The Alford Arms - Pub in Hertfordshire
Frithsden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DD, Hertfordshire
England,
United Kingdom
It isn't easy to find, so come armed with precise directions before you set out! In a hamlet enfolded by acres of National Trust common land, David and Becky Salisbury's gastropub is worth any number of missed turns. Inside are two interlinked rooms, bright and airy, with soft colours, scrubbed pine tables, wooden and tile floors. Food is taken seriously and ingredients are as organic, free-range and delicious as can be, with vegan and vegetarian options available. You might start with grilled Cornish mackerel, Bucksum Farm beetroot and horseradish salsa then move onto rabbit leg bourguignon with smoked pancetta and creamy mash, saving room for coconut panna cotta and crispy malt loaf. Wine drinkers have the choice of 31 by the glass; service is informed and friendly. Arrive early on a warm day to take your pick of the teak tables on the sun-trapping front terrace.
- Children welcome
- Children of all ages welcome in some public rooms (highchairs not necessarily available).
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available in the bar.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Vegetarian meals
- Good vegetarian options on the menu.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Local points of interest from David & Becky Salisbury:
Local points of interest from
David & Becky Salisbury:
- Daytime visits to Frithsden aren't complete without a stroll/walk/hike in Ashridge. This ancient royal forest covers over 2,000 acres chock full of centuries old oak & beech. Best for carpets of bluebells through April & May or fantastic Autumn colour.
- If living animals are more your bag, then why not take a trip to Whipsnade. Yet another London outpost, this time the breeding centre for London Zoo & just a short 20 minute drive. Try the little steam train, a great way to get around the park.
- Berkhamsted's Rex cinema has to be one of the most beautiful art deco rooms in the country. Featuring a mix of Indie, World and Mainstream films, the running order stays fresh & appeals to all.
- Everyone knows about the Battle of Hastings, but England's history could have been very different, but for the events at Berkhamsted Castle, when the Saxon barons handed control to Guillaume 11, Duke of Normandy before he proceeded south to London.
- 8 miles north is the small town of Tring. More importantly, it has a fascinating outpost of the Natural History Museum in Kensington - the Tring Zoological Museum, where you can discover the fabulous animals collected by L. W. Rothschild in the 19th c.
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Lunch, bar meals & dinner £12-£27.
Open all day.
Path into Ashridge Forest opposite, with thousands of acres of beautiful ancient beech woods. Dogs welcome in the bar.
Dog biscuits on the bar, fresh water bowls outside and a large OS map by the front door. Lovely circular walk on iFootpath.
Frithsden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DD, Hertfordshire
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