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Great service and even better food. Came here by chance but would definitely come back. Staff great couldn't do enough for us.

Nice pub called in for refreshing drink Nice welcome from a man called James Good selection of beers Well done and very clean

We came here for my birthday this year based on the menu we saw online and the fact that we’d come here last year and always meant to make it back. I called earlier in the day to check regarding children’s menu and a gluten free menu and was told not to worry as all food is made fresh and there was usually as a minimum a burger and fish a chips that fulfilled this. I enquired whether I had to make a booking for this afternoon and was told to just come down. How I wish We didn’t bother and chose somewhere Else. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we arrived and for a fair duration after, and was told that even though they opened at 5 they wouldn’t take a food order until 6pm. Which is of course fine, so we had ample time to prepare our order and was ready to order as soon as they were ready to take it! We the proceeded to wait 55 minutes before even a peek of food turned up and only because we had asked how long it would be after 45 minutes and again after nearly an hour. When the food came it was luke warm at best, so cold for other diners that it got sent back for a quick dunk back in some oil. Fish was so bland and watery, and the peas came in their own little bowl of water which was nice, nearly as nice as the 4 hairs that we found across the meals, naturally half way through the meal but we darent send anything back with 4 starving children and a very strong Will to get the hell out of there. Please- save yourself the pain of this place and go somewhere Else.

Esta fue nuestra segunda visita, la primera fue hace un par de meses y lamentablemente esta experiencia en particular fue memorable, pero por las razones equivocadas. Realmente necesitan abordar la forma en que se sirve la comida y el punto de pago , nos sirvieron comida caliente pero en platos fríos , después de esto tuvimos que hacer cola para pagar sin embargo solo había un miembro del personal en la caja que también estaba teniendo que ocuparse de los pedidos de té y café. Debido a esto tomó mucho más tiempo de lo que debería haber y como tal para cuando nos sirvieron nos sentamos a comer comida casi fría que arruinó la experiencia, ya que la comida en sí era muy buena. ¿No sería más enfocado al cliente y eficiente tener 2 miembros del personal en el punto de pago , uno para servir el té / café y otro para tomar los pagos . Lo anterior ciertamente ha alterado nuestra opinión y, como tal, este lugar no estará en nuestra lista para futuras visitas o recomendaciones cuando se le pregunte, lo que es una gran lástima para algo que podría rectificarse fácilmente.

I went to buy a loaf of bread. The lady serving just finished cleaning up and without washing hands or puting on protective gloves picked up a loaf with her fat grubby hands and put it in the slicer. I left. I wasn't going to buy filthy food.

The worst place I have ever been to. Not the first occasion it was diabolical. We had to ask to be served after sitting for 20 minutes with no-one coming over. Drinks then took an hour to come. Staff blamed the tills, I don’t think a till improves staff work ethic. Moved at the rate of a snail, no updates when food would arrive, seemingly just stood there whilst customers are left with no knowledge of what was happening. The food was left on the gantry for about half an hour going cold . Melted ice in the drinks where they’ve been sat for so long brought to the table. Staff continued to blame the tills which I expect would be stressful but should not prevent staff from being able to tend to customers and actually do their job? Food finally arrived and as predicted cold and has been sat for however long. Staff don’t seem to know what to do, how to communicate, resolve issues yet a lot of staff on shift. Absolutely awful service, awful food. Avoid at all costs.

Having read one or two less than complimentary reviews. I can confirm we had Pie and mash as expected. No soggy bottoms. Good size pies full of scrumptious meat, plenty of mash and liquor.All washed down with a cup of tea. Nostalgia personified. Eight old boys who all used to live nearby and frequent this pie and mash shop in their youth. Same location for over 60 years. And a friendly welcome from the staff. Walked in and was sitting down to eat and drink in less than 3 minutes. Beat that MacDonalds. Give it a try if you are around the Debden or loughton area

Me alojé en el hotel por primera vez (era considerablemente más barato que la posada principal cercana en la fecha elegida). Como viajero solitario, trabajando fuera de casa, generalmente como en el restaurante del hotel, y para ser sincero, ¡generalmente estoy decepcionado! ! ! PERO NO AQUÍ. Comí en el restaurante donde era el único comensal. El personal era educado (y también estaban esperando en la zona del bar que parecía más concurrida). Eran las 22. 95 por 2 platos y mi comida realmente estaba deliciosa. Entrante de gambas y luego elegí el solomillo filete principal (3 recargo). Todo era encantador y caliente, bien presentado, y muy sabroso. Definitivamente volveremos aquí el próximo mes en lugar del temido PI. ! Un gran trabajo, gracias

Our breakfast was absolutely perfect. Everything was delicious and the service was great. My duvet and I had the full breakfast and my son/husband had the sandwich.

Fantastic Rooms,Great Hosts, this establishment is a great place to stay and a definite place to stay, I would recommend this place to anyone who visits the area

Called in on way back from beach. Ordered small fish and chips. £9.70!! I was the only one in the shop 3.15 and one person serving. Got back to my van and the fish was like a mini sardine so small and the chips were dry shrivelled and most probably started their life the night before. I also noticed from the leaflet I picked up that I should have been charged about £6 as there was an offer on. I phoned to complain 6 times but no one answered so took it back and got my money back. Second time this has happened load of old trash. Never again.

Excellent pub with fine selection of real ale. We received a warm welcome and were served quickly and professionally with our drinks. On a whim we decided to have lunch which was superb: I enjoyed the home made mince and onion pie in suet pastry with beautifully cooked vegetables, and my husband enjoyed the Vegetable and Quorn curry. The pub had a good crowd of regulars which made for a happy and community atmosphere. The pub is old style- just as we like it; spotlessly clean and traditional in all regards. Highly recommend this pub and look forward to visiting again when next in Bures.

It’s funny what can happen on a Thursday travelling down the London road in St Albans you stop at the Farmers Boys in St. Albans see a sea of people baby boomers and Gen X, bobbing bald heads of gentlemen being reminded of a time of love and camaraderie thought lost. No challenges , no issues here just a great group of people enjoying what can only be described as music at its best no technology fine tuning , raw musicality and talent excellence to the ears! These guys have travelled the world and played for legends Elton John wedding , Lulu’s 60th , Ringo Starr ‘s 70th

Tried for the first time , chips were cooked perfectly, fish was amazing! Good portion size, Would definitely use again.

Nice environment but awful coffee which was watery and poorly made. Not good value. Very disappointing we won't have coffee there again.