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The Sword Inn Hand, Buntingford, Hertfordshire

The Sword Inn Hand

4.8 (921)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–15:30 Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 921 people are saying

The Sword Inn Hand reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Child-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sword Inn Hand is a delightful country pub celebrated for its "great food," "friendly service," and "lovely ambience" in a picturesque village. Renowned for its varied and appealing menu, the pub offers delicious meals with generous portions, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is consistently praised for its warmth and quality.

921 Reviews
  1. David

    Cambridge6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here regularly. Always a welcoming friendly service, decent beer and food and reasonable prices. Very happy to recommend

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  2. Julie

    Hertfordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family meal on Sunday which meant the option of a beautiful roast dinner, we were a large group but we were all served without any problems thank you

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  3. Anita

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have just started coming here last Sunday if the month for lunch with my mum in law. Food, venue and staff all outstanding. We drive all the way from Sawtry and and Royston so that tells you that's it's worth the drive.

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  4. Kevin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I could give 10 stars I would have, the service as always was the perfect balance of friendly and attentive. The food was just perfect…the starter of Sourdough breads and the garlic butter was ridiculously tasty, it was followed with the gourmet cheeseburger for me and the sausage and mash for my wife (in a Borat voice) I even had to try some of hers and it was a lovely blend of delicious sausages with a sword of pork crackling stabbing the buttery and cheesy mashed potato. Sadly we didn’t have any room for desert this time!! But we will be back!! Thank you again for the amazing evening!!

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  5. David

    Cambridge5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the service was prompt and friendly, with a friendly atmosphere, we will be returning!

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  6. RezaB

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food with a lovely ambience in a beautiful village

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  7. Luke

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food great service. Thank you for making it a lovely birthday celebration.

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  8. Kevin

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A very busy and friendly place for families to meet and enjoy a get together. The food and service was very good; nothing was too much trouble for the team that was taking orders and serving at the tables. Good value for money the venue was clean and well presented.

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  9. Chris

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant as always! Tasty treats and a home away from home.

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  10. Tony

    Hertfordshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok food My wife had the chicken pie which she said was very nice. I had the fish and chips which was pretty average. On the whole ok nothing to write home about but not bad!

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  3. Hertfordshire
  4. East Hertfordshire
  5. Buntingford

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
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Pilgrims Row, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9LQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Buntingford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–15:30 Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • 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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