Harden's says
The Little Alpine gastropub serves up British pub food with an Italian influence.
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Summary
The “skillfully cooked Italian-style food is always good” at this village pub from well-known local chef James Harkin, whose parents ran the Alpine restaurant in Bushey for 48 years. Magda, his partner, is “exceptional as front of house”. Top Menu Tip – “great Sunday lunch”.
Summary
“Gourmet cooking at reasonable prices in a delightful village pub” encapsulates the appeal of this five-year-old venture from well-travelled chef James Harkin, whose parents ran the Alpine Restaurant in nearby Bushey for 48 years, and his partner Magda. The menu mixes pub classics with more refined Italian dishes.
Summary
This “great gastropub” serves “consistently good food” with an Italian-influenced menu from chef James Harkin, whose parents owned the Alpine Restaurant in nearby Bushey for 48 years. His partner Magdalena, who runs the front of house, was previously at Locanda Locatelli in London.
Summary
“From ‘The Alpine’ in Bushey to ‘Little Alpine’ at the Three Compasses, James Harkin continues his excellent, well-executed cooking” – British with Italian influences – at this welcoming gastroboozer, which he and partner Magdalena (FOH) took over in 2018; further points for the “lovely outdoors” space.
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Pegmire Lane, Patchetts Green, WD25 8DR
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Pegmire Lane, Patchetts Green, WD25 8DR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑3:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm |
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