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The Robin Hood & Little John, Rabley Heath - Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath, Hertfordshire, England

Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath

4.6
4.6
18 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Robin Hood and Little John, a family owned pub and restaurant dating back to the 16th Century.

Bought by David and Fiona, the pub has recently undergone refurbishment and opened in July 2024. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon.

David and Fiona are keen to keep the traditional country pub but also incorporate some amazing home-cooked dishes created from the finest local ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00–23:00 Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01438 592025
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 18 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath offers a warm, authentic country pub experience with "fantastic food" and "great friendly service." Under new management, the pub boasts a diverse menu, including standout Northern Thai curry and Cullen Skink. Guests praise the "excellent" Sunday roasts and personable staff, enhancing the inviting atmosphere.

18 Reviews
  1. Ione

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was birthday meal. Special of liver and onion gravy was wonderful. Busy dining room was well run. Great atmosphere on a very cold night

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  2. Shannon

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing roast dinner and lovely service, will definitely be coming again soon

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  3. Emma

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food which we enjoyed. We were a bit squashed in to the room with lots of other diners but it was ok. Service was mostly good until the end when we needed to pay so we went to the bar and sorted the bill ourselves, I think the staff had become distracted with a large party that had just come in.

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  4. Anne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My first visit here since the new ownership and it was an excellent experience . Our waitress Nieve was warm and friendly and answered our questions with patience and charm. The Cullen Skink was amazing!

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  5. Kathryn

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday lunch celebrating 2 family engagements - made even more special by the Prosecco offered by the host. Thank you! The food is delish, the service a delight. You honestly couldn't do better for a local/independent pub (with excellent grub).

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  6. Duncan

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit with friends for dinner. Good menu of interesting items and I could have chosen them all. Dirty duck fries with Hoisin for sharing as a shared starter was excellent. 3 of us went for North Thai curry which was excellent. Fish Pie the other was equally good. We didn’t have Lamb Shank, Cullen Skink (next time) and some others including Sirloin Steak, burger, sausage and mash etc. this is a step up from normal pub food. Plus the wine list was good but not too long and the Tim Taylor Landlord was top notch. Next time I’ll try the side pocket. Beer well kept. The pub has been refurbished and is welcoming warm and a great place for an autumn night out. Also 30 more covers soon after extension work complete. Big tented terrace with wood burner out back too. Lots of parking. We’ll be back.

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  7. Judi

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Under new management. Much more welcoming. A new extension to the restaurant is in progress. Homemade fish pie was excellent. Lovely hot fries! And the sticky toffee pudding was really good.Lovely staff and service. Reasonably priced. Definitely going back.

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  8. Carolyn

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and have already rebooked. Good choice of food and very attentive owners and staff.

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  9. Marian

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service very happy & cheerful Hannah is very good.

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  10. Jim

    Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A fantastic menu with a lovely Scottish slant. It's not often you see Cullen Skink on a menu, particularly as a main course, but it was delicious and more than enough. The restaurant area was busy for a Wednesday lunchtime, but Carly did a fantastic job of serving customers efficiently and with a friendly smile. I would recommend booking rather than turning up on spec. On the drive home I received a call to let me know that my mother had left her scarf, and they would keep it safe until we next visited. A lovely touch.

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Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath is rated 4.6 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath

Rabley Heath, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England AL6 9UB

Additional information

  • Area
    Knebworth
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00–23:00 Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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