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Axe & Compasses, Ware, Hertfordshire

Axe & Compasses

5.0
5
2 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
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Axe & Compasses

5
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Buntingford

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
Our opening date is 2nd December 2024, we cant wait to show this wonderfully redesigned Axe and Compasses to the village of Braughing. Our aim is to be the central hub of the community, and we are looking forward in welcoming guests back. The Axe and Compasses is a traditional British village pub dating back to 1628, serving a wide and varied selection of quality lagers, cask conditioned ales, fine wines, and premium spirits.
We cater for parties from 1 to 200 guests and have menus for every occasion.
The main bar is the hub of the pub and in the cooler months is a lovely spot for drinks and casual dining, there are two wood burning stoves either end to keep you all snug.
The dining room is spacious and airy with a pitched roof with three fabulous pink chandeliers. There are three semi private spaces all with banquette seating and very versatile so can be used for standing canapé drinks parties or intimate semi private dining. The dining room is also available for private hire.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01920 821610
  • Website
    https://www.axecompasses.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    28 The St, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2QR
  • Area
    Buntingford
  • Cross Street
    Our carpark is to the rear of the building that can accommodate 20+ cars.
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    You can get a bus No 331 from Ware, Old Town Hall to The Golden Fleece Public House and walk 5 minutes to The Axe and Compasses. Uber is available but please make sure this is booked in advance as taxis are few and far between. Local taxi firm is Hertford Taxis 01992 942000
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch

Menu

SMALL PLATES

We recommend that you order three to five dishes to share between two people or five to seven dishes to share between four.

  • TEMPURA CODGBP 9.00

    Tartare sauce, lemon

    • CHICKEN WINGS 6/12

      Roasted and fried in either barbeque sauce or franks hot buffalo sauce

      • 6pcsGBP 6.00
      • 12pcsGBP 10.00

    • PAPRIKA PULLED CHICKENGBP 10.00

      Spicy tomato sauce, aioli

      • ZUCCHINI FRITTIGBP 7.00

        Lemon aioli

        • CHARCUTERIE BOARDGBP 26.00

          Salami milano, fried chorizo, prosciutto, Buffalo mozzarella, cheddar, olives, sun-blush tomatoes, cornichons, bread

          • ITALIAN MEAT BALLSGBP 13.00

            Beef and pork meatballs, tomato and basil sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, bread, whipped crème fraiche

            • CALAMARIGBP 9.00

              Smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and harissa yoghurt

              • SAUTÉED CHORIZOGBP 9.00

                Black beans, garlic, Maldon sea salt

                • KING PRAWNS PIL PILGBP 16.00

                  Garlic, fresh red chilli, olive oil, toasted bread

                  • PATATAS BRAVASGBP 8.00

                    Fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                    • TOMATO BRUSCHETTAGBP 10.00

                      Tomato, onions, garlic, warm bread

                      • ROSEMARY BAKED CAMEMBERTGBP 19.00

                        Toasted baguette, cornichons, red onion marmalade

                        BURGERS

                        All of our burgers are served in a brioche bun with skin on fries

                        • THE AXE BURGERGBP 16.00

                          Shredded iceberg, beef tomato, pickles, relish, burnt onions

                          • BaconGBP 3.00
                          • CheeseGBP 3.00

                        • GRILLED CHICKEN BURGERGBP 16.00

                          Roasted piquillo peppers, wild rocket, beef tomato

                          • BaconGBP 3.00
                          • CheeseGBP 3.00

                        • BEYOND MEAT BURGERGBP 14.00

                          Shredded iceberg, beef tomato, pickles, relish, burnt onions

                          • Vegan CheeseGBP 3.00

                        STONEBAKED PIZZA

                        Hand stretched 12" stonebaked pizza vegan options available

                        • MARGHERITAGBP 15.00

                          Tomato, mozzarella, basil

                          • FIORENTINAGBP 17.00

                            Hens egg, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, aged Parmesan, black olives, garlic olive oil

                            • FUNGHIGBP 16.00

                              Tomato, medley of mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket, ricotta

                              • MEATY PEPPERONIGBP 18.00

                                Italian pepperoni, calabrian salami, italian prosciutto,mozzarella, pecorino

                                • BRAUGHING HOT SAUSAGEGBP 18.00

                                  Braughing sausage, red onion marmalade, mozzarella, crispy burnt onions, chilli flakes

                                  • CHICKEN ARRABBIATAGBP 18.00

                                    Spiced roasted chicken, onion cream, mozzarella, roquito peppers, Parmesan

                                    • GARLIC PIZZA BREADGBP 11.00

                                      Garlic butter, add cheese 5

                                      • CheeseGBP 5.00

                                    PUB CLASSICS

                                    • FISH AND CHIPSGBP 17.00

                                      Beer battered haddock, hand cut chips, mushy peas, housemade tartare sauce, seared lemon

                                      • BRAUGHING SAUSAGE AND MASHGBP 16.00

                                        Braughing sausages, buttered mash, winter greens, red wine jus

                                        • 28 DAY DRY AGED 8OZ RIB-EYE STEAKGBP 26.00

                                          Portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, hand cut chips, peppercorn sauce

                                          • CONFIT PORK BELLYGBP 18.00

                                            Black pudding mash, winter greens, gravy, pork crackling

                                            • HOME-BAKED PIE OF THE DAYGBP 16.00

                                              Buttered mashed potato OR hand cut chips, winter greens, gravy

                                              • HAM, EGG AND CHIPSGBP 12.00

                                                Hand carved ham, fried hens egg, hand cut chips

                                                BAR SNACKS

                                                • BLISTERED PADRON PEPPERSGBP 7.00

                                                  Fried small green peppers, Maldon sea salt

                                                  • SPANISH AND ITALIAN MIXED OLIVESGBP 5.00

                                                    Sundried tomatoes, garlic & herb dressing

                                                    • WARM BREADSGBP 6.00

                                                      Salted butter

                                                      • CHARGRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERSGBP 9.00

                                                        Garlic, smoked paprika, parsley, red chimichurri

                                                        SOURDOUGH BREADS

                                                        Served Monday-Saturday 12-4PM | Add skin on fries for £4

                                                        • SPANISH CHORIZOGBP 9.00

                                                          Spanish chorizo, wild rocket, piquillo peppers, manchego cheese

                                                          • VEGAN PESTO MOZZARELLAGBP 8.00

                                                            Vegan mozzarella, beef tomatoes, green pesto, wild rocket, toasted pine kernels

                                                            • CHICKEN AND PROSCUITTOGBP 10.00

                                                              Chicken, proscuitto, tomatoes, wild rocket, whipped creme fraiche

                                                              • LOCALLY SOURCED STEAKGBP 12.00

                                                                Caramelised onions, wild rocket, mustard mayonnaise

                                                                • THE AXE CLUBGBP 12.00

                                                                  Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, fried egg

                                                                  • FISH FINGER SANDWICHGBP 9.00

                                                                    Battered fish mini fillets, tartare sauce

                                                                    A BIT ON THE SIDE

                                                                    • BUTTERED MASHGBP 6.00

                                                                      • HAND CUT CHIPSGBP 5.00

                                                                        • WINTER GREENSGBP 5.00

                                                                          • SKIN ON FRIESGBP 5.00

                                                                            • HOUSE SALADGBP 5.00

                                                                              • MAC & CHEESEGBP 7.00

                                                                                PUDDINGS

                                                                                • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGGBP 6.00

                                                                                  Custard, pouring cream or ice cream

                                                                                  • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIEGBP 6.00

                                                                                    Vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle

                                                                                    • THE COMPASS CRUMBLEGBP 6.00

                                                                                      Homemade crumble, custard or pouring cream

                                                                                      • ICE CREAM AND SORBET SELECTIONGBP 5.00

                                                                                        Please ask your server for today's flavour

                                                                                        SMALL PLATES & SHARERS

                                                                                        We recommend that you order three to five dishes to share between two people or five to seven dishes to share between four.

                                                                                        • TEMPURA CODGBP 9.00

                                                                                          Tartare sauce, lemon

                                                                                          • CHICKEN WINGS

                                                                                            Roasted and fried in either barbeque sauce or franks hot buffalo sauce

                                                                                            • 6pcsGBP 6.00
                                                                                            • 12pcsGBP 10.00

                                                                                          • PAPRIKA PULLED CHICKENGBP 10.00

                                                                                            Spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                                                                                            • ZUCCHINI FRITTIGBP 7.00

                                                                                              Lemon aioli

                                                                                              • CHARCUTERIE BOARDGBP 28.00

                                                                                                Salami milano, fior di chorizo, prosciutto, Buffalo mozzarella, cheddar, olives, sun-blush tomatoes, cornichons, bread

                                                                                                • ITALIAN MEAT BALLSGBP 13.00

                                                                                                  Beef and pork meatballs, tomato and basil sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, bread, whipped crème fraîche

                                                                                                  • BUTTERMILK CALAMARIGBP 9.00

                                                                                                    Smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and harissa yoghurt

                                                                                                    • SAUTÉED CHORIZOGBP 9.00

                                                                                                      Black beans, garlic, Maldon sea salt

                                                                                                      • KING PRAWNS PIL PILGBP 16.00

                                                                                                        Garlic, fresh red chili, olive oil, toasted bread

                                                                                                        • PATATAS BRAVASGBP 8.00

                                                                                                          Fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, aioli

                                                                                                          SOURDOUGH PIZZAS

                                                                                                          Hand stretched 12" sourdough pizza gluten free and vegan options available

                                                                                                          • MARGHERITAGBP 15.00

                                                                                                            Tomato, mozzarella, basil

                                                                                                            • FIORENTINAGBP 17.00

                                                                                                              Hens egg, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, aged Parmesan, black olives, garlic olive oil

                                                                                                              • FUNGHIGBP 16.00

                                                                                                                Tomato, medley of mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket, ricotta

                                                                                                                • MEATY PEPPERONIGBP 18.00

                                                                                                                  Tomato, mozzarella, calabrian salami, italian prosciutto, PGP

                                                                                                                  • HOT SUPREMEGBP 18.00

                                                                                                                    Borraging sausage, red onion marmalade, mozzarella, crispy burnt ends, chili flakes

                                                                                                                    • CHICKEN ARRABBIATAGBP 18.00

                                                                                                                      Spiced roasted chicken, onion cream, mozzarella, roquito peppers, Parmesan

                                                                                                                      • GARLIC PIZZA BREADGBP 11.00

                                                                                                                        Garlic butter, add cheese 5

                                                                                                                        SUNDAY ROASTS

                                                                                                                        Our famous roasts are served from 12 noon until they're all gone! All roasts served with roast potatoes, chantenay carrots, winter greens, roasted butternut squash puree, Yorkshire pudding, gravy

                                                                                                                        • 1/2 SPATCHCOCK LEMON & THYME CHICKENGBP 22.00

                                                                                                                          • ESSEX REARED PORK LOINGBP 20.00

                                                                                                                            • ALL THE MEATSGBP 38.00

                                                                                                                              • 1/2 SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN, ABERDEEN ANGUS STRIPLOIN, PORK LOIN STRIPLOIN OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEFGBP 23.00

                                                                                                                                • DRY AGED 28 DAY VEGAN WINTER VEGETABLE WELLINGTONGBP 20.00

                                                                                                                                  KIDS ROASTS

                                                                                                                                  • STRIPLOIN OF ABERDEEN ANGUS BEEF DRY AGED 28 DAYGBP 10.00

                                                                                                                                    • CHICKEN BREAST, SAGE AND ONION STUFFINGGBP 10.00

                                                                                                                                      • VEGETARIAN LASAGNAGBP 10.00

                                                                                                                                        Garlic bread

                                                                                                                                        A BIT ON THE SIDE

                                                                                                                                        • RED LEICESTER AND LONGMANS CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER CHEESEGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                          • PIGS IN BLANKETSGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                            • MAC N' CHEESEGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                              • ROAST POTATOES & A JUG OF GRAVYGBP 5.00

                                                                                                                                                • PORK SAGE AND ONION STUFFINGGBP 6.00

                                                                                                                                                  PUDDINGS

                                                                                                                                                  • THE COMPASS CRUMBLEGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                                    Homemade crumble, warm custard OR ice cream

                                                                                                                                                    • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                                      Vanilla ice cream, hot toffee sauce

                                                                                                                                                      • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIEGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                                        Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

                                                                                                                                                        • ICE CREAM AND SORBET SELECTIONGBP 6.00

                                                                                                                                                          Three scoops

                                                                                                                                                          Last updated: 14 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                          What people are saying

                                                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                          5.0
                                                                                                                                                          5 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Food
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Service
                                                                                                                                                          • 5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                          • 4.7Value

                                                                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                                          2 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                          1. Nathan

                                                                                                                                                            Gloucestershire

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Very very happy with the food in all aspects. Value was very reasonable and even the “small” plates were a decent size! Very pleased

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                                                                                                                                                          2. David

                                                                                                                                                            Hertfordshire

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                            Fantastic hospitality from the staff and the food was amazing. Looking forward to going back again soon.

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                                                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                                                          Axe & Compasses offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01920 821610.

                                                                                                                                                          Axe & Compasses is rated 5 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                          Axe & Compasses

                                                                                                                                                          5
                                                                                                                                                          £25 and under
                                                                                                                                                          Gastro Pub
                                                                                                                                                          Buntingford

                                                                                                                                                          Make a booking

                                                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                                                          9:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                          Booked 7 times today

                                                                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                          Google Map for Axe & Compasses

                                                                                                                                                          28 The St, Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 2QR

                                                                                                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                            Our carpark is to the rear of the building that can accommodate 20+ cars.
                                                                                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                                                                                            Buntingford
                                                                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                            Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                                                            £25 and under
                                                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                            Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Pub
                                                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                            Private Parking
                                                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                            You can get a bus No 331 from Ware, Old Town Hall to The Golden Fleece Public House and walk 5 minutes to The Axe and Compasses. Uber is available but please make sure this is booked in advance as taxis are few and far between. Local taxi firm is Hertford Taxis 01992 942000
                                                                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
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