The Lytton Arms

4.6

704 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

Feb 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

A casual and charming pub with beer at its heart! Set in the beautiful village of Old Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, just on the edge of the historic Knebworth Estate, surrounded by wonderful walks and cycle routes.

Our new menu showcases the best of local seasonal produce, all freshly prepared on site. Micheal Kirby the new head chef, classically trained, offers a contemporary take on pub classic dishes.
Book ahead for Sunday lunch as it is always popular.

Beautiful beer garden with some covered areas.

Please note we have different offers for:
Monday / Tuesday - Drinks only
Wednesday - Saturday - Full menu
Sunday - Sunday Lunch

Please call the pub directly for private events.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, British, Country kitchen
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
01438 812312
Website
http://www.thelyttonarms.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Kirby

Location
Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6QB
Neighborhood
Knebworth
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Friday Night is Music Night at The Lytton Arms. Live music every week, 8:30 - 11pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Great for brunch
Hertfordshire
Kid-friendly
Hertfordshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Hertfordshire
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Lytton Arms offers a cozy atmosphere with consistently "great food" and "friendly service." Highlights include the "best roast dinner around," delicious desserts like sticky toffee pudding, and a fantastic range of craft ales. The pub's inviting ambiance and attentive staff, notably Fran and Danielle, make it a must-visit.

704 Reviews

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Christine
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are really helpful and kind. The food is tasty .
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Sorel
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Sunday Roast - definitely the best one locally that ive had! This was followed by a lovely selection of desserts on the menu. The sticky toffee pudding was fabulous! Excellent and friendly service.
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Cath
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely lunch, with an excellent nut roast, but the potatoes were a little tough. It was quite late in the day so maybe this is understandable. The room is very nice and warm on a cold day. Our service was excellent , the girl was helpful and very welcoming and cheerful. Over all a very good experience and I hope to be back soon .
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Paul
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the Roast Pork Sunday lunch. It was very tasty, well cooked and served promptly. The issue was that both meals were lukewarm at best. I think the issue was that the food was initially at the correct temperature, but the plates were cold. This allowed the food to cool off really quickly and by the time it arrived at the table it was as described. The pub was very busy and staff were under pressure to keep meals delivered, hence not saying anything at the time. It still was enjoyable but would have preferred the meal at a better temperature.
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Graeme
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an absolutely terrific lunch Every thing was A1 a real treat food fantastic service outstanding Thank you
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Karen
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Pub great food Sunday Roast friendly staff
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Pippa
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have just had our first visit to The Lytton Arms and we could not speak anymore highly of the experience. We had the roast and it was absolutely delicious. We were way too full for pudding but after seeing the menu we couldn’t resist, we’re so glad we did as the cheesecake and mousse were to die for. The pub had such a homely welcoming vibe and the staff were so attentive and polite. We had a lovely chat with the manager John and could see he puts his heart and soul into what he does and it pays off. We will 100% be recommending this pub and returning! Thank you!
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Alex
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best country pubs in Hertfordshire. As per usual the meal was excellent, I’d recommend the lamb.
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Alison
Hertfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always, took some friends who had the lamb shank sharing dish, plenty for them and they said it was delicious. Partners chicken arrived slightly after the other meals because chef wasn’t happy with the first one (I like that they don’t send out food if it’s not right). Communication good from Fran and Danielle.
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Jackie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very warming atmosphere with goo food and good service. The roast was exceptional with lamb shoulder, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. Lovely gravy on the side. Well worth 5/5
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The Lytton Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6QB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Knebworth
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub, British, Country kitchen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Kirby
Entertainment
Friday Night is Music Night at The Lytton Arms. Live music every week, 8:30 - 11pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.thelyttonarms.co.uk/
Phone number
01438 812312

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