chat and look at the menu. The manager obviously likes Country music which was belting out. Asked for volume to be reduced as we were the only one in there - nothing changed. Tried moving tables to a quieter one and nearly lost our drinks which felt as if they were glued to the sticky tables. Menu is very limited and ‘eclectic’ (three small dishes for £20). Nothing was on offer like the pictures posted. It looks like a hobby pub that no one cares about, which is such a shame as it has the essentials of a great Country pub if it had the right manager/owner. Won’t be going back unless it changes radically.

Having not been in this pub since it was under new management we were really looking forward to it. They did not disappoint!! The menu of small plates were unbelievably tasty and presented beautifully. Not a morsel was left uneaten. The chef is so talented.The atmosphere was lovely and the welcome from the whole team was just what we wanted. Can’t wait to come back for a roast on Sunday!!

We all enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast cooked by Charlie who’s personal attention to the individual requirements was fabulous. Annie provided friendly service all afternoon and our dog really appreciated the walk that has been cut into the grass in their large field. We will definitely return.

This pub is definitely worth a visit when it is open and the food looked very nice, though we did not eat there this time. The bar service was great and the beer was well kept. The pub has been relatively recently refurbished and looks fab though if you are taller than about 5 foot 6, you have to be careful to duck your head!

Great food , great service and good price New chef is exceptional and all staff friendly and welcoming Will definitely return

We had a great welcome, there friendly staff and good food. We were a party of 6 and booked the day before for 7.30pm. Will go again. Hope it opens more frequently going forward.

I visited here with my husband and our friends for lunch on a Friday. Lovely pub and restaurant, with oodles of character and a cosy feel. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were very friendly esp Hailey. Lovely lunch of chicken and Bacon Panini with homemade chips (wish I knew what was in the secret coating - were delicious!)… followed by a Cherry Bakewell Cheesecake. Will definitely visit again!

Great little place which I believe has just reopened. We were in the area for a wedding and popped in here for a bite to eat. We were met with a really warm welcome. We ordered the chicken schnitzel and the catch of the day which were both delicious and very generous portions. Not wanting to miss out on a dessert, yet both feeling really full, we ordered cheesecake and chocolate cake to take away and enjoyed that later on. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely return to the Moon and Stars and won't hesitate in recommending to family and friends.

Nice landlady /chef. Gorgeous Sunday dinner, Yorkshire pudding was so omg yummy and wanted more as they we're home made. Atmosphere is nice. Dinning room is separate from bar which is nice. Def recommended this place, limited parking thou, book a table aswell as Sunday they do get busy n shut early

We moved into the area in February 2020, the first thing I like to do is look at the local pub before choosing a property within a close community to gauge the welcome you receive. I really cannot fault the welcome that myself and the family received, in fact we went back a few times before settling on buying the property. The manager and local community welcomed us with open arms, when I read on here some of the reviews that mention having that "stranger from out of town feeling" and subsequently "being ignored" is absolute rubbish. My whole family have been looked after and we have been in the community for 2 months now and feel like we have lived there all of our lives, maybe people should not be so quick to judge. Keep up the good work Keith you are doing a great job and cannot wait to get back there once the lockdown has been lifted...darts practice is coming on well hahaha

Dropped in whilst passing for a drink and a sandwich. Accommodating although it was a bit dated. Had a little of the visitors out of town vibe and felt a little uncomfortable but drinks were good and the food was ok.

Fish is always the test for a restaurant. Invariably it’s over cooked. Not here. Have had Maria’s fresh fish Thursday and maybe Friday 6 times this year and every time (..and I mean EVERYTIME) it was cooked to perfection. Brilliant. Juicy, translucent cooked right on point. A lovely lady and a great cook. Flash it isn’t; tasty and delicious it is! Keith (the manager) ain’t a bad lad either!!!! .. considering hes a “gooner”.

We called by on the off chance late on Boxing day, we were greeted with warmth and great hospitality, Three of us enjoyed Roast Pork with all the trimmings followed by dessert, The meal was plentiful, with a great selection of fresh vegetables which was very welcome. The team engaged in conversation throughout as said we were left feeling very welcomed to this lovely village Pub - thank you

Have visited here 4 times this year and have felt so welcome that we feel like locals. Great drinks, Keith even remembers what we drink. Fantastic food by Maria especially the scotch eggs! Well worth a visit. We will be back 😊

don't even have the energy to list all that was poor here but certainly wouldn't recommend you pop in for a quick sandwich and a beer!

We were looking for a quiet lunch out.. this little pub did not disappoint.. parking.. warm welcome.. plenty of tables.. a limited menu but containing all the traditional fare.. I had Ham, egg and chips and Mrs P had very fresh fish and chips.. all was as advertised and served well.. some might like greater choice but my view is that a smaller menu with everything cooked and presented perfectly means a great meal! Reasonable charges and great beer.. highly recommended!!!

Poor food. Starter go four people was terrible value for money. Food was not good. No change offered when we paid more than the bill (service was included in the bill)Not worth the visit

A fantastic setting - sat out the front - very quiet.We were looking at the menu, and the cook came out and heard us and offered fish and chips which was great.A real gem of a pub with fantastic beer garden out the back - everyone very friendly

We were pleasantly greeted by the barman and ordered food of a Thai red curry and chicken pie with veg, mash and gravy. When the food arrived we had to ask for a spoon for the curry. On eating the curry I found it to be very hot - both in temperature and chilli!! . I do like a hot curry although it was still a little warm for me. My daughter had the pie and said that it tasted like the cheap ones she had a Uni. The veg were fine but a large stalk was left on the broccoli and cauliflower. When the barman collected our plates he asked if we enjoyed our food. I did say it was very hot and he replied "very spicy isn't it". I feel that customers should be warned if curries are going to be very hot. Overall if was an ok meal for the price.On visiting the ladies found that there was no light bulb in the overhead fitting, the sink was not clean and the toilet flush handle had been replaced with a short piece of steel rod.This a small characterful village pub but with a little attention to details could be much more of an attraction.

Once again Maria has served us a delicious Sunday lunch. Everything was piping hot as always and cooked to perfection. Today we had roast lamb with all the trimmings. We also tried the curry on Thursday which was also excellent and unbelievably good value for money. The curry (we had a choice of chicken or veg) came with rice, poppadum, naan bread, Bombay potatoes and three side dishes. Will definitely be back for more!

I visited on Sunday for a family lunch and was very pleased with the friendly, welcoming nature of the manager and staff. The food was tasty and well priced, and there is a lovely pub garden at the back. I’m glad we booked as it got very busy! Sweet little pub with lots of character - I love the wooden beams!

A group of friends (7))had a very disappointing Sunday meal there today the food was cold, the poor girl who was serving took some of the meals & microwaved them but not satisfactory . She did apologise, but no apology from the guy in charge!! They must up their game . Very disappointing

We have just returned from Sunday lunch with a group of friends and we were all disappointed

A tiny but nice, cosy country pub. The Moon and Stars have been here for centuries and they do food occasionally but you must book in advance.

Visited this pub recently and had a curry (excellent) and then later for a burger (excellent) so I thought it would be time to try the roast. Arrived early as I was aware of its growing popularity and noted that several of the tables were reserved so booking is advised on a Sunday. The food was fantastic as Maria the chef included all the trimmings you could think of including cauliflower cheese. This was no surprise as the curry had come with vegetable sides, naan and poppadom and the burger with pickles and onion rings. There is a serious amount of effort and skill going on here for very reasonable prices.

Called in on Sunday lunchtime whilst travelling nearby & thought it would be a great idea to pop in for a Sunday lunch as advertised on outside boards.

The Sunday roast at this pub is so good, we have been for the last three weeks on the trot! Everything is cooked to perfection. The cauliflower cheese is really tasty and like the fact that the veg is served separately. Staff are lovely and really attentive. Recommend very highly.

Looking for somewhere different from our usual venues and decided to try The Moon & Stars again after a LONG absence. What an improvement from last time we were there several years ago. Change of management has done a great job with the atmosphere in the pub and the quality of the food. Five if us were on a birthday supper night out. All of us familiar with good food and pleasant surroundings as we dine out frequently. We were not disappointed. Whilst the menu is not extensive, there was something for everybody and the quality was superb. The evening was enhanced by the pleasant and attentive staff who all had a sense of humour and dealt with our banter well. The surprise of the evening was the very reasonable bill. Would highly recommend a visit if you enjoy a cosy dining area in a small country pub.

This pub recently came under new management, and since the new chef arrived we have visited twice for a Sunday roast. Both visits were great. The food is extremely tasty. Crisp roast potatoes, delicious gravy... all the basics done really well, and friendly, efficient service throughout. This is not a "fancy" Sunday lunch with pea-shoots everywhere. The only foam we saw was on top of a lovely pint of beer! If you're looking for a tasty, good value Sunday roast in a traditional country pub, then the Moon and Stars is highly recommended.

Visited for a family Birthday meal and all ordered food. Quiet evening in pub but food was good pub food. Nice to talk to the chef too and hear where the meat had been sourced from etc. Parking can be limited but only real proper pub near Buntingford and must be lovely in the summer.

Food is now being served again! Very reasonable prices and good sized portions. Lovely ‘home cooked’ food. Friendly service. Will be going back to sample the Sunday Roast without a doubt.

I was out on my bike and nearing the end of my ride. It must have been close to 30c so thought i'd drop in for a swift half and fill up one of my water bottles. The Bar maid was friendly and polite, and i joined in the bar banter with a few locals. A proper village pub which is a dying breed. Public houses such as this serve as a focal point for locals with the demise of village stores. Unfortunately so many village pubs are bought up by individuals and turned into homes without consideration of the purpose of these establishments. The end result is that person ends up being a hate figure within there own community. Some might say this is Karma, which i tend to agree with, so maybe anyone considering doing something like this needs to look at the bigger picture.

Didn’t eat this time but will when we go back. Beer is good and staff great. Very dog friendly too. A great country pub!

My wife and I went one Saturday lunchtime recently to the Moon and Stars. We have been there a number of times before but not for some years. We were given a warm welcome by the landlady and landlord, who said they had taken over the pub in early 2017. We each had a drink while looking at the menu, and I particularly enjoyed a guest beer from the Hadham brewery.

Visited with a group of friends for a Saturday evening meal. There was no welcoming by the staff which could have been off putting but once in the restaurant all was well. It was the last week for the specific menu so quite a few things were off but there was still plenty to choose from plus a few additions. When asked about the steaks the chef said 'she makes a good steak' and we were not disappointed. Three chose steak and there was a selection from the menu for the rest and everything was very good.

We arrived on an evening where food is not normally served but the owner was lovely and had some options available for us, the portions were large and the food was good quality and well prepared.

We were a party of 12 struggling to find anywhere for a Sunday lunch as we hadn’t booked. We luckily found the moon and stars and were super happy they had room for us! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. It was a chilly January day so were very happy to warm up by the fire. Food was delicious, we had vegans in our group and the chef was very accommodating to this. The staff and the locals were so lovely! We are from out of town but if we are ever in the area we will be back! It was the perfect end to our trip. Thank you so much !

Visited last night. Table of 8. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. The food, service and staff were all excellent! Each course served at the same time, piping hot and very tasty. The room was cosy and warm with a roaring fire. Tanya and her staff were great, nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future.

Just wanted to put Deborah family dinner straight, you done nothing but moan about everything that night, people like you drive me crazy I could hear you just picking about everything!! Just stay at home in future, my family really enjoyed our starters, steak deal and dessert very reasonable priced for a delicious meal, not at all over priced! Maybe Deborah you should go to fast food joints if you can't afford to go out to pubs for dinner. You must off been hungry too because you ate everything in your plate even the pattern!! Don't worry moon and stars for every one annoying person there are 50 happy ones we will be back very soon for another delicious meal

Having been there once before, I was really looking forward to going back. Unfortunately my second visit was not as great. I understand that currently they have no chef. So I do bare in mind that this is potentially the issue. However the main course I ordered was sent back as the lamb shank was over cooked and extremely small, it was laid on top of cold slodgey lumpy mash. I changed it for the sirloin steak which arrived after everyone else had finished their meal. I think currently with no real chef they need to reconsider their pricing. As the food at present is currently very basic. Westend prices for a greasy spoon value and to be honest a greasy spoon would of done a better job. Such a shame because I know the standard of cooking before. Hope you get a proper chef soon. One other thing, definitely a summer pub, it was freezing in the pub even with the small open fire.

The is a small pub, well off the beaten track but made the perfect place to stop for lunch while driving more or less at random through the countryside. The food was good and served in generous portions by friendly staff who managed to be efficient despite being very busy. There's a pleasantly rustic touch to the place which we enjoyed and which made for a pleasantly relaxing atmosphere.

Visited here last night for a quick bite to eat on a Friday after a long work week. Car park full and cars parked on the road outside so thought it was busy, called to check if there was a table for dinner and saw it was mainly locals drinking which gave the place a buzzy atmosphere. Offered a table in the bar or restaurant decided to stay in the bar as restaurant was empty. Quickly ordered whitebait and fish and chips main. Starter came within a few minutes on a single sslate and said the chefs done two portions on one plate. Ok so it was reasonable small for two but hey it was only a starter. Then we waited and after 45 mins asked if the food was coming and told its a big piece of fish it has to cook. ( yes we had ordered the large size). Another 15 mins went by and we paid up and left. No idea if the food is good or bad but the service is rubbish.

A real and rare find, a pub with personality. Excellent bar manager and chef, warm welcome, glorious food at reasonable prices. Friendly locals. If you're in the area would highly recommend, a real gem.

We visited here with friends the other weekday evening. We had three starters between the five of us to share....

Beautiful little country pub with warm and friendly staff. The food was amazing, enjoyed my evening. Would recommend this place...

Food tasted brilliant, cooked to perfection and it's a lovely place, definitely visiting again!! Best steak I've had in a long time!

Although we booked and left a message to say 14 of us were coming, they were not expecting us - nevertheless, the staff went above and beyond and we were all fed and watered. The chef kept up updated on how long the food would be, and was the only one cooking that evening. The age range was from age 1 to 70, 6 of which were children. The fish and chips was amazing, the fish having just been delivered as we arrived - the chef even came out and gave all the children an ice lolly once they had all finished. None of us are from the area, but if we were, we would return without a doubt.

We descended on the place with 14 of us including six kids from 1 - 11. After a little bit of reshuffling tables we were all comfortably accommodated in their lounge and the kids went out to play in the garden while we waited for the food. It took a little while which was to be expected after we turned up with a small army, and when it arrived it was all excellent. It was fish and chip night, with the fish being delivered fresh just as we arrived, and most of the adults in our party went with that and all thought it was fantastic. I went with their 'Legendary Burger' and know that it's easy for a burger to be overdone, especially when it's busy, but that wasn't an issue here and it was great. One of the best pub grub burgers I've had in ages. Ice lollies arrived for all the kids at the end and more playing in the beer garden before heading back to our hotel.

Really enjoyed my meal in this lovely country pub which had a good vegetarian selection. Food was excellent (the rest of my group were meat eaters). Only down side was (as it was a lovely day) we sat outside and there was a dog barking (from neighbouring house?) throughout which we found to be incessant. Would definitely return but would sit inside next time.

Having heard of their free collection and drop off service, we booked a table of 6 to celebrate my son's birthday. Being Sunday we all had the roast, most had beef with others having chicken. The meat was succulent and beautifully presented with Yorkshire pudding and a selection of roast vegetables, all at a very reasonable price. The food, service, atmosphere - all were excellent! The pub itself is beautiful. Small, old-world atmosphere with low ceilings and a lovely decked area to the front and outdoor seating to the rear if the weather is good.I also noticed that they have a schedule of regular events running each week including live music, tapas night, discounted steak night etc. This is a lovely traditional pub serving good beers, excellent food and doing great things. Well worth a visit and well worth supporting. We will definitely be back before too long.

It was my birthday, so we decided to go to the moon and stars for an evening meal, my sister and brother in law ordered fish and chips, I decided I would like to have the asparagus with poached egg and hollandaise sauce and chips as a main meal, when the meal arrived I was given asparagus and chips.... I told the waitress there was no poached egg,to which she replied oh and went off back to kitchen leaving me with my chips and asparagus after 10 mins ( my sister and brother in law have started to eat there meal) I was still waiting, then the waitress came back with a poached egg on a plate,to which I replied ...there is no hollandaise sauce Again I got a grunt from the waitress and asked her to sort it out and do it properly. Off she went 10 mins later I got my meal, no apology the owner came to the table and said there was a mix up and they thought I only wanted asaparagus and chips,I said I asked for the asaparagus starter and chips,still no apology, I won't be going back there again,staff need training in manners,which is a shame cos the food was nice,when I fainliy got it

It was our first visit to the moon and stars and we were impressed. There is a varied three course menu including a couple of veggie options all very reasonably priced. The burgers were very tasty and piping hot and lovely freshly cooked chips came with them. I would recommend booking though as the restaurant seating area isn't very large. Lovely decking area at the front of the pub to enjoy a drink outside and some very pretty hanging baskets.Would definitely go back

Never had a bad meal here since Grae (the new chef) took over. Always cooked to perfection, with creativity and subtlety in equal measure.Last night I tried his Zebra steak. Didn't expect too much of it to be honest but it was sensational ....in fact it's one of the best steaks I've ever eaten....and I've eaten a lot!!!It's not a regular on his menu so if you want to try it it's probably best to give him a call a couple of days in advance.If you like top quality food cooked to perfection this is the place.

Just cruising round the Baldock area on a Saturday looking for a place for lunch and found this lovely pub. Pretty location, outside seating, garden. Quite a steep rise into the car park which may make it tricky for people with walking disabilities, but should be OK if you arrive early enough. Warm welcome at the bar. Decent range of beers, but the big surprise was the menu, which was much more interesting and extensive than I had anticipated - and yet good value. I went for a sirloin steak, which proved to be a first-class piece of meat, done exactly right medium rare, with well-planned trimmings. Nothing left on the plate at the end, except the final three chips that defeated me! Just under £20 including a pint - excellent. Congratulations, folks: I'll definitely be back, and I'll leave time for pud!

Must visit little local, nice food and you can tell that they try hard to keep people happy, change the menu and use local produce. A must see local area evening out is the music nights most Wednesdays. Local singers and songwriters that are all very talented, been to see half a dozen now and they have all been great!

The wonderful Tania picked us up from nearby Buntingford with the free pick up / drop off service. She was an absolute blast - great gal! Working in the pub, driving punters around! I mean really - what a girl.Food was fantastic. Had a beautiful asparagus with free range egg for starter followed by gammon steak with spinach. Wonderful and well priced. Would highly recommend and considering they only have FOUR tables you better book in advance.

This is our favourite place to eat! I am a vegetarian and find that most restaurants and pubs offer one or two vegetarian dishes at best and l get fed up with being offered the same things. However in this lovely little place l have had some delicious meals prepared by Grae who will always make meals that are not only delicious but a little different. I have told all of my friends and family- not only the vegetarians but meat and fish eaters too- to pay The Moon and Stars a visit. We find that all of the staff are all so friendly and genuine and we always have a warm welcome. It has such a great atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. I wish that there were more places like this, and we will certainly be returning in the near future.

Brilliant welcome from lovely people. Excellent food reasonably priced.Entertainment on a Wednesday night is well worth your time and attention. Love it

We had a family meal here once again perfect!Will definitely be coming back, and the courtesy bus allowed us to all enjoy a vino with our lovely meal.The whole team are friendly and cannot do enough for you.Fab night!

Myself and my husband are now regulars at this lovely village pub ! The food is great and the attention to detail is second to none! Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner you are sure to be satisfied here. They got lots of different things going on, on different days of the week ...music nights , steak nights and so on and a superb Sunday lunch . well worth a visit if you are in the area or just passing through. Grae, the chef ,can't do enough for you and all the stuff is capable and efficient. I would recommend it !!!

Nice atmosphere ,pretty village pub with super waitress and great value hot food.Excellent value for money. Good choice on menu .

Highly recommended. Really good pub food and very friendly service. We've previously been here for Sunday lunch which was great too but this time we are here on a Tuesday. They do smaller portions for kids of anything and are definitely child/family friendly.

Visited the Moon and Stars as a last minute Friday night meal out for two, the lounge bar was cosy and nicely lit with candles. The staff were really welcoming and helpful. The menus were varied with lighter dishes and a range of special offers. The food was fantastic value and delicious. They have just put a deck out front so on a nice day you can sit out front and enjoy the weather. Will definitely be back soon.

We travelled from a Caravan Site at Ashridge, warm welcome nothing was too much trouble. Meal was a brilliant but a bit on the large size the portion of chips for 1 would have done both of us.

We spent Friday night at the Moon and Stars as Tapas was on the specials. Food was amazing plenty for all four of us. There was a wide variety of top quality dishes.. very yummy. Staff are welcoming and friendly, glad we booked as it fills up fast. We recommend music night on a Wednesday too!

The place was very nice, familiar , lovely , with a very kind service and quick.The mix of taste was amazing , and very good price-quality ! The beer was very good as well.

We were drawn to this place from outside the area from the taste tastecard app, although unfortunately the barmaid told us they don't take tastecard which was a shame. However the food here was mouthwatering and due to the reasonable prices we plan to visit regularly from now on. It is a very small pub but this adds to the charm with a real open fire which makes it extra cosy. One negative is the soft drinks are out of a bottle and aren't refrigerated. I don't tend to have ice as it waters down the drink but I had to have it on this occasion. Overall though this pub is a gem of a find and you will not be disappointed with the food.

Wednesday music night is a must. Intimate little venue with top local performers, good beer (Freehouse) and top notch food.

We had the most wonderful breakfast at the Moon & Stars on Saturday and enjoyed leisurely reading a selection of newspapers in front of the log fire. My eggs benedict was one of the nicest I have eaten and the full English was lovely. Highly recommend this traditional quaint village pub and the fine cuisine produced by it's new chef Grae.

With the new chef Grae Conyers at the helm, dinner was mouth watering delicious. King Prawn and Mussel medley as a starter and the most tender lamb cutlets I have tasted. The fish and chips were also of a superior quality. All at a price that won't break the bank balance.

We popped in thinking we would grab a quick bite to eat as we were getting hungry and had just arived at the cottage a few doors up that we had rented for Christmas. We received a warm and friendly welcome. Even though 2 out of the 3 staff hadn't turn in for work and it was only the new chef/manager there, he spent the time to chat to us and help my kids decide on what to eat. Even though the menu looked amazing I went for what I thought would be a simply cheese burger! Oh how I was very wrong, it was amazing and the best homemade burger I've ever had... After we had finished eating the manager came over with 2 glasses of prosseco on the house and wished us a merry Christmas. We will definitely be back and I wish there was more warm and welcome pubs like this one still.We 100% recommend a visit to this pub and the locals were very friendly and chatty

Spotted this little pub on Trip Advisor, the reviews were good so we decided to check it out.My partner and I have been to a good 50 pubs in the last year seeking the perfect most scrumptious Sunday roast and so, to a certain extent, consider ourselves amateur connoisseurs when it comes to roast potatoes, beef and gravy. All I can say is that whilst the meal was a little rustic looking I can not begin to tell you how tasty it was. We had rib of beef carved off the bone and served in a large Yorkshire pudding with roast potatoes and veg, and it was AMAZING!!I cannot recommend this pub for their roasts highly enough, the meal was huge and very good value and the BEST gravy I think I have ever tasted. Long may the new chef continue there I would be VERY happy to go back.

I visited yesterday with a walking group. We were made to feel very welcome and had a a cosy time by the fire. The menu was quite limited but the portions were generous and food good. The lady behind the bar could not have been more helpful.

What can i actually say lol i am appauled at how a country pub can actually have the audicity to be happy with servin this crap up. Booked a table a few days before only to be informed when we got there the chef was ill and that all had was a roast with all the trimmings lol fake chicken 3 potatos that tasted a week old and a few carrots and some brown and yellow coloured broccoli heads with gravy you could of used for filling in pot holes. So no starters no afters and not even a sauce in site to mask the discusting taste. Should of known when we pulled up on a sunday and the car park was empty that we should of left the car park completely empty. Ruined our day out was in and out the house with in an hour now gonna have to waste another 40 pound on a take away at least ill no what im gettin i guess . AVOID ...carzy of a place

It is always with some apprehension that you revisit a restaurant to sample the dishes of a new chef when you have been so impressed in the past.I visited the restaurant with my family last night on the New Chef's 1st night and was very pleasantly surprised. The portions were sensibly sized and the Lamb and Seabass we sampled were cooked to perfection. We understand more Fish is going to be added to the menu together with some very reasonably priced lunchtime specials. Highly recommended.

The quintessential English country pub, it's small, with low ceilings & beams and out in the countryside. The staff were very friendly and open, taking time to engage in conversation with us. The food was of a different class to normal pub fare in that the chef really seemed committed to an excellent customer experience. The food arrived quickly, was piping hot and looked very appetising. The Sausage & Mash came with red cabbage, fried onions, carrots, green beans and cauliflower all of which were excellently cooked. The price per plate was very good value and the portion size was generous.Scott, the chef decides the menu at the start of the day depending on what ingredients are on hand and if you don't like his choice, provided he does have the ingredients he'll cook what you want!On Wednesdays they have live music in the bar.This pub is 7-10 minutes drive from Baldock and is a bit out of the way, however they have a bookable, free, pub coach for parties of 8+ which collects and returns customers to Baldock. The combination of service, product and environment makes this a desirable place to return to.

Having called on the Saturday to discover we were too late to book a table as they were already full, we decided to book in for Sunday lunch the next day.On arrival we were slightly concerned that we were the only diners and when presented with the menu, we discovered that there were no vegetarian starters and only a risotto (beetroot, parmesan & artichoke). Disappointment quickly rising, we had no choice but to ask if there was any other options available. Within minutes the chef himself was sitting aside us, offering to cook absolutely anything I would like so long as he had the ingredients. I went from having very little to too much choice! I decided to have a starter portion of the risotto followed by stuffed mushrooms with their Sunday lunch option. My partner chose the whitebait followed by the lamb Sunday lunch.I had mentioned to the waitress that I wouldn't be keen on the risotto for the main course as I'm not the biggest fan of artichoke (when ordering for the starter I had decided to just pick it out rather than make more of a fuss!). The waitress went above and beyond and informed the chef, as such, my risotto arrived minus artichokes and was absolutely delicious, perfect portion size and one of the nicest risottos I've ever eaten. My partner's whitebait arrived & was also exceptional, the salad included blueberries and raspberries which complemented the crispy breadcrumbed fish beautifully. The homemade tartare sauce was also delicious, his only comment was that perhaps the portion size was slightly too generous for a starter.The main courses arrived promptly. Two huge plates piled high, lamb for Himself & stuffed mushrooms for me.The Yorkshire puddings had the perfect gooey base & crispy edges, the red cabbage was incredible, the roast potatoes crunchy outside - fluffy inside, broccoli & cauliflower with the just right amount of bite & carrots packed with flavour - all accompanied with a vegetarian gravy (I was particularly happy with this as I often have to miss out on meat based gravy). My stuffed mushrooms were lovely, two huge mushrooms packed with broccoli, rice & parmesan. Himself reports the lamb was very good, lean and packed with flavour.For dessert we decided to share the Key Lime Pie with ice cream, to be honest we probably should have passed on the dessert given the size of the main but I'm asucker for a key lime pie and my god, I'm glad we did. It was AMAZING! Throughly impressed with the service & the quality of food, the chef in particular was so amenable, the manager/owner couldn't have been more professional & the waitress was efficient, polite & helpful.Total bill was £56 (2 x staters, 2 x mains, 1 x desserts, 2 x pints & 3 x ginger beers), I checked the bill to see if they had missed anything - they hadn't! You simply can't argue the value for money! I suppose the only criticisms would be that they didn't note I was vegetarian when we called to booked despite us asking about the vegetarian options, saying that, given the wonderful service from the chef and the manager it more than makes up for this tiny issue. Aside from that the young lady waitress could perhaps do with a little more guidance in customer service as she was a little curt with other diners that arrived after us but again, that's splitting a very fine hair in what was overall exceptional meal and faultless service.

Not perhaps the very best meal I've ever had but close to it. The starter was smoked salmon with special salad leaves and was delicious, followed by sea bass fillets with fragrant rice, fine beans and a gorgeous sauce. Certainly as good as any I've had anywhere. None of us had room for a pudding so I can't comment on those.

A visit to this ancient pub and resturaurant is a must. Great beer, wine and food. Real alle on offer. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Called in on off chance when travelling through. Good beers and tasty roast beef. Well presented and friendly service. Well worth the visit would certainly call in again.

We called in here prior to going on a ramble from the pub and to book the pub up for a walk with a larger group we are leading in a couple of weeks time. This is a typical country local; quiet and peaceful, but full of character - including low doorways (apparently ok for the average height drinker of 5'3" when the pub was built in the 17th century!), so mind your bonce! The food was simple but tasty and plentiful and there were a couple of good real ales on offer. Looking forward to going back in a couple of weeks.

Having decided to take a walk and pub stop in the area of Rushden, we found the Moon and Stars in the village of Rushden and had the Sunday Roast. Very small pub area but friendly staff although not "in your face", it did take a bit of time to order dessert! However the Roast Lamb was just what I needed, having had no breakfast I was really hungry. Lots of lamb, plenty of carrots - whole carrots - not bits & pieces and quarter of cauliflower, green beans and lovely roast potatoes. O not forgetting the Yorkshire Pud!!! Could have done with a touch more seasoning if I am to be picky…...

6 of us had a great night here. A taxi picked us up and dropped us off again. Lovely ambience, food and service. Definitely to be repeated.

A very mediocre experience sadly for Sunday lunch. Staff had no awareness of food intolerances & what the pub menu consisted of. Even gave misleading advice about 'safe' food choices. The roast lamb was quite nice & was accompanied by a good selection of vegetables but the whole meal was tepid at best. The sea bass was tasteless & oily. No desserts suitable for wheat or gluten intolerant customers. What a disappointment. We had high hopes. Sorry!

Stumbled across this small intimate pub.....A small selection on the menu for all three course's... Just right.........fabulous food....shame I don't live closer.....

Had a great meal Saturday night, Moroccan lamb super food salad was the pick of the bunch and was closely followed by the Thai Green curry and the Chorizo bolognese !! Its great to have a cozy, country pub serving great food like this. The Chef is always willing to do something a little different too

We can only describe our experience as tremendous. The food was super tasty and great value. Having dined at STK in the Strand the previous night ...the lamb at the Moon and Stars wasmuch better and a third of the price! Cooked to perfection, juicy and full of flavour!My partner had the 3 cheese soufflé ..a classic done to perfection. She was very happy!Talk about punching above your weight....you will travel a long way to have a meal this good!

The new management, chef and staff at the Moon & Stars has much improved this country pub. The food created by the new chef is good quality pub grub and the helpings are generous. Wednesdays are music nights and traditional fish and chips on Thursdays. This is a country pub at its best.

on route to Stevenage, took a turn of the A10 to find somewhere for a quick lunch. After travelling along some very narrow road, we came across the Moon &Stars.Dog friendly which was a real plus. Speaking to the people in the bar, it was evident this was a real centre of the village. Good ales, only had a sandwich ( as we had a meal booked for the evening), but it was superb, more than enough for two. A real gem of a find, a pub like pubs used to be. Spoke to a local about the nursery next door, very knowledgeable and helpful with advise about plants.We will visit again when we are in the area. Please note the roads are narrow.

Having know the Moon and Stars all my adult life I have had good and bad experiences here over the past 30-40 years, latterly the "village local" had become a cold unwelcoming place!However a revisit for Sunday Lunch with family was a great surprise, we had heard of the change of ownership, new chief etc but had treated this news with some suspicion!On arrival the log fire was alight, customers were clearly enjoying themselves, staff were engaging, all a huge difference from our last visit.We chose the traditional lunch, portions were large, especially the meat (both the lamb and beef were very tender and well cooked), Yorkshire Puddings home made and great gravy etc. Service was swift but not obtrusive, the chief and new owner both visited our table to check all was well!At £90.00 for 4 including a couple of puddings, coffee and drinks we did not feel short changed.We look forward to our return visit both to eat and as the village local!

Two retired couples met for lunch. More logs were going in the wood burner as we arrived, so a warm welcome. Good menu on the chalk boards. Very high standard of cooking and large portions. I tried sushi for the first time and really enjoyed it (marinated beef rather than fish). Every body enjoyed their food. Two drinks, starter and main plus coffee for £25 per head. Good value for money. We will be back

I've enjoyed several meals over the last year at this hidden away pub between Buntingford and Baldock, but have to say that recent changes have taken this from standard pub grub to a more gourmet experience. Under new ownership, the pub has brought in a new chef who is introducing a higher quality of dining experience. I enjoyed a late dinner (after a long day at the office) and although I went for one of the plainer options on the menu, it was thoroughly delicious - and note the fact that the sauce (tartar in this case) was not out of a jar but made from scratch and absolutely delicious.The options on the menu are not extensive, but what is excellent is that the chef, Scott, will aim to accommodate guests who may ask for something off menu. And his creations not only taste gorgeous but look amazing too.The pub continues to be a warm and friendly venue with a good choice of beers and the manager, Keith, is always ready with a warm welcome. I'm really looking forward to my next visit when I shall plunge more thoroughly into the gourmet route less travelled. Can't wait.Oh - and having seen the Christmas menu, I don't think this will disappoint!!!

Returned to Moon and Stars to try out new menu and new chef. Very different menu from last visit. Smoked mackeral risotto was gorgeous. Stroganoff that my sister had tasted great. Cheesecake was very tasty. Good service. Nice beer and wine .Glad my sister lives in the village so we can spend more evenings in a lovely pub eating great food.

Family meal, 8 Adults, one child. Very accommodating, lovely owner. We all had roast dinner no complaints. Not a huge menu but good quality food.

Lovely old pub and very welcoming of groups of walkers....12 of us rocked up and they were very kind and accommodating. We just drank so cant comment on the food but they had a good English menu

Wow. That was by far the best fish and chips I have ever had. So fresh and the batter was lovely. Cooked to perfection.....thank you. This is not your usual pub grub, it is far better. Friendly welcome too. Will be back soon

There were 4 of us celebrating a friends lunch. Even though Jane was running the kitchen and bar on her own we were made to feel very welcome and special. The food is always lovely and portions very generous.

We recently took my parents to the Moon and Stars to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely evening in lovely surroundings with lovely beer. Special thanks to Jay the chef who provided a special midweek roast by special request , the beef was wonderful.