The King's Mead Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food here is always brilliant they have plenty of Dairy Free alternatives."
• "Everyone’s dishes were juicy and flavoursome. Yummy gravy and veggies."
• "Turkey was moist and tasty. Vegetables were cooked well and very warm."
• "Well cooked lovely steak."
• "Sunday lunch with 2 friends. Lovely meal, all the roasts were excellent."
• "Best roasts around! Can't remember having a better one in the local area."
• "The traditional fish & chips were lovely the batter done well, except the fish a bit dry in the middle."
• "Enjoyed the outside area. Sat outside with our dog and a kind member of staff even brought a bowl of water out for her."

Cons:

• "However, the service was almost too quick and the food came cold."
• "The striplion beef were literally two tiny slice of beef and a few potatoes which weren’t outstanding."
• "The food looks better than it tastes🤔 didn't like the triple cooked chips because it was just overpriced frozen ones that came lukewarm."
• "Didn’t like sitting near the kitchen in a draft, had to ask for menus. Roasted cod was a let down."
• "Our meal turned up with raw leek and pak choi that genuinely appeared to have been almost cremated."
• "My prawn cocktail was boring stale bread and frozen butter lasagna too dry salad too sweet."
• "Very disappointing lunch...food less than average.where were the fresh vegetables ?"
• "Food was overcooked to burnt sorry will not be returning."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The service was good and for the most part so was the food."
• "Staff: Lots of staff, attentive, polite and smiling. 10 out of 10."
• "Great service, very attentive waitress."
• "Always have a great time here, the service is first class every time."
• "Our waitress Debbie was fantastic. Coped with our large group brilliantly."
• "Service is attentive and helpful, they were quick and substituted things on request."
• "The service was great and the food was delicious! The portion sizes were big."
• "Friendly service and quick delivery of our courses."

Cons:

• "The waitress blanked us on entry as we walked past her."
• "20 mins we had to ask the younger waitresses for their help."
• "One unspoilt area between Hertford and Ware(despite efforts).From bronze/iron age settlements,a Roman town(in Ware) flooding to remove the Vikings(Dane end) the establishment of the Christian church(Hertford ad672 )and plague pits,now modern Housing. 🦜"
• "Service was a disappointment from the word go youngsters were standing or walking around like zombies."

Atmosphere and Ambience

Pros:

• "Nice atmosphere nice little garden."
• "The pub being rather new is very well appointed, almost feels like a country lodge and has good views for its outside space."
• "A beautiful spot among the golf course to enjoy a meal or a beer."
• "It’s decorated nicely indoors and the quality of the food is good."
• "Lovely Roast dinner cooked perfectly and side of cauliflower Cheese to top it off."
• "Great Sunday for roasts, it’s the little touches they seem to do better than a lot of other pubs."
• "Enjoyed a really lovely family Christmas lunch yesterday, Sunday 12 December."
• "Lovely pub, previously had a roast which was delicious!"

Cons:

• "Genuine faux olde worlde pub, with authentic fake beams and traditional cold LED lighting."
• "Disappointing that the desert appeared a long time after the coffee."
• "Service was a disappointment from the word go youngsters were standing or walking around like zombies."
• "Very nice outdoor area. Food was lovely. I had the salmon nicoise which was lovely but needed more salad ironically."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "We all had 3 courses along with drinks/coffee we paid £38.50 a head including service which I thought was reasonable value."
• "The service was amazing, especially Ruby she was bubbly, chatty and went above and beyond. Such a sweetheart."
• "Great food and service. My only critique would be at least tell people when they are seated how long the table is for rather than rushing them out at the end."
• "Fantastic Sunday roast. Monster yorkie on a plate of meat potatoes and veg with ample gravy."

Cons:

• "Not good value for money."
• "Shocking! Sorry to say but this place is better avoided. Our meal turned up with raw leek and pak choi."
• "Didn’t like the triple cooked chips because it was just overpriced frozen ones that came lukewarm."
• "Stopped by with a colleague for a drink and dessert in the sun. Quick service."