The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

Just popped in for a drink and ordered a sandwich which was really good, fresh and well presented. Went back a week later and had another nice lunch. The staff are very friendly and we felt very welcome. Great pub will definitely call again

Great place and some great food happy to go again. Just a photo of their specials that day. Yes wife had one and it was also a great plate of food generous portion

Always welcoming. I'm an outsider visiting local friends for many years

We used to enjoy our outings to the Gladstone, but it has turned into a dirty, smelly and "clicky" place to eat or drink! Instead of being dog friendly it is more like a dog kennel - dogs annoy non-dog owners by licking them etc and sitting on the seating instead of under the tables. The seats and tables are dirty and the whole place is unhygienic - we will not return and will leave it to the arrogant dog owners who think everybody wants to be licked and dribbled on by their pets!

the original british fish and chips freshly the best

Love this place halumi fries are the best

YOU MUST TRY THIS PUB. The food was really good, it is not high end but very good home cooked food, the pub is warm and welcoming and the staff great. We went with friends who live nearby and will certainly be going back.

Had lunch today it was fantastic the service was great the young barman was brilliant even though he was a spurs supporter he is a credit to the queen's head

Great pub, simple menu but great for a light bite and executed well. Good beer and good service. An oasis just outside of the maelstrom of Bedford.

John and Lana are fantastic, always make you feel welcome and create a lovely atmosphere 😊

I use this cafe for both working and relaxing, several times a week - it’s an absolute treat - friendly, welcoming, inclusive and with great food & drinks. Two thirds of the space is for drinks/ dining / chilling and the other third given over to kids and their parents for play/ food fights, so seeing a couple of bad reviews for cleanliness made me think these ‘reviewers’ are just ridiculous - the cafe is spotless, unless you join the multitude of toddlers launching drinks and food at each other. Why don’t people support excellent small businesses instead of being so pointlessly negative? Or even speak to the staff like an adult, instead of being snide behind a keyboard.

Excellent in every way, the young staff were really attentive and pleasant, will be going back very soon.

Lovely cafe in Southdown, Harpenden. Sunny side of the road with outside seating.

We’re staying in a nearby holiday park for the weekend. We drive out and found this place. I have to say we were really happy with the food and service. We had no booking however they had space for us and our 2 children. The waiter Danny asked the children their names and every time he spoke to them he called them by name which I think was a really nice touch. I had the liver and bacon and the wife had the chicken and wild mushrooms. Both cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend.

Friendly staff and excellent food