The White Horse

4.6

414 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 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

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Innovative
Hertfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hertfordshire
Neighbourhood gem
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Horse offers a delightful dining experience, praised for its "super tasty" meals and "great service." Diners appreciate the "fantastic food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is a "local gem" with "excellent" offerings and a "good selection of wines." Highly recommended for repeat visits.

414 Reviews

H
Helen
Hertfordshire
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very busy had to move table due next book which is fine (pub busy) people Who have dogs they can’t control Food excellent Ordered cilia of tea - little milk Boyle Left mark in cup - but waitress quick to change it Otherwise would return again
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Siouxsie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was brilliant, all of the staff were very attentive and the waitress for our table was very warm towards us all, and knew the menu well. A lovely evening and great food too.
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Carolyn
VIP
Munich
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The White Horse is our go to when we don’t feel like cooking dinner and our most recent experience did not disappoint. Everyone in the group was very happy with their meal - super tasty and the perfect amount of food. Good selection of wines as well
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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
14 reviews
5.0
14 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
VIP
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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FAQs

The White Horse is rated 4.6 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

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.

The White Horse

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What 414 people are saying

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