The Prae Wood Arms - Menu

Garden House Lane, W12 7TU, St Albans, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, Vegan, Seafood, Fast Food

4.4 💬 11437 Reviews
The Prae Wood Arms

Phone: +441727229090

Address: Garden House Lane, W12 7TU, St Albans, United Kingdom

City: St Albans

Dishes: 11

Reviews: 11437

Website: https://www.praewoodarms.co.uk/

"We went to the pub on a Wednesday at around 2:00 PM, which is not a busy time. We got a table quickly. and ordered simple food, namely burgers and fried fish, but after more than 30 minutes, we received only sparkling water. When we asked about the food, a man answered that this pub used fresh ingredients therefore it takes a long time. But it will be done in 5 minutes. But as time passed, we hadn 't have the food yet. So we asked again, a woman who appeared to be the manager walked up to the table, without any apology, she told us that it had been a busy day and we didn 't reserve in advance. So the food will be late. This was not true at all, because we went on a Wednesday at 2:00 PM, not a packed house. And we ordered only simple food. If the restaurant wasn 't ready to accept guests without a reservation, just don 't. And again we ordered only fried fish and chips and a burger. If you can 't make it in more than 40 minutes and promised to have it in 5 minutes but didn 't, you should say sorry , not blame us for no reservation. This is unacceptable and irresponsible. we left the pub 15.00, eat nothing. Will never return."

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All prices are estimates.

Maria Maria

Lovely pub with great food. Better in the summer for children as it has a huge open space

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Alan
Alan

Beautiful surrounding, food well prepared and hot so many places serving warm food nowadays


Mark
Mark

This was our third visit and although we live over 40 miles away we will definitely return again.


Kate
Kate

Visited on Saturday 18 May, table of 7 for lunch with dog. Excellent food and drinks, impeccable service. Thank you!


Maya
Maya

Absolutely fabulous place, great grounds, beautiful pub, food was very tasty and service was excellent. Wonderful day!


Wanderingwonderings
Wanderingwonderings

Beautiful building and garden area. Love the grand loos! Staff were friendly. Food was tasty, but a little overpriced. Great range of local beer on tap. We'll be going back in the summer.


Daniel
Daniel

A large chain but they've cracked the code of getting almost everything perfect, from atmosphere and service to the food and garden (usually with a decommissioned tractor for the kids to play on).


anniereeves1
anniereeves1

Good food and lovely ambience. I like Prae Wood for lunch or dinner. The food has always been good on several visits and always nice when you can sit outside in the sun but also nice and cosy in winter. I judge venues by their toilette facilities and Prae Wood is excellent


Lyudmila
Lyudmila

Food arrived first, before the drinks. The sunday roast was only warm, small vegetables, flat Yorkshire pudding. Wine was warm, and no ice bucket was offered. When we told the waiter, there was no apology or any suggestion. Very expensive meal. We were disappointed, as this was not our first visit..


polly
polly

We went to the pub on a Wednesday at around 2:00 PM, which is not a busy time. We got a table quickly. and ordered simple food, namely burgers and fried fish, but after more than 30 minutes, we received only sparkling water. When we asked about the food, a man answered that this pub used fresh ingredients therefore it takes a long time. But it will be done in 5 minutes. But as time passed, we hadn 't have the food yet. So we asked again, a woman who appeared to be the manager walked up to the table, without any apology, she told us that it had been a busy day and we didn 't reserve in advance. So the food will be late. This was not true at all, because we went on a Wednesday at 2:00 PM, not...

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious."
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • Fast Food Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Free Wifi
  • Visa Card
  • Mastercard

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