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The White Horse is tucked away up a back street in Welwyn. But it was busy on Saturday evening. Complimentary scratchings were being put on some tables and on the bar. The atmosphere was reasonably lively, with the rugby showing on the TV and a mix of clientele from local drunks to families. Ales were all from national breweries - Sharp's Atlantic & Doom Bar, Adnams Bitter & Greene King Abbot were supplemented by a guest, which was Courage Directors.
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Nice boozer, outside area a bit scruffy but clientele friendly and there was a nice atmosphere. The member of staff I dealt with a bit lacking in awareness and not very welcoming but otherwise a nice place.
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This pub has a lovely atmosphere. It is clear that the bar staff (with the odd exception) are not as competent as could or should be. I came in with my better half and a couple of friends to try the steak night a couple of wednesdays ago (steak, 2 sides, sauce drink �14) and it has to be, the best steak I have ever eaten in many many years. The cut of meat is good, however we all had our steaks cooked differently and every single one has been spot on, perfectly seasoned and the peppercorn sauce... exquisite! Wednesdays at the white horse... have vowed to go back every week!
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It's a good little pub still retaining a traditional feel. They serve a good pint of Adnams and seem to do a good trade. Sunday lunch carvery is good although the choice of veg for a roast is a bit odd - cauliflower cheese?!! The pub would be greatly improved if they didn't switch the dreaded music on. Often there is a middle aged clientele in there and they have to talk above the dreadful "background music". Why do pubs do it and in particular, why does this pub do it?
Tewin - 23 Mar 2011 07:57 |
Still is the best pub for beer in Welwyn village. has changed since the landlord changed. On the plus side, the guest beers are frequent, but on the negative, it's quite chaotic, and most of the staff seem to have nevered worked in a pub before. Agree with the locals point made earlier, and I'm a local!
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Probably the best pub for beer in Old Welwyn (had a nice pint of Brew Dog Trashy Blonde) but the locals look at any 'outsiders' as an inconvenience - continuing to engage in conversation with barstaff while people are waiting to get served. The pub is okay, the beer is okay, staff okay (in difficult circumtances) - the ignorant punters are the only thing that make me mark it so low.
anonymous - 5 Feb 2011 22:01 |
I have to disagree with 2 previous reviews. This cracking little pub is a hidden gem, and the food and service is brilliant, best its ever been. The father/son owners are great guys, and very welcoming.
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this pub has recently changed hands. still a nice place to go for a beer, but the food is not what it was.
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Nice pub with a lovely outdoor area and garden. Really nice place to be on a sunny day, but I didn't think much of the food. Went there once when there was a BBQ and that was really good, enjoyed the BBQ food enormously, but the general run of food from the kitchen is not so great. Had a selection of dips and bread there recently and the dips were in such tiny little pots that we felt a bit cheated. (They were the kind of pots that you would find in a hotel for one serving of butter at breakfast.) On the other hand there was a ton of bread! The drinks and the ambience are very pleasant though, especially in the pretty garden and it's clearly very popular with the villagers.
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What a pub. The beer here is the best in the area, and the food is even better. I am a regular and also frequent other places in the village, but this is a great all-rounder. On my last visit I had a fish platter to share with my other 3 guests as a starter, followed by the best steak I've ever had with homemade chips. They do a midweek meal deal which seems popular and the service is always attentive and good. A cracking pub, cant wait for the summer in their garden.
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I love this pub, it�s just a shame it�s 5miles from where I live! It's a cosy 17th century coaching inn tucked away down a side street in the village. In the evening it attracts a real mix of people, from young drinkers, to businessmen and older regulars. It�s always busy which means there is a bit of a buzz. There is an open fire at one end which gives a real homely feel. The beer is exceptionally good quality, they serve a good range of draught beers including Hoegaarden (they pre chill the glass for you) and Leffe. They put on an occasional beer or cider festival which are great, prices are reasonable for this area too.
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This being my local, I will always have a good word to say about it. Great staff. Agree with other comments about atmosphere improving since the smoking ban, and the Burgers are to die for (Cheese and Bacon...mmm) Great selection of ciders for us cider drinkers also. Generous servings of food also.
scarn - 29 Apr 2008 16:45 |
A great pub - it used to get rather smoky inside but since the smoking ban I've been back twice and it is a great place for an evening of bonhomie. The garden is pleasant too, and I'm looking forward to trying out one of the White Horse BBQs one day. As a previous comment noted, Scrumpy Jack in proper glasses - fantastic, as well as a range of bottled ciders.
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Excellent Food. The steaks are brilliant and the Burgers... Go and get one they dont come more homemade than this
Real ales great and Scrumpy Jack in proper glasses
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Visited this place at Christmas. They had Young's Special, which was lovely, very good food and friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. I promised I'd submit a review... and here it is! Thoroughly recommended.
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An excellent pub. Excellent real ale. Everything is right about it except that it can be slightly smoky.
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Top class selection of perfectly kept ales. Best pub in Welwyn.
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