The Sword Inn Hand

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   Vaughan

   London

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Last minute booking for an impromptu lunch. Menu gave us lots of choice between pub classics and seasonal main courses. Our choice of Guinea Fowl was spot on. Charming village pub/restaurant which I would recommend
   

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   Lisa

   Hertfordshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food quality and amount of food you get Waitress service high standard and very welcoming Will defo be returning as a large party again
   

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   Lucy

   Hertfordshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely superb food attention to detail spot on x
   

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   Julie

   Devon

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Sword in Hand is usually reliably very good but last night the food was a bit disappointing. Specifically two of our 4 starters, tandoori monkfish were considerably over cooked with the tempura batter hard and frankly inedible. The other starters were good. At least two of the main options were not available. For our mains one of our group ordered fish pie which consisted mainly of potato. Another had the chicken schnitzel which was just average at best. The other mains were ok especially the quail. In addition one of our drinks, vodka and soda, was a strange brown colour because it was served with coke also in the glass apparently because of a mix up with the pump dispenser. We gave some feedback on the starter and without us asking the staff did knock the price of two drinks off the bill. It was a small but probably slightly inadequate gesture given the price of the two inedible monkfish was in excess of £25. I will return to the Sword in Hand because I have had many very good meals there. Hopefully last night was just a bad one.
   

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   Jane

   Hertfordshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing - cooked perfectly and well presented, wonderful ambience.. fabulously attentive staff …. and all in a beautiful location - will be back for Sunday lunch!!
   

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   CAROLYN

   Hertfordshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience as always thank you. We had a thoroughly enjoyable Birthday lunch. Lovely seasonal menu all homecooked foods which were exquisite. Service warm, friendly and welcoming. The three of us sat by the lovely warm fireplace, it was a lovely ambience for a Friday lunchtime, every table taken. Very relaxed and comfortable. We can't wait to visit again. Next time will be with my family for Christmas Eve. Thank you Sword Inn Hand.
   

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   jane

   Hertfordshire

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The foods always good .Very generous portions.Nice varied menu.Staff very nice.All good
   

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   Emma

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely evening celebrating our anniversary. Staff 10/10 food amazing! Thank you for being wonderful!
   

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   Hilary

   Hertfordshire

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous menu with plenty of choice. Food cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Portions on the large size especially the starters.
   

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    Gavin

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Really good, varied menu, excellent food and just the right attentive service made for a terrific evening.
    

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