The Sword Inn Hand

4.8

898 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
01763 271356
Website
https://www.theswordinnhand.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ
Neighbourhood
Buntingford
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Hertfordshire
Best Ambience
Hertfordshire
Best Value
Hertfordshire
Child-friendly
Hertfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sword Inn Hand is a charming country pub offering "amazing food" and "brilliant service" in a picturesque village setting. Known for its "out of this world" menu, it provides generous portions and accommodates special occasions with thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere, making it a local favorite.

898 Reviews

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Peter
Hertfordshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was satisfied to have given feedback to chef.
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kevin
Hertfordshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ou first visit as a family for lunch ticked all the boxes for good food and service
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Rita
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We meet up as a group at the Sword in Hand. Every 3 months, been doing this for the past 2 years. Meals and staff are always excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff beautiful space wonderful Food excellent service ! Highly recommend
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Amanda
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic,service was brilliant, there was 10 of us and they didn’t rush us at all, really good afternoon
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Aimee
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come to the Sword Inn Hand for every occasion and we have never ever been disappointed with any part of our visit. The food is absolutely out of this world and the service is on another level. If you've never eaten here before, DO IT!
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Emily VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was wonderful really enjoyed the food! Definitely will be back!
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Chris
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great meal and occasion enjoyed by all the family especially the children
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Patricia
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable lunch, with excellent food and friendly service, and look forward to another visit.
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craig
Essex11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You have never disappointed us whenever we visit. Fabulous
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The Sword Inn Hand is rated 4.8 stars by 898 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

Mar 27, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Buntingford
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.theswordinnhand.co.uk/
Phone number
01763 271356

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