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Breaking news
The owner has retired and closed the restaurant: https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/24574187.st-james-restaurant-bushey-closing-27-years/
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A stalwart in a desert for decent cooking” that’s still recommended after 25 years “under Alfonso La Cava’s friendly eye” and where there’s some “delicious food” to be had (be it light lunches, à la carte dinners or a newer set menu); afternoon tea is served in the recent (by the venue’s standards) Betsy’s Tearoom, which launched in 2018.
Summary
“This stalwart carries on doing good food well” after 25 years in Bushey village, and is “an oasis in the culinary wilderness of West Herts”. “Under the benevolent guidance of Alfonso La Cava”, it “offers the best dining experience in the area. Lunches and early-evening table d’hôte meals are particularly good value”. Afternoon tea is served in its Betsy’s Tearoom.
Summary
“By far the best restaurant in the area” – the foodie wastelands of Watford – where “Alonso runs a welcoming outfit with good food at sensible prices”. (One former fan did report a bad trip this year – hopefully just a blip).
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30 High St, Bushey, WD23 3HL
Restaurant details
St James Restaurant Diner Reviews
"St James restaurant in Bushey closed on 15/9/2024 because Alfonso, the proprietor, has retired. I understand that he has sold it to “an upmarket small chain of Italian restaurants” but that the name “St James” will not continue. Bushey already has 3 Italian restaurants within 100m of St James, including an “upmarket” one: Zaza !!"
"The early evening menu is particularly good value in this modern British restaurant. The food is of good quality but the service is slightly uncomfortable. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.50 | £24.50 |  |
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| Dinner | £27.50 | £29.50 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 60.00 | Always available | 7 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £23.80 | £7.00 | £8.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
30 High St, Bushey, WD23 3HL
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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