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Steinbeck & Shaw Watford

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😠 I have recently visited this Bar for Happy hour which is advertised outside as 'Monday to Saturday from 5pm'. This inticsed myself and a Friend to go in. We arrived before 11pm but were met outside by bouncers asking for proof of identification. I am quite aware this is now standard and was not an... People often mention drinks, happy, hour,


Address

127 The Parade, Watford WD17 1NA, United Kingdom

Website

www.steinbeckandshaw.co.uk

Contact

+44 1923 239848

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (138 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 6 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 6 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ

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  • 1/5 Nicola 5 years ago on Google
    I have recently visited this Bar for Happy hour which is advertised outside as 'Monday to Saturday from 5pm'. This inticsed myself and a Friend to go in. We arrived before 11pm but were met outside by bouncers asking for proof of identification. I am quite aware this is now standard and was not an issue initially but did take some time. Inside the Bar we were met with a large group ordering and with two Bar staff attending to them and one other visitor, we had quite a wait before we were served. Once we were acknowledged I asked the Bar Man about the 50% off drinks offer to know if this included all drinks and he said it's no longer available. I asked him what time this offer ended and why that information is not stated outside the Bar on the poster that had caught our eye on the way through. He told me it had ended at 11pm and it was now 11.03pm, that was all. The fact that the offer could not be honoured knowing we were there before 11pm for our drinks as himself and his colleague had seen us walk in before this time is quite sad. We were waiting patiently to be served and the group served before us and the other to be served before had received this offer without question. It was clear we were in attendance before the 11pm cut off which we also made clear to him with no avail - Bar personnel should be taking note of who is at the Bar at 11pm on cut off. It shouldn't be that if you're waiting to be served (with VERY slow service might I add and a lot of unrelated gossip whilst getting the drinks for customers) close to the cut off and they don't get to you until after that you lose out. It's not right - I think most would agree. I have given management a chance to redeem themselves via email and will edit my review accordingly dependant on the response.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DL E (. 3 years ago on Google
    Pouncy hipster place. Must have run out of glasses when I was there as they were serving drinks in baked bean tin cans not actual glasses like any other normal place might thankfully the can had been cleaned out first so one star for being clean. Lots of large screens with flashing lights you know to help you enjoy your night
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachel T. 5 years ago on Google
    We are sitting in a completely empty bar watching 3 barman have a chat. It's happy hour and there's not a soul in here. So we've ordered at the bar (took a while because they needed to finish their chat) and now we know why it's empty. Luke (quite happy to give me his name) has to be the most miserable unwelcoming barman ever. Clearly he wasn't picked for his sparkling wit and customer service, and he does not want to be here. Soon we realise, we don't either, and nor does anyone else. Cocktails once ready were left on the bar to get warm. There is still no one in here. But it's more than Luke's jobs worth to tell us the drinks are ready, or God forbid actually bring them over.  So we collect them. And boy then Luke springs into action - he comes straight over to say and I quote "The drinks aren't free guys" Very proud of himself. Wow we can add cocky AND rude to his other qualities. He doesn't bother clearing the dirty glasses on the other tables, and skulks off to hide out the back of the bar. So this is the bar advertising itself as the place to come for after work drinks and happy hour? Is that ironic? Never has so much happy been sucked out of one hour. Half price drinks? Even if they were free I wouldn't come back and we certainly won't be bringing friends and the after work drinks colleagues for birthdays, leaving Dos, xmas parties. I give it 6 months tops.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jake C. 6 years ago on Google
    Had a work do booked here and was a great time! We had ping pong, an old bumper car for photos with and not a bad bar. Only downside Is, although the upstairs was booked, people had to pass through this room to use the toilets (non downstairs)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Angus A. 2 years ago on Google
    Couldn’t find a number for head office so they could deal with this internally so posting in public it is! The company advertises on their site that they have the highest standards of service. However, walking past the venue just before 5pm, music with explicit lyrics including p***y, n****r and other foul language was blaring through the speakers mounted outside the venue for passers by to hear including children! Hardly high standards!

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 5 years ago on Google
    There aren't many places that do what this place does. It has a midweek 50% off happy hour on EVERYTHING. The cocktails aren't pre-made, the shots aren't watered down and the Peroni is 2.60 a pint. It's a brave offering and it needs to be supported or your post work drinks wiĺl be limited to walkabout or spoons

  • 4/5 James 6 years ago on Google
    Great beers and great prices during happy hours! One of the best bars in Watford! Some of the staff could do with being a bit more friendly though!

  • 5/5 Nick T. 6 years ago on Google
    Good for happy hour, can always get a seat. Older crowd than other places which is good. Staff make decent cocktails compared to the other high street bars

  • 4/5 ariane w. 1 year ago on Google
    They make good cocktails. If you go during the week you can make us of their happy hour. Nice place for a drink or two.

  • 1/5 Daisy M. 11 months ago on Google
    Disgraceful. You’re not a club. Refused my brother access because he was wearing tight jogging bottoms. Their excuse was he could be holding anything in the pockets so I patted him down in front of them and told them they could do the same but they refused. All we wanted was a drink at 10 pm. Out of order.

  • 2/5 dyspraxxLIVE 1 year ago on Google
    Awful service. 1 bar staff at 23:00??? ridiculous.

  • 5/5 Kayleigh S. 9 months ago on Google
    We booked a cocktail masterclass at steinbeck and shaw for our hen party, such an amazing time with Scott and Michael. They made the whole experience fun and enjoyable! I will be recommending this to all of our friends in the future. Thank you for hosting us!!

  • 5/5 Matt Y. 9 months ago on Google
    We came for a cocktail masterclass hosted by Scott and Michael who were fantastic! They were such perfect hosts who made everyone feel welcome and taught us how to make some delicious cocktails. Would definitely recommend to everyone. We enjoyed it so much we went back later in the evening for more drinks. Thanks for everything!

  • 5/5 Alex J. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a cocktail masterclass and it was fabulous! Had so much fun, delicious cocktails, great music and wonderful bartenders! We enjoyed it so much that we came back after dinner for more!

  • 5/5 Kennady L. 9 months ago on Google
    Came for my hen night to a cocktail class and Scott and Michael were brilliant! They made the evening fun, they were engaging and attentive. So much fun!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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