The Candlestick

4.0

72 Reviews

£25 and under

British

Great for outdoor dining
Great for craft beers
Great for scenic views

The Candlestick Freehouse and Restaurant - A Traditional Pub renowned for excellent food and a superb wine list, is located in the picturesque hamlet of West End near Essendon in Hertfordshire.
Being located in such a peaceful setting allows for a relaxing visit throughout the year, in
the summer why not take advantage of our two beer gardens with extensive seating or in the
winter keep warm and cosy by our real log fires.
The Candlestick is known for its relaxed atmosphere and good food. We serve a selection of
locally brewed real ales from Hertfordshire breweries such as Tring or 3 Brewers.
We can also offer a good selection of fine wines to delight your palate or accompany your meal.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01707 261322
Website
http://www.candlestickpub.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roy Paul Derricutt

Location
The Candlestick, West End Lane, Essendon, Hertfordshire AL9 6BA
Neighborhood
Cheshunt
Parking details
We have a good hard surface parking with road side parking as well.
Public transit
11 minutes drive from Hatfield station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Honey Roast Ham£13.25
with Parsley Sauce, Sauté New Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables
Braised Shoulder of Lamb£14.75
with Carrots, Swede Puree, Sauté Potatoes and Mint Gravy
Pheasant Kiev£13.75
with Green Beans, Minted New Potatoes and slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Vegetable Cottage Pie£10.50
with Sautéed Cabbage
Pie of the Day£11.50
see blackboard for today's choice

Pub Classics

28 Day Aged Steak
chunky chips, slow roast tomato, grain mustard butter
- 8 Oz£17.00
- 10 Oz£21.50
Three Sausages of the Day£11.00
(see blackboard for today's choice) mashed potatoes & onion gravy
Beer Battered Fish of the Day£11.25
chunky chips, minted mushy peas & tartar sauce
Grilled Gammon£9.50
two fried eggs, chunky chips
8oz Beef Burger£10.50
dill pickles, toasted bun, chunky chips, red onion salad, choose from smoked cheddar, brie or blue cheese

Sides

£2.75

Mashed Potato
Chunky Chips
French Fries
Minted New Potatoes
Sauté Potatoes
Mixed Salad
Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Seasonal Vegetables

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

72 Reviews

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AnnabelleMaeWong
Buckinghamshire
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Welcome was friendly and service ok but food disappointing sadly. Roast potatoes were overcooked and black underneath , veg uninspiring and a bit sparse , chicken leg ( not carved off a roast chicken) bland and not crispy , Yorkshire flat and no stuffing . Christmas pudding nuked and partly inedible with not enough brandy sauce . Mentioned overcooked pudding to the waitress who just shrugged and said she didn’t eat Christmas pudding. All topped off by intermittent barking of dogs at the nearby table. Also not keen on one of the dogs seated with nose on the table ☹️ Shame as it’s a lovely location and could be so much better
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BernardG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice country pub. Pleasant staff. Decor could do with a bit of a makeover. Overall a good dining experience.
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KevinB
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The initial service was poor. We arrived and were left standing at the bar for some time before anybody acknowledged our arrival. The soup starter was good, however, the white bait starter was an extremely small portion. The roast beef was below average. All sweets were extremely good. Again, once we received the bill, the lady disappeared into the garden for a cigarette, so we paid at the bar and left.
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Lynn9652
Hertfordshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nice but not for us I am afraid ,very limited menu and so different to the website but we tried it
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AmandaO
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely personal service Delicious roast lunch
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ElizabethL
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We both had the chicken pate starter. It had a peculiar bitter almond taste. The moussaka was not too bad but the chicken parmigiana was smothered in strong cheddar cheese without a touch of mozzarella or parmesan.
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DaveW
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were great, ambiance good. Food was fair, Lasagne dry, chips were fries (for £13!), salad ok. Poor staff member serving, was behind the bar and serving food which often left the bas un-attended. Love this pub in the past, but the food has gone down hill, expensive for what it is.
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Nutter
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I thought it had improved considerably since my last visit and it was particularly nice to be able to have the dogs there.
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Ellie
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Arrived for a table booking at 6.30pm No complaints of food best bit of advice to have another person to help out outside tables still needed clearing of dirty plates and glasses girl behind the bar had to answer the phone, serve the drinks, take food orders and bring food to the tables - basically rushed off her feet !!! Could be 'outstanding' !!!
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DavidS
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Tucked away off the beaten track, four of us visited the Candlestick on the hottest day ever - no breeze and 36/37 degrees! We ordered sandwiches and starter portions for lunch, all of which were good. We felt a little sorry for the poor girl behind the bar who seemed to have to do everything, which was quite a lot as there were a number of people in who were setting up for a fair/exhibition starting the following day. An enjoyable, if not outstanding, visit.
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The Candlestick, West End Lane, Essendon, Hertfordshire AL9 6BA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cheshunt
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have a good hard surface parking with road side parking as well.
Public transit
11 minutes drive from Hatfield station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roy Paul Derricutt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Website
http://www.candlestickpub.co.uk/
Phone number
01707 261322

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Menu

Starters

Warm Chicken

Devilled Whitebait£5.50

Soup of the Day£4.75

Smoked Mackerel Pate & Melba Toast£5.50

Ham£6.00

Baked Field Mushroom Topped£5.50

Mains

Honey Roast Ham£13.25

Braised Shoulder of Lamb£14.75

Pheasant Kiev£13.75

Vegetable Cottage Pie£10.50

Pie of the Day£11.50

Pub Classics

28 Day Aged Steak

Three Sausages of the Day£11.00

Beer Battered Fish of the Day£11.25

Grilled Gammon£9.50

8oz Beef Burger£10.50

Sides

Mashed Potato

Chunky Chips

French Fries

Minted New Potatoes

Sauté Potatoes

Mixed Salad

Rocket & Parmesan Salad

Seasonal Vegetables

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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