Three Horse Shoes in Hertsmere

After an initial visit when we found the food indifferent A second visit was a lesson learnt! I don’t believe even a professional reviewer would rate a restaurant on one visit. So to our second visit. Our Sunday lunch was quite superb. Even a traditional roast was outstanding in quality and from an extensive menu. Again, many unusual deserts too and I noticed other diners seemed to be enjoying their choice too. The service on both occasions was excellent and personal. I have never enjoyed a better Sunday lunch - thank you!

Went for breakfast on Sunday with good friends. Lee met us and looked after us, and as ever made us feel very welcome with his team led by Dace and T. We had the full English and the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Both were fab and with the service set us up for a fabulously relaxed Sunday. We all promised to do it again and regularly.

Fabulous bar/restaurant. Service and staff friendly and professional. Especially T who always give service with a smile.

Visited tonight with a friend. A shame it wasn't as busy as it deserves to be but that could have been because of the terrible rain. The decor is beautiful. Obviously alot of money plus thought has gone into it. We found the staff to be friendly and professional. Both of our meals were lovely. Starters: Mackerel (I think), cheese soufflé. Mains: Fillet steak medallions, Monkfish Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and toffee sauce (I cheekily asked for extra sauce and they happily provided a jug), my friend had an Espresso Martini A lovely evening in a beautiful setting. The only thing I would say it is quite expensive and the portion sizes are not very big. Definitely worth a visit and we will go back.

Staff are lovely but three times I have been there and the food is not great. Love the peaches pub in Harpenden but Peaches management needs to get a handle on this before it turns away more. Quite a few locals feel similar. Such a pity when it would not take much to sort out the problems!

Brilliant pub, bar men are great, tee and Alfie go above and beyond for everything they do for us. The pub is very clean as well

Very friendly pub and the staff are excellent, we was made to feel really welcome in the lovely garden which is also dog friendly.

I went for Sunday lunch with my partner and had a very pleasant afternoon. The Sunday roast I had (I chose the beef) was lovely and my girlfriend had the chicken main, which she said was delicious. The service was spot on as usual. We were not rushed by the team nor were we ignored- attentive and friendly service. As soon as you walk in you’re greeted with a smile by everyone, bar staff and waiting staff. All in all a very nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon & we will definitely return.

Our second visit to this pub in the last couple of months. We were greeted by the Manager (we assume) who was friendly and seated us with menus. The waiter took our order. We were not shown the Specials board, which was a disappointment because we only realised after ordering, and watching others being shown the board, that this was available and there were some options we would have preferred to the standard menu. The steak frites was not the best. Half of it was tender, but the rest was sinewy and therefore chewy. Fries were hot. The sticky toffee pudding was a large portion swimming in toffee sauce. More school dinner than gastro pub! We were not wowed by this lunch and not sure we'd return in a hurry.

We have been coming here for the past year on a number of occasions, 5 times I think. Our first two visits were good but then standards have declined with each visit. The time before last the service was so slow that it took one hour from ordering our dessert to actually receiving it. This last visit three of us ordered the same starter and all found it not only inedible but not as described on the menu. The manager tries very hard but is perpetually let down by both his waiting staff and kitchen staff. Oh and by the way the portions are getting smaller and smaller and the prices go up and up. We will not visit again.

Another overrated pub converted restaurant, it's always the same in this country with over stylised atmosphere and fanciful fixtures in newly renovated places such as this but overlooking the basics of providing good service with well trained staff to which there was non existent implementation as well as very average food for the extortionate pricing. Oh and when you advertise a crab starter maybe the daft chefs could remember to garnish it with the pickled cucumber as advertised. Selection of beers at the bar are also poor except 'Landlord' on tap by 'Timothy Taylors' which is a top notch pale ale. All in all so disappointing and will not be visiting there again.

Extremely over priced for the food quality. I came here for a Sunday roast with my family and it was £23 per roast beef dinner for half a carrot and one parsnip and 2 sad cuts of beef. The starter was even more shocking for the crab on a crumpet which was literally a tiny piece of crab for £12. Absolute rip off and when we complained to the manager he just shrugged his shoulders. Please save your money and don't waste your time or taste buds. Restaurants think they can make a fancy ambiance but they certainly can't serve a decent lunch which is day light robbery and extortionate prices. Shame on them.

Please see my last review of August 2002. The pub / restaurant has now changed hand and is part of a pub chain. The service was outstanding as were the main courses, but the experience was let down by the deserts which were not up to the usual standard. Hope they will sort things out as otherwise they will loose their old faithful customers Cannesdid .... surfingsyd

We popped in for lunch on a day that was not that busy. We had a very warm welcome and were sat a table overlooking the patio and garden which in summer can be opened up for an alfresco feel. Decor is very nice, modern but with a touch of country thrown in. On the day we visited they had a set lunch for £19 which is excellent value - only 3 dishes to choose per course but the food was very good and has generous portion sizes. The cheese souffle was excellent alongside the double burger. Wine list is good and reasonably priced with options for everyone. Service was excellent, attentive with out being overbearing and very warm and friendly. Overall a very nice lunch and we will definitely be back.

A pretty pub which has been very well refurbished. The food was good and the wait staff were friendly and welcoming. However our waiter didn’t tell us that there was a specials board - I only discovered it on the way out. I would have chosen a different dessert if I had known.

We haven't been to The Three Horseshoes since it reopened a while ago, but I wish I had. What a fabulous transformation! A really lovely country pub with friendly staff and a great menu, which isn't too big but has something for everyone. Our food was beautifully presented and the service was great. Looking forward to returning and won't leave it so long this time!

I would have given 4 stars the food is not 5* at price. Service friendly and nice place. However shoot me down I'm sure you will but having a table looking directly into the kitchen serving hatch and watching the chef's analyze and man handle the food as they are cooking it was very off putting. I didn't notice any handwashing as they were picking up the food items to check them. Enough said still a nice place overall but perhaps worth adjusting this cooking practice.

It’s a great pub but small if you’re just going for a drink but there’s a lovely log fire and it’s got lots of history in this lovely village. For eating which is what we were there for, faultless service and delicious, generously portioned food. But if you haven booked, to get a table, you need to go early. Price wise, for the style of dining and gastro food - it’s what you’d expect. Tommy, Sharon and staff maintain high standards.

Came here for a 40th birthday lunch very nice pub and restaurant and great food. It was very busy so some of our order was a bit late and wrong

What a great experience second time I have eaten at this lovely Restaurant..Great food great service lovely location parking easy..good Menu choices Gary and Harry staff members couldn't have done more definitely going back in the future

Great pub, lovely ambience and great drinks. Tee is absolutely amazing! He’s always got a great smile and is o credibly helpful! Highly recommend!

The Three Horseshoes is situated in Letchmore Heat near to Aldenham School. From the outside it looks like quite a small pub but the dining area is actually pretty large. There is plenty of choice on the menu, the food is good quality and the service is friendly and efficient.

First meal out for 2024 News Years Day early supper. Happy New Year to everyone and thank you for making it the best start to 2024. Great service, food and atmosphere. See you soon 😃

Had a really nice meal and a very nice waitress served us. My friends wine tasted off and she didn't drink it. When it came to pay we mentioned this to who I think was the manageress but she didn't make much of it. I think the correct thing to do for good customer relations would have been to take it off the bill. Apart from that all good and a nice ambience. Have now visited about 4 times and would re visit.

Have used this "pub" since about 1968, on and off. Was dismayed when it closed and was covered in scaffolding! Thought it would be another house conversion, but no! Still a pub with big makeover. Brief lunch today; excellent and well-kept Tring Brewery "Side-Pocket". Food and service were good, and not-surprisingly it was quite busy! We shall return!

Brilliant Service and even more brilliant food. It was a Sunday lunch from heaven and served in the nicest way possible in lovely surrounds. The wine list was comprehensive without being snooty and affordable for most pockets. All in all we enjoyed an A1 experience in a delightful pub on the village green - what's not to like.

Very refreshing to see that the high standards of cuisine in this newly owned pub/ restaurant have been maintained . There was a very good selection - especially for fish and vegetarian eaters. A sensible wine list at very competitive prices and we will certainly be coming back again very soon

Visited for the second time under its new ownership for Sunday lunch, to celebrate a family birthday.......and what a terrific experience! Every part of the lunch was superb. Given that the restaurant was full and we had young kids in our party, service wise, nothing was too much trouble. To the food - The Beef and the Lamb were delicious as were the vegetables, all cooked to perfection and beautifully served on the plate.....piping hot and great portions too. ...and the crumble for dessert was fantastic served with Calvados custard. Absolutely enjoyed the experience and this restaurant will now go to the top of our regulars list.

I used to go here years ago before this place was beautifully done and taken over by the new owner. I must say back then the food was worse than anything I’ve ever tasted. Today I had one of the most delicious beef burgers I have tasted. I’ve also been there for Friday night jazz and what a wonderful atmosphere. Our server the lovely young lady who was serving outside sorry I didn’t catch your name you were phenomenal. My only advice is please clear the dishes much sooner rather than leaving them for too long. Otherwise everything was perfect. Thank you .

Nothing in the fridge from returning from holiday what’s not to love having this little gem of a place that once you’ve finished eating you can continue a drink in the bar area.

Went here for a family lunch and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food was exceptional, full on flavour and lovely presentation. Great prices. Was so impressed with the decor and attention to detail. Staff were nothing but attentive and friendly, really nice...

Have been quite a few times since the refurbishment and it's been good to get good. Re the food, I found the beetroot smoked salmon starter generously portioned, nicely presented but bland in taste (needed more seasoning and/or something acidic) - and the Bloody Mary...

Came here for a first birthday party and the staff were very friendly. Lots of parking around the venue. Separate function room available. Decent catering. Outdoor seating is available.

Had been for a pub walk &drink previously but first time eating. And what’s not to like! Good looking restaurant, great food and lively ambiance. Had the thai salad and salmon. The latter in particular was perfect. Will definitely return.

I wanted to say thank you to the entire team at The Three Horseshoes for making my 60th birthday party such a success. With 76 guests, it was important to us that the food was served promptly and served hot. It was important that the...

We have been few times since renovation and the staff have always been welcoming. This time My husband booked a 2 hours slot table @6pm. The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived except for one table. We were allocated a table on the side...

Nicely refurbished. Food was nice. A little short staffed, as it was bank holiday weekend. New establishment early days and wait for things to settle.

Restaurant refurbishment is great. Lovely setting. Lunch menu is limited. The mains were more like starter portions. Disappointing food. Staff were lovely and friendly. We Will come back to to try the Sunday roast!

The refurb of this pub is excellent and it deserves to be a complete success. The problem is that their aim of being a gastro pub isn’t quite being achieved. It is also lacking in a welcoming atmosphere of you want to pop in for...

Had heard good things. Sadly service was incredibly slow and we weren’t asked if we wanted drinks! Starter of hummus came with a pitiful amount of pitta Salads for all took over an hour from ordering. Ingredients omitted. Minimal dressing. Bland. How long can a...

We all enjoyed our food. The restaurant was full and rather noisy. Everyone was friendly but our waitress suffered from lack of experience and her service suffered as a consequence. I have been a few times before and will return. The Three Horseshoes probably offers...

After being a little late to the party I managed to get a booking with the three horseshoes and it did not disappoint. From the beginning, they were helpful with the booking, confirmations and the service today was great. Not only did the staff fully...

Excellent pub & restaurant, local to Radlett and Watford. This traditional pub is located down the lanes from the Round Bush area. Apparently about a year ago, at the back of the olde worlde pub area that still retains its historic look with a welcoming...

We booked for a birthday celebration 8 of us for Sunday roast It was great. Keeping us informed that the table wouldn't be ready for 10 minutes after our allocated time, to the food, service and ambiance of the place We have rather high standards...

Came here for Sunday lunch with my partner and parents. We arrived early so had a drink the bar beforehand, but once our table was ready a member of staff came to tell us and we were directed to our table. We made use of...

An absolutely delightful Saint Valentine’s night spent here this evening, what a wonderful little find. Staff friendly, knowledgeable, quietly efficient and welcoming, food absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. From the welcoming glasses of Prosecco , to the dark chocolate almond truffles with...

We ate in this pub restaurant tonight on St. Valentine’s and it was a joy of an evening. The staff are warm and welcoming - professional and friendly. The food was exceptional - beautifully presented and the special menu was suitable for all tastes. This...

Very impressed . Decor stylish - service excellent - very comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Food delicious. Will definitely return.

Lacks overall finesse as service poor and not polished. I suggest you train and define roles so they run smoothly together. So the person showing to the table and offers water brings it back straight away and at that point asks what drinks you would...

First time visiting since the refurbishment, which is fresh and modern. One of the party had steak which was quite tough . All in all a pleasant evening until we were finishing our coffee . We were informed we would need to leave within 10...

Been several times now & declining rapidly. Food & service are ok. But every time I go there’s an issue. Once they gruffly denied I had a reservation. Last time they overcharged me 25%. I had to question 3 separate times including to the manager....

Lunched today for the first time since renovation and was very pleasantly surprised. Roast beef, vegetables and creme Brulee all delicious. Staff friendly and welcoming. We were in a party of 4 with a small dog and all enjoyed their meal very much! Will definitely...

It was our first time at this restaurant and it was fantastic. The staff were so friendly, helpful, attentive and courteous. The food was excellent and good value for money. I would highly recommend and can't wait to go back.

After visiting under previous ownership we must say the transformation was amazing! was the best out we have had in ages, the food was simply delicious as per title. staff were friendly and helpful. highly recommend asking for the specials menu. we will be BACK!...

…had to wait a bit ‘cos I hadn’t booked - but Sunday lunch was superb. V friendly staff too! Lovely ambience and fellow diners very amiable too.

Beautifully presented food with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very nicely presented and would heartily recommend

Really lovely time today at the Three Horseshoes. The refurb is absolutely superb and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Loved the food - the only moan was perhaps an extra egg with the ham egg and chips because my husband likes two eggs 😂 Crème...

Good food, great service and very slick decor Not a cheap outing, but then quality never is First time we’ve been to the 3 horseshoes for a while, but we will be back, often

Here I am again, please see my previous review of May Still keeping up the standard, We were outside, when it started to rain... no panic. The waitresses took care of everything and moved us inside. The food and service was excellent, especially as we...

Entrance and welcome has not been thought out. Food was interesting. Some subtle tastes especially with the Middle Eastern lamb dish. There was clear experience showing from the management but all seemed a little lacking detail. Design needs more colour, for example cushions to illuminate...

Village pub has desperately required renovation for decades. At last it’s been given a fabulous makeover & extension. Decor is superb & beautiful terraces with table & chairs. Limited lunch menu but delicious. Unsure how you can have no salads on the menu in July....

Really enjoyed great steak sandwiches, nice to see full sirloin steaks in gorgeous sourdough bread, nice atmosphere and beautiful environment new food restaurant and pub. Thought £12 for the sandwich was great value compared to what else you can get and look forward to going...

Wonderful evening with great food and welcoming and friendly service. Have booked the private dining for a family birthday next week.

Whilst the service was excellent I found the menus boring. I had the burger which was disappointing as it was just a plain burger you’d get in any pub. Summary is just not exciting enough which is a shame as the refurbishment is vey good.

Situated at The Green Letchmore Heath. Limited parking on site but available in the surrounding area We were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our table. Drinks order was quickly taken followed by the food order. Although the dining area was behind the...

I had never been to this pub before due to living a distance away but visited with friends. Its amazing! Was told its newly designed and they have outdone them selves! The staff are incredible and a credit to the management team! The food was...

Went a few days ago and had a lovely time. Food was absolutely amazing, presented very well and had a wonderful flavour. The fish was to die for! And the staff helped with reccomendations, they defintly know their stuff, and are very friendly. Will definitely...

Looks can be very deceiving .. initially I was impressed with the overall new look but then realised it was just a generic looking restaurant that had been well built .. aesthetics aside the food was AWFUL!! I can’t even be bothered to go into...

Food excellent, service first class, Martin and Lara and their team made us very welcome and they went over and above to ensure my mum had a memorable 97th Birthday. Thank you we will definitely be back.

The most beautiful village pub, which had charisma and charm has been turned into a badly interior design mess with no soul. The awful bar that replaced the original antique wood is completely classless and made us feel as though we were in a dentist...

Fabulous Sunday lunch, we were walk-ins and they made us feel so welcome! Clayton the chef, came out for a chat and we told him the roast was splendid! Damien, what a lovely manager, chatting to us to make sure all was ok. Dwain serving...

Interior very impressive. Very friendly bar staff and waitresses. Lovely food. Great night was had by everyone. We will certainly be regulars.

Take out a mortgage before you go here. It was never a cheap pub, but £30+ for an average place wasn’t worth it. No atmosphere, staff trying to be professional, (failed) , and average quality drink’s. It’s not for me!

Unfortunately we decided to visit this place after having heard such good reviews, but we were very disappointed - the manner of either the manager or owner? He was absolutely disgusting the way he spoke to my two friends who were actually admiring and complementing...

Food was lovely and staff great. The restaurant is beautiful. I would thoroughly recommend its a bit pricy but i don't think outrageous.

Will not step foot in this up pub again , unfortunately the (manager) if that’s who he was is clueless on customer service . The bar staff were fine , shame that one person can ruin a lovely good Friday sunny experience.

Very good staff; excellent quality food nice atmosphere very clean and spotless restaurant area, parking could be tight although we got parked at lunchtime

We used to go to this when it was an old country pub with reasonable food. Visited one lunchtime, surprised to find it now mainly a restaurant. Decor is lovely. Pity about food and service. It was first time we had been out for ages...

Excellent food, very good service, tasteful interior and the extension will be mobbed in summer. Really enjoyed lunch. We'll be back soon. Deserves to do well.

Absolutely gorgeous interior. Staff very good. Menu: fresh and interesting and the orange crème brûlée with homemade shortbread was the nicest pud I’ve ever had!

Designer beautiful, this new restaurant is what the Radlett/ Aldenham area has been waiting for what seems like years. The service is excellent and the food is London standard. Normally you would be paying 3 times as much plus an Uber home from the West...

Have been waiting for this very old pub to be re-born in Letchmore Heath near Radlett & we were not disappointed, excellent refurbishment of the pub, preserving the older building beautifully, that along with excellent food & wine, attentive & friendly service makes this a...

Terrific evening with really tasty food and perfect service. The dining room is really thoughtfully designed & there was a great atmosphere. We all loved it & will definitely visit again - thanks!

Heard good reports about this pub . Well I won’t be going again food was awful chicken goujons cremated . Chicken wings full of Grease and overcooked Learn by our mistakes

Went for sunday lunch, I cant complain about food, however Danny the manager handled a situation very badly. I will not be returning due to Danny which is a shame as the food was very good

Really great experience from beginning to end. We booked a table for a family celebration and we all really enjoyed our meal and the excellent service The menu had a great mix of options with a few great special dishes available and all the food we ordered was fresh and delicious A great local restaurant and definitely something a bit different. Overall we were very happy and we will be back

My wife and I not that we have needed to after the excess of xmas went for Sunday lunch to this hidden gem in Letchmore Heath after my wives friend mentioned that she had a lovely meal there the day before.It was unlikely we would get a table as it seemed so busy but while I parked my wife checked and they said no problem but there might be a bit of a weight .The staff were very helpful and polite under extreme pressure we ordered the scotch egg which I now see is a favourite with other trip advisors and the unusual mix of salt beef egg and chips and egg and chips I hear you say not very challenging for a chef I defy you to find better anywhere the salt beef had no gristle and was plentiful the eggs were cooked to perfection and the chips were chunky and I’m sure triple fried (you can have french fries instead) and amazing .The service was friendly and efficient considering how busy it was the only thing we did think is if you had young children it might be a bit to long to wait .We have lived near letchworth for twenty years but have missed out on this gem which we will definitely go

I tried this place one last time with a friend a few days ago as I live near by.My food was cold and tasteless. Hers was chewy and over cooked but still cold. We feel we were forgotten about and as a result will not be returning.

I booked a table of six (four adults and two children) for Sunday at 12.30pm. When we arrived there had clearly been a remembrance day event and the pub was rammed. The staff couldn't have been nicer and more apologetic. They asked if we didn't mind waiting for 10 mins whilst they prepared our table. Service was excellent throughout and all of us, including our grandchildren, thoroughly enjoyed our food. We opted not to have a Sunday Roast and ordered off the main menu. Good, varied choice. The landlord came over to our table twice to check we we were ok and to apologise for the short delay when we arrived.This is an English pub in the true sense and not a "tarted"up Gastro pub. Very good food, very good beer (Timothy Taylor).I have no idea why we have left it so long to return to this pub but we will be back very soon this time.

We had an excellent sunday roast including a very good veggie option followed by a delicious homemade apple and summer berries crumble with lots of custard. The fireplace was on the staff friendly. Not found this place before. We will be back.

8 of us enjoyed a very good meal here - lots of choice, food very well-presented and tasty. Service friendly and helpful but unobtrusive.

Couple of weeks ago we drove past with my friend and popped in randomly for food and drink. Danny!!! I didn't expect to see you- 'The World is so small!' I loved your rustic looking pub and the food was simply beautiful. I don't think you recognised me as I used to work for you as many as thirteen years ago. Since you were busy with customers didn't want to take your time away. Next time, if it is less busy, I will surely say proper 'Hi'. Just wanted to say really well done with new business- I hope you are well and I will definitely recommend Three Horseshoes to my friends. Thank you, Lily :)

Should call this Chip Advisor.... I'm advising you all to order the chips. They are unbelievable. I had the stir fry. Wow. And the kids had the salt beef. Also gorgeous. Not the cheapest in the world but I'd rather pay £70 for a great meal than £50 for rubbish.

Tried to book for table of 6 on Sunday to be told by a lady she was not sure if they were taking any bookings.. tried to ask when they’d know but she had no idea when. Then told us that they no longer do Sunday roasts anyway. regularly visited this pub just for drinks, sometimes food and have had issues before but this was the last straw. Very unreliable! . It gave us the opportunity to find a new regular pub the compasses near by.looking below we are not the only ones giving up on this place. don’t bother.

A lovely little place with bags of potential however standards have lowered in recent times. The owner is arrogant and unfriendly and really made us feel unwelcome and under his compliment. We persevered in calling as it is our local public house and in fairness his staff for the most part are very nice, despite how he treats them. Enough is enough now though. Also the food was once reasonable but in recent times things changed whereby you could bring your own takeaway and now the barmaid has become head chef things are at a low. Wouldnt recommend a visit until there is a change in personnel.

We had a great time at the restaurant. It’s lovely location and the food, drink and price point is fine. What makes the place is the quality of the staff. The ladies who waitress are charming and well informed - I recall the name Jose - she added humour and fun to the occasion. I thoroughly recommend a visit.

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch. Danny and his staff were very welcoming and helpful. Sunday roast was outstanding! Will definitely be returning in the very near future.

Today I had a vegertarian lunch here and it was amazing. Vegeetairan food is normally boring in pubs but today i was blown away with the vegetable stir fry and vegetable kebabs. The pub itself is cute, warm and welcoming alone and when you have yummy food too, wells thats just perfect. I'm sure even the meat and fish meals are execellant too.... a must visit.

Great for food, with a light lunch menu as well as a main menu. Friendly & helpful staff . Well behaved dogs welcome too

Sunday lunch for four of us. Two of us had the Wild Boar scotch egg as a starter and both of us thought it outstanding , almost a meal in itself !!