Harden's survey result
Summary
Set in a “real rural location” just outside London in the Chilterns, this village pub is serious about food and offers a “good choice of very tasty dishes”. David & Becky Salisbury celebrated 25 years at the helm in January 2024.
Summary
This “great country pub” in a Chilterns village makes a handy “all year round” escape from the big city, and has a cleverly constructed menu that changes every week and majors on local produce.
Summary
An “absolute favourite pub” – this “lovely spot” in a wooded valley just north of London is a “good local standby” that “is very popular at weekends, when booking is advisable”. “We would go back, less for the food perhaps, but certainly for the location and ambience”.
Summary
This “genuine country pub”, surprisingly close to London in a beautiful Chilterns village, wins consistently solid ratings for its “good food, indoors and outside”, and “excellent local Tring Brewery beer”.
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Frithsden, HP1 3DD
Restaurant details
The Alford Arms Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Sunday lunch and the pub was very busy inside and out. It was just looked the part and a pub that was clearly popular. We thought the waiters were very good. 3 of us had the roast beef and it was overcooked and flabby. The vegetables were plentiful and quite good. Some prefer roasted carrots/parsnips not mashed. The roast potatoes were also quite good. The Yorkshire pudding was very good. We had a side of cauliflower cheese but the cauliflower was overdone. The duck leg was average. We had 2 apple crumbles with custard and they were tasty. Two drank a pint each of the Sidepocket cask bitter which was lovely. Two of us drank some wine. The meal for four with drinks, one main course and 2 desserts came to £151 - service not included. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £25.75 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Frithsden, HP1 3DD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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