The Gate, Arkley

I have trundled into this place on many occasions and really like it. Pub-wise there isn't much to choose from in this remote corner of Hertfordshire/NW London, so the Gate's presence is very welcome. It provides good beer and good food in a very pleasant environment. Recommended.

5 Dec 2009 09:08

The Garibaldi, St Albans

The Garibaldi went through a very lean period a couple of years back, but is now firing on all cylinders. Jimmy and Debbie work incredibly hard and provide food and evening entertainments, and also deck the place out to celebrate annual events such as Halloween. As other people have said, the TV screens are not intrusive. The low score (above) of 5.7 reflects how the pub was, not how it is now. Once again the little "village" of 6 pubs behind the London Road (White Lion, Garibaldi, Goat, White Hart Tap, Hare & Hounds and Beehive) is restored to the rudest of rude health, and long may it continue!

5 Dec 2009 09:04

The Verulam Arms, St Albans

A lovely pub really, although a few of the "eating" customers can be a bit obnoxious - exterminate! But once they've gone this place can be really frendly. They don't mind daleks, so I'm all right! Good beers too and most of the barstaff are fantastic.

17 Dec 2007 16:40