The White Horse

4.5

413 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

The White Horse is a delightful old pub in Hatching Green. Five minutes from the bustling centre of Harpenden on the one hand and Junction 9 of the M1 on the other, the pub has a lovely country setting, surrounded by a large leafy garden and terrace.

The bar is warm and cosy, with old parquet and low beams hung with antique copper jugs, while the dining room is light & fresh, its French windows opening onto a sunny terrace. In our charming private dining room, up a winding stair in the oldest part of the pub, we can comfortably host a dinner party for twelve.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
01582 469290
Website
http://www.thewhitehorseharpenden.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Robert Button
Private party facilities
If you’re looking for a space to host a dinner party, family get-together, or Birthday celebration, talk to us about booking our hideaway. Make it your own, with all the comforts of having a party in your own home, without any of the hard work.

Location
Redbourn Lane, Hatching Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JP
Neighborhood
Harpenden
Parking details
The White Horse has a large car park to the side of the pub.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Best Overall
Hertfordshire
Great for brunch
Hertfordshire
Kid-friendly
Hertfordshire
Innovative
Hertfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hertfordshire
Good for groups
Hertfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Hertfordshire
Neighborhood gem
Hertfordshire
Great for fine wines
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Horse offers a charming dining experience with "lovely food and great service." Known for its "best ambiance" in Harpenden, it excels in Sunday roasts and attentive service. While some visits highlight minor service hiccups, the delicious meals and inviting atmosphere keep diners coming back for more memorable moments.

413 Reviews

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caimin
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had three different servers. The original server completely forgot to order side dishes. When chased, no one apologised (took ownership) and as we finished the main meal, still without side dishes, we cancelled them. Staff were non-plussed. Pity as food was nice but won't be returning in a hurry
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Howard
West Wales
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I only discovered this restaurant the night before we visited on Friday 22 November. The weather was very cold but the online images and reviews were very warm! Our overall experience was well worth the 35 mile round trip! From start to finish everything was exceptional! Even the background music was to our taste and at a perfect level. We will definitely be returning and thoroughly recommend this local gem.
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Faye
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived on Sunday around 5.30pm to a bustling restaurant. The atmosphere was great - busy but not too loud, happy staff keen to make our visit good and importantly, delicious food. We’re booking for next week!
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Ella-May
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10, really enjoyed it and the food was gorgeous! Highly recommend!
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ravi
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Still one of the best places in harpenden for a quality delicious meal in wonderful surroundings and great service .
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Wendy
VIP
Hertfordshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My best friend and I lunched today at the White Horse, a favourite venue of ours. We were not disappointed : Mary had Duck Confit and pronounced it superb. I wasn’t very hungry so had just a starter - Camembert and a dessert - Chocolate Fondant. Both were excellent. We shared a beautiful bottle of our favourite white wine, Chenin Blanc . White Horse ….. you are going everything right!
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Ben
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and served with a smile! Will be back!!
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Giselle
Hertfordshire
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been here a few times and never disappointed. Last nights dinner (Saturday eve) was absolutely delicious. Our only gripe (which is no fault of the restaurant) was by 10pm we were the last diners and the atmosphere dwindled. Really enjoyable and very good service too! Thank you
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Tom
Hertfordshire
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have lost count of the number of Sunday lunches we have had here and we drive from Letchworth just for this. As always everything was really excellent particularly the people. We will be back again soon
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JessicaH
Essex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I always choose to meet at The White Horse for Sunday lunch . The Sunday Roast is delicious . In the Summer we enjoy sitting on the Patio with my dog. The Service is very good. Highly recommend !
The White HorseResponded on August 23, 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit with us, we can't wait to welcome you back!
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FAQs

The White Horse is rated 4.5 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Redbourn Lane, Hatching Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JP

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harpenden
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The White Horse has a large car park to the side of the pub.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert Button
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewhitehorseharpenden.co.uk/
Phone number
01582 469290
Private party facilities
If you’re looking for a space to host a dinner party, family get-together, or Birthday celebration, talk to us about booking our hideaway. Make it your own, with all the comforts of having a party in your own home, without any of the hard work.

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What 413 people are saying

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