The Crown And Sceptre - Dacorum

In the five years since it was last reviewed with the above headline, absolutely nothing 's changed. Just why the kitchen staff need to be so rude is beyond me. At the bar this evening, we ordered a bowl of chips. A large bowl, asked the bar person. Yes please, we replied... and we waited in the garden...and we waited...and we waited...until, finally, because I was worried that they 'd forgotten we were in the garden, I poked my head around the corner to the kitchen, to ask if they knew we were there. Yes, I 'll be out there in a minute, one of the staff said sternly. So, we waited, and waited again, until finally a tiny bowl with about 10 chips arrived. Is this the large bowl, I asked. We don 't do large bowls, only bowls, she admonished. Other people seem happy with it, she warned. I never said a word. We were obviously eating the chips she had on her shoulder. We 've driven past the Crown and Sceptre quite a few times, and tonight had been determined to stop for a drink and maybe some nibbles. It 's expensive, and really unfriendly. We won 't be stopping again. I 'd advise people looking for good food and friendly face to look elsewhere.

I 've visited the Crown and sceptre many times, but the pandemic and various commitments have conspired to keep me away for nearly 2 yrs I wasn 't disappointed on my return, good friendly welcome, nice menu of specials, the cheese topped bbq chicken was excellent, good portions, served quickly and well, great service Surprisingly busy for a Wednesday evening ! The Crown sceptre is what I 'd call a 'proper ' pub, good range of well kept beers, good menu of home cooked dishes at a fair price, decent portions and no musak ! Would highly recommend

Had a lovely meal here after being let down by another pub locally. The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Unfortunately they had run out of chicken but we had the roast pork and beef and food was really good especially the roast potatoes (loads of them and cooked perfectly) and the gravy yum. Dessert was lovely (although struggled) to eat it all and came with a big pot of custard. Thank you for a lovely meal and being so accommodating with our fussy son.

We ate here tonight and the food was lovely. We were well looked after considering my other half has a problem with his palate after chemotherapy. We do so recommend this pub

"We had a delightful lunch after a wonderful stroll in the countryside with our dog. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, even though our dog was quite lively. We will definitely be coming back!"