The Crabtree

A pet hate is searching the internet for a place that has what you fancy on the menu only to go there and find the item is not on the menu. We took ages studying the menu and my husband went to order only to be told they are changing the menu and there are no fish items. The shepherds pie was divine.

Poor quality... Don't bother.

We extremely busy lots of families with children and most of the tables were full.

Update as you asked for more detail on my 1 star rating for atmosphere. Reason for 1 star on atmosphere, I arrived last night fairly late to find a guy being kicked and hit in the head by 2 other guys. Obviously all 3 had had too much to drink. 2 women also off their heads trying to get involved. One women started on some old guy who tried to help the bouncer so I had to get involved. Single bouncer couldn't really do much to hold them off the guy on the floor. It fizzled out after 5 mins or so and we then went inside but the atmosphere wasn't great so we didn't order a drink but instead just left. Been before many times before, especially around Xmas eve and it's always had a nice atmosphere when full, but it seems like a normal Friday night, not so good unfortunately. You have hardly any young people in the pub. I ask my kids why do they not go to The Crabtree and they said because its rough and just filled with middle aged drunks, and from what I saw last night they are right. Been a few times for food and general food and service is good. Thanks

Went at 6.30pm on Sunday (group of 6) and most food choices were out of stock! Ordered on webite from my phone so you pay in advance! Starters were OK but avoid over fried beer battered mushrooms. Roast chicken was extremely dry (on the bone) and again deep fried roasties. No mayonaise and no mint in the mojito all run out so was bitter! Kids running about. Brought cake out with sparklers when birday guest was not at the table!Management said lack of food was due to menu change but I booked well in advance. Best part was the cake which I brought from home! Extremely disappointing, go somewhere else real shame!

Excellent food and service

Absolutely brilliant, good beer, great food and terrific service. Probably the best food in the area Parking: Near main entrance

I had a 7 hour delay on a Stanstead arrival, I passed thru Hemel Hempstead to search for a good meal at a pub, nothing on the main drag so headed to old Hemel, asked someone who told me about this pub had had a refit, thank God I did, a lovely 3 course meal under £13.00 fantastic I will call again when collecting from Standstead again. Photos Tortilla starter, Mac cheese main, apple pie and ice cream, pud, great stuff, well worth a trip out.

The staff here are so friendly and hard working always eager to please and keep the place clean and well kept. Food always looks good. We enjoy drinks here and occasionally food. We wd recommend to others.