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The Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire

The Lytton Arms

4.6
4.6
687 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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
  • Area
    Knebworth
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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

Menu

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What 687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Child-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lytton Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely food" and "great friendly" service. Guests rave about the "excellent Sunday roast" and the wide selection of craft ales. The ambiance is both cozy and inviting, perfect for any season. Attentive staff and a picturesque garden make it a must-visit.

687 Reviews

  1. Christine

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable evening, staff were outstanding, very attentive and accommodating. Food was very good. Will be back.

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  2. Alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with the log burner going. Friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

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  3. Roger

    Hertfordshire

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The room we were sat in was cold and drafty so my wife had to keep her coat on. Spending over £100 on a Sunday lunch with a couple of drinks is not something we will be doing again, very poor vfm

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  4. Angela

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and lovely helpful staff but requested table in main pub when booking and none available. Stormy day so conservatory felt quite draughty.

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  5. Dave

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Roast was superb. Meat cooked to perfection. Staff really friendly.

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  6. Michelle

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast dinner around, fantastic staff and service. You really couldn’t ask for more.

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  7. Paul

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Country pub, log fire and good attentive staff.

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  8. Helen

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor roast. Hardly any vegetables. Old roast potatoes

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  9. Lesley

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent roast Sunday lunch. One of the best in the area. Lovely atmosphere and great service.

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  10. Melanie

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch at the Lytton arms today. Took two friends who had never been before and both said they would come again. Got seated promptly, waiting staff were v friendly and food was well cooked and tasty with a good choice from the menu. Enjoyable experience!

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The Lytton Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 687 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Lytton Arms

Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6QB

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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
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