Apsley free community cafe and foodbank at Ye Old Red Lion
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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About Apsley free community cafe and foodbank at Ye Old Red Lion
Ye Old Red Lion on London Road functions as both a pub and community café with a foodbank. The venue has a spacious outdoor area and accepts bookings for groups and children's parties. During summer, a bouncy castle is available. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
The pub offers affordable pricing and is noted for accommodating children's events. Some visitors have reported inconsistent staff service.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 3:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Lunch hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Dinner hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- Hemel Hempstead Canoe Club next door
- Waterways Experiences - accessible canal boat trips for groups 100m away
- Classic Defenders UK 150m away
- ELSYS ELECTRICAL LTD 150m away
- Texaco 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this pub offers great food, especially for kids' birthday parties, with a bouncy castle provided during the summer. They also highlight the spacious outdoor area, ideal for warm, sunny days, and the affordable prices.
Some reviews mention the staff can be impolite.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (593 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Hertfordshire
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.