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The Chieftain, Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 3JF
Served areas
THE CHIEFTAIN
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Reviews of The Chieftain (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Steve of N21 left this review about The Chieftain
Found myself back in the vicinity a couple of Sundays ago and popped in for a quick pint and a bite to eat. Pub unchanged from previous descriptions and two Mac beers on in the shape of their IPA and AK.
However, on leaving we spotted a large chalkboard on the outside front patio section proclaiming that the pub was going to be shutting at 6.00PM that evening for a major refurbishment. Ank knowing how Mac’s like to send in the Footballers Wives internal design team schooled at Ikea, who knows what it might look like by the time the next reviewer pops in
On 25th April 2024
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Chieftain
Newish McMullen's pub / restaurant, firmly aimed at the family dining market. After crossing the front patio terrace, you find the lounge area to your left, a larger space with tables laid up for those eating on the right and the bar counter opposite you as you enter. Anonymous semi-modern furniture and faux-traditional decor throughout. Three of four handpumps in operation, with AK, IPA (£2.05, half) and Eight Hop from Rivertown as a guest.
On 21st July 2019
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Chieftain
This new build pub has had time to weather in,but it's still essentially an open plan lounge popular with families who want to eat from a value menu with lots of 2 for 1 deals where the cheapest dish is free.The furniture throughout is a mix of modern sofas,square poofs,dining tables and chairs with a corporate feel.Inane muzak is ever present.To the left is a coal affect wood burner,while to the right the space is divided up using a book case.However in one corner there is a darts board,which doesn't seem to get much action.On my lunchtime visit there were a lot of mothers with offspring in prams,and virtually everyone was eating,apart from a single punter at the bar.I expect in good weather the large paved terrace at the front with upmarket outdoor furniture would be a popular drinking spot.
There are four handpumps serving McMullens beers, on my trip AK,County,IPA and a seasonal Elixir which despite being clear and crisp,tasted of absolutely nothing,quite an achievement even by Mac standards.
The service was however very good,all staff chearful,upbeat and polite and I have to say the food was very good.It may be classic pub grub but certainly not cheap and nasty.The specials of the day are all included in the 2 for 1 promotion,nice touch.
IMHO McMullens brew boring beers,so I would swerve around this pub if I wanted an ale session,but I would most certainly use it again for an inexpensive meal when in the area.
On 26th January 2013
- rating: 6
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Hatfield (Herts), 2.47 miles, 47 min walk (show)
Welwyn North, 2.92 miles, 56 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Beer Garden : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Car Park : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Darts : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 25 April 2024 by paulof horsham
- Function Room : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Jukebox : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Live Music : Yes last updated 12 August 2018 by Komakino .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 12 August 2018 by Komakino .
- Micropub : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Pinball : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Pool Table : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Real Cider : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
- WiFi : Yes - The Cloud - last updated 23 July 2018 by Komakino .
