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England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 British food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hemel Hempstead
Best British restaurants nearby. Discover the best British food in Hemel Hempstead. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for British restaurants near you.. Hemel Hempstead /ˈhɛməl ˈhɛmpstɪd/ is a new town in Hertfordshire, England. Located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of London, it is part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population according to the 2001 Census was 81,143, and at the 2011 census was 94,932. Developed after the Second World War as a new town, it has existed as a settlement since the 8th century and was granted its town charter by King Henry VIII in 1539. It is part of the district (and borough since 1984) of Dacorum and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
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10. The Marchmont Arms
Overall Ratings
3 based on 845 reviews
Located in the heart of the picturesque countryside on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead, this stylish pub, bar, and restaurant will allow you to enjoy a delicious selection of dishes and drinks, in stunning surroundings. From delicious three course meals
Reviewed By Valerie B
Thought it was quiet they did not really have enough staff on and we waited quite a wile for our starters. when they came the portions where huge!My pork belly main was delicious.I appreciated them making me a virgin mohitoWe were not offered the 2 course menu which I only noticed when I went to the loo. we would probably have gone for that as we had to leave food as the portions were large. It was quite pricey for what it wasHello Valerie B! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We appreciate your honest feedback. We hope to see you again, have a great day!
9. Old Bell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By IanPLancashire
I was stopping in a hotel a couple of doors down from here this week which unfortunately was not serving food so called in here for a bite to eat. Great friendly service from the chap behind the bar. Huge menu with plenty of different options. I went for the Beef Yorkie wrap which was spot on, very filling but very tasty. With a drink the price was around £10 which would be hard to beat. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the sun. A great find.Thank you so much for your positive comments about our pub, have a great day! Thanks again for taking the time to leave us this feedback about your recent visit. Take care!
8. Conservatory Restaurant @ Boxmoor Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
The Conservatory Restaurant, at the delightful Boxmoor Lodge in Hemel Hempstead, is a friendly, family owned business with an exceptional modern British menu. The light-filled dining room has crisp linens, garden views and fresh flowers, and the service i
Reviewed By Andrew C
The conservatory is built onto the original building, and has pleasant views from the tables. We had a choice of cereals, fruits, yoghurts to start with, followed by a cooked breakfast and toast, accompanied with tea or coffee. The meal was relaxed and service was prompt.
7. Windmill Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By martyns340
This is family run business which is able to deliver really good food very quickly always hot and fresh.Set breakfasts are okay which scramble egg special being the best.Good range of special meals fore
6. The Tea Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By mouseHerts
What a delightful place to visit. The cakes in this café are to die for. They are home made and delicious and the portions are generous. Tea comes in a pot and the coffee is good also. The ladies serving are cheerful and welcoming. We will definitely be making a return trip.
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5. Roastino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Hello and a very warm welcome form Cafe / Bistro Gourmet and Fish bar "Roastino in Hemel Hempstead". We make daily delicious meals with a large Vegan selection all cooked on premises
Reviewed By Jules7784
The worst place I have ever been too! I went on reading the reviews and was disappointed. The place is dirty, the staff just as dirty and the food horrendous!There are jars of sauce for sale and they look years old. The owner/chef looks unwell and not capable of running a business let alone cook. The smell from the kitchen was unbearable and the toilets were a disgrace with urine stains all over the walls. No soap to wash hands what about the staff?! My kids love their food and they turned nose up. In fairness probably because I couldn't hide my dismay. This experience put me off lunch altogether so if you want to loss weight this is the place to go!Should be shut down Hello.Just read your review and yes I remember you well : you were quite stressed with your 2 young daughters and you even apologised with me having been a little too loud, which was fine, really. Children behave like...children. When they don't it would be questionable .First of all I am very surprised that the TripAdvisor moderators let you get so personal about my health in a food review. Strange ! You ordered 2 Spanish omelettes , a favourite at Roastino for over 6 years. I took the order as Brenda was busy. I commented to you that they might be a little spicy for your young girls, but you told me that married with a Greek you were used to spicy food.Smell from the kitchen ? yes natural aromas travels and stimulate the appetite of most of us.As for the toilets we clean them 3 times per day everyday and check them regularly .When I came back to enquire about your food you over praised me on its quality and as all the 3 plates were empty. I was very happy about your comments and even more when you payed you decided to purchase x 3 of our home made slow food jars that we sell also online Nationwide. ( you said in your comment that "they looked old", so why did you buy them then ?)I am shocked now to read your overal comments as they are the opposite of the experience that I had with you on site. May be it is the stress of the summer holidays...Thank you for your visit, your purchase and also for your reviewRegardsFrancois
4. The Plough
Overall Ratings
4 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By Marleine W
My family and I enjoyed our first visit to The Plough and can fully recommend the quality of food and service given at this establishment. Although we hadn't booked a table, we were made to feel very welcome by the friendly staff. The only thing that spoiled our evening was the loud complaints made by a diner at a table next to us. It appeared that the quantity of food served to her wasn't sufficient and when the jovial waiter tried to joke with her, she took umbrage and very loudly complained that she was a vegetarian and was going to write a very bad review and stated that she was not going to pay for her meal. She complained to the poor waitress and manager and when the 'offending' waiter returned to the table to apologise for her being upset, she refused to accept his apology. Her poor companion looked so uncomfortable. He tried to make light of the situation but she wasn't having it. However, she did manage to eat her whole meal, and the only time she smiled was when she was given a sizeable discount on her meal. Before we left, we informed the lovely manager our version of the events as her damning indictment of the waiter from our perspective simply wasn't true and we will certainly be back to visit this lovely restaurant.
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3. The Bell Inn - Bovingdon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
This beautiful 18th century pub & restaurant serves freshly prepared food daily from Tuesday to Saturday plus a Sunday roast with several alternatives from 12 til 3pm Sunday's. Our steaks are cut from mature Hereford, American Rump or Aberdeen Angus beef
Reviewed By TrevorCrichton
This popular local C18th village pub has a regular diary of popular themed events, so it is often worth checking what is on when booking a meal. The pub has a good range of pub grub on the menu, all at very reasonable prices. The beer is kept very well and the pub offers a range of really good bitters that cost £4/pint, as well as a very wide selection of gins! Being quite old, the building has numerous low beams, so tall people should take care.There is a good range of gluten free meals available, but vegetarians may find the menu a bit limited, unless they eat fish.The starters are £6-7 and are generally very plentiful - especially the baked camembert, which is to share! The warm duck salad is really good. Overall, the quantity of food as starters is very good and is almost as big as some other pub's main courses!Besides the main menu, there is also a selected range of specials on offer, also at a very good price. Most main courses cost up to about £15-16, but their steaks are £23-24, so there is big price gap here. Most main courses come with plentiful vegetables and accompaniments, but the streaks are only accompanied by one mushroom, one tomato and some watercress, although sides are available at an extra cost. Saying that, the steaks are about 8-10ozs and cooked to your choice. The liver can be recommended! Most main dishes can be ordered with (slightly!) reduced portions, as, with the exception of the steaks, the amount of food provided is plentiful and should satisfy most people's appetites! If you can face it, after wading through starters and a main course, there is a selection of traditional pub grub type desserts available, including a wide range of locally sourced ice-creams and sorbets; desserts cost £6-7 and are good value.The wine list is good and generally at very reasonable prices. One worth having is the sherry trifle, but whatever has happened to the traditional British desserts such as bread and butter pudding, spotted dick and other such delicacies!? Very few pubs do them any more!Children's menus are available and are about £6 eachUnlike some places, the restaurant area is adequately lit and the menu is printed in a sensibly sized font, so reading it was not a problem! The seating is well spaced, so tables are not on top of each other and there is good room to move between them - especially useful for people with limited mobility and/or wheelchairs. I was in a quite big party and we were on one of their larger tables; unfortunately it was a bit unstable, with the table top moving if you leant on one end - a bit like a Ouija board...! The chairs are not designed for comfort, but it is a pub after all - not a high class restaurant!Service was very attentive and quick, despite the restaurant being very busy and close to capacity.Overall, a really good and traditional local high Street pub that serves excellent food and very reasonable pricesThank you for writing us such a great review on your time here with us at The Bell, we pride ourselves on our food and service. We are so pleased your party enjoyed their meals. I will pass your comments on to all the staff and we hope to see you back at The Bell very soon, Kind RegardsNatilee
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2. Boxmoor Foodies
Overall Ratings
5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Jules F
I have attended Boxmoor foodie events several times, the food is always of an amazing standard and I am always amazed by the fantastic flavour combinations which is more of an art form than cooking.The people you meet at these events are fun loving foodies so you immediately have something in common so even if attending alone you are immediately part of one big group. I highly recommend this event and canât wait for the next one
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1. The Highwayman
Overall Ratings
4 based on 503 reviews
Located in an old Georgian building this brasserie boasts a wonderful interior with several levels providing different dining environments overlooking an open, mezzanine kitchen. On arrival you will be greeted by our friendly, knowledgeable team and the l
Reviewed By Roger H
We very much enjoyed our first visit to The Highwayman for a family Sunday lunch. Despite being very busy, staff were friendly, attentive and helpful throughout. Our food exceeded expectations and was both very tasty and nicely presented. We will look forward to our next visit. Well done!Dear Roger H,Thank you so much for your review! I'm really pleased that you had a great time with us on Sunday & we hope to see you again very soon!Pete
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