Name: Two Brewers
Address: The Common, Harpenden, GB

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Anita

Really lovely staff, super helpful, charming setting. Bathtub wasn't clean on arrival. Room was clean but whole place is a bit dated - could do with a refresh.

Great breakfast options.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Ian

This was my 2nd overnight stay here, the rooms are a little tired but clean with fresh bedding. Big comfortable beds, lots of space in the room. The showers aren’t so good as the water pressure seems too low. I probably wouldn’t choose to stay again on a warm day as the rooms do not have any AC, there is only a small fan and very poor air flow so I found the room quite uncomfortable and very stuffy. Last time I stayed it was winter therefore I didn’t notice.
Staff are helpful especially the receptionist, food and drinks good, lovely location, very peaceful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Bruce Alan

As an older property built in 1799 it was wonderful. The building was quaint and clean. It was outdated in decoration but that is what adds to it's charm. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The biggest issue we had was the water pressure. Our shower was barely a trickle and made it hard to take a shower. Otherwise our stay was Wonderful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Richard

lovely location and helpful staff.Rooms good but bathroom in desperate need of an update.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Clive

Advertised as serving food until 9pm but we arrived just after 8:30pm and were told kitchen was closed.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

david

A lovely hotel with very good food.
It's lovely to sit outside the front and look across the village green

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Rennie

Loads of charm and nostalgia. Decent food. Some staff are friendly, some just do their job. This is a very old building with few upgrades. Our room was a bit musty, washroom was dingy and there are no fridges or AC is any of the rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Richard

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8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Jacqueline

Very old property but nice character, however, needs serious renovation. We ate there and the meals were nice. Staff were friendly and amazingly patient and helpful. Check in was a little frustrating as you are trying to fill in the registration form and at the same time being given information, which you struggle to take in, would make more sense to give you a piece of paper with all the hotel information to read at your leisure.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

eliza

Check in so simple and straightforward.
The staff was friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The property was idea for us, love the location beautiful scrounging quiet, loads of parking options. The food was good too.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Vivienne

Unfortunately I didn’t have the breakfast, the staff were lovely. Only problem I had was on the second day as I had no hot water for showering.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Nancy

Attractive dining room - attentive staff - lovely village. Comfortable room.

Down side the plugs (points) that accepted computer chargers were limited - no elevators

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Paula

Gorgeous location and excellent food!

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Patrick

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, made us feel right at home!
The atmosphere in the pub was equally as welcoming.
Our evening meal (the Signature burger & mixed grill) was delicious 😋.
As was the breakfast (full english & American style pancakes). There was also tea, coffee, juices,pastries, jam, marmalade, cereal etc... available at breakfast.
The only slight issue was the bed, it was quite lumpy.
The staff, food & atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We will be returning and look forward to it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Rosemary

Parking was easy and secure. The room was clean and pleasant, nicely decorated. Location excellent in the middle of the village. The staff were friendly and helpful and quick to mend the shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

lynn

Parking was easy and plenty of spaces. The room was enormous by historic pub standards. The staff were superb.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Des

Great stay, great food

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Jennifer

We had a great stay. The staff were so helpful and friendly- especially Carolyn. We have already booked again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

Vanessa

Room looked tired and it was very cold. Staff were helpful, bed comfortable, great breakfast

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Patrick

The room was clean, the water was hot and the bed was comfortable. A box of tissues in the room would have been nice and if you are doing poached eggs they should be soft not hard. Overall a perfectly pleasant stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Emma

The room was clean and a food size. The food was nice and staff polite, friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Louise

Really helpful staff, beautiful little village and an excellent breakfast. Will definitely visit again,

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Susan

Great place to stay. Friendly staff, lovely environment, great room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Scott

We had a great stay at the Two Brewers. Quaint pub, great breakfast, and very friendly staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

gemma

The staff were lovely, very helpful. The bar/restaurant was also great, and great service and food. The hotel area was very clean and comfortable but dated and needs an overhaul badly, particularly the bathrooms.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Steven

It’s been many years since we stayed at the Brewers - although all was good the property is in need of an update - lots of peeling and damaged paint

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2025

Susan

The stay was fine. room pleasant and clean also easy to park. I thought the bathroom needed upgrading to meet the same standard as the bedroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

GAGANBIR

Very nice service and overall vibe.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Jackie

Lovely hotel with amazing staff. The breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable and clean. Paring to the rear of the hotel which was a bonus..

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Wendy

Lovely

The room was lovely although a little dated. The bed was quite hard so didn't sleep very well. Thought there would have been some personal touches, i.e biscuits, facial tissues, water. Food was really nice, staff were very attentive and service was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Michael

two brewers

good food friendly service comfortable room been many times and definitely will be going again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Robert

Very nice area, room was nice and spacious, food was lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Tiffany

Loved every minute of my stay! Everyone was so polite. My room was great and the Inn is absolutely stunning. Loved it all! Food and drinks were good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Beverley

The rooms were clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay.
The onsite pub was lovely, quiet, great food options. All the staff were fantastic very friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Due to the nature of the building the water can be hit and miss and take a while to get right. No real issue at all though.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Andrew

Nice and clean great staff very helpful and professional

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 May 2025

Geoffrey

Very dated rooms and management not very friendly I arrived at around 830 went to the bar and asked about food at 905 to be told the kitchen closed at 9 so my dinner was a packet of crisps

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Suzanne

Good for short stay

Hotel room was a good size and comfortable. It had everything you would need for a short stay. It did specify there was a playground as an amenity, but we asked and there wasn't, only a field across the road. Food was good and staff were friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2025

Richard

very friendly staff. Restaurant was very tasty and th staff was amazing

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Chris

Great pub in lovely setting

Lovely setting and really friendly staff. Room was remarkably big for a pub.
Evening meal, especially the steak pie was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Emily

Perfect English Inn for my family. Tasty dinner and breakfast options, including vegetarian choices.

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2025

Samuel

The staff make it

Great location and very lovely and helpful staff. The rooms were standard, but bathrooms very tired and in need of refresh (albeit basically functional).

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Rosie

Great atmosphere and fabulous helpful staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

christopher

Lovely birthday stay.

We had a lovely stay for my 40th Birthday at Two Brewers before our day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Although the furniture and decor was a tad dated it only added to the charm for us.
We had a family room and the sofa bed was set-up and ready for when we arrived. We enjoyed a couple of drinks and a lovely meal in the pub. The room was set away from the pub and meant that we all had a comfortable and peaceful sleep.
We had the continental breakfast which was more than enough to set us up for the day and only cost £6.99 per person including drinks.
The staff were all friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Tracy

Very nice and beautiful place to stay. We loved it.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2025

Paul

Nice place close to London by train

Great place to stay, rooms a little dated,
Nice food and drink

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Thomas

A comfortable hotel / pub and restaurant that is conveniently close to Watford and London. Room quality was very good and spacious. Both dinner and breakfast were great. The local area is very pleasent and quiet. Ample parking is available.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2025

Becky

Average stay

Staff were not over welcoming. Room was far too warm at night unable to control heat. Lack of tea and coffee in room. Cleaner came in at 8:15 despite check out being 11am. WiFi poor. Springs felt in mattresses overall hotel needs refurbishment which was why the hotel was so reasonably priced.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Ashley

Great family friendly hotel

We booked this hotel as we were looking for somewhere quiet but also close to London and near by attractions. We found our experience here delightful the hotel room was cleaned to a very high standard and the staff were very friendly, even going out there way to move our room to a ground floor one due to my daughter being disabled. We ate hear for tea and breakfast both days and found the menu plentiful and food of high standard yet reasonably priced. Highly recommend and we will definitely book again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Pete

Very nice country pub and hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Rod

Excellent,

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Pauline

Highly recommend

We arrived at 10.30am and our room was ready.
Evening meal very good and excellent service.
Again breakfast was excellent value
All in all a great little find

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Madeleine

Rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment - mattresses and bathrooms are way past their sell-by date.

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Shelley

Lovely place to stay, staff super friendly. Really handy for Warner Studios Harry Potter world.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2024

Jeremy

Good modern, spacious room

Nice spacious room and bar area. Very friendly staff.
If I were to have grumble, shower was weak and difficult to get to warm from very hot ☝️

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

steven

only problem was noise of fan going all night and gurgling
from pluming .did report to reception nothing done.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Neil

Excellent value.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

STEPHEN

We have stayed here a number of times and always had a great time. The area is so nice.
On this occasion we arrived back in the evening of the third night of four to find they had a power cut!
Until we had power restored we were all entertained by Sarah (the manager) Kate and other staff members.
A special thanks to Coral and Melissa for serving us breakfast with a friendly smile !
It was fabulous to talk to you both.
Cooked breakfast was excellent.
We will definitely stay again soon.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2024

Hilary

Lovely setting facing the village common. Parts of the bedroom a little tired now and an update would help but the staff were very pleasant and helpful particularly when there was a power cut through no fault of theirs.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Will stay again

Clean and tidy if a little dated, welcoming staff with good food and drink, close to Harry Potter (5.5 miles)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2024

Jordan

Perfect little getaway

I cannot fault the hotel or service given.. we went to do a couple of things and the young waiter was helpful in advising where would be best to travel from to get into London. We ate all our main meals here and the food was superb each time. This Hotel is situated in a quaint little village where it is nice and quiet. Exactly my kind of place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

Charlotte

Lovely place to stay

Great place to stay, the food was great. Only downside is that the rooms we were in was very dated but still comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2024

Neill

Nice hotel with good staff in a great location. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. The rooms are a bit tired with peeling paint etc. They could also have done with a deeper clean but overall it was still a pleasant stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2024

Diana

Good value

Good value. Nice restaurant. Rooms need an update. Corridors have shredded carpets.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Stephen

The Two Brewers

Fabulous evening meals , staff excellent, Room of a good size but in need of redecoration.
Good car park to the rear with cctv,
We didn’t have breakfast because we thought the cut off point was too early at 9 am but brunch was available after that.
Depending on your preference.
We pointed a couple of maintenance issues and the staff were eager to rectify them.
A very nice area to stay in and will have no hesitation in returning in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Gillian

Super family stopover

It was perfect for a family stopover before our Warner Brothers Studio Tour. Friendly, comfortable, and staff getting into excitement mode for my grandson.
Breakfast was delicious, free coffee and juice a nice touch.
As others have said, some of the trims in the rooms, especially in the bathroom, are a little tired. But all was scrupulously clean and detracted not at all from our comfort and enjoyment.
We’re looking forward to another little break here - actively looking for other family activities in the area! Thanks to all the staff.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2024

Nicola

Pretty average

Very dates rooms that need a redecoration but they are cheap. Nursing home vibe as soon as you leave the pub with worn carpets, dated lights and walls that need painting. Service in pub is slow and food was below average for the price. Breakfast you only get half a piece of toast for £10.50 not sure why they can’t afford to give you one whole bit! Pretty average but you get what you pay for. It was great location for us visiting Harry Potter studios only a 12 minute drive so perfect for that.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Amy

Place was lovely in a ain't little village, room was clean and tidy, staff were very polite, would definitely book again.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2024

Julie

The Two Brewers was a cheap option for an overnight stay. On the positive side our room was clean and comfortable. However the whole place is very dated and in urgent need of a refurb. Staff were pleasant but service was slow. Food was average.
We opted for breakfast next morning which was pretty poor... coffee mediocre and croissants inedible. No buffet as such just a packet of museli brought to the table and choice of apple or banana. The greek yogurt however was nice. Toast was ok but cold by the time we got to it. For £6.99 it was not good enough.
Would rather stay in Premier Inn next time

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Harry Potter Studio tour stayover

Room and building a little tired looking (décor and furniture) but comfortable and clean and had a great night sleep. Great value for money and great location for a trip to Warner Bros Studios

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2024

Michael

Decent pub fare

Excellent breakfast
Good room ,clean & tidy
Shower was lacking any power at all

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

Jean

Great location with excellent and helpful staff.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2024

Jane

Adequate but nothing special

Hotel room was perfectly adequate but could do with a refresh of the decor soon. Service at reception was poor - had to wait ages for someone to serve us despite ringing the bell several times. We went to the bar in the end to find someone, and even that took ages. Breakfast was tasty, but the kitchen didn't seem to know what was on the gluten free menu and took my GF menu back so they could see. Room was quiet. Bath very slippy so use a bath mat or ask for one if there isn't one!

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2024

Sandra

They posted that they won't be open for good Friday, wasted my time, as I couldn't risk traveling there, so my journey was abandoned. I certainly hope that they have refunded my money. Please let me know. Thanks

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Fantastic location, can be improved

Lovely stay in a fantastic location, with a great pub attached. The room does need a little attention, as there was some wallpaper peeling in places. The radiator in the room was stuck permanently on highest setting, and the shower was luke warm at best. Overall it was a great stay though.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Food very good great breakfast. Rooms are tired with the wallpaper peeling off, there was also mould in the bathroom. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

DAVID

Enjoyable

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2024

beverley

best hotel

brilliant hotel a lovely find staff are great very friendly best say in fabulas hotel

Business

2/10

Poor

12 Jan 2024

Todd M

The room smelt of mold. We had 2 rooms (1 separate for our son and 1 for my husband and I) and the second night I stayed with family as the smell of the room was making me sick. In our room the wallpaper was peeling off the walls. The shower was a joke. A trickle at best so we had to have a bath.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2024

Stephen

Super stay, great location. We will be back !

This property is ideal to stay in whilst visiting family. Located in a lovely quiet setting within easy reach of Croxley / Watford by car. Parking is free and plentiful. The staff are fabulous and make you feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble, the breakfasts are amazing and the bar with its open fires are charming and you can get an evening meal too. We have stayed 3 times in 2023 and will be staying again throughout 2024. Rooms are a little tired but are clean, spacious, warm and are so peaceful. What more can you ask for

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2023

Michael

Executive room

Staff were friendly and helpful as always. Have stayed
In this room on several occasions and being of a
certain age had always found the bed very comfortable .
This time not so much, feel it could do with replacing?
Otherwise food and atmosphere was spot on.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2023

Alexander

Lovely

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2023

Rachel

We had a friendly greeting on arrival and the staff were very helpful. The food was very good and the restaurant was cosy and festive. The rooms were comfortable, although one of them rooms was a bit chilly. It was a lovely stay and we would certainly stay again.

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2023

Martin

Traditional building with good features such as beams and open fires.
Hotel area in need of re-decoration and looking tatty.
Room clean and comfortable but needed some decorative attention - below television evidence of radiator removal that needed proper decorating.
In spite of this would still stay again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2023

Bruce

Great pub but the hotel needs a major update

The pub, pub food, staff and location were brilliant. The hotel condition is like something out of my grandmas house though. The beds are lovely and comfortable and warm but the carpets are tired, the masticing in the bathroom is by a blind person and the decor is very tired

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

monica

Definitely recommend

Really enjoyed our stay, we had a nice room, the food was excellent. There was a good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant and the staff were friendly. The hotel was in a nice setting overlooking a common and we had a pleasant walk around the village. There was a car park too.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2023

PAUL

Very disappointed. The hotel room we stayed in is in need of complete updating. Lots of small details which if fixed would make a big difference to the room. For example .The bathroom is very dated and there is black mold marks on the tiling grout and the sealant around the bath and at floor level. The grab rail on the bath needs replacing as a lot of the aluminium has flaked off leaving almost half of it black. The electric towel rail didn't work even though it was switched on. It was loose and broken at one end. The bathroom was freezing as a result of this The wallpaper in the room had been stuck back together in many parts and looked shabby. The carpet by one bedside table looked like it had been eaten by moths and was threadbare in parts. The mattress on the bed was very uncomfortable and dipped in the middle.I also found long black hairs on the pillow and duvet.The lamp shade on one wall light hadn't been attached properly - we had to try and adjust it but there was a part missing. In contrast the bar and restaurant area were lovely as were all the staff who we met - all were very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed our meal and the ambiance of the bar and the real fire. This was really cozy but the hotel side really lets this lovely place down

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Paul

Great village pub atmosphere food, staff were excellent. Accommodation was dated but good. Our bathroom in family room needs a refurb but wqs clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2023

Aaron

Comfortable Hotel

Nice, tidy hotel. Bathroom could do with a freshen up, but other than that a very pleasant stay. The service from the staff in the restaurant during breakfast was great. very friendly and pleasant to talk to.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Steve

What a pleasant change from the \"high end\" big name hotels. A centuries old inn, with charm , character and a location to die for. The staff were exceptional and possibly the best English breakfast we have ever experienced. The serving team at breakfast were outstanding and starting our days interacting with them just provided the perfect start for the day.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Alexander

I stayed for two nights whilst working locally. Very convenient, friendly and comfortable. The Wi-Fi was not great but that is the only negative.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2023

Alison

Staff and service excellent and very helpful and cheerful
Rooms were a good size. We had a wonderful king bed room adjoining our children’s twin bed room which worked well. Very comfortable beds.
Bathroom is in need of a full refurbishment. Some carpets and paintwork in stairway to rooms were tatty.
We arrived at 8:20 pm and we were not able to get bar food which was a surprise and inconvenient. Staff helped us find an alternative but it did mean we had to go out again just as we had arrived. This needs to change.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2023

Jenny

Lovely old pub in a cute village. Great food but accommodation a bit tired. Big comfy bed.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2023

PETER

It took 35 minutes to order breakfast and coffee came after 40 minutes

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2023

Philip

Good bar and restaurant. Rooms tired and in need of renovation (eg. holes in the carpet!)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Tracey

Lovely and clean, fantastic big bed, really good food and very helpful staff.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2023

D

Cracking place to stay

Lovely pub/hotel in a peaceful countryside area. Great staff and the food was delicious. Will return one day.

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2023

Michael

The pub faces the large open space which is excellent for a short walk or exefcising the dogs

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

One night stay

Hotel is in a lovely location, perfect for a visit to Warner Bros studio Tour.
Food in Resturant was good and reasonably priced, staff were friendly and helpful.
Our room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfy. The rooms are dated and the bathroom in particular was really shabby and dated, mould between tiles and very rusty shower/ bath grab rails. The hotel is definately in need of a refurb. Its a real shame as this place could be a real gem.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2023

Ian

Away for work

Staying away for work. When I arrived around 3pm road in which premises is located was very busy due to school pick-up. Check in was okay and room was comfortable. My room (105) had a dripping tap, but it did not affect my stay. Food in pub on evening was great (I had the beef pie). I had asked for decaf in my room when I booked and there was plenty in my room

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2023

Lisa

Amazing and wonderful stay and friend staff

I’ve stayed at the two brewers a few times now twice with my partner and Hadza 3 day stay with my daughter and all the staff are really friendly and coral at breakfast is so so lovely and can’t do enough for you and the rooms are always clean.

Partner