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The Load of Hay, Watford
Watford
WD19 4ET
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E TA left this review about The Load of Hay
Previously known as a gay bar, this Victorian roadside pub is now used by a wider section of the community as an eating and drinking stop. Sadly, the kitchen closes ridiculously early so we were not able to eat here this time. The single L-shaped bar has gaming machines and is carpeted . The atmosphere is calm, interrupted only by the football blaring from the tv (I mean flat screens, just to avoid ambiguity in this case), and the pub is dog-friendly. The locals were welcoming, but the staff was a little hostile. There were 2 ales on - had a pretty decent pint of Young's Bitter. Good to drop in if passing.
On 20th March 2014
- rating: 6
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Mark Jones left this review about The Load of Hay
The Load of hay at Watford Heath. A real treat, found this pub whilst driving to Harrow. We stopped off for lunch, a real traditional local pub, nothing fancy, just good honest pub food and drinks at honest prices (not sure how they make a profit) The staff at the Load of Hay were friendly and polite and could not help out enough. Its a mixed friendly crowd from all walks of life. They have a Quiz Night every Monday which is always busy, so arrive early if you want to get a table. All in all a great well run pub.
On 17th May 2011
- rating: 10
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John Watson left this review about The Load of Hay
Food good .. garden small but well laid out.
On 6th October 2008
- rating: 8
[User has posted 4 recommendations about 4 pubs]