If you love gastro pub food and real ale, The Essex Arms is just your sort of place. One of the most popular pub restaurants in Watford, we're just a short distance from Rickmansworth, Bushey, and Abbots Langley.

Food sourced with passion and served with pride

We've put our heart and soul into sourcing quality British ingredients from farmers we trust. And our chef Thomas always has some tasty specials they are dying for you to try. So if you're looking for more than a plate of the usual, take a look at our food menu. We think you'll find plenty to tempt you.

Proud to be a real ale pub

If real ale is your thing, then get straight down here. We always have 5 to 10 seasonal cask ales on tap, as well as award winning wine to try.

A great place to eat, drink and relax

If you're looking to get together with friends, The Essex Arms is one of the best places in The East of England to swap stories, drink in the atmosphere, savour some great food or join in our weekly quiz.