First time visiting the Crabtree. We go to other Ember inns, this was by far the best one! Staff were very friendly and nice. All food available on the menu, arrived quickly and was really good. Atmosphere in the pub was great. We will visit again!
Patsy Evans
Already posted but cannot see it. Nans 87th birthday lunch. Two people ordered the carbonara which was smothered in pepper and they couldn’t finish it. My Nan ordered a starter to come with the mains and along with mg main never appeared untilI went to speak to staff. They arrived after everyone had finished. When I spoke to a member of staff I got a barely audible grunt then explained we didn’t want anything but to just give feedback I was told the only person who could do anything was behind the bar, NEVER again!!! Ruined our nans birhday lunch.
Claire James
Myself and my friend had a great evening here for our Christmas get together . Food was lovely staff very attentive and good atmosphere.
Angela Smith
We had bottomless brunch which was really nice. I had the vegetarian breakfast and the sausages were really tasty, my husband had the full English and he really liked it. The service was prompt and friendly… we bought our dog with us and he was given a bowl of water, lots of fuss and offered treats. The Crabtree is my favourite pub in Hemel Hempstead. We’ll be back again soon!
Catherine L
Waited 50 minutes between courses despite booking and even pre-ordering from the festive menu! No service whatsoever, I had to mention the wait to the staff, they didn’t notice. They did offer a free drink but then didn’t speak to us again after that really! Quite disappointing for a Christmas meal, food was nothing special at all.
Richard Burridge
The food was cooked to perfection, the service was great. Special requests could be dealt with better on booking. As I did mention that one of our party was in a wheelchair. The table allocated was in an area that was cramped.
Barbara S
Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff. Met friends for Christmas drinks and ended up Having food and it was fantastic
Seb M
Visited with friends after a recommendation and we glad we went. Warm friendly welcome and a great selection of beers and good.
Dave Mailes
Recently renovated, The Crabtree has great decor and a lovely feel. 7 of us had Sunday lunch and it was remarkably good value and the food was great. Service was excellent and we will be returning on a regular basis. Well done Dave and the team.
Keith Breese
Having lived very local to this establishment for all my life (56 years) and having eaten here a few weeks ago at the weekend I was particularly shocked at the service (waited nearly an hour through the QR code) best to order at the bar tbh but upon receiving our meals I was also very dismayed at what was in front of us all. No real thought whatsoever of presentation as just looked like it had been overcooked and dried out to us all & then just plonked on a plate.... won't go into the boring details but suffice to say today's experience of the Crabtree at lunchtime on a Thursday is definitely somewhat lacking to be truthful and I've never had to wait that long before either which as I was taking my family out I did feel very embarrassed.
**UPDATED** - This place has become my husband and I's local. The staff is AMAZING and ever so kind, polite and helpful. We love sitting by the fireplace, and either catching up, having a dinner, or a drink, or even just using it as a meeting spot after work before we go home. My husband has said the mixed grill is amazing! He loves the sausages! I quite enjoy the bacon avacado salad or carbonara, or even the steaks! Can't wait to try a burger when i'm not wearing white!The drink menu is great, and I love that they offer a 2-4-1 special after 5PM.I've never been to their trivia nights, but I can't wait to! Management is amazing here and you can tell by how the staff is treated, and treats you! Love that there is a trivia game machine at the back, as the other 'fruity machines' are a bit of a bore. I am always greeted with a smile and friendly hello when I enter! Their side mac and cheese is my go to snack when I want a little something. - simply the best!Thanks Crabtree for having great price, food, drinks, staff and atmosphere! Will be back soon! :) <310/10 highly recommended and hard to resist when I walk by!
sjaT6187ID
Disappointed as the menu states 3 sausages for the sausage and mash dish, but mine only came with 2? No reasoning as to why or given anything extra to replace? Ended up ordering another side as was still hungry. Really dislike when you don't get what you pay for.
phil l
the staff up crabtree ar amazing very helpful polite one of staff her name was Marie made me and my elderly mum so welcome and could not do enough to make my mum fell at home
SLouH44
So disappointing. Firstly, the menu offered a set price for 2 or 3 courses. This is not clear and there are hidden unpublished extras. Is mis selling and not right. Wrongly written. The beef rib was fatty and yucky. Only eat half of it. All frozen veg (not fresh) which were unappetising& unappealing. Roasties had better from Aunt Bessie’s. Yorkshire was ok. Gravy was good! One waitress covering whole place. She worked so hard and was uncomfortable & unfair to work people like this. She had no chance of clearing tables. Dirty plates left on table and not taken away - unpleasant. Sauces and accompaniments arrived half way through meal. Didn’t have pudding & left. Was really poor - would not recommend& I certainly won’t return.
angela d
Our main dishes & desserts were lovely & the pub/restaurant has lovely cosy atmosphere all us ladies had a lovely evening & will definitely be returning & George who served us was a lovely boy
First time visiting the Crabtree. We go to other Ember inns, this was by far the best one! Staff were very friendly and nice. All food available on the menu, arrived quickly and was really good. Atmosphere in the pub was great. We will visit again!
Already posted but cannot see it. Nans 87th birthday lunch. Two people ordered the carbonara which was smothered in pepper and they couldn’t finish it. My Nan ordered a starter to come with the mains and along with mg main never appeared untilI went to speak to staff. They arrived after everyone had finished. When I spoke to a member of staff I got a barely audible grunt then explained we didn’t want anything but to just give feedback I was told the only person who could do anything was behind the bar, NEVER again!!! Ruined our nans birhday lunch.
Myself and my friend had a great evening here for our Christmas get together . Food was lovely staff very attentive and good atmosphere.
We had bottomless brunch which was really nice. I had the vegetarian breakfast and the sausages were really tasty, my husband had the full English and he really liked it. The service was prompt and friendly… we bought our dog with us and he was given a bowl of water, lots of fuss and offered treats. The Crabtree is my favourite pub in Hemel Hempstead. We’ll be back again soon!
Waited 50 minutes between courses despite booking and even pre-ordering from the festive menu! No service whatsoever, I had to mention the wait to the staff, they didn’t notice. They did offer a free drink but then didn’t speak to us again after that really! Quite disappointing for a Christmas meal, food was nothing special at all.
The food was cooked to perfection, the service was great. Special requests could be dealt with better on booking. As I did mention that one of our party was in a wheelchair. The table allocated was in an area that was cramped.
Loved the atmosphere and the friendly staff. Met friends for Christmas drinks and ended up Having food and it was fantastic
Visited with friends after a recommendation and we glad we went. Warm friendly welcome and a great selection of beers and good.
Recently renovated, The Crabtree has great decor and a lovely feel. 7 of us had Sunday lunch and it was remarkably good value and the food was great. Service was excellent and we will be returning on a regular basis. Well done Dave and the team.
Having lived very local to this establishment for all my life (56 years) and having eaten here a few weeks ago at the weekend I was particularly shocked at the service (waited nearly an hour through the QR code) best to order at the bar tbh but upon receiving our meals I was also very dismayed at what was in front of us all. No real thought whatsoever of presentation as just looked like it had been overcooked and dried out to us all & then just plonked on a plate.... won't go into the boring details but suffice to say today's experience of the Crabtree at lunchtime on a Thursday is definitely somewhat lacking to be truthful and I've never had to wait that long before either which as I was taking my family out I did feel very embarrassed.
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**UPDATED** - This place has become my husband and I's local. The staff is AMAZING and ever so kind, polite and helpful. We love sitting by the fireplace, and either catching up, having a dinner, or a drink, or even just using it as a meeting spot after work before we go home. My husband has said the mixed grill is amazing! He loves the sausages! I quite enjoy the bacon avacado salad or carbonara, or even the steaks! Can't wait to try a burger when i'm not wearing white!The drink menu is great, and I love that they offer a 2-4-1 special after 5PM.I've never been to their trivia nights, but I can't wait to! Management is amazing here and you can tell by how the staff is treated, and treats you! Love that there is a trivia game machine at the back, as the other 'fruity machines' are a bit of a bore. I am always greeted with a smile and friendly hello when I enter! Their side mac and cheese is my go to snack when I want a little something. - simply the best!Thanks Crabtree for having great price, food, drinks, staff and atmosphere! Will be back soon! :) <310/10 highly recommended and hard to resist when I walk by!
Disappointed as the menu states 3 sausages for the sausage and mash dish, but mine only came with 2? No reasoning as to why or given anything extra to replace? Ended up ordering another side as was still hungry. Really dislike when you don't get what you pay for.
the staff up crabtree ar amazing very helpful polite one of staff her name was Marie made me and my elderly mum so welcome and could not do enough to make my mum fell at home
So disappointing. Firstly, the menu offered a set price for 2 or 3 courses. This is not clear and there are hidden unpublished extras. Is mis selling and not right. Wrongly written. The beef rib was fatty and yucky. Only eat half of it. All frozen veg (not fresh) which were unappetising& unappealing. Roasties had better from Aunt Bessie’s. Yorkshire was ok. Gravy was good! One waitress covering whole place. She worked so hard and was uncomfortable & unfair to work people like this. She had no chance of clearing tables. Dirty plates left on table and not taken away - unpleasant. Sauces and accompaniments arrived half way through meal. Didn’t have pudding & left. Was really poor - would not recommend& I certainly won’t return.
Our main dishes & desserts were lovely & the pub/restaurant has lovely cosy atmosphere all us ladies had a lovely evening & will definitely be returning & George who served us was a lovely boy