The Western

Came to Rickmansworth for Christmas, and of course had to have a drink in The Western - how nice to be immediately recognized and welcomed by the staff, after a couple of months!
What a transformation from the old Druid pub, which was becoming extremely rundown. The whole inside has been totally changed, imaginative and stylish. Large screens for watching sports when they are on, with plenty of space. Food and drinks were excellent, and prices seemed reasonable. As we live abroad, we visit family in Rickmansworth several times a year, and certainly The Western Sports & Social will be on our placed to visit, would highly recommend this pub.

Stopped in for a drink after a walk around the nearby lakes. Stayed for four! It was quiet as it was lunchtime on the Saturday of the Platinum Jubilee. I suspect it'd be a lot busier if a big sporting event was being shown on the TV wall. The barman was really friendly as were the other guests that were in. Definitely go again when I'm in the area, oh and they have Timothy Taylors on tap!

Booked a table online, arrived and we were seated. When I asked for a menu I was told the kitchen was closed. Why allow bookings to be made online if you have no way of fulfilling these?

Great sports pub, really been done up nicely since it was Druids - unrecognisable. Haven’t eaten there, but a great place to go for drinks and sport

Lovely staff. Good atmosphere. Food just okay. Felt very rushed as the kitchen closes a bit early for a Saturday night. Main course was served while we were eating starters. Same again, Dessert got parked and went cold while we were having mains!
2nd time. Only popped in for a drink and watch football. Good atmosphere.
3rd time. Great atmosphere for England World Cup game.

Don't know why I bothered. Booked in person Friday, got email confirmation, walk in for the game and get shouted at. "we don't do bookings anymore"!
So called sports pub playing music instead of having the sound from the football on the TVs and no ales on tap FFS.
Thought I'd try and support a local business even though this game is free of terrestrial TV and their kitchen is always closed, but at half time I'm off to the Coach and Horses instead.

Highly recommended
Best restaurant in Rickmansworth with excellent in house chef.
Fabulous menu with amazing variety.
Good selection of drinks and cocktails

Although packed, the service was quick. They should have bigger screens/projectors throughout the pub.