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Axe & Compasses, Ware, Hertfordshire

Axe & Compasses

5.0
5
2 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
Our opening date is 2nd December 2024, we cant wait to show this wonderfully redesigned Axe and Compasses to the village of Braughing. Our aim is to be the central hub of the community, and we are looking forward in welcoming guests back. The Axe and Compasses is a traditional British village pub dating back to 1628, serving a wide and varied selection of quality lagers, cask conditioned ales, fine wines, and premium spirits.
We cater for parties from 1 to 200 guests and have menus for every occasion.
The main bar is the hub of the pub and in the cooler months is a lovely spot for drinks and casual dining, there are two wood burning stoves either end to keep you all snug.
The dining room is spacious and airy with a pitched roof with three fabulous pink chandeliers. There are three semi private spaces all with banquette seating and very versatile so can be used for standing canapé drinks parties or intimate semi private dining. The dining room is also available for private hire.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01920 821610
  • Website
    https://www.axecompasses.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    28 The St, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2QR
  • Neighbourhood
    Buntingford
  • Cross Street
    Our carpark is to the rear of the building that can accommodate 20+ cars.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    You can get a bus No 331 from Ware, Old Town Hall to The Golden Fleece Public House and walk 5 minutes to The Axe and Compasses. Uber is available but please make sure this is booked in advance as taxis are few and far between. Local taxi firm is Hertford Taxis 01992 942000
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Menu

SMALL PLATES

We recommend that you order three to five dishes to share between two people or five to seven dishes to share between four.

  • TEMPURA COD£9.00

    Tartare sauce, lemon

    • CHICKEN WINGS 6/12

      Roasted and fried in either barbeque sauce or franks hot buffalo sauce

      • 6pcs£6.00
      • 12pcs£10.00

    • PAPRIKA PULLED CHICKEN£10.00

      Spicy tomato sauce, aioli

      • ZUCCHINI FRITTI£7.00

        Lemon aioli

        • CHARCUTERIE BOARD£26.00

          Salami milano, fried chorizo, prosciutto, Buffalo mozzarella, cheddar, olives, sun-blush tomatoes, cornichons, bread

          • ITALIAN MEAT BALLS£13.00

            Beef and pork meatballs, tomato and basil sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, bread, whipped crème fraiche

            • CALAMARI£9.00

              Smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and harissa yoghurt

              • SAUTÉED CHORIZO£9.00

                Black beans, garlic, Maldon sea salt

                • KING PRAWNS PIL PIL£16.00

                  Garlic, fresh red chilli, olive oil, toasted bread

                  • PATATAS BRAVAS£8.00

                    Fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                    • TOMATO BRUSCHETTA£10.00

                      Tomato, onions, garlic, warm bread

                      • ROSEMARY BAKED CAMEMBERT£19.00

                        Toasted baguette, cornichons, red onion marmalade

                        BURGERS

                        All of our burgers are served in a brioche bun with skin on fries

                        • THE AXE BURGER£16.00

                          Shredded iceberg, beef tomato, pickles, relish, burnt onions

                          • Bacon£3.00
                          • Cheese£3.00

                        • GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER£16.00

                          Roasted piquillo peppers, wild rocket, beef tomato

                          • Bacon£3.00
                          • Cheese£3.00

                        • BEYOND MEAT BURGER£14.00

                          Shredded iceberg, beef tomato, pickles, relish, burnt onions

                          • Vegan Cheese£3.00

                        STONEBAKED PIZZA

                        Hand stretched 12" stonebaked pizza vegan options available

                        • MARGHERITA£15.00

                          Tomato, mozzarella, basil

                          • FIORENTINA£17.00

                            Hens egg, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, aged Parmesan, black olives, garlic olive oil

                            • FUNGHI£16.00

                              Tomato, medley of mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket, ricotta

                              • MEATY PEPPERONI£18.00

                                Italian pepperoni, calabrian salami, italian prosciutto,mozzarella, pecorino

                                • BRAUGHING HOT SAUSAGE£18.00

                                  Braughing sausage, red onion marmalade, mozzarella, crispy burnt onions, chilli flakes

                                  • CHICKEN ARRABBIATA£18.00

                                    Spiced roasted chicken, onion cream, mozzarella, roquito peppers, Parmesan

                                    • GARLIC PIZZA BREAD£11.00

                                      Garlic butter, add cheese 5

                                      • Cheese£5.00

                                    PUB CLASSICS

                                    • FISH AND CHIPS£17.00

                                      Beer battered haddock, hand cut chips, mushy peas, housemade tartare sauce, seared lemon

                                      • BRAUGHING SAUSAGE AND MASH£16.00

                                        Braughing sausages, buttered mash, winter greens, red wine jus

                                        • 28 DAY DRY AGED 8OZ RIB-EYE STEAK£26.00

                                          Portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, hand cut chips, peppercorn sauce

                                          • CONFIT PORK BELLY£18.00

                                            Black pudding mash, winter greens, gravy, pork crackling

                                            • HOME-BAKED PIE OF THE DAY£16.00

                                              Buttered mashed potato OR hand cut chips, winter greens, gravy

                                              • HAM, EGG AND CHIPS£12.00

                                                Hand carved ham, fried hens egg, hand cut chips

                                                BAR SNACKS

                                                • BLISTERED PADRON PEPPERS£7.00

                                                  Fried small green peppers, Maldon sea salt

                                                  • SPANISH AND ITALIAN MIXED OLIVES£5.00

                                                    Sundried tomatoes, garlic & herb dressing

                                                    • WARM BREADS£6.00

                                                      Salted butter

                                                      • CHARGRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS£9.00

                                                        Garlic, smoked paprika, parsley, red chimichurri

                                                        SOURDOUGH BREADS

                                                        Served Monday-Saturday 12-4PM | Add skin on fries for £4

                                                        • SPANISH CHORIZO£9.00

                                                          Spanish chorizo, wild rocket, piquillo peppers, manchego cheese

                                                          • VEGAN PESTO MOZZARELLA£8.00

                                                            Vegan mozzarella, beef tomatoes, green pesto, wild rocket, toasted pine kernels

                                                            • CHICKEN AND PROSCUITTO£10.00

                                                              Chicken, proscuitto, tomatoes, wild rocket, whipped creme fraiche

                                                              • LOCALLY SOURCED STEAK£12.00

                                                                Caramelised onions, wild rocket, mustard mayonnaise

                                                                • THE AXE CLUB£12.00

                                                                  Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, fried egg

                                                                  • FISH FINGER SANDWICH£9.00

                                                                    Battered fish mini fillets, tartare sauce

                                                                    A BIT ON THE SIDE

                                                                    • BUTTERED MASH£6.00

                                                                      • HAND CUT CHIPS£5.00

                                                                        • WINTER GREENS£5.00

                                                                          • SKIN ON FRIES£5.00

                                                                            • HOUSE SALAD£5.00

                                                                              • MAC & CHEESE£7.00

                                                                                PUDDINGS

                                                                                • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING£6.00

                                                                                  Custard, pouring cream or ice cream

                                                                                  • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE£6.00

                                                                                    Vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle

                                                                                    • THE COMPASS CRUMBLE£6.00

                                                                                      Homemade crumble, custard or pouring cream

                                                                                      • ICE CREAM AND SORBET SELECTION£5.00

                                                                                        Please ask your server for today's flavour

                                                                                        SMALL PLATES & SHARERS

                                                                                        We recommend that you order three to five dishes to share between two people or five to seven dishes to share between four.

                                                                                        • TEMPURA COD£9.00

                                                                                          Tartare sauce, lemon

                                                                                          • CHICKEN WINGS

                                                                                            Roasted and fried in either barbeque sauce or franks hot buffalo sauce

                                                                                            • 6pcs£6.00
                                                                                            • 12pcs£10.00

                                                                                          • PAPRIKA PULLED CHICKEN£10.00

                                                                                            Spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                                                                                            • ZUCCHINI FRITTI£7.00

                                                                                              Lemon aioli

                                                                                              • CHARCUTERIE BOARD£28.00

                                                                                                Salami milano, fior di chorizo, prosciutto, Buffalo mozzarella, cheddar, olives, sun-blush tomatoes, cornichons, bread

                                                                                                • ITALIAN MEAT BALLS£13.00

                                                                                                  Beef and pork meatballs, tomato and basil sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, bread, whipped crème fraîche

                                                                                                  • BUTTERMILK CALAMARI£9.00

                                                                                                    Smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and harissa yoghurt

                                                                                                    • SAUTÉED CHORIZO£9.00

                                                                                                      Black beans, garlic, Maldon sea salt

                                                                                                      • KING PRAWNS PIL PIL£16.00

                                                                                                        Garlic, fresh red chili, olive oil, toasted bread

                                                                                                        • PATATAS BRAVAS£8.00

                                                                                                          Fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                                                                                                          SOURDOUGH PIZZAS

                                                                                                          Hand stretched 12" sourdough pizza gluten free and vegan options available

                                                                                                          • MARGHERITA£15.00

                                                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, basil

                                                                                                            • FIORENTINA£17.00

                                                                                                              Hens egg, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, aged Parmesan, black olives, garlic olive oil

                                                                                                              • FUNGHI£16.00

                                                                                                                Tomato, medley of mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket, ricotta

                                                                                                                • MEATY PEPPERONI£18.00

                                                                                                                  Tomato, mozzarella, calabrian salami, italian prosciutto, PGP

                                                                                                                  • HOT SUPREME£18.00

                                                                                                                    Borraging sausage, red onion marmalade, mozzarella, crispy burnt ends, chili flakes

                                                                                                                    • CHICKEN ARRABBIATA£18.00

                                                                                                                      Spiced roasted chicken, onion cream, mozzarella, roquito peppers, Parmesan

                                                                                                                      • GARLIC PIZZA BREAD£11.00

                                                                                                                        Garlic butter, add cheese 5

                                                                                                                        SUNDAY ROASTS

                                                                                                                        Our famous roasts are served from 12 noon until they're all gone! All roasts served with roast potatoes, chantenay carrots, winter greens, roasted butternut squash puree, Yorkshire pudding, gravy

                                                                                                                        • 1/2 SPATCHCOCK LEMON & THYME CHICKEN£22.00

                                                                                                                          • ESSEX REARED PORK LOIN£20.00

                                                                                                                            • ALL THE MEATS£38.00

                                                                                                                              • 1/2 SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN, ABERDEEN ANGUS STRIPLOIN, PORK LOIN STRIPLOIN OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEF£23.00

                                                                                                                                • DRY AGED 28 DAY VEGAN WINTER VEGETABLE WELLINGTON£20.00

                                                                                                                                  KIDS ROASTS

                                                                                                                                  • STRIPLOIN OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEF DRY AGED 28 DAY£10.00

                                                                                                                                    • CHICKEN BREAST, SAGE AND ONION STUFFING£10.00

                                                                                                                                      • VEGETARIAN LASAGNA£10.00

                                                                                                                                        Garlic bread

                                                                                                                                        A BIT ON THE SIDE

                                                                                                                                        • RED LEICESTER AND LONGMANS CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHEESE£7.00

                                                                                                                                          • PIGS IN BLANKETS£7.00

                                                                                                                                            • MAC N' CHEESE£7.00

                                                                                                                                              • ROAST POTATOES & A JUG OF GRAVY£5.00

                                                                                                                                                • PORK SAGE AND ONION STUFFING£6.00

                                                                                                                                                  PUDDINGS

                                                                                                                                                  • THE COMPASS CRUMBLE£7.00

                                                                                                                                                    Homemade crumble, warm custard OR ice cream

                                                                                                                                                    • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING£7.00

                                                                                                                                                      Vanilla ice cream, hot toffee sauce

                                                                                                                                                      • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE£7.00

                                                                                                                                                        Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

                                                                                                                                                        • ICE CREAM AND SORBET SELECTION£6.00

                                                                                                                                                          Three scoops

                                                                                                                                                          Last updated: November 14, 2024

                                                                                                                                                          What people are saying

                                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                          5.0
                                                                                                                                                          5 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Food
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Service
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.7Value

                                                                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                                          2 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                          1. Nathan

                                                                                                                                                            Gloucestershire

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Very very happy with the food in all aspects. Value was very reasonable and even the “small” plates were a decent size! Very pleased

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                                                                                                                                                          2. David

                                                                                                                                                            Hertfordshire

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Fantastic hospitality from the staff and the food was amazing. Looking forward to going back again soon.

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                                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                                          Axe & Compasses offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01920 821610.

                                                                                                                                                          Axe & Compasses is rated 5 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                          Booked 5 times today

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                                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Axe & Compasses

                                                                                                                                                          28 The St, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2QR

                                                                                                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                            Our carpark is to the rear of the building that can accommodate 20+ cars.
                                                                                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                                                                            Buntingford
                                                                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                            Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                                            £25 and under
                                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                            Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Pub
                                                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                            Private Lot
                                                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                            You can get a bus No 331 from Ware, Old Town Hall to The Golden Fleece Public House and walk 5 minutes to The Axe and Compasses. Uber is available but please make sure this is booked in advance as taxis are few and far between. Local taxi firm is Hertford Taxis 01992 942000
                                                                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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