The Punch House Pub in East Hertfordshire

Really great place to visit. Good atmosphere, variety of drinks, good food, and really friendly staff! Would definitely visit again – especially for the beer garden, which is covered and heated too.

Visited the Punch House for a Sunday roast as I was passing through town to visit a friend and it was lovely! I had the pork belly, which was delicious, and the staff were really friendly and helpful throughout the day. Would definitely come again!

Our friends booked a table for Sunday lunch, which sounded great, as you order at the bar and our friends were ordering a bottle of wine, which apparently there was no white wine, as they had sold out, so we ordered separately. Big mistake, our friends meals came up within half an hour, one meal was ok and the other was not, but decided not to say anything at the time. Myself and my husband then continued to wait for another hour before I approached the nice gentleman behind the bar and enquired where our food was, as our friends had finished theirs!!! He told me that as we ordered separately that a table of 10 had placed orders that was why ours was delayed, really!!! should this not have been pointed out to the chef that we were on same table instead of completing a 10 people table first? Very disappointing. We waited another 20 minutes still no food we had our table booked for 2pm and we didn't get our food eventually until 3.30ish. My lunch was ok, nothing that would prompt me to recommend this establishment. Cauliflower Cheese had no sauce on it, the carrots was baked to within an inch of their death. Albeit the nice gentleman behind the bar who was helpful, offered us and our friends a free desert/coffee which we took him up on his offer. All in all food not great, service wasn't too bad.

We recently visited the punch house with the family to celebrate my birthday. What a fabulous venue! Not only did we have great service, the food was amazing and we got to watch a live band! Will definitely come back!

Great experience will definitely return 5 stars 🌟

Best pub in ware staff are friendly can't do enough for u food is àmazing great entertainment àt weekends deffo worth a visit

Fantastic pub so warm and welcoming staff amazing can't do enough for you all with a smile the food delicious big size I thought !! And prices very reasonable deffo worth a visit if your in the town

Friday afternoon pop in.very quite.we ordered a burger.and chicken and bacon panini Service was ok.food ok.they put the food on oval plates.everything falls off them.comfy seats so thats good.

We went on a nice sunny Saturday. Family meal out. Very slow service although the waiter was friendly. The food was average, nothing special but quite expensive. I don't think I'd go again.

Great pub in Ware, staff are very friendly and the food is tasty, nice areas to sit inside and out! Would definitely recommend.

Great customer service, thank you

Had a coffee and a quick bite to eat. It's very nicely decorated, with comfortable seating and a large beer garden. Ideally located in the town so great for a pit stop. The food was decent and the staff were very accommodating

When for lunch today and everything was spot on really impressed would definitely recommend

We were a group of ten and had booked in advance and pre-ordered our food. We arrived a little late, but our table was ready for us and the food was served in good time. I had fish and chips which was delicious. Staff were really friendly and attentive. An excellent pub lunch pit stop.

We all had lovely meals, the music was a bit loud but everything else ok we were celebrating a engagement and the all enjoyed themselves

Food excellent and cooked just as ordered (rare, mediium) staff cheerful and attentive

Lovely 🐟 & chips 🍟 I'm garden pleasant staff nice atmosphere and good ciders and good service and good company Me and my friend enjoyed and his dog 🐕 Rosie too!

The kitchen took the time to decorate my kids deserts with their initials during the school holidays. Going above and beyond. Thank you.

Good food and drinks took a while to get served

Great place for a drink and some food. Come here very often with friends. Food is amazing with your classics. Good range of drinks. Really recommend!!!

Music thumping on a sunday evening. Completely unfair for residents who have babies who cannot sleep & people who are simply trying to relax. Have some decency for the people who are unfortunate enough to live around you. Weekly occurrence and most weekends we are unable to go to bed until 1am because of the thumping. Making life pretty miserable.. and before you say "dont live in town" most of us here didnt have much choice or would be homeless, will be reported to environmental health.

Visited after a short trip to Amwell Nature Reserve and chose this one from looking at all other Ware pub websites. Not disappointed. Booked online day before and despite it being early evening a table was reserved with my name on it (so often nobody bothers when it is quiet). Both main meals chosen included onions on the menu which we do not like and there was not a trace of onion when the food came. All served quickly and politely and good size portions. Only slight criticism was the limited desset choice compared with some other G&K pubs, but we were full anyway!

Well run and popular pub/restaurant. We went for Sunday lunch and had the roast beef which was very good. The portion size was just right.

Has become very expensive since its refurb. Unnecessary price hike for a bog standard pub in ware

Most disappointing pub in Ware 1230 booking on Father’s Day and no roast chicken seriously who is running that pub Rishi ?? Wetherspoons feel but at silly prices one to avoid unfortunately shame could be so much more.

Haven’t been here since late ‘90’s!! It’s obviously changed and was a lovely early evening out. The pub is clean and bright, food was good (we had steak), the staff were very welcoming and attentive. I also think it’s reasonably priced (compared to extortionate prices we pay in Cornwall). The beer garden is spacious and relaxed and started to fill up very quickly. Will come back again on next visit.

Recently revamped, comfortable seating, has a small car park next to the back entrance of Tesco's, food is good value and they accept dogs that behave. (Recommended)

Great pub, can chill out or when having a event (live music) it's a great atmosphere. Service is friendly and amenable

Very very poor. Had a grilled cheese sandwich and fries. 2 very small burnt pieces of bread with a light spread of cheese and a sprinkling of rocket which wasn’t really wanted but I think they done it to make the plate look a little fuller. The chips were tasty but came on a saucer and no more than 20 I swear. Pathetic and grossly overpriced for what was there. A pub to be avoided as they are clearly over promising on the menu and definitely under delivering.

Had a great time here with the family great food and atmosphere

Staff are friendly and helpful, great staff and lovely food.

Perfect place for family dinner, extremely friendly atmosphere, good on point! Beautifully decorated interior, very chatty bartender Jack made the evening very entertaining.

Had an amazing roast beef dinner, one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Great value and tasted great, even after 7pm on a Sunday evening. Thank you

Nice beer garden and lovely atmosphere. Staff are friendly and helpful with choosing menu items. Will be coming back :)

Came here to try there new breakfasts…. Amazing! Can’t wait to try again. Excellent value for money and very tasty. Couldn’t recommend more

A little on the chilly side but otherwise friendly staff and comfortable surroundings

Great atmosphere this Sunday, lovely roast beef and great selection of beer and wine!

Had a Sunday roast pork belly off the specials and it was excellent!! One of the best things I’ve ever eaten and everyone is always so friendly when I go in, would definitely go again!

This is our local, we’re in here 2-3 times a week. The staff are fantastic, Lee, Ash and Jack always make you feel welcome. Good selection of beers and the food is always in high demand. Can’t recommend it any higher, definitely worth a visit.

A comfortable, nice and quiet place, with (for me) a slightly posh and intimidating vibe on first appearance, but I soon got over that and found *lots* to like: lovely staff, delicious food and an interesting menu, a promising wine list, and literally 50-odd varieties of gin behind the bar. :-)

Held Birthday Lunch for 87 year old twins. Upwards of 10 people. The Punch House was amazing. The team were so helpful. Couldn’t do enough for us all. Food was excellent as was the Service. Plan on going again.

Nice pub, excellent food and pleasant beer. Staff friendly.

Friendly staff good sized portions fairly priced

Very welcoming and food was lovely especially the steak,halloumi and choc brownie .The staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely go again and reccomend to others.

Fantastic staff, especially Lou, Jack and Leigh. Lovely environment, fast service and just a welcoming and warm place to be

Came in for a nice drink after work. It’s such a lovely atmosphere and found out today that the quiz starts back up on 11th Feb. Used to be on a Wednesday but is now moving to Sundays. Looking forward to coming back for that.

Blown away. We rang up to book and pre ordered. When we asked if our table was ready (we where very early) they ran and sorted it for us. The food was amazing. The veg perfect. The Yorkshire pudding was spot on and the portion size massive. Booking for next week and can even bring the dog!!

Always a good welcome from the staff, as a couple with a young child we are always wary of how we are accepted in places and the punch house is such a nice environment its never let us down.

Top roast dinner overly impressed

Lovely pub and great staff. Huge selection of drinks 👍

Great staff, great food and beer, good atmosphere would definitely come again and recommend my friends.

Went on 29th December 2023, my birthday... sibling was recommended by a work colleague as I had been a few years before, and unimpressed by £19 for Birds Eye Fishfingers, assured was better now, and indeed it was. 1 of us had to have 3rd choice, bad food planning. I never have chips, or anything greasy at home, so a lovely large Beefburger and trimmings was eaten with relish. Would have liked a shared plate of thin radishes, raw onions (optional !!) Tomatoes and pomegranate seeds as palate cleansers, the country pubs which are popular do lovely platters to share. Def would return, even go on my own. Xxx

Great beer garden, nice decor, good atmosphere, very dog friendly. Food took a long time to arrive and was a bit average. Felt as if they were understaffed

Great local pub with live. music 👍

Just had a pint and my wife had a coffee and cake but it was lovely. As others have said, a light and airy decor and with classy Christmas decorations, nice comfy chairs. Spot on

Nice food, very reasonable price.

Great pub for an informal lunch. Ate there today and had lovely food in a great atmosphere. Staff were attentive and helpful.

Lovely atmospheric pub in ware. Always fantastic dishes. The vibes are great when the dj is on and staff always pleasant. Never an issue, you can always have a great evening here. Cosy and private.

Menu limited, service OK, overpriced for what you got. I had the pie, which was overcooked and dry. the other meal was a Korean burger, which was nice but served on a ridiculously small plate .

This is our local pub. The staff are really great, everyone from the landlady down are first class. If your in Ware this place is definitely worth a visit v

Since the re model the pub looks great and is really cosy. Have eaten here plenty of times. Food is always great. Staff are very good and friendly. Would recommend

Service an absolute shambles,waited one and a half hours for food and could not fully supply everything on the menu for 4 adults 2 children.

Lively pub. Good beer selection. Good live band on Saturday nights.

Great food served hot and cooked perfectly. Can be a wait when busy but worth the wait

Really lovely pub and very friendly staff. Food was lovely!

Great, friendly pub and the staff make you feel so welcome. Food is lovely and the live music at weekends is great to spend with friends. Highly recommend.

Great food, great service with a friendly atmosphere and Looked at the Christmas menu whilst there and booked in for Christmas Day after such a great experience.🥳🍻

We reserved an area for a gathering to celebrate our son’s birthday in September. All of the staff are absolutely great, nothing is too much trouble. Have been there a few times now and every experience is the same, absolutely superb! Food great, drinks great, surroundings great, staff phenomenal

We had a lovely meal here last night ...highly recommend the chicken sharing platter with the home made tortillas and chicken coujons totally yummy.... Will definitely be coming back soon lovely staff and we are definitely going to try a Sunday Roast👍👍👍👍👍

lovely staff, brilliant and effective service, waiters are helpful and polite. 100% would come again, lovely spot for the family

Loved it on our first visit, looks newly revamped to a tasteful decor

Absolutely prestige, incredibly friendly staff, atmosphere was idealic. Had heard about it through word of mouth as no longer live in the area but was visiting family. Would recommend whole heartedly.

Drinks tooo expensive!! We are not in London and not a first class place

returned to pub..excellent food great service..top pub

Lee was a good find to serve us And coffee ☕️ and cake Then lunch

What a great “Pub” this pub resembles a restaurant, very airy, clean and free of strange odors. We had the Fish & Chips, which was a very generous portion and quite delicious. The Guinness is nice & cold, as well as cold water in the hydration station. The pub also allows you to refill your water bottle too. All in all, a very nice experience

Booked here for 50 people for my partners wake, couldn't have been more helpful with getting it all organised, food was great everyone commented how nice it was, he couldn't have had better send off. If I have one niggle was that children have to be off site by 8pm, my fault didn't think to ask but did not affect day in anyway. Big thank you to all at the punch for making the day memorable for us all.

Good couple of hours spent in the garden on a Friday evening. Busy but suitably staffed. Staff were good and always chatting with customers. Felt like a good crowd in the venue. and everyone had fun.

From the minute you walk through the doors, a friendly welcome & smiling faces. Great choice of beers and wines. A full menu, lots of choice. The outside area is comfortable, with cushions and cover from wet weather. Suitable for all. Enjoy...

Fantastic pub in Ware our favourite. Food is great, very friendly staff especially Leigh always a smile and a chat. Best pub in Ware would highly recommend it. Also great live music and disco every Friday .

Very pleasant experience, good food, worth a visit

What a lovely pub!! Amazing food and drinks. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service. Will definitely be coming here again. 👍🏻

Food and service was great, we were really looked after by Ben behind the bar. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a great night

Excellent food and service, very pleasant lunch, brill surroundings and really nice outside eating area. Very clean washrooms. Not rushed.

10/10 service the food is amazing the service is amazing the staff are amazing.there is not one fault about this pub.I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS PUB.greene King should be so proud of this place

Decent pub with a very sharp interior and garden…garden is a little smaller than it used to be, but still very pleasant space to enjoy a pint. Dog friendly and will always get you a bowl if you can’t find one

The staff were very polite, attentive to my needs with guide dog. The food was well presented and tasted nice. Wide variety of drinks

The food is restaurant standards...absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend the chicken kiev

Went to the punch house with friends for a meal service was great the staff were all friendly the food was prepared in a reasonable time would definitely recommend and will be back again

I went to the pub with my family and had a great experience! Food was amazing, I recommend the chicken Kyiv as well as friendly staff and fast service. I will be returning soon.

Had a great meal, food was amazing & very reasonably priced, thoroughly recommend.

Good pub in the heart of town. Parking at the rear is a nice touch. The garden is a lovely place to grab a drink or two.

Great food and excellent service on every visit. My favourite place to go

A warm welcome on entry, attentive staff, especially Leigh who is always polite and willing to go the extra mile. An all round fantastic experience and the best pub in ware!

Favourite pub in ware- great food and lovely staff, Leigh on the bar is always fab ! :)

Absolutely amazing atmosphere, incredibly friendly and polite staff, especially the staff behind the bar. Felt very welcome the entire time. Would recommend.

Classy, buzzy, always a good vibe

Exceptional roast beef. Nice portions and very reasonably priced! Lovely interior and good selection of pints. Friendly staff ✅

Lovely pub, with great garden. was served by Ben, real good knowledge of products and gave great customer service, defo come back

Great Party Atmosphere, Live Music & Beers , generally fit for a King & right Royal celebrations !