Alford Arms

We have visited the Alford Arms on more than one occasion and it never misses the mark. The atmosphere manages to be both sophisticated and cozy, and the seasonal menu always has something exciting on it. Excellent service and a great selection of local ales. Truly one of the best dining experiences in the Chilterns. On this occasion we took my father in law who is 96, when we booked we asked about parking and they very kindly placed an empty barrel in the closest space to the the door. And there it was waiting for us when we arrived. Wonderful !

Delicious meals! Good service. Maybe a little closely packed in, but it is a country pub. I had the salt and pepper squid and the prawn linguine. Very good! They don’t support American Express cards tho.

Popped in for Sunday lunch ,after a long walk with my dog around Ivinghoe beacon and Ashridge, and was delighted with the roast pork and service We will definitely return with my family. Highly recommend!

The food is super delicious. Firstly, the car parking is limited, being quite tight for space, and the surface needs redoing. I would recommend parking out on the road. Entered the pub, being greeted with a wonderful welcoming hello. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The service was excellent. The food itself was absolutely delicious. Lots of choice on the menu and a specials menu which mainly had fish on. I went for the sausages and mash - was tasty. The best was the dessert - marmalade Bakewell tart with clotted cream. Absolutely devine! Unfortunately, I was sat next to a couple in a corner, who spent the whole time sniffing. Shame! Overall, really pleased. Food is delicious but comes at a price! Will certainly be back.

Such a lovely pub. The drive there from any direction takes you through beautiful countryside. The staff were very friendly and food was exquisite! Absolutely delicious food, in particular their beef steak was cooked to perfection! Worth every penny and will certainly be going back.

Top notch food. Friendly prices. Amazing decor and atmosphere. 100% foody’s pub. I would 100% recommend and although it’s 60 miles from our home, we would try very much to visit this again on a regular basis.

This was my third time visiting the Alford Arms and it never disappoints. Great service, beautiful setting with some lovely walks nearby and absolutely delicious food with locally sourced ingredients. We love that the menu changes monthly with daily specials so you can try something different or stick with the classics!

I really liked that they had space for my baby’s pram and we were comfortable enough to enjoy our lunch. The food was tasty. I want to thank our lovely waiter who was so kind and helpful and he was smiling as well! The serving was brilliant! I also loved the warm fireplace and the cozy atmosphere!

Birthday lunch 2 weeks ago and had a very tasty steak main course followed by awesome warm coconut rice pudding ; great service and ambience - well done all at AA!

Quaint friendly country pub. Friendly staff. Great range of healthy options on the specials lunch menu plus and extensive menu. Great food great value

This is a fantastic find out in the countryside. Well kept ale, and a local ale (brewed just up the road) on tap as well. Good crowd, lovely beer garden and great staff. Highly recommended. stefsvoice4u

This is a lovely place with superb food in a gorgeous spot. The staff are knowledgeable and charming, and the food is very good. Booking well in advance is the only way to get a table at the weekend. Prices are high-ish for gastro-pub food but wel worth it. The decor is very appealing and the wine list is superb. Pop up to see the lovely folks at the Frithsden Vineyard next door if you go in the summer. The outdoor area is stunning in nice weather too.

Tucked away in a tiny hamlet on the edge of Ashridge Forest is this gorgeous pub. I have been coming here since I was a nipper and other than a gastro pub style lick of paint and the addition of super efficient staff, it has the same independent country style welcoming feel it always has. On a weekend it never fails to be busy - you are likely to share a pint with families, dogs and hikers alike! There are just a few tables at the front of the pub (main restaurant dining at the back) make sure you come early and book a table. Great in the Winter - cosy with open fires, but the outside patio/garden area is just as fantastic in the summer and a real suntrap to boot. The food is a great example of how gastro pub fair should be, they pay attention to serving seasonal fruit and veggies and use fresh local produce as much as they can, so naturally there are variations to the menu throughout the year. Wine list is extensive and I have been told they serve a decent pint too. So if you want tasty honest grub, excellent attentive service, relaxed atmosphere in a superb country location you would be hard pushed to find something better than this.

This pub is a hidden Hertfordshire gem and a lovely setting for Sunday lunch. The food was delicious, we managed to bag a table outside and only had mild trouble keeping the wasps at bay! The only problem (and it's a small one) with this pub, is that it's location means you'll need a designated driver.

A great pub in the country with wonderful food and very good value wine list.