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The Sword Inn Hand, Buntingford, Hertfordshire

The Sword Inn Hand

4.8
4.8
858 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01763 271356
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 858 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sword Inn Hand is a charming village pub renowned for its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere," diverse menu with locally sourced ingredients, and attentive staff. It's a perfect spot for special occasions, offering delightful meals, generous portions, and a welcoming environment. Highly recommended!

859 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service will definitely return soon

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  2. Jason

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal at the Sword Inn Hand, also enjoyed the beer from a local brewery. The card on the table for my partner's birthday was also a nice touch.

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  3. Tijen

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always - The birthday plate was a great touch.

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  4. Nicola Casey

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a lovely time at the sword in hand. Friendly staff great service, lovely setting . The food was delicious….. My mum had the KFC- which she would not stop talking about- it was apparently amazing (although she wouldn’t share!) Thank you we had a lovely time.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service. Love this pub/restaurant

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  6. Sue

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very relaxed atmosphere, comfortable seating, friendly staff and excellent food.

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  7. Brian

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been a many times over the years but no so much over the past 12months or so principally as the menu hadn’t changed much. Came back last night with Aussie visitors and everything was great. The service, the food, all great. So we won’t be leaving too long until the next time.

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  8. mark

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent fantastic food fantastic service ,, been to many very top restaurants ,, this has been one of the best so far ,,,,,

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  9. Claire

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous village pub with a Cosy fire. Fabulous, appealing and vast menu .all of our meals were delicious ! Service was warm and welcoming and you could feel genuine passion and enthusiasm from each member of staff . They made a real effort to note the booking was for a birthday and paid extra attention by also placing a birthday card on the table for the birthday girl and brought out a cake we had supplied . We will definitely return. These types of pubs/restaurants deserve loyalty and success.

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  10. Stewart

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Great food. Love the menu. Some very interesting dishes. Loved the guiness and marmite butter on sourdough. My venison suet pudding was delicious. Great service. Lovely staff.

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The Sword Inn Hand is rated 4.8 stars by 858 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Sword Inn Hand

Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Buntingford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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