Joanne Abrahams

Review of White Horse Hertingfordbury

*This review is for the restaurant only, I didn't ...

*This review is for the restaurant only, I didn't stay in the hotel*
I was part of a large party that came for lunch on Saturday 9th November. It was almost full in the restaurant with a wedding party, a private function opposite the bar and us (2 long tables). We had all pre-ordered our meals from a set menu, but there were a couple of problems with the dishes. My friend didn't get her main course until we had all finished ours. Staff were very apologetic and offered to minus it from the bill.

The food itself was average. I had the burger and the meat was really bland. The person next to me had the pork belly which was drowned in some sort of consomme, thus making the crackling soggy and not crunchy as expected. I had a white chocolate chesse cake for dessert which didn't taste of white chocolate or even vanilla. The texture was weird and not creamy, almost like a light jelly texture. Not my idea of a good cheesecake! Unfortunately I didn't enjoy any of my courses.

I don't know if they had too many bookings and not enough staff but even trying to get condiments was a battle. In the end one of us went searching and got it ourselves.
The staff were lovely and friendly just maybe a bit stretched that day. It was a shame about the food but I expected better for the price. I think if I returned I would avoid the weekend and go on a weekday for lunch or dinner. I'd like to give the White Horse another try due the staff and it being a lovely pub/restaurant (and this is what my rating is based on) but I hope the food would be a lot better this time.