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Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar, Hertfordshire,

Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar

4.8 (923)
£26 to £40
Modern European
1 Judges Hill, Hertfordshire, EN6 4NL

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
"Judges restaurant and cocktail bar, formerly known as The Sun, is situated in the beautiful village of Northaw on the village green. This landmark Grade II listed building has, over many long months, been lovingly restored to its rightful glory. With a modern eclectic European and British menu, Carlos believes in sourcing local produce from artisan suppliers, where the provenance and quality of the foods are fully traceable. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of something sparkling under one of our chandeliers or having a scrumptious afternoon tea by the log fire, our bar and restaurant mix period features with modern day elegance, creating a memorable dining experience. Our cocktail bar and lounge areas are the perfect space for just popping by for an espresso martini or a light bite. Perfect for a relaxed evening drink with friends and informal eating from our brasserie style menu.
We look forward to welcoming you to CARLOS@JUDGES

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    CEM
  • Catering
    We also cater for special celebrations and private parties. Please contact us directly and we are happy to give you more information.<br /> 01707802104 or. 07960895479<br />Carlos
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings Baby showerBirthdays Family together Christenigs
  • Area
    Potters Bar
  • Parking details
    parking space for 30 cars
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • LUNCH MENU 2 COURSES MEAL

    £21.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    JUDGES RESTAURANT TWO COURSES MEAL MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12AM TO 4PM

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What 923 people are saying

Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Judges Restaurant & Cocktail Bar offers a "beautiful setting with excellent staff," making it ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "really lovely garden area," "delicious food," and "fantastic magician" adding to the experience. While some have noted inconsistencies in food quality, the "friendly and attentive service" remains a highlight.
923 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Hertfordshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time. Staff attentive. Food delicious.

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  2. JOHN

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to Judges a few times now since i moved to Northaw and the food and service, surroundings always very good.

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  3. Patrick

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Cocktails fab. Music was fab. Service was good although waiter moved my glass of cocktail from where I placed it (my right hand side to my left hand side) without saying a word as to why, I moved it back. Also where I was seated there was a cobweb and small flies. However I will be back as I had an overall good experience.

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  4. Michele

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food from a great menu. Something for everyone, staff are lovely. The magician was the icing on the cake for my husband!!

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  5. Christine

    Hertfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 July 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful setting with excellent staff, a fantastic magician doing table side tricks and a lovely feel. The downside was the food - while the menu was large with great options it fell short of its expectation and price. The chicken milanese with spaghetti arrabiata was pretty bland and lacked seasoning. The chicken and mushroom risotto was so salty it couldn't be finished. The giant prawns with spaghetti was very generous and tasty. The £22 charge for a Voss water also was shocking. Overall we were slightly disappointed. Perhaps a bad night in the kitchen?!

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  6. Maureen

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dine at this restaurant for special occasions. The food is excellent and the staff are really friendly and efficient. The garden area is really lovely and under cover. The car park was adequate for the time we needed.

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  7. Peter VIP

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual a very good meal, and excellent service, with delightful ambience.

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  8. stephen

    Hertfordshire18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The guys at judges make it work They are always on the button Food is very good Wine prices meet every pocket No rushing to get your table back Well done

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  9. annmariegildea@hotmail.co.uk

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff there and gorgeous gardens at the back for sunny lunches. Highly recommend for a girly lunch or family celebrations.

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  10. Eve

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 July 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were put in a very small room not the main restaurant where we'd been before and long time to get served No ambience at all Roast beef really good but vegetables too hard When we pointed this out he said oh and too them away. But not replaced

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Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar is rated 4.8 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar

1 Judges Hill, Hertfordshire, EN6 4NL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Potters Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00–23:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    parking space for 30 cars
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    CEM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We also cater for special celebrations and private parties. Please contact us directly and we are happy to give you more information.<br /> 01707802104 or. 07960895479<br />Carlos
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings Baby showerBirthdays Family together Christenigs
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