Crown & Sceptre, Bridens Camp, Hemel Hempstead

Friendly village pub in Bridens Camp just to the north of Hemel Hempstead. The pub has 3 small rooms, with low beams. We arrived towards the end of the lunchtime weekday session, shortly before it closed for the afternoon. Most customers had just finished their lunches. The menu listed on a blackboard did look quite tempting. Greene King IPA & Abbot can be found on handpumps to the side of the bar, whilst 3 guest beers were on handpulls on the front of the bar. These were Thornbridge Brother Rabbit, Vale Brill Gold & Tring Nose Bag. Our group of 3 tried one of each. They no longer serve a real cider. There are outdoor seating areas to the side of the pub, along with a car park and garden to the rear. The car park is approached via a rutted lane.

A small country drinking pub. The bars get a little crowded, but there is no problem in getting served. There seems to be a prevailing smell of air fresheners from the lavvies, which is slightly off putting. The food is ok, served on relatively small plates which are topped-up with chips. As to the beer, Abbot and GK IPA with four guest ales and a cider, Hedge Layer on my visit. I had a couple of pints of Adnams Broadside. It was good, but I have had better.

Official site of the Crown & Sceptre - www.crownandsceptrepub.co.uk

Official site of the Crown & Sceptre - www.crownandsceptrepub.co.uk