The Old Mill in Dacorum

I visited the Old Mill in Berkhamsted once the new managers re-opened and what an exceptional experience it was. We were welcomed into the restaurant by Darcie who was more than helpful throughout our visit. They offered a variety of items on their menu which all sounded delicious but the BB Burger I had was perfectly cooked and had amazing flavour. My wife had the Lamb Kofta where the sauce complimented the meat perfectly. Our experience from start to finish was nothing short of amazing. We will certainly be returning in no time. Thank you to the new managers and all the staff!

Went there 9/2/25 for an 18th birthday lunch, we were a bit crammed in but we managed. Would have been nice for a little cake to be brought out for the birthday girl.

Celebrated my wife's 70 birthday lunch on Sunday (11 people and 4 children) and was allocated the separate room . Can honestly say that we had a great time,good food,slick friendly service even though the pub was really busy. The separate room was not overcrowded and the children could move around easily without disturbing other dinners. The menu had something for everyone and roasts was very popular .(reasonable priced too) We will be back👍

Beautiful looking pub but that's where it ended. The menu was eclectic but in a confused way. I went for the steak deal, which had an exceptional price point but there was a reason for that. It was cold and missing the mushroom and tomato. My daughter had the lamb shank, it was tough and clearly microwaved. My son had 2 small plates, the squid which was chewy, and the gyozas which tasted like cat food. Finally my partner had the schnitzel which was soggy but the chicken was dry. The desserts were so bad I can't even explain how bad they were. For such a beautiful looking pub I expected so much more from the food and service, I definitely won't rush back.

Booked a table for 6 people for 3pm...got our table at 3.45 ISH....waited ages for someone to take our order, waited ages for drinks had to keep chasing them up. Kids Mac and cheese was so dry, was like there was no sauce just grated cheese on top, for a 8 year old to complain says a lot. They did let us order him something else which he enjoyed. The rest of us enjoyed our food, very tasty. It's a lovely pub in a beautiful setting. It was just the service that really let it down for us.

Visited with 14 friends not a good experience. Waited over an hour for food although we prebooked.0ne of our party waited ages for her lamb minus Yorkshire pudding. Plates were not cleared and we were not asked if we wanted puddings or coffee. Won’t be going back

1st visit for many years , will not be the last , great food and service

Don’t bother booking a meal at The Old Mill - our experience on Boxing Day was awful. Despite booking a month in advance & paying a deposit for a specific dining area, our table was occupied by other customers when we arrived & for the duration. 14 of us (with 2 young children & 8 dogs) were squeezed into the back of the pub with very limited space. To say it was cramped & stressful is an understatement. The food was lukewarm, atmosphere chaotic, staff rude. No apology! Don’t bother booking here, look elsewhere! Never again!

Food wasn't great but at least it was warm

Went on a Saturday for a birthday celebration we had room just off of the bar FANTASTIC. We were allowed to decorate this area. It was at lunch time and the staff were very busy we had our own birthday cake but forgot the candles the staff supplied one and a large knife and small plates WOW what a place. The food was the best as well 10 out of 10 all around 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I went to The Old Mill with my family for Christmas Eve dinner 2024. The festive menu was lovely and so was the food. I had the turkey and it wasn't dry like some places, it actually looked and tasted like a home cooked meal. Proper potatoes, not frozen etc. The dessert was a little bit on the small side hence losing the 1 star. The staff were so obliging and made the evening so much more enjoyable. We got the table we asked for which added to the experience. Everything was really spot on and we all came away feeling like that was one of the best roast dinners. Really looking forward to going back again to try a Sunday Roast.

Poor. Arrived at our table to find a grubby water glass. Should have left then. Food was extremely poor. Prawn cocktail arrived in a hot dish with a limp lettuce leaf and stale bread. Fish and chips. Chips were soggy and not very nice. Fish was ok but a but greasy. All in all I could not recommend this restaurant.

Lovely food and service we had a wake there and were pleased with the service we received

The place has had a face lift and we enjoyed our visit. The benefit of tue location and car park is great, and we liked that there are lots of zones to the space. Menu has lots of width and we enjoyed the small plate choices. Some of the staff could do with alittle pep, but our main waiter went above and beyond and really has a flair for customer service. Ro definitely enhanced outlr visit! Thanks very much Ro!

Our family day was perfect ! The staff and atmosphere were perfect . 15 of us all had a variety of meals off the menu . All came up presented beautifully and hot . The feed back from all the family who travelled to join us said , let’s do this again . Thank you Old Mill

Recently had superb Sunday roast, 10/10

A ‘Christmas Party’ lunch for 12 at The Old Mill Berkhamsted was enjoyed the Sunday after Christmas Day. We had a room to ourselves the table in which was nicely laid with candles and crackers. At my request the music and television were turned off within our space there. A variety of dishes had been pre ordered and everyone enjoyed their food. Poppy who had been designated to look after us was excellent in her swift and courteous responses. All credit to her with her cheerfulness and wish to please us, giving us a lovely family get together.

We were there for Christmas Day Lunch Every course was lovely and presented well A lovely Day

Fabulous Christmas Eve meal - only issue being we were asked to leave before 11pm. Great atmosphere though with lovely food

Would not recommend! Dogs barking non stop. I also pre ordered a week in advance and they said they run out of what I ordered and handed me something completely different.

Had our Christmas works lunch and overall the food was lovely and portions were very generous. The only grumbles I feel that needs to be mentioned, we were crammed on a table and wasn't a lot of room for us all (12 guests) and when I asked the waitress if they had everyone's names and their choices, she responded 'oh don't worry we are all over it and we know who's got what' only to come out and simply shout out the dish? and low and behold most, if not all at the table forgot what they had ordered. I think for large parties, a little reminder card helps. Also if it wasn't for me asking, we wouldn't have had our complimentary glass of fizz either. But everyone was pleased with the food and left feeling full and happy.

Beautiful pleace with helpful service. They saved my boyfriend who missed his breakfast in a hotel. They prepered for him a breakfast even that it was too late and week day.

We had our work Christmas event here, and the food was lovely. However, I did mention on two occasions that we had a guest with a nut allergy, but unfortunately, some of the dishes still had nuts on top. There was a little mix-up on the musical bingo due to a miscommunication with the managers and it wasn't provided. Overall, it was a lovely time but these factors did let it down slightly.

The ambience of the pub is lovely, cosy and well decorated. For some reason though, the whole place smelled very strongly of bleach which isn't pleasant when you are eating and drinking. We booked a table for two hours, however was asked to vacate the table 20 mins early as they were busy, so we didn't get to have dessert. The service was good, however we had multiple waitors/waitresses coming over asking the same questions (if we were wanted more drinks, if the food was good etc) which got a bit too much. I think it would be better to have only one or two people waiting on each table, to avoid too much interruption. All in all, we had a nice experience and would come back again.

Had a Birthday lunch booked table for three. Told to sit any where of choice.Chose near the bar had to get own drinks.Chose from menu prawns pil pil nothing like in Spain. Fish & chips fine Scampi& chips fine.Had to get our own drinks again.Not busy on leaving no good bye .will not return

What a wonderful experience we had today for breakfast with santa . Santa was amazing and loved how he was walking around talking to every child. Thank you for squeezing in the extra adult for us. I had one happy great niece when we went.

We had a party of 5 booked in for a Christmas/birthday meal and had selected from the Christmas menu in advance. We had a complimentary glass of prosecco and the staff waited until all our party arrived before preparing our food. The food was excellent and plentiful and we could not have had better service from Josh and his team. We will definitely eat there again.

Food good. Service attentive but not intrusive. Value for money. Lovely Christmas atmosphere.

Popped in just for ohe drink. The radiators were on, so that's a bonus point. Quirky layout inside. Dog friendly.

Went there for a couple of drinks on Saturday afternoon. Lively crowd in there watching the arsenal game so we stayed for a couple of cocktails and beers and moved on somewhere a little quieter. Great selection of draught beers and the menu looked good - looked like diners were enjoying the food. Worth a revisit.

We were a party of 20 people. Even with a party of that size, the Old Mill staff were great, and the service and food were excellent.

Went for a christmas meal with friends. Had the christmas menu and the food was delicious. The staff were really attentive and good fun. Our table was dressed with lovely christmas decorations and helped towards making the evening fantastic. I will definitely go back and highly recommend it.

An all round good pub for social meet with friends, family and for work. Wide selection of beers and ales with a good food menu which appears to be good value compared to other local pubs. All made easier to visit with plenty of parking and dogs are allowed in main area not restaurant.

After a negative experience with a rude male manager last time we visited, I didn’t know what to expect. Fortunately, we had a great experience last night! The food was delicious and good value for money, service was great (shout out to Shona and another female member of staff whose name I didn’t get), and the atmosphere was pretty good. We happened to book on Thursday steak night and had a great meal! We would recommend it if you like steak. I’ve deducted one star due to the experience with the male manager last time. If they can keep him in the back office, it would be a 5 star experience!

A traditional public house offering fine ales, lager and much much more. There is a decent food menu as well.

Efficient and attentive staff and great food.Recommended.

Took my mum and her friends for brunch - average age of 89! We all enjoyed the experience, it was warm and clean. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely go back again soon.

The food is quality, the sharing roast is certainly worth going there to try. The place has been well decorated and feels proper cosy.

We stopped off just for drinks and can't comment on the food. I really like how the place has been renovated, to give it both a cosy and airy atmosphere. We will return and planning a meal here in December.

I was amazed at the size of the gluten free menu and I'd definitely not seen that beforehand. My gf was big, but the usual menu was even bigger! All the food tasted very good, although I did regret ordering a pizza and not the shepherd's pie and that's only because you can get pizza's anwhere, but a pub cooked shepherd's pie would have tasted awesome.

The food it's great. Service was good but the guy forgot to ask if the food comes out together....by the time my friend got the meal...my food was cold. Simple things...vut important.

Had a great lunch for two.Food was great and service very good. Thanks Darcie for your help!

Ro gave excellent service! Thank you :)

Great service from Ro and really good food and atmosphere!

Attended an event here, great food, gardens and menu. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely people and suppers friendly people. 😁😁 😁

The Old Mill is back on track!! My first time in here since it went under new ownership. It looks stylish and has a great atmosphere. Cat the General Manager is lovely and very welcoming. Food quality was excellent and good value for money. Salmon was perfectly cooked and chicken and halloumi kebabs were delicious. I will definitely be back.

We had chicken pie & roast vegetables in thick gravy. Simple but absolutely delicious. The pie was rammed full of chicken & I mean rammed full of chicken & the pastry sublime. The vegetables were gorgeous too. Can't wait for winter, I know where I'll be on a cold winters day. Good food, helpful staff, service with a smile.

Friendly service and a good selection on the menu. The sausage and mash was delicious. Huge meaty sausages, served with fresh vegetables. My husband particularly liked the gravy. The roast beef was a huge plate of food. Tasty fresh vegetables and plenty of roasties, the meat was just pink but very tender.

First time we've been back here since it changed hands and we were very impressed! The Old Mill has had a variety of owners over the years, but they've all struggled and not lasted long, but I hope that's not the case now. The food and service were really excellent and we'll be back on a regular basis if the quality remains this high. Well done, guys!

Excellent food, excellent service and friendly staff will definitely be visiting again

Fantastic Sunday lunch at The Old Mill. Everything was perfect and amazing value for money.

Since the Old Mill has been in new hands, we have been here several times now. The food is great with good vegetarian options. The atmosphere is warm & friendly. Cat & the team have been fantastic upon every visit and we’re always greeted with a smile. Highly recommend, especially for their Sunday roast!

Very lovely evening at the old mill. Pizza was great

Way better under new ownership/management. Food is in no way gourmet, but not bad for pub food! Great garden areas, bar area gets super busy at times which means service is slow and a bit disjointed/unorganised at times, but it’s nice to see it busy and the staff seem quite new. Decor is a vast improvement on the last version.

A really lovely place to eat. Beautiful food , drinks are a little pricey and service was a little slow. But overall a lovely place.

Nice food. Football on the TV was very loud. Lovely waterfall from the old mill outside. Loved the decor lots of old fashioned signage and framed portraits. Ladies toilets have themed toilet seats. Staff are friendly. Parking is a bit limited.

Service slow , starter failed to turn up .

We were a group of three for Sunday lunch which was quite a busy time with some large family gatherings both inside and outside. Although the service was prompt and pleasant, we did seem to have to ask for everything, including salt and pepper as well as the sauces and mustard that were listed on the menu as coming with our meals. The family atmosphere was initially very pleasant but ultimately the televisions were switched on for sports with a loud viewing audience at the bar and a loudspeaker directly above our table making conversation difficult. We may try there again but at a quieter time.

Had a really nice evening. Given warning for last orders as usual tried to order a last drink and told.was shut at 10.45. Really annoyed me and probably overreacting but I felt poor

The food and atmosphere was good. The bar staff are lovely and very accommodating. The lady who is the manager was awful. We were given the wrong drinks and charged a higher price, when we questioned it she went on to shout at my friend asking what she wanted us to do about it and to stop giving her attitude. She ended up silencing the pub and my friend came back to the table crying. We all work in hospitality and thought this response was disgusting.

Went for brunch on Sunday - excellent breakfast and coffee and great value for money - we will be back

Pub and food were lovely unfortunately a very offensive person on a boat took exception to us mooring there despite having permission from the owner which wasn't good.

Nice place, but there is not good signal and they don't have wifi for customers!

Shocking food !! Probably the worst burger I've ever had. My girlfriends pizza was just as bad! Don't waste your money !

Went for an evening meal yesterday (9th Oct 2023) - three friends out for a catch up - the sharing platters and pinot were ideal, nice quiet setting, friendly staff - we got the dipping platter and it was delicious - the chef came out and explained all the dips - he had such a passion for his craft, he made all the dips from scratch and you could tell, they were so tasty, and he also brought us out some freshly made oat crackers which were amazing and still warm, he also brought out some parma ham he had been curing for a while - it was delicious, the chips and sweet potato fries finished everything off nicely. Great catch up, cosy table and perfect picky food.

Very disappointed with all aspects of this place. My burger was tasteless, unseasoned, bland. My wife's salad was OK but you can't really go wrong with a bit of lettuce and garlic mayo. Service was OK but didn't get asked if all was OK with the meal even when we paid. And was not offer another drink during the meal.

Very slow service not much atmosphere

Very disappointing. Cold inside. Food took a long while to come eventhough the place was pretty empty. Pizza was awful. Couldn't eat it. Soaked in oil, all tomato and hardly any cheese. Pizza base was tasteless and an odd texture. Staff were friendly but wouldn't return.

Fantastic food and great service. One of the best Ceasars salad I've ever had (pictured).

I got a pork dish, the pork was covered in fat in and out, (I know pork is fatty but this was something else) it felt like I was swallowing warm jelly. When I complained I got told I was wrong and that’s how it’s supposed to be. I ve been a chef for 2 years and I know that’s not the case, furthermore, I also know that it’s not supposed to make you feel sick and take away your appetite. The chef was very rude to me and defensive. However the staff was lovely and felt really bad complaining but that’s how bad it was to be brutally honest .

We had a lovely meal at Margo’s. Authentic, tasty and generous portions. Pork shank recommended.

Amazing food in a quirky setting.

Such a nice place. Full of character. Roast dinners are massive. Pizza is great. Dog friendly. Different to the local norm. Meats cured and prepped on-site. A delightful cat, called Tito, is always in attendance. Worth a visit!

Visited for a quiet drink one Friday evening; it was very empty. Possibly timing as after Xmas...? I prefer quieter/less busy places but yeah. Shame as it's a nice pub and location.

We had the most lovely meal here. Food was fab, staff couldn't have been more helpful and we had a really authentic Italian feel, the family behind the restaurant were so welcoming and chef came out for a chat. It's dog friendly (they have their own cat too who's unbelievably cute!) And overall we just thought it was a shame there weren't more customers in this lovely place! Definitely recommend wholeheartedly!!

I honestly cannot understand the positive reviews! Firstly it’s severely lacking atmosphere - we went on a Saturday night and it was empty bar a couple of tables, toys were strewn about the place from earlier in the day and there was no background music or candle light. As for the food - the menu is longer than an Argos catalogue and that should have been the first warning sign! We ordered the focaccia to share and it was in fact a pita bread with some semi raw onions in the middle of it! We sent it back and were just told ‘okay.’ At this point we really should have just left! We persevered for our mains and honestly they were so disappointing for the price - I ordered the rigatoni (which was £17!) and am convinced it was a jar of sauce with some pasta heated through in the microwave. My friends’ dishes were equally bland. My friend politely fed back to the waitress that the food was disappointing and was simply told “well other people seem to like it.” We were inclined to disagree given its near emptiness on a Saturday night the week before Christmas! In summary - a very poor pub charging high end gastro pub prices and offering none of the charm, service or food quality.

Such a disappointment! Really mediocre, over-priced food with surly service.

Nice enough pub. Had the cricket on, lovely fruity cider, plenty of tables, but no crisps or nuts in stock! Would come back again.

We've been here many times, and there has always been excellent food with friendly service. I recommend it highly.

I really want to like the old mill. It could be brilliant. And it’s my local.. so I’d love to go there regularly. The food is good…if you manage to make it that far!! Every time I go the service is terrible. It begins with trying to make a reservation (they don’t answer the phone, don’t return voicemails and don’t respond to email). When we sit outside, it takes forever to get a drink at the bar even when it’s quiet. When we sit inside, we have to ask for everything (menus? Order a drink? Where is my food?). When the place is almost empty they seat everyone close together (eg we were a large party with 4 kids, an older couple out for a quiet meal probably do not want to sit on the table right next to us when there are many many other options. They asked to be moved- why was this not pre-empted to save the awkwardness?!) On my most recent visit they forgot my order so the rest of my table had nearly finished before my meal arrived- I expected my meal to be taken off the bill before it was brought to us and when I complained that it had not been, and questioned why everything has taken so long, rather than accept criticism I was challenged. I feel a lot of thought has been put into the menu but little thought has been put into front of house which really really lets the place down. After multiple poor experiences I won’t be bothering again. It was pretty handy having a place you could go for Sunday lunch without a reservation but now I know why it’s always half empty. Sort out front of house and you could have a brilliant establishment.

Good food good prices, owner is very friendly

If you haven't been yet, you need to go! The food was delicious and speaking to the head chef and owner, it is amazing what preparation and fresh ingredients go into the food (fish fresh from London fish market and mozzarella from Naples). There are not many restaurants left like this place. Free samples of homemade lemoncello at the end of the meal. So welcoming and enjoyable.

Great place to have Sunday lunch. Food was very nice and the portion size was really big. I loved the place.

We had a lovely evening at Margo's last night - at their Flamenco and tapas event. The tapas were incredible, particularly the padrón peppers and bean stew (which really took me by surprise as it was SO tasty!) - you can tell that a lot of attention is paid to sourcing the best ingredients. We were given a selection of 6 tapas as part of the £30 price for the event and had fully intended to buy more to share (there were 4 of us) but they were so filling we had no room for more (gutted I forgot to take photos but I was too busy tucking in!)! The flamenco dancer and Spanish guitarist were also excellent and provided great entertainment. The whole evening took me back to Spain (minus the weather!), we really enjoyed it. I can't believe it's taken me so long to visit Margo's but I'll definitely be back again - this is the perfect spot for foodies :) Just to add this is a very family friendly and dog friendly restaurant, also the perfect spot to catch up with friends (like I did!)

I visited Margo's with my fiance this afternoon. We both ordered pizzas and they were honestly the best we've ever had in the UK- absolutely delicious and authentic. The chef was wonderful and came out to explain all the ingredients to us. We both got a real sense of his passion for cooking and it came through in the food. Very accommodating in allowing me to customise my order to suit my preferences. We didn't have room for desserts, but they looked delightful too, so will definitely try those next time we come. We will most definitely return and tell all our friends and family to visit.

Went to margo,s for lunch with my aunt, had a most delicious lasagne and my aunt had the mussels....lovely wine...beautiful dessert and fabulous coffee....loverly lunch experience...shall be back...

What a brilliant discovery in a very nice setting. In addition the food is very good. Bravo, we will be back!

Lovely homemade pizza. Best I have eaten in town. Fresh ingredients. No nasty additives. I can't eat sulphates which is often found in processed foods which chain restaurants use to ensure all the food is exactly the same. Atmosphere I scored lower as all the place needs us more people to enjoy the good food and drink.

Poor service, small main course and burnt dessert. No decaf coffee! Not good value!

A hidden gem of Berkhamsted, margarita pizza was very yummy 😋

We have visited this lovely place several times and we never got out disappointed. The service is always excellent and the food mouth watering. All made fresh hence why you wait a little longer but we were never disappointed. The chef takes pride with hie cooking and also with presentation. We had few celebrations here the last was my mother’s birthday. The staff helped with decorating the area and the chef personally came out to give his best wishes to my mum. Food was delicious. We were given home made fresh bread with an olive dip to start by the chef himself. We then tried the special menu, the steak and Guinness pie was to die for with some delicious home made pastry and genuinely full of big chunks of meat. Very generous portion that did not go to waste !! The homemade ravioli were absolutely amazing huge and full of ricotta and spinach. We ended our night with the delicious pudding from the specials which was kindly presented with a candle and served well presented to my mum. Thank you to Margo at the Old Mill for their hospitality and their amazing service. Compliments to the chef for his attention to detail and to Yasmin for being such a good host. I look forward for more celebrations at this fantastic place.

Such a great experience. Food, staff and chef so terrific. A must when you are cruising on the canal. Smoke house also. Well worth a visit.

The food is fantastic, and the menu is really varied. Some of the best food we've eaten in Berkhamsted. The Chef/owner takes real pride in the food they serve, and creates a really relaxed, hospitable atmosphere. The staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be returning!

We had such a lovely meal last night at Margo’s that I felt compelled to leave a review. The service was excellent and the chef treated us to a complimentary charcuterie board, with hams that have cured themselves, that was absolutely delicious. You could see how much the chef took pride and care in his food and it made a real difference in flavour having many of the ingredients prepared from scratch. Will definitely be returning again and again.

Just been treated to some amazing food. Parma Ham. Sooooo good. Home made bread ,amazing. Even the salad with olive oil was out of this world. Summer is here. 🙂

Great food for a reasonable price. Very friendly and helpful staff. Overall amazing place for a family outing.

Great food, amazing atmosphere. Reasonably priced, especially for the quality and portions. It's a growing pub, naturally some areas are being improved. Nothing detracted from the experience or food. If this is how it is now I'm excited to see its journey!

Lovely food - eclectic ingredients - and a great atmosphere in which to enjoy it.

I highly recommend visiting Margo's; very friendly service and lovely atmosphere. The food is great quality and reasonably priced. Only downside is that the toilets need more attention.