About This Pub
You know, when I popped into Harvester Garston, it really felt like a welcoming place to unwind with mates or the family – it's got that cosy vibe with a sunny beer garden and it's smack in the middle of some great local attractions. The food stands out as a highlight; their rotisserie chicken and grilled options are proper delicious, and don't even get me started on the fresh, unlimited salad – it's a game-changer for a satisfying meal. Plus, the team there are stars, always ready to sort things out, like fitting in a larger group when it's heaving. They've got deals on the app that make it wallet-friendly, which is brilliant for a casual get-together. On the downside, service isn't always as quick as you'd hope; one visit had us waiting ages for drinks, even when it wasn't too busy, and there was that niggle with not getting the special menu we'd booked. Still, with solid ratings and plenty of happy feedback, it's a reliable choice for a good night out – just keep an eye on booking ahead to avoid any hitches.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The food is absolutely spot on – their rotisserie chicken and grilled dishes are full of flavour, and that unlimited salad bar is a real treat.
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The staff go above and beyond; they're friendly and accommodating, like when they rearranged tables for a group on a busy evening.
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It's brilliantly family-oriented with a kids' menu and great deals through their app, making it affordable for a meal out with the little ones.
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The location is spot on, with free parking, a cosy beer garden for sunny days, and it's near fun spots like Cassiobury Park and the Harry Potter studios.
Cons
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Service can be a tad slow at times, even when it's not packed, which might leave you waiting a bit for drinks or your meal.
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Occasionally, things don't go as planned, like not getting a special menu you booked for, which can be a bit disappointing.
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It gets fully booked quickly, so you might have to plan ahead or risk not getting a table on popular nights.
Contact Information
St Albans Rd, Watford WD25 0LL
+441923672061
Family friendly
Open Now
Opening Hours
Monday (Today) | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
Sunday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Recent Reviews
Me, my wheelchair user wife and 5 members of the family arrived on a very busy Friday tea time. There were no tables for us to eat as they were fully booked. But the staff did everything to allow us to stay, rearranging existing bookings, and tables, and managed to slot us in which was way beyond our expectations. Credit especially to April and Vicky for sorting this out for us, and for going well above and beyond for us.
Meals arrived very promptly, hot and tasty. Would certainly recommend and will come back when we are in the area again.
Stopped by here before heading off to Warner bros studios, food was great, service was great, they didn't have the dessert I was after so improvised and prepared me a new one 😋
Went here for a meal with my nanny and grandad and the food was great value and good quality! Our waitress Chelsea was very lovely and attentive and she also saved us 50% off mains by telling us about the deal on the app! Her service was amazing. Would definitely be back again.
I mean the food was nice. But when I booked I opted for the Boxing Day menu and was never given it ?
From the time we arrived it took 20mins from someone to sit us and ask us for a drink.
Service was just extremely slow for a place that wasn’t busy at all.
I've been here twice now and the staff have been amazing both times! Friendly and professional at all times making everyone feel welcome and valued. The food, from the 'free' salad to the scruptious smoked pork main and the choux pastry desert are amazing and taste like they're from an upmarket restaurant. 100% recommened.
AF
Andrew Farren (The Solo Chef)
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