Crown, Henlowback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
A cynical first impression from the outside was that this may be like a hotel bar. So, I was pleased to find three ales on tap - Director's Bitter, Caledonian Flying Scotsman and the one which I went for, Thwaites' Magic Sponge. That was £3.70 and went down very nicely sat out in the sunshine in the extensive beer garden which backs on to the main road.
Seems very much to be a place geared around dining so to find three ales on tap was definitely a bonus.
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A cynical first impression from the outside was that this may be like a hotel bar. So, I was pleased to find three ales on tap - Director's Bitter, Caledonian Flying Scotsman and the one which I went for, Thwaites' Magic Sponge. That was £3.70 and went down very nicely sat out in the sunshine in the extensive beer garden which backs on to the main road.
Seems very much to be a place geared around dining so to find three ales on tap was definitely a bonus.
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True about the The Engineers Arms comparison to The Crown, but they're two different markets. The Crown is a very good food pub and having two pubs doing the same thing so close wouldn't work well anyway.
There were three real ales (Broadside was one, can't recall the other two) and �3.40 a pint so 40p more than the engineers. But the food was excellent, faultless, clearly all home made (even the burger bap, tomato sauce), and the service pleasant, efficient, polite and prompt. The place was busy during the week lunchtime too. A nice place to start a trip to The Engineers and I think if they tried to make it more a beer pub the only way it would work would be to dilute trade from The Engineers which isn't a likely scenario!
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Nice enough pub in its own right. But knowing the Engineers Arms is just down the road, somehow detracts from your enjoyment of this one. Ossett Silver King, Youngs Gold & Adnams Broadside were the 3 ales on offer. Cider was Aspalls. Low beams and a large fireplace create a fairly authentic feel. It's also much bigger inside than it looks from the outside, with plenty of separate drinking areas.
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The below quote just about sums this place up, although you can add well kept ales and a clean, cosy atmosphere to that. A glance at the menu tells you that some ingredients are locally sourced, which is nice to know. If you're in Henlow and want to eat, this is the pub for you, but for a drink the Engineer's Arms wins hands down.
"Standard pub grub served in a timely manner from a friendly face."
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We visited today (Sunday). Two out of three meals were good; one wasn't but we complained and received an instant refund. The service was very good (one unfriendly waiter but the others were really pleasant) - quick and attentive. Unfortunately I have to agree with a previous reviewer - there isn't much vegetarian choice (today it was either mushroom soup or a cheese and spinach filo parcel). I would return and think it's worth a visit. We all enjoyed our puddings.
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Large pub, well laid out, with pleasant bar / lounge surrounded by seating and beyond this rooms to either end which felt like dining areas. The whole place, despite being very quiet, yesterday 12:40, evoked an atmosphere of country dining pub, albeit the specials menu was very limited. The whole feel of the place is enhanced by photos, prints, brass plates, knickknacks, bed-warming pots, grandfather clock (defunct) and hop garlands around the bar and throughout. Mellow soundtrack, Dean Martin etc. Just IPA & Broadside on handpump, though the latter was very good. Lots of picnic sets outside so I imagine it will be very popular with families in summer. Pleasant pub, glad I popped in.
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A good simple food pub, the type where you get a wooden spoon with a number on it! Standard pub grub served in a timely manner from a friendly face.
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Stopped for a quick lunch, yesterday and was very impressed with the amount of choices on the menu, food was served really quickly, and the presentation was very good, will be returning soon for dinner..
anonymous - 11 Oct 2007 18:37 |
This pub has recently been taken over by Wallman Pubs. Unfortunately the food hasn't improved. The starters were of low quality and quite pricey for what they were. The mains looked good but the vegetables were poorly cooked and the pie fillings were meagre.
A nice looking pub, but go for a drink there and give the food a miss
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If you're a vegetarian looking to eat at this pub, then don't bother if you're not a fan of Stilton cheese because pratically, if not all, the vegetarian options contain it! Otherwise this is a lovely pub for a drink, particularly in the summer as it has a very picturesque beer garden. Bar staff weren't particularly friendly but generally a nice place with a pleasant atmosphere.
anonymous - 13 Oct 2005 22:43 |
Good place for a drink, with a nice patio garden, and a non smoking section inside.
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