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The Chieftain, Welwyn Garden City

Cole Green Lane
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 3JF

Phone: 01707332193

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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

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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 21^st 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 26^th January 2013 - rating: 6
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