The British Queen

The British Queen is a pub on Meldreth High Street with a straightforward village feel and a layout that suits both a quick drink and a longer stop. It’s well thought of locally, and the mix of indoor and outdoor spaces gives it a bit more flexibility than a bare-bones pub stop. Inside, the main bar is the sort of place where people settle in for food and drinks, with cocktails on the list and a fire adding to the setting. Outside seating gives you another option in better weather, and the pub’s family-friendly set-up, dog welcome policy and room for groups make it easy to use for different occasions. Bookings are taken, which is helpful if you’re planning ahead. Practical details are well covered too: there’s free parking and wheelchair access, so getting in and out is less of a faff. If you’re heading over from Royston or elsewhere in Hertfordshire, The British Queen is the kind of pub that works for a casual meal, a meeting with friends or a stop-off before a walk.

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