The Essex Arms — Watford

Restaurant · Watford

The Essex Arms

4 (1,293 reviews)
££ 📍 Langley Way, Watford WD17 3EG

About The Essex Arms

Watford has plenty of places that make a weekday lunch with children feel like hard work, and this isn't one of them — high chairs and a kids' menu mean you can arrive with a toddler and not think too far ahead. The step-free access is the detail that matters most if you're pushing a buggy, and there's outdoor seating for the days when everyone needs air. It's a quiet room rather than a lively one, which suits a calm lunch more than a boisterous birthday, and gluten-free options are there if someone in the family needs them. Worth booking ahead.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Quiet
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#bar#gastropub#outdoor seating#pub#restaurant
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