Crystal Palace

3.9

57 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

WELCOME TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE
A charming village pub nestled in the heart of Berkhamsted market town along the picturesque Grand Junction Canal.

Our historic pub dating back to the 18th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local cask, world lagers and an extensive wine list. All of which can be enjoyed in our rustic, country setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01442 767257
Website
https://www.crystalpalace-pub.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Station Rd, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 2EZ
Neighborhood
Berkhamsted
Parking details
None

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 20, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Join us for our sumptuous three course (£36) or two course (£32) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, pan-fried British lamb rump and clementine & orange baked Alaska to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our sumptuous three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp (£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
Join us for our sumptuous three course Christmas Day set menu. Choose from our beautifully inventive dishes or our classic turkey & traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £25.00 per person.

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

57 Reviews

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CharliO
Berkshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really good food but run out of eggs, mulled wine & guiness. Without background music this pub can sometimes be a little devoid of atmosphere. Music wasn’t playing when we arrived but was as we left. Stark lighting doesn’t add to atmosphere.
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Chris
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff in particular were great and made all the difference
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Pedro
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff. Which made our afternoon special.
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Niki
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I absolutely love the Crystal Palace, it’s a real little gem! Service is awesome, super friendly team, very happy to chat & engage. The food is ridiculous, I love every item on the menu but it’s the Camembert wheel that I adore!! Can’t wait to go back!! Thank you.
Crystal PalaceResponded on November 26, 2024
Nikki, Thank you much for your glowing review. We are so proud of our team and are pleased you had a great time on your last visit. See you soon! Tia
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Mark
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would return to the Crystal Palace in a heartbeat! Hits the balance of a gastropub excellently. The food is hearty but with a unique and tasty spin.. Spacing between tables means you know you’re not alone but you can hold a conversation… cozy… great beer and the staff are young, friendly and honest. A great evening
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Mark
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All good - enjoyed the quiz and it’s a good addition- we didn’t eat but all was good
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Millie
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were super attentive, friendly and helpful - we came with a large amount of bags and they very kindly cleared a space in the restaurant for us to fit them into. The food was great, the setting is beautiful and we can't wait to come back. Thanks team Crystal Palace!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This place is such a disappointment. I really do t want to leave a bad review but this is the only way things might change. Half the menu was unavailable. The service was slow. Tables were dirty outside. This is NOT a gastro pub so dont bother going if that’s what you are after. Chicken snitzel came with a pathetic wilted side of green leaves. Honestly my 14 year old son would have done a better job. The chicken was straight from the freezer. Pre cooked. Come on guys, this is such a great location. Sort out the chef and sort out the service and people will come. I took 3 old friends who all drove an hour to meet up and I was embarrassed at having chosen this venue.
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kerrym
Brighton
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
So disappointing. 9 people booked. Early table as one child in the party.(6pm). No table service so went to order food at the bar. 6 of the 9 dishes we ordered were not available. Then when we asked, even more dishes on the menu were just not available. The reason? "We've been busy"!! Bar staff were just not bothered saying " It's not our fault" I can only assume nothing would be available to those who had tables booked at 7pm, 7:30 & 7:45pm! Overall felt very disappointed. It was a pre planned family birthday meal. We left and ate elsewhere. Not recommended for food.
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OpenTable Diner
Buckinghamshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We waited for an hour for our starters. When the main courses eventually came they were very greasy, I had the fish finger sandwich which was swimming with grease and almost inedible. The children’s chicken was spicy with a strange dip which I can’t see any child liking. My other children had Mac & cheese from the children’s menu which was so small it was eaten in about three spoonfuls. First and last visit, we definitely won’t be returning.
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Crystal Palace is rated 3.9 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Station Rd, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 2EZ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Berkhamsted
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.crystalpalace-pub.com/
Phone number
01442 767257

Crystal Palace

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)

3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£95pp (£25pp deposit)

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What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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