Topic ID 1317
Can anyone tell me where the best place is to get a good home cooked (not mass produced) Sunday Roast in Hertford. Several times now Ive tried the Barge just to find out they have sold out. I dont fancy the Woolpack because I dont like eating in a fog of smoke. Anyone any ideas? I ended up eating at the Duncombe Arms a few times and however much I like the value for money the food is mass produced and not that tasty....
Reply ID 15921
Well, they wouldn't be so immodest as to recommend themselves but you can't do much better than the Black Horse. Home cooked, plenty of it and a reasonable type price.
Reply ID 15922
Wheres the Black Horse? (Sorry fairly new to Hertford)
Reply ID 15924
Do you know I didnt even know it existed! Thanks thats Brilliant! Any other opinions on other places that are good for Sunday Roasts?
Reply ID 15925
quote:The White Horse, Castle Street. It's non-smoking upstairs.
Originally posted by Millster
Do you know I didnt even know it existed! Thanks thats Brilliant! Any other opinions on other places that are good for Sunday Roasts?
Reply ID 15926
Thanks. I know of the White Horse. Never been inside either of these pubs though. Can anyone give me their opinion on the Millstream for Sunday Lunch? Ive much to experience as far as the pubs go in Hertford I think!
Reply ID 15927
quote:Not a good choice if you don't like smoke. One of the smokiest in Hertford. It's non-smoking in the dining room, but as this is just off the main bar you can't avoid it. I've no idea what the food is like.
Originally posted by Millster
Thanks. I know of the White Horse. Never been inside either of these pubs though. Can anyone give me their opinion on the Millstream for Sunday Lunch? Ive much to experience as far as the pubs go in Hertford I think!
Reply ID 15928
Not sampled their fare for a long time, especially as they only seem to serve food Sunday Lunchtimes now (Sorry admin couldn't resist) But I do have it on good authority that they do a mean Sunday Lunch. It is Smokey, but its a pub not a restaurant so.....................
Reply ID 15932
The Salisbury do great Sunday lunch, but if you want teh restaurant, you 'll need to book. Just outside Hertford, teh Feathers Inn in Wadesmill do one of the best Sunday lunches going for £9.95 (Carvery). Great beer garden in the summer too
Reply ID 15933
It is hard to better the Old Cross Tavern in St Andrews Street for value. The Sunday lunch is £6.25, usually a choice of beef, another roast and a veggie option. Meat is from a local butcher, veg is fresh where possible, there's proper gravy, even the yorkshire puds are cooked from scratch (to Gary Rhodes recipe, I believe!) And the portion size is generous. It's no-frills pub dining, the choice is limited (that's what keeps the price down) and it's not exactly smoke free although smoking is not allowed in the dining area. But with the log fire on cold days, an improving wine selection and an unbeatable selection of well-kept real ales, it is in my view among the best Sunday pub lunch options in Hertford. Booking is not always necessary but is advisable - 01992 583133. My kids and their mates are of an age where they have casual and holiday jobs in several local eateries so I have a bit of knowledge about several local pubs and restaurant kitchens. You'd be suprised how much of a 'home-made' Sunday lunch is often supplied by caterers. One local village pub I have heard people rave about does not even have an oven! It's all pre-prepared freezer to microwave. Luckily, in the Black Horse, White Horse and Old Cross Tavern you are safe from the horror of the Brake 'Roast Potato'. [xx(]
Reply ID 15934
[:D] Brilliant, thanks. Wish Id asked last week however because I had my cousin and his American fiancee to visit and could I find anywhere nice (that I knew was nice) to go to for Sunday lunch. Nooo. Tried the Barge as have several times only to be told lunch was sold out and ended up at the Duncombe Arms which I believe is one of the Freezer to Microwave establishments you are talking about. I live very close to Old Cross Tavern too - walked straight past becuase its often packed and small but I shoulda gone it. Oh well, ill know for next time. Thanks all!
Reply ID 15935
Farmers boy in brikendon do lunches 12-18hrs, yummy!!!!!
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quote:Who'd wait 12-18hrs for lunch[:D]
Originally posted by Sister
Farmers boy in brikendon do lunches 12-18hrs, yummy!!!!!
Reply ID 15940
I agree with Rachel, I absolutely love the roast dinner at the Old Cross Tavern.
Reply ID 15942
Rachel....................what a fantastic recommendation. It's great to read such a positive post.
Reply ID 15954
Also the pub in Wareside - think it's the white lion? - fantastic food and amazing puddings!
Reply ID 16005
Go to the Waterfront. The missus had roast beef and said she didn't want it rare and they sorted it. Nice to go to a place where the roast is cooked how you want it and not how they think you should have it.
Reply ID 16008
Yes but I was thinking more of a traditional roast in a traditional pub for the American that was with us at the time. Something very British and traditional. A roast in a good ole English pub....brilliant!
Reply ID 16049
quote:See page 4 of The Black Horse - under Pubs thread. Thanks for the recommendation sloop!
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
Well, they wouldn't be so immodest as to recommend themselves but you can't do much better than the Black Horse. Home cooked, plenty of it and a reasonable type price.
Reply ID 16124
Hey Wrapper Hope I'm not been presumptuous but do you mean Waterside!!!
Reply ID 16126
also no. 11 do a great sunday roast - not the cheapest but fantastic quality and good portions too.
Reply ID 16169
Cheers Michell. I was obviously in my Marlon Brando mode.
Reply ID 19610
come to the bridge house £6.95 adults £4.95 kids choice of 3 meats turkey beef and pork and 6 veg children 0-3 eat for free with every paying adult
Reply ID 19614
do people eat roasts in this weather?
Reply ID 19617
justin, we're British. We ALWAYS have a Sunday roast, no matter how hot it is!
Reply ID 19631
quote:Ah yes, the british! i always find that the best roast dinner is the one u have at home, its fresh and not been sitting in a pub or restaurant kitchen for a couple of hours waiting to be sold. Incidentally on mothers day, i put roast on and out of 48 covers 7 people had roast.
Originally posted by JohnSmith
justin, we're British. We ALWAYS have a Sunday roast, no matter how hot it is!
Reply ID 19639
Sunday Ploughmans coming soon to the Bridge House - cold meat selection and help yourself fresh salad selection and various cheeses - how does that sound?
Reply ID 19646
quote:Believe me justin, people do eat roasts in this weather, and a lot of them; AND they sit in the sun in the garden and eat them. It's not the sort of weather to be in a hot kitchen is it? But needs must.......
Originally posted by justin
do people eat roasts in this weather?
Reply ID 19653
quote:You dont "need" to eat roast, but i understand waht you mean, the british mentallity is "roast on a sunday". Me personally i cant think of anything id rather not eat in the summer. Nice fresh fish and lighter style food gets my thumbs up, but yes the brits do luv their roasts dont they.
Originally posted by Roosterquote:Believe me justin, people do eat roasts in this weather, and a lot of them; AND they sit in the sun in the garden and eat them. It's not the sort of weather to be in a hot kitchen is it? But needs must.......
Originally posted by justin
do people eat roasts in this weather?
Reply ID 19915
The roast dinner at the Old Cross is quite light, a little meat and a yorkshire pudding, but the rest is veg, carrot and swede, cabbage, peas and very little potato, it is a light and tasty dinner, and frankly the best roast dinner I have had out anywhere. I am very happy when my roast dinners come out as good. The chef is interested in what people think of her meals, and always comes out to ask. Starting those dinners was one of the best decisions made in that pub, they are a real treat.
Reply ID 20155
quote:That's because people don't go to the Hillside to eat a roast dinner Justin. They go to sample a different style of food than is served elsewhere.
Originally posted by justinquote:Ah yes, the british! i always find that the best roast dinner is the one u have at home, its fresh and not been sitting in a pub or restaurant kitchen for a couple of hours waiting to be sold. Incidentally on mothers day, i put roast on and out of 48 covers 7 people had roast.
Originally posted by JohnSmith
justin, we're British. We ALWAYS have a Sunday roast, no matter how hot it is!
Reply ID 20164
quote:I do realise that. I will never again do roast on sunday at the hillside, unless requested by a large group.
Originally posted by thefair1973quote:That's because people don't go to the Hillside to eat a roast dinner Justin. They go to sample a different style of food than is served elsewhere.
Originally posted by justinquote:Ah yes, the british! i always find that the best roast dinner is the one u have at home, its fresh and not been sitting in a pub or restaurant kitchen for a couple of hours waiting to be sold. Incidentally on mothers day, i put roast on and out of 48 covers 7 people had roast.
Originally posted by JohnSmith
justin, we're British. We ALWAYS have a Sunday roast, no matter how hot it is!
Reply ID 20194
lave it to the Old Cross Tavern, your food Justin sounds a little more exotic.
Reply ID 20200
quote:exotic??? no-one ever said that before!!![:0][:0][:0] I just dont understand how its possible to do a quality roast beef for less than a tenner.[?]
Originally posted by wizkid
lave it to the Old Cross Tavern, your food Justin sounds a little more exotic.
Reply ID 20205
personaly speaking i have a carvery everyweek and i do very well by it i rotate and look after everything all day with my wife its freash smells and looks good its a british tradition that can not be beaten all you guys out there that do a carvery at home on a sunday maybe once a month then have to do the washing up and all the plates and trays seem to never go down then pudding then trying to sit in front of the telly to see the footie well thats why we do it its family days and why not go out to a traditional pub that does all the hard work for you so you can relax and have a drink with the family and watch the game its hard work to cook for nearly 60 70 people on a sunday but we love it seeing all the satisfied faces sitting round the pub and as for quality meat shop around and you can find some good meat out there you just have to try hard to find it no matter the weather come rain or shine were british and sundays would never be the same without a roast and family and freinds
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Jayzee, thank you for you Email of theoffer of a very generous raffle prize, it is really appreciated - I'll pop in and see you soon. [:)]
Reply ID 20211
I have been informed by one of our customers that there is a Sunday Roast "League Table" for Hertford. Anyone else seen it? And if so, where can it be viewed please?
Reply ID 20212
When I said exotic Justin, there was nothing bad meant by that, your food sounds wonderful and you clearly take considerable pride in what you do. Your customers certainly think so. I think the Old Cross Tavern dinners may be a bit of a loss leader. Also most of the dinner is vegetables and yorkshire pudding, therefore it can be quite cheap. I can never understand why people say good food is expensive, nothing is cheaper than vegetables from the market.
Reply ID 20214
quote:i agree, there are fabulous ingredients that cost little.
Originally posted by wizkid
When I said exotic Justin, there was nothing bad meant by that, your food sounds wonderful and you clearly take considerable pride in what you do. Your customers certainly think so. I think the Old Cross Tavern dinners may be a bit of a loss leader. Also most of the dinner is vegetables and yorkshire pudding, therefore it can be quite cheap. I can never understand why people say good food is expensive, nothing is cheaper than vegetables from the market.
Reply ID 20232
quote:I'd deffinitely be interested in seeing it too, just so I know where to go. Hopefully, if it does exist, people lower down the table will try harder to improve and we'll be spoilt for choice of good-quality dunday roasts
Originally posted by Rooster
I have been informed by one of our customers that there is a Sunday Roast "League Table" for Hertford. Anyone else seen it? And if so, where can it be viewed please?