Harden's survey result
Summary
This “French gem” in a “pleasant little pub tucked away in a corner of Ayot Green” serves “good food at sensible prices” in an atmosphere that’s “refined without being daunting”. Patron Laurent Brydniak has “run the place well” for 15 years, and does a good trade at lunchtime feeding walkers visiting the nearby Brocket Hall Estate.
Summary
“The food in this small and atmospheric pub is unabashedly French – tasty, interesting and reasonably priced” with “just the right amount of an English touch”. “Splendid service from host Laurent (Brydniak) and his team, who pay a lot of attention to getting the details right”, adds to the appeal of a venue that is “often busy by midday as a walkers’ reward” after strolling around the neighbouring Brocket Hall estate.
Summary
“Consistently lovely” French food and “helpful staff” led by “genial owner Laurent Brydniak” and his wife Aude ensure that a meal at this “fantastic restaurant is always wonderful” – “I love the small rooms with just a few tables in each”.
Summary
This “consistent, unpretentious and very welcoming pub/restaurant” under French owner Laurent Brydniak provides “a charming, comfortable environment” in interconnecting dining rooms, and an “excellent menu that delivers the promised delights”. “The wine list and cheeses are superb” and the overall experience is “far nicer than most similar places”.
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Brickwall Close, Ayot Grn, Welwyn, AL6 9AA
Restaurant details
The Waggoners Restaurant Diner Reviews
"re-visited after a long time away and the food is just as good as ever and the wine list is really well planned with good value delicious wines. I eat a mainly plant based diet and they were able to accommodate my requests really well. Excellent experience (we ate as a group in the private dining room), superb setting and great fun & value."
"Really nice to have this French gem on our doorstep. The set lunch is a limited menu but as long as there are dishes which you fancy, then this is the place to go. Refined atmosphere without being daunting."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Brickwall Close, Ayot Grn, Welwyn, AL6 9AA
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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