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The Sword Inn Hand, Buntingford, Hertfordshire

The Sword Inn Hand

4.8
4.8
827 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sword Inn Hand is a charming country pub that blends "excellent food" with a warm atmosphere and attentive service. Known for its seasonal menu and "fresh ingredients," it offers a delightful dining experience in beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and thoughtful touches like handwritten cards for special occasions. Despite occasional slow service, most visitors leave with high praise and intend to return.

827 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good choice on the menu with meat, fish and vegetarian options. Excellent sticky toffee pudding!

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  2. Deborah

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of dining at the Sword in Hand this weekend. We were warmly greeted by a very pleasant young lady and shown straight to our table where we were given a few minutes to settle before our drinks order was taken. The ambience was perfect. The staff were absolutely lovely and very attentive although not intrusive. It was obvious from the moment we arrived until we left that the service they provided was very important to them. I am struggling to put into words how incredible the food was! I knew the Sword in Hand had an excellent reputation but I was completely blown away. I chose the Monkfish, Christmas Pie and Rhubarb and Berry Crumble. I’m still day dreaming about them! We enjoyed the most amazing wine I have tasted in decades. The choice of wines and cocktails was fantastic. Sadly, we are often disappointed by restaurants but this establishment has a lot to be proud of. Thank you to the lovely team at the Sword in Hand for making our night so memorable, it is now the only place we want to eat!

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  3. Susan

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a great ambiance. A favourite restaurant/ pub.

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  4. Greg

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ourselves and two other couples get together once a month for a meal at different restaurants and pubs. We chose the Sword in Hand as it has a good reputation for food, and isn’t far from where we live. The meal was exquisite, 4 of us having the “Christmas pie” and thoroughly enjoyed it. The other 2 had chicken schnitzel, and fish and chips, who also had no complaints. The service was impeccable, giving extra commendation to the younger staff who were very attentive, ensuring we were happy with the meals and drinks. I would definitely recommend a visit.

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy eating at the Sword Inn Hand and yesterday evening was no exception - excellent.

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  6. Jill

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous as usual. Great roast (too much cauliflower cheese - we had one between 2 and couldn’t eat it all!)

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  7. Kailee

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful place and the food is unbelievable, the team are all a delight!

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  8. Natasha

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best roasts we have had in a long while. The food was perfect, great service and nice atmosphere. A real gem of a place - want to stay next time and enjoy the bar!

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  9. Rosalind

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough of the food here excellent good quick service,the pub it's lovely

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  10. LINDA

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, service level was just right Very enjoyable Will be back Marmite and Guinness butter??? Amazing

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The Sword Inn Hand is rated 4.8 stars by 827 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Sword Inn Hand

Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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