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Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar, Hertfordshire,

Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar

4.7
4.7
878 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
"Judges restaurant and cocktail bar, formerly known as The Sun, is situated in the beautiful village of Northaw on the village green. This landmark Grade II listed building has, over many long months, been lovingly restored to its rightful glory. With a modern eclectic European and British menu, Carlos believes in sourcing local produce from artisan suppliers, where the provenance and quality of the foods are fully traceable. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of something sparkling under one of our chandeliers or having a scrumptious afternoon tea by the log fire, our bar and restaurant mix period features with modern day elegance, creating a memorable dining experience. Our cocktail bar and lounge areas are the perfect space for just popping by for an espresso martini or a light bite. Perfect for a relaxed evening drink with friends and informal eating from our brasserie style menu.
We look forward to welcoming you to CARLOS@JUDGES
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01707 802104
  • Website
    https://judges-restaurant.com/contact
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    CEM
  • Catering
    We also cater for special celebrations and private parties. Please contact us directly and we are happy to give you more information.<br /> 01707802104 or. 07960895479<br />Carlos
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings Baby showerBirthdays Family together Christenigs
  • Location
    1 Judges Hill, Hertfordshire, EN6 4NL
  • Area
    Potters Bar
  • Parking details
    parking space for 30 cars
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • LUNCH MENU 2 COURSES MEAL

    GBP 21.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    JUDGES RESTAURANT TWO COURSES MEAL MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12AM TO 4PM

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What 878 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Judges Restaurant & Cocktail Bar delights with "fabulous" food and "fantastic service." The "extensive menu" caters to all tastes, and diners appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "friendly staff." The venue offers both indoor and garden dining, with a magician adding a "brilliant" touch. Ideal for celebrations or a relaxing meal.

878 Reviews

  1. Joanna

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always can’t fault the Judges, especially Juan and Gerty. Go over and above with their service to make a lovely evening.

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  2. Joanne

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual Carlos and his staff were lovely and welcoming. A good choice of menu for Sunday dining. Can’t fault this restaurant at all. Love it.

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  3. Jill

    Hertfordshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Always Carols and his Team never Disappoint Great Food, Service and Venue - whats not to like.

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  4. Helen

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with friends. Staff very friendly and attentive as per normal. Excellent food. Love this place

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  5. Eleni

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were a group of 6 (three couples) celebrating three birthdays. I booked well in advance and specifically asked to sit inside the older section of the restaurant (not permanent marquee). They sat us at outer edge of marquee. When given menus we were left for less than five minutes and the waiter returned to tell us we need to hurry and order as there are a lot of people arriving - poor attitude - not an issue for us to deal with. When taking our orders the waiter made it very clear he was in a hurry, jumping to the next person before sauces or sides were ordered - poor service All starters arrived within minutes of order going to kitchen (effiicient?? or sitting on the side??) No one checked whether meals were okay or whether more drinks were needed. We had to wave a waiter down. Three of the six in the group were sick for 2-3 days They have lost 6 customers and I would NOT recommend.
    Judges Restaurant & Cocktail barResponded 1 day ago
    I THINK YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD RESTAURANTS IS HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT JOB AND NEVER HAD TO DEAL WITH THIS THINKS IN LIFE IS BETTER THINKS TO WORRY ABOUT AND HAVE TIME FOR THE FAMILY !NO TO HAVE TIME TO WRITE THIS COMMENTS

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  6. Marcella

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience Excellent service quite expensive would highly recommend And of course Great food

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  7. Marion

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a dinner for two and a late reservation. We asked for a private table and we did get a table in a small room where there were only two other tables. Unfortunately, it was right next to a party so laughter and music were loud in the next room with no door. Other than that, service was attentive and fast. Our chateau briand was succulent.

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  8. Kerry

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We was a table of 12 and noting was too much. All staff were brilliant and even good with our young children. It was a lovely evening and the food was amazing. We will definitely be back again.

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  9. Joanna

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was perfect and so were the staff. Magician was great, had a fun evening. Thank you to Carlos and his team for looking after us.

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  10. Paul

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have an enjoyable family birthday lunch here. The food was great and the setting was lovely.

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Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar is rated 4.7 stars by 878 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
9:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Judges Restaurant & Cocktail bar

1 Judges Hill, Hertfordshire, EN6 4NL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Potters Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Italian, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    parking space for 30 cars
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    CEM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://judges-restaurant.com/contact
  • Phone number
    01707 802104
  • Catering
    We also cater for special celebrations and private parties. Please contact us directly and we are happy to give you more information.<br /> 01707802104 or. 07960895479<br />Carlos
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings Baby showerBirthdays Family together Christenigs
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