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Our aim is to be the central hub of the community, 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 available for full private dining, Birthday celebrations, engagements, weddings, baby showers and celebrations of life. In the summer months enjoy our decked terrace, outside bar and alfresco dining served from our burger shack
We offer canapé, buffet and full sit down menus which are available on request. All private events do require a minimum of seven days notice and pre orders placed seven days before your event. We cater for engagements, weddings, Birthdays and celebrations of life. <br />In the summer months our garden terrace can be hired exclusively for large events.
Private party facilities
We can cater for any special event and also offer full pub hire. Please contact our reservation team via email at info@axecompasses.co.uk or call 01920 759 101 and ask for Garry.
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Menu
Axe & Compasses's menu was last updated 2024-11-14.
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
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
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
What 35 people are saying
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
Hertfordshire
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
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Axe & Compasses impresses with "amazing food" and "fantastic hospitality." The renovated decor is "stunning," offering a welcoming atmosphere. While menu choices may vary, standout dishes like the ribeye and Sunday roast are highly praised. Friendly service enhances the dining experience. Parking is ample, making it a convenient destination.
35 Reviews
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Kathryn
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Another wonderful lunch in a great gastro pub / always a warm welcome from Angel and the rest of the team. Such a wonderful addition to our village.
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Kathryn
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As always a fantastic lunch and as ever the staff are super friendly and attentive.
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Kathy
Hampshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
So very happy we decided to come back to the Axe and Compasses after a couple of years, and what a surprise! The decor in the bar and restaurant was amazing, only surpassed by the quality of the food which was excellent. Just a tiny moan, had requested a table in the bar but was a little disappointed to be seated in the restaurant but it didn't affect our super lunch!
Can't wait to come back and will certainly recommend to all our friends.
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Frances
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Fantastic service. Delicious food reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?
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Hazel
Warwickshire1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 4
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 3
We have dined here a number of time since its reopening. The first Sunday roast was amazing. We have had many lunches with good reviews. But today was not great. The first was the extortionate price of spirits £15.50 for a double spirit and lemonade! Then the pizza was a spicy sausage! The sausage was not spicy whatsoever. We had 5 roasts the beef was tough and not very warm . The staff were very pleasant. Overall quite a disappointing visit. We will probably return but not for a roast
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Paul
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really good food and service even on a quiet Thursday lunchtime.
Tapas menu looks good, will be back to try it.
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Stuart
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First time with the new axe and compass team, beautiful decor in which to dine in, service and food was great even though I would have preferred more fish on the menu, the only downside was constant freezing drafts by people coming in and out of the back door of the dining area.
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Melissa
Hertfordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food cracking service highly recommend Sunday roast 🤓
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Stephanie
Hertfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, stunning food and very friendly and attentive service, can’t wait to return!
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Peter
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The 25 minute journey to the axe and compasses is well worth making. On arrival you are greeted by happy, smiling staff and the food is delicious with an excellent choice from the menu. Recommend the roast beef on a Sunday. For the drivers amongst us there was a good selection of nonalcoholic drinks. Parking is great (no yellow lines).
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FAQs
Axe & Compasses offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01920 759101.
Axe & Compasses is rated 4.6 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Our carpark is to the rear of the building that can accommodate 20+ cars.
Area
Buntingford
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30–23:00
Sun 12:00–22:00
Breakfast
Sat, Sun 09:00–11:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates, 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
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
We offer canapé, buffet and full sit down menus which are available on request. All private events do require a minimum of seven days notice and pre orders placed seven days before your event. We cater for engagements, weddings, Birthdays and celebrations of life. <br />In the summer months our garden terrace can be hired exclusively for large events.
Private party facilities
We can cater for any special event and also offer full pub hire. Please contact our reservation team via email at info@axecompasses.co.uk or call 01920 759 101 and ask for Garry.