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The White Horse, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

The White Horse

4.5
4.5
413 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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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

    Child-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Innovative

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Neighbourhood 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Wendy

    Hertfordshire

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The White Horse

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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