The best restaurants in Welham Green Welwyn Hatfield East of England

Best meal I have ever had. Will definitely be using again

The food was late and cold, usually good service and food, but not this time.

Got here early afternoon, the sun was shining and the selection of drinks is great. Took me a while to find the entrance (before drinking) but once I was in the staff were super friendly.

Food was OK but no chilli heat at all considering the lamb was supposed to be medium hot. The chicken was in fact sweet. Portion sizes were half what we expected and half the lentils had spilt in the bag during transit. Not overly impressed. Very disappointed as we were expecting great things from the reviews we had read. However, delivery was fast, just half an hour.

At first, my life was adrift — a bleak, flavourless stretch of existence, punctuated only by soggy chips and disappointments. But then I found Lotus Fish Bar. From the moment I stepped inside, everything changed. The golden crunch of their freshly battered cod, the perfect fluffiness of the chips, the aroma of salt and vinegar hanging lovingly in the air — it was like being welcomed home after a lifetime away. There’s something transcendent about the way they fry here. The batter sings. The chips don’t just satisfy, they comfort. Even the mushy peas feel like they’ve been made with quiet reverence. The staff are warm, quick, and somehow remember your order after one visit — like old friends you never knew you had. But what really made my visit special was the service. The owner’s son, Justin, was helping out, and he was just so friendly and kind. He took a moment to chat with me and made sure everything was just right — the food was hot, the order was spot on, and he even offered to name a menu item after me as a joke. It’s not often you see someone so young be so thoughtful and polite. Justin made me feel welcome, and more than a simple customer. Lotus Fish Bar didn’t just serve me dinner. It served me hope, wrapped in paper and handed over the counter with a smile. Five stars. Always.

Grounds and pub are somewhat shabby but staff are very friendly and the beer is cold. Very limited menu. Don't expect a large veg option