Three Horseshoes in St Albans

Went with a party for the 3 course Christmas meal. Specified vegan beforehand but they forgot that part, kind of important for me. Tomato and pepper soup was pretty good, given dairy butter with bread though. Had the vegetable wellington as a main which was good, but the rest was lacking, sprouts, half a single carrot (yes really) and yorkshire pudding for £33.50, absolutely outrageous. It turns out the vegan option (which I was glad to see on the menu) was just the removal of the yorkshire pudding, but they gave me one anyway, I had to get them to check if it was vegan (it wasn't) so that was nice. No cauliflower, parsnips, veg, nothing extra, a seriously boring roast! Desert was nice, trillionaire chocolate cake thing, apparently this was vegan so I'm glad I got to eat a dessert. Absolutely insane price considering the anemic main course, and no alternatives in the main for vegan diets (aquafaba as an egg replacement for yorkshire puddings fyi). Colleagues weren't particularly impressed either as far as I recall, overall pretty mid, wouldn't recommend.

I haven't been here for over ten years but brought a friend for lunch and it was very nice, especially the wonderful service from the waitress, Tricia. She was so kind and nothing was too much trouble. The food was good but Tricia made the experience an excellent one. Worth the money and I would definitely come back

Decent pub. Not one of my favourites but I'd go back there for a quick meal.

I recently visited this resturant for a festive dinner with my child, looking forward to a nice evening. Unfortunately, what should have been a pleasant meal was overshadowed by repeated issues with the bill that left me feeling more cheated than festive. The child’s menu, advertised at £12.50, was initially charged at £37.25. After I pointed this out, the waitress kindly corrected it. However, when I checked the updated bill, the child’s meal was still being overcharged at £14.50. The explanation? An extra scoop of ice cream – except my child only had two scoops, not three. After raising this again, the waitress adjusted the bill for a second time, but there was no apology or acknowledgment for the mistakes. It’s hard not to feel that this wasn’t just carelessness, especially when it happened twice. Instead of addressing the issue with understanding, it felt like the restaurant hoped I wouldn’t notice. That left a sour taste, both from the lack of accountability and the suspicion of intentional behavior. A festive menu should leave diners with happy memories, not hard feelings and a lingering sense of mistrust. I’d advise anyone dining here to carefully check their bill and be prepared to challenge anything that doesn’t look right.

A big fan of this place and recently visited their Christmas Market Day. Great stalls for Christmas shopping and was such a lovely festive vibe!

Nice and friendly the food was good.

Always a good atmosphere and the food is great. Finishing off the evening with a dram in front of the fire tops it all off.

I met the manager. Wonderful person. He cooks as well! The lamb shank was bigger than expected. Enjoyed that and topped off with sticky toffee pudding. Really lovely old pub atmosphere.

Nice birthday ladies lunch. Food was good and service good. Would recommend.

Great food, nice relaxed atmosphere, decent pri e for 7 having starters main & desert and a few beers. Staff very friendly and attentive, but didn't bother us every 5mins.

All Top Class & above Service & more.

Tricia was absolutely lovely and made my mums birthday extra special. Food and drinks were lovely as always

Very lovely place. Good atmosphere good food. Not too busy for a friday. Car parked easily.

Went in for a Sunday roast at the Three Horseshoes, ordered both vegetarian and meat roasts and both were great according to the table, our server was Willow, she was very welcoming and looked after us brilliantly.

We have just had a most enjoyable lunch at The Three Horseshoes Smallford. All 4 of us found the food delicious, & served with a smile from the lovely Tricia, who was both friendly & efficient - she made us laugh ! We will be back……🍻🥂

Me and my friends came in for a little bit of lunch and a few drinks, the service was very good and fast, the drinks were very good we had cocktails. it was a very cosy atmosphere and i would definitely recommend it and i will be coming back

After a long walk around the countryside, my family, dogs and I popped in for dinner after having recently moved to the area, this was the first time we have been to this pub, all the staff were very welcoming, we sat down for dinner and one of the bartenders came over to let us know that there’s dog treats and water on the side which was amazing. The food was great, we have made this a regular outing now. Can’t recommend this pub enough.

A family gathering for a special birthday drew us to The Three Horseshoes , Smallford. It didn't disappoint. With 25 people in our party for Sunday lunch each tasty meal arrived hot and as ordered. Meals were pre-ordered but there was plenty of choice and all were catered for. Sarah was especially helpful ensuring all were given a meal in a timely fashion and that all was well. She was both efficient and polite and helped to make the surprise party a success. Thank you for a lovely day.

We took my 98 yr old dad out for lunch today. The disabled entrance was locked, the "vase" of flowers was full of green mould. The staff were not attentive (bearing in mind there were only 3 tables of customers at the time). The gents toilet was blocked and didn't flush. They had no small potatoes (on 2 dishes on their menu). The brand new member of staff handed my dad a spoon by the bowl of the spoon - at least she came back and apologised after I had told her how unhygienic that was. The custard for pudding was lukewarm. We shan't be returning. :-(

We have been to the 3 horseshoes many times and the service is always exemplary. The staff are all vety friendly and efficient. A special mention for Daisy, she is sooo lovely, friendly and very effecient. She has a lovely smile and is always wearing it! The food is delicious too. Thank you Daisy and the team. X

Great management and atmosphere

The food was lovely, there was a great atmosphere & I loved the fairy lights around the pub. It gave it a cosy vibe. Also the young lady who served us Monday night was very friendly.

It's quite calm, the food was brilliant. You can tell that the meat and vegetables are prepared fresh. The service was good, and I had a proper chat that made it smooth that completed my Sunday.

Lunch party of 6 fairly average food, Vintage Inn. Parking plentiful. Passion fruit Eton Mess not worth the money, no meringue despite it being the first listed ingredient basically for £8 you got a plate of squirty cream a few crumbs of freeze dried strawberry, two pieces of canned mango and a passion fruit syrup. They offered the same thing again but as we were leaving a refund of the dish.

Fantastic place celebrating our mum's 80th... Calum was a fantastic host. Nothing was too much.. The food was great and the atmosphere.. Thank you again

Good service and good food, one waitress tried to bring the main course when the starter hadn't been cleared, but no big deal. A shame some of the desserts were not available from the menu. Still an enjoyable evening though thank you.

Went for dinner with my nieces, one of who has special needs and doesn’t find it easy to sit still. We also took the dog and all of us were made to feel more than welcome from the minute we walked through the door. The staff were amazing, genuinely warm and friendly, we were asked where we would like to sit and if there was anything we needed to just ask. Food was perfect - hot, fresh and plenty of choice from lighter bites to full meals and reasonably priced. The surroundings are excellent, great ambiance, lovely bar and lots of different little sections whether you want to be in the main area or tucked away in a quiet corner there is something for everyone. Plenty of parking, lovely big garden, ample seating, and easy access for those who may need it. Highly recommend to everyone, just what we needed - Thankyou guys totally appreciate your warmth and kindness ☺️

Leaving a review is very hard when you’re old

I like sitting with John the small one not the old one

Yesterday was our first visit here and we loved it. We came to see the live band which was great and we recieved a warm welcome. We were served by Daisy who was lovely and friendly. We will definitely be coming back.

Great atmosphere, you've got to love the beer garden and the beer. The staff seemed very new and inexperienced

Had a warm welcome as soon as we walked in the pub. Lovely atmosphere. A big bonus you can take dogs (well behaved) . The outside area is kept lovely and clean with plenty of seating . Plenty of parking . Food was tasty and plentiful. We will be back with our dog very soon . Thank you.

The menu is great but unfortunately they didn’t have quite a lot of things on the menu. I ordered sirloin steak which they didn’t have so went for the 10oz ribeye instead which was quite expensive. It certainly wasn’t rare like I ordered but overcooked and no way was a 10oz steak . No pie for my dad and no sticky toffee pudding or chocolate brownies. You are not told this when handed the menu only when you come to order. I mentioned being a bit disappointed but seems this must be quite normal. The young staff serving were polite and no complaints there, but I feel something is going wrong here with how the business is being run. My parents come here quite regularly but will be looking for somewhere else to go in future as it has been the same situation on their previous visits.

Wonderful Sunday roast staff excellent service very quick, vegetables very good, beef a great portion well done every one involved 😆😆

Lovely pub we were served by sana who was friendly and helpful, and the food was good to.

This is a lovely pub they have some good staff very friendly and polite .it's good to go somewhere and have a good time .going back on Saturday to see the music.

The staff were really lovely and made us feel welcomed; but also made the effort to have pleasant conversation. A special shout out to Tricia who complimented my earrings! I had the vegan curry which was warming, flavoursome and comforting. I would come back again

Another awesome experience at the Three Horseshoes. Fab food as always on the lovely patio outside. Well done to this amazing team

Love it, we sat outside in the sunshine. Libby our waitress was incredible, it was busy and our lunches were served with hardly any wait. She is an asset to the pub. Food was great

Great atmosphere and tasty food. Very clean toilets. Turned up without notice with a party of over 30 people and they managed to serve everyone. Staff were very polite and friendly. Kudos to the chef

Very successful birthday celebration lunch for large group of friends. We chose the set menu and the food and setting were good. Excellent service from Trisha which helped make the occasion. Our second such visit this year and it won't be the last.

Very nice family dinner out yesterday evening. Restful and welcoming pub. Efficient and courteous service. Scrumptious haddock fishcakes! Honeycomb ice-cream also very welcome on a hot evening.

Arrived hot and tired to this lovely pub. We were immediately welcomed in a courteous and efficient manner. Soon settled down to relax choosing from the wide range of drinks. We decided on the scrumptious haddock fish cakes, which arrived piping hot and beautifully presented! Afterwards the honeycomb ice cream washed it all down beautifully. We were happy sitting inside, but it's good to know we could sit outside on thec spacious patio or garden area if we chose to. Thanks for a lovely evening Three Horseshoes!

Was there last night with family and friends, Sanna came out with water and dog treats, for my friends dog, very friendly, will definitely be back. We didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food.

Excellent as always Nothing to improve on!

Sarah looked after my friend and I. Nothing was too much trouble. She was kind and friendly.

I only drop in occasionally, nice enough dog friendly pub with a huge garden, haven’t eaten so can’t comment but it looks and smells good.

We had a great time our waitress was so helpful and happy really made the experience ful of happy memories. Her name was TRACEY

Sanna and Sarah were absolute stars. I stopped over as a pregnant lady looking for a bite to eat in the sun. They made me feel like royalty. Keep up the amazing work ladies x

Haven't been here for years but glad to say that its still a nice place to eat and socialise, especially outside in the garden.

Booked Sunday roast for 1.30pm Food good only thing vegetables not hot enough otherwise al OK will visit again

The food was wonderful. The three horseshoes provides a welcoming experience with solid lighting and well though out interior design. Our server Tracy was wonderful and provided both good conversation and meal recommendations. All in all, great service and food. I plan to return soon!

Very warm and welcoming staff, delicious food and comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend and will be back soon

I came with my family one evening to have dinner in a quiet place and we really liked this pub,good food,good drinks.

The food was very good and the staff and the waiters was very kind with us.The food came very quickly and so did the dinks well shortly before

Very nice food,good staff and kind people

My friends and I had such an amazing night at the three horseshoes!! Willow gave great service and it made the atmosphere even better. Can't wait to visit again

Amazing food and brilliant staff, very friendly and great chef, thanks Adrian!

Tricia is an amazing server lovely to talk to and very fast with drinks and food. Also very comfortable with dogs!

Lovely service, barely had to wait for drinks, so many drinks to choose from and nice new summer cocktails on the menu too!

Dog friendlly, nice staff especially Tricia who our dog Rosie adores.. Good value for food. The garden is safe for kids to play in.

Amazing atmosphere and great friendly staff! we where served by Sana who went above and beyond to cater for our needs. 5* would recommend to everyone and will be coming again!

Came here for an impromptu lunch with a few mates of mine, seemed busy and was expecting a 20 min wait for our food. Thankfully we were wrong and the food came out really fast. Our Coffees seemed to take a long time to come but our waiter did their best to remedy that. Pink haired person who seemed to always have an eye out on any thing we might have wanted, but not too much you want to be left alone. Wish we had a chance to try the starters. Special thanks to Adrian for cooking our meals and so many others in such fast pace, and the rest of the team.

Visited recently with family. Lovely extensive menu, something for everyone. Tracey our server was lovely and friendly and very knowledgable about the menu

Had a nice lunch at this venue and was helped by two lovely ladies Tracey and Trish who helped me choose my lunch and drink Thanks ladies

Great experience. The menu was comprehensive and the venue was lovely. The staff went above and beyond and really added to our enjoyment.

I had the most amazing dining experience during my first visit to this restaurant. The meal was absolutely delightful, particularly the lamb chop, and it exceeded my expectations. The pricing was reasonable. The staff, especially Lucas, were exceptionally courteous and attentive. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner there.

Great service. Good variety of choices. Pleasant and quiet environment.

Foid ok. Not much choice for vegetarians.Good service. Good atmosphere. Woukd have got 5 stars, but the aubergine parmigiana was a bit too small for a main meal & not enough morzella cheese on it, although still tasty.

The manger is a top man along the with chef

Very good servies food awesome definitely come back again

Staff very helpful, flexible and friendly, food delicious. We enjoyed it so much, we've visited every week for the last few weeks.

Came here while I'm travelling from Australia and it was so amazing to hear that familiar friendly accent in Willow the server! Not only did she have incredible service but great conversation. The food was amazing and the atmosphere of the bar is excellent.

Sana is absolutely amazing! So warm and friendly goes above and beyond the world needs more Saba’s

Stayed here on a Saturday afternoon. Nice and drink. Lovely place for families

came in here a few days ago and willow was so lovely, gave us really good service, definitely would come here again

Good bar food selection (tapas theme) at good prices. Plenty of house reds to chose from. Shame the weather was not good enough to sit outside as the patio looked very inviting.

Recently came in with my brother, sister and baby son. They were extremely accommodating, allowing us a larger table with space for a high chair. The service we received from the staff, especially our server Lucus was impeccable. So friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and extremely sweet with my son. The food we ordered was delicious and served promptly and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. We look forward to our next visit

Lovely extensive menu. Something for everyone. Recommend the Sticky Chicken and Lasagna. Staff are always welcoming

Came here for the 1st time service was 1st class the waitress Tracey was extremely polite and helpful the food was amazing . Really enjoyed it will definitely come back and highly recommended it . Thank you

When we arrived the welcome wasn’t very welcoming. After 25 minutes we had to ask for our order to be taken and get drinks. The server was very smiley and happy but kept forgetting to get things we had asked for. When the food eventually came it was nice. When we finished we didn’t stay for dessert as we were tied of waiting! Won’t be going back!

My girlfriend and I loved it. What an amazing pub and restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the sharing Camembert, and the signature burger. We'll definitely be back. We had the brie bites on a second visit. Outstanding!

We sat in the garden as the weather was good. Food delivered to our table graciously enough I suppose but no "bon appetit" type of stuff. Our roast was very tasty but due to the plates being so small it was difficult to manoeuvre the food without it slipping off the plate. Bigger plates needed for sure. Plates collected without a glimmer of "how was your meal" type thing. Room for improvement in these areas but the food itself was nice, which you would expect for the price as not exactly cheap

Jason is a great new addition to the team

The experience was absolutely lovely had a lovely beef lasagne and whilst there, overall would come again perhaps on a less busy day but good food atmosphere and amazing servers who were attentive during our meal

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Service and staff were great.

Food generally good. Some mistakes in orders but these were hastily corrected and wait staff handled it well. Liked the mac and cheese! Slight issue splitting bill at the end, but also resolved fairly easily!

Very lovely local restaurant, food is always exceptional and staff and always warm and welcoming

We had the best lunch at Three Horseshoes, all staff were extremely friendly and welcoming but our waitress Tracey made the experience exceptional. Thank you for your warmth and knowledge with the menu and the area. Will definitely be returning.

It’s really quiet. I recommend it to everyone who wants to spend an hour in nature with their pets. Super place, drink beer with friends, and have dinner with their homeland.

The food is first class the chef is the best that the pub has had for along time can't wait ro go again for food and drinks would recommend this to everyone.

Returned to Three Horseshoes after a recent good experience and was not disappointed. Served by Tracey again who as always was very pleasant, she seems to enjoy her job. The food was lovely (again). We will be back

Lovely service today from Tricia, highly recommend.

staff accommodating and very happy - Tracey the waitress was so lovely and provided a great service - All staff were very friendly

Went Thursday lunchtime, for three of us. Revamped and under new management. Food was excellent, probably the best we have had there. Living just a few miles away we have been a number of times over the years Despite what others may say, we thought was reasonably priced compared to elsewhere these days - eating out has just got more expensive. But most of all the services was excellent, very friendly and very helpful, not only from the person who was specifically serving us, but everyone else working there. Thank you - and we be back, hopefully more often

We call into The Horseshoe one a year after visiting the cemetery in Hatfield Road. The food, the atmosphere and welcome are second to none. My only complaint is that I have to visit the gym after to help burn off the generous portions. The pub and restaurant are spotless. It is always a pleasure to visit for lunch.

This pub has one of the best chefs the food is amazing so much care is taken. The sticky chicken starter is one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! We were served by Tracey she was the b*ll*x lol everything came within minutes of asking for it she was so friendly! The manager at the pub was so nice nothing was to much trouble! Will be back time and time again! ❤️❤️

The three horseshoes had been recommended, and i fancied a steak. Booking a table on the web pate was easy, and i was given a nice table. The staff were welcoming, and i was shown to my table and asked if i wanted a drink while reviewing the menu. The drink arrived quickly, but there was no pressure to order food. The staff asked about allergies, intolerances, and were clearly read to advise on which foods were appropriate. I just wanted the steak, and it arrived fairly quickly, it was a very nice piece of steak, well presented. There was enough for a good meal without being too much, Other than checking that everything was ok once, i as left alone to enjoy a really nice piece of steak. A little time after i finished the main course, i was presented with the pudding menu, who can resist? I could not… Again the pudding was big enough to be nice without being too much. Again, i was left to enjoy. Overall, a very nice experience.

Tricia was an outstanding host. Service was quick and friendly. Food was hot, fresh, well presented, and extremely tasty.( Recommend the fish and chips) The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. I will definitely be back more so in summer as there is a large garden area.

Thankfully got rid of the car registration requirement. Not the fault of the staff I'm sure, but got the impression that they've been getting bad reviews purely because of it.