The Lytton Arms

4.6

692 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Dog-friendly

A casual and charming pub with beer at its heart! Set in the beautiful village of Old Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, just on the edge of the historic Knebworth Estate, surrounded by wonderful walks and cycle routes.

Our new menu showcases the best of local seasonal produce, all freshly prepared on site. Micheal Kirby the new head chef, classically trained, offers a contemporary take on pub classic dishes.
Book ahead for Sunday lunch as it is always popular.

Beautiful beer garden with some covered areas.

Please note we have different offers for:
Monday / Tuesday - Drinks only
Wednesday - Saturday - Full menu
Sunday - Sunday Lunch

Please call the pub directly for private events.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, British, Country kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
01438 812312
Website
http://www.thelyttonarms.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Kirby

Location
Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6QB
Neighborhood
Knebworth
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Friday Night is Music Night at The Lytton Arms. Live music every week, 8:30 - 11pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 692 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Best Service
Hertfordshire
Best Value
Hertfordshire
Great for brunch
Hertfordshire
Kid-friendly
Hertfordshire
Good for groups
Hertfordshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lytton Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely food" and "great friendly" service. Guests rave about the "excellent Sunday roast" and the wide selection of craft ales. The ambiance is both cozy and inviting, perfect for any season. Attentive staff and a picturesque garden make it a must-visit.

693 Reviews

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Robert
VIP
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good pub, delicious food. Beer selection used to be better. A little underwhelmed by the service, unfortunately.
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Helen
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food as always in this country pub. Felt slightly out of it, in a corner, but it is NYE. Would recommend and go again.
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suzy
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a lovely pub, great service good food, so dog friendly and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend
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Claire
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this pub, food was absolutely delicious . Service was also amazing! Highly recommend
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Emily
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really nice mussels marinere! Would definitely recommend.
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Tracy
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good quality pub food, served in a relaxed dining room. Staff we very friendly and helpful.
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Christine
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyable evening, staff were outstanding, very attentive and accommodating. Food was very good. Will be back.
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Alex
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with the log burner going. Friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Roger
Hertfordshire
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The room we were sat in was cold and drafty so my wife had to keep her coat on. Spending over £100 on a Sunday lunch with a couple of drinks is not something we will be doing again, very poor vfm
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Angela
Hertfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food and lovely helpful staff but requested table in main pub when booking and none available. Stormy day so conservatory felt quite draughty.
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The Lytton Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 692 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6QB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Knebworth
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, British, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Kirby
Entertainment
Friday Night is Music Night at The Lytton Arms. Live music every week, 8:30 - 11pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.thelyttonarms.co.uk/
Phone number
01438 812312

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