Greene King have installed new landlords who are hell bent on destroying a much loved village pub. These people have made it clear to the locals that we are not welcome. The bar staff are lovely but have been told not to socialise with us locals, which I think is disgusting and borders on facism, after all you work in a pub to be sociable and patrons return because they like the staff etc. My parents used to drink in this pub when the Dinnings ran it, and I am so disappointed in who they now have "running" it. Although the decor is beautiful, the wrong people are in charge. Very sad days indeed.

Great Mothers Day Sunday Roast with my son and family. Food very tasty. Very nice thoughtful staff. New management. Lovely relaxing surroundings. Will be going back for sure. Trying their lunchtime menues next. Wishing them all the very best for the future.

We met Jill, who was an awesome barmaid. Made me and my boyfriend feel very welcome. We sat and had a drink with the landlord and lady. Helen and Mike were fantastic hosts. I will definitely be going back in the future xx

We came as a large cycling group on 31 October for lunch. We had preordered on Google Sheets - everyone was served within 10 minutes of arrival with drinks served at the table. We are occasional visitors and this is one of our best pubs for food quality and service. Can’t recommend it too highly.

Good English food and have special menu by chef too

Nice friendly pub with reasonably priced and good quality food.

Food was great, all freshly prepared and very reasonably priced. The new owners have really turned it around. Will definitely be back again

Food in there was amazing. Staff were great and people were friendly. First time in there having just moved to the area. Dog friendly also

I went for a pint in the public bar and got a decent pint of Timothy Taylor bitter in good company of local gentleman what's to complain about

After a five mile walk I was very glad to arrive back at the pub in Watton at Stone. A friendly welcome, and I enjoyed a tasty sandwich and a delightful chocolate sponge cake and ice cream dessert.

Lovely food, so delicious. The owners are wonderful and staff all helpful. Great vibe and just a good local pub :)

The location I visited was truly magical, and I found myself savoring every moment spent there. The atmosphere was unlike anything I had ever experienced before - it felt as though I had been transported to another world entirely. What really made the experience unforgettable, however, were the staff members who were just as enchanting as the setting itself. They went out of their way to ensure that each guest felt welcome and comfortable throughout their stay. With all sincerity, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exceptional and unique experience that they will cherish forever.

I recently went to this pub I was not happy there was poor service with some of the waiters were rude and rolled their eyes. Also half of the menu was not available. The food was meh

I wish I could be more positive when writing this review as the food was very nice, however the service not so much! Understandably there was 21 of us which made us a big group to deal with but over hearing us being called 'a nightmare' before we had even left as we wanted each family to individually pay was unprofessional. Whilst waiting for everyone to arrive people were standing around, the women dealing with us became visibly irritated and then again at the end became rude and snappy due to people having to drop out because of covid-19 although this was made aware over 24hours before the dinner.

Really friendly experience , new Landlords have made a fast improvement to what was a declining pub. If we don’t support pubs making an effort to provide good service and good food they will disappear

Stopped for food early afternoon which was fine. With the pub being quiet

Enjoyed the cosy surroundings and greatly improved décor. This is a pub that deserves to do well after a somewhat neglected previous existence. We found our chosen meal of fish and chips excellent with the batter so light and crispy you would liken it to a tempora coating, and the triple cooked chips are to die for.

Went with friends for lunch. Pub is dog friendly, good choice on menu which also offers small plates. We had fish and chips, ham egg and chips, homemade tomato soup. All excellent and very reasonable priced. Will certainly be going again.

Awesome food, lovely staff had a great time

Good food at a very reasonable price polite staff and a good service would recommend

A fantastic pub that has been recently renovated to a very high standard. Lovely beer and a good atmosphere, a proper village pub!

It's ok. Ham and egg and chips lunchtime visit. Good portions.

Brilliant pub, staff and food. A well run establishment.

Very welcoming and friendly place, good range of beers and good selection of gins for my wife I'm becoming a regular now playing darts there coming back soon to try food with wife. Well called in on 29th September for a lunch ordered our drinks at the bar and went to our table to look at menu I chose ham, egg & chips @£8.50 and my wife ordered ploughman's @£8.00 both average prices although we thought my Wife's portion size was a bit small. I went and paid bill got receipt and left got home and looked and I now find a 10% service charge we new nothing about but to make it worse that was on the drinks I delivered to our table. We are part of a group in the datchworth and area that go for food and drink evenings this won't now be on our list. Since making this report I have received my service charge back which was donated to the help the hero's charity box, but I now according to my darts captain I'm barred from the pub until I apologise and remove the review.

Can recommend the fish and chips and chocolate pudding -washed down with a couple of pints Madri and Ice Breaker

food was alright. We went for a roast but wasn't as nice as we had hoped for. Could really do with a big make over inside. Not really somewhere I would take my kids.

Really impressive Sunday lunch. New landlord and staff trying really hard to make a go of the pub. Definitely worth supporting a local business

Food is great they look after you what more could want

Seated at a table. Then waited 20 mins, was not served. We left really disappointed and hungry was not even that busy.

Friendly, clean and excellent pub meals served until 3 pm. Lovely beer garden. Nice selection of drinks.