These pubs are within walking distance.
The Alford Arms (car: 5mins, foot: 35 mins), Frithsden, Nr. Hemel Hempstead Herts HP1 3DD
Tel: 01442 864480 www.alfordarmsfrithsden.co.uk
Set in the tiny hamlet of Frithsden on the edge of Ashridge Forest you will find The Alford Arms(open all day, every day). A smashing country pub with bags of atmosphere, it serves real ales, interesting wines and scrumptious food in a paired-down interior furnished with rich fabrics, old scrubbed tables and heritage colours. Lunch and dinner offer imaginative twists on British favourites using the best produce available. Food with a smile on its face! So whether you want a slap-up meal with top-notch wine, a couple of pints with the newspaper or just space to watch the world go by, you will always feel welcome.
The Marchmont Arms (car:5 mins, foot: 50 mins - along the main road), Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AT
Tel: 01442 254320
Recently re-openned under new ownership. More sophisticated than most pubs in the area. Good food in the restaurant and you can eat from the same menu in the bar if you wish.
Excellent garden.
The Old Chequers (car: 5 mins, foot: 35 mins), Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 6HH
Tel: 01442 256315
Good beer (Adnams) and good value food – huge servings
The Red Lion: (car: 3mins, foot: 20 mins), Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 3BD
Tel: 01442 213594
http://www.redlionwaterend.co.uk/
The Red Lion, set near the river in Water End, is a modern interpretation of an original Public House... a warm and friendly meeting place, serving great food and drink all day to local people, businesses, families and visitors.
The Red Lion combines comfort, atmosphere and style in a building that dates back to the early 1700's. The original listed building has been renovated sympathetically to create a warm and cosy bar with open fires and the more modern part of the building showcasing Oakman Inns & Restaurants' signature open kitchen and airy and contemporary restaurant. For the warmer months, this opens into a stylish outside paved area for alfresco dining.
The Crown & Sceptre: (car: 5mins, foot: 15 mins), Bridens Camp, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 6EY
Tel: 01442 234660
Cosy, traditional pub with good food and beer. Recently (Spring '08) renovated. Beer garden.
The Bridgewater Arms: (car: 10mins, foot: 45 mins), Little Gaddesden, Herts, HP4 1PD
Tel: 01442 842408
Large pub with a number of eating rooms.