The Candlestick
W End Ln, Hatfield AL9 6BA, United Kingdom
4.2
171 reviews
8 comments
QR5H+V8 Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: Close
Wedneasday: 11–22
Thursday: 11–22
Friday: 11–22
Saturday: 11–22
Sunday: 12–20
Tuesday: Close
Wedneasday: 11–22
Thursday: 11–22
Friday: 11–22
Saturday: 11–22
Sunday: 12–20
I went there with some friends on a Sunday lunch, and although we were among the first there, within half an hour the place had filled up. The menu has a good selection for what I would class as the top end for pub food, so there is something for everyone. It’s always a good sign that you’ve already chosen your dessert from the board before you sit down to choose your main! There were plenty of helpful and friendly staff, so ordering and service were swift and dispatched with a smile.
This place might be halfway between the back of beyond and the middle of nowhere, but the seclusion adds to the charm, and the buoyant vibe and happy faces pay testament to a great traditionally styled pub where the owners take an obvious and genuine attention to service and atmosphere.
A bit of advice: if you are going there for Sunday lunch, stop eating on Wednesday…you may be able to fit all the courses in then. I have to give The Candlestick 5 stars because it ticked all the boxes and I will be coming back :-)
Top tip: Sunday lunchtime is very popular, so book in advance!
We had lunch outside, as it was still quite mild.
The vegetarian Chilli was excellent. The group I was with had burgers and sandwiches and everyone was happy with their meals. Had a lovely walk after and will return to sample the Sunday roast!
Walked in on a quiet Saturday afternoon looking forward to some decent pub food.
No-one in sight, but unbelievably loud music. Stayed for a minute and then decided that there must be more convivial country pubs in the immediate vicinity. Never saw a member of staff!