The Paper Mill, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead

Official site of The Paper Mill - www.papermillapsley.co.uk

Official site of The Paper Mill - www.papermillapsley.co.uk

A large Fullers pub in a converted industrial building, previously part of the Dickenson's paper mill which once occupied the site, with a pleasant canal-side location, still a small industrial site. There is plenty of parking and lots of outside seating by the water. The downstairs is open plan and is crammed full of tables of different shapes and sizes to accommodate diners. Upstairs is a smaller restaurant area reached via a feature staircase. The staff were young and lively, though one was particularly thick and annoying, and I did object to being asked for a tip before my meal had been been served. It was also annoying to get chips in a small metal bucket. Food was well cooked, though the ingredients were not the best quality. Four ales on, three from Fullers and a guest, Milltown's High Flyer. I had the guest, which was in excellent condition. Overall it was a good experience, but there are some niggles that need to be ironed out.