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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

4.5
4.5
70 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Rabley Heath, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England AL6 9UB

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
    Mon 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 70 people are saying

Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Robin Hood & Little John in Rabley Heath offers a charming escape with "delicious food," "friendly and attentive staff," and a "lovely atmosphere." Enjoy a variety of dishes, from "incredible roast dinners" to "amazing mussels," in a "beautiful rural location." The pub's "dog-friendly" vibe and "great value" make it a must-visit.

70 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Hertfordshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor customer service. Food was very average and overpriced for what arrived. Staff were inefficient, and unhelpful. Given desert menus, failed to return for 15 minutes and then when waitress finally arrived she told us the kitchen was closed. Combined our bill to the neighbouring tablebecause we spoke to them when we saw them in the restaurant. Staff refused to accept their error and refused to split the bill. Complained to them and they said it was because they were busy (pub was virtually empty) and it's normal supposedly to combine food and drink bills for two separate tables that came into the pub 1 hour apart and ordered separately to combine the bill as we knew each other! Staff were over heard in the bar complaint about us wanting desert and wanting the correct costs for our table. Very disappointed!

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  2. Gary

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pork Belly was very tasty.Chicken supreme delicious.Staff friendly and attentive.Would definitely return.

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  3. Ione

    Hertfordshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly good lunch with old friends visiting after a long absence. Sea bass was very tasty, and pie was excellent with rich gravy. Staff lovely and attentive.

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  4. Michelle

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    food once received was good but the wait was shocking over an hour and 15 mins for our main

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  5. simon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were excellent and the food really good. I’ve eaten here twice now and looking forward to the next reason to. I also walk the dog up to the pub for a ‘halfway watering point’ also good

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  6. Yvonne

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Given the difficult problem in the kitchen the poor service could be excused . Steak and ale pie and fish and chips both were delicious, the fish light and crispy. Tender steak pie , thick gravy. Large portions. Great value. Indoor dining needed heating on this occasion.

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  7. Ione

    Hertfordshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A superb late lunch at the Robin today. Our party of 4 enjoyed 3 roast dinners and a sea bass. The shared roast lamb shoulder was especially delicious, and the roast potatoes were perfect as usual. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were most attentive.

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  8. Denise

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit more room between the tables would be good but not imperative.

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  9. Helen

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had not appreciated we had booked that we were coming to a Pavarotti and Pasta event - a lovely surprise. Pub decorated beautifully, food superb and the opera singer who serenaded us was excellent. Great evening.

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  10. Scott VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and nice staff, great garden and dog friendly

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Robin Hood & Little John Rabley Heath

Rabley Heath, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England AL6 9UB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Knebworth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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