The Brocket Arms

Name: The Brocket Arms
Address: Ayot St Lawrence, WELWYN, GB
Rating: 9

About this property

When you stay at The Brocket Arms in Welwyn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Knebworth Country Park and Welwyn Roman Baths. This 4-star inn is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Knebworth House and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from University of Hertfordshire. Free self parking is available onsite. At The Brocket Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Breakfast is available for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

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Luggage storage: Available
Room types: 4

Room Information

Rooms

1 / 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

Number of bedrooms: 1

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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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Guest Rating

9/10

Excellent

685 reviews

Featured review

Graham E.

May 2026

2/10

The part that stayed with me most was how the kitchen handled our concern. I spoke to someone before we left, but got a defensive reply and a sarcastic “thank you very much.” That felt unnecessary after such a disappointing visit. We’d gone back with my family, including my two-year-old grandson, because I used to come here with my mum and dad about 50 years ago. I was really looking forward to it, but the pub didn’t seem especially clean or well cared for. We ordered two roast beef dinners, roast chicken and fish and chips for my grandson. After about an hour, we were told they hadn’t forgotten us and were waiting for the chicken to cook. If someone had let us know sooner, I’d have happily changed my order. While we waited, a table of eight who arrived after us were already eating. Eventually, with our grandson still hungry and without his fish and chips, we left. I paid for the drinks and politely explained how let down we felt. They said they were very busy, but that didn’t explain the lack of communication or why later arrivals had been served first. Kitchens have bad days and mistakes happen. How a place responds is what people remember. We left extremely disappointed after looking forward to revisiting somewhere tied to so many old memories.

Sasha W.

December 2025

10/10

The rooms were basic, but clean and comfortable, with what I needed for a short visit. I was here for two business nights at a traditional country pub, and the food was very good, with a nice range of wine to go with it. The staff and local customers were so friendly that travelling on my own felt much more pleasant. I’d definitely stay again.

Peter G.

April 2026

8/10

We came as a walking group, and they opened early for the meals we’d ordered ahead. There are lots of signed circular trails nearby. The food was reasonably priced, arrived quickly and all together, and was hot, tasty and nicely presented. The separate tables in the smaller room worked fine, though it can get busy. It’s a very old-fashioned country pub, with dark beams and low ceilings. Getting there means narrow roads, and parking is limited, though there’s plenty of unrestricted street parking.

Richard C.

March 2026

10/10

The daily special is well worth considering. You can see the care and attention that goes into it, and the food at the moment is on another level, absolutely exceptional. This place has always had the atmosphere I love in a pub: old, lively, atmospheric and fun. Whenever I’m there, I have a great time, and the food has always been good.

Mike F.

March 2026

10/10

After a long walk in the countryside, it’s a great place to stop for a pint and something to eat. It’s dog friendly too, and our Labrador loved snoozing by the roaring log fire. There aren’t any rooms to stay in, so I wouldn’t rate it as accommodation. It’s a traditional pub with fantastic food and an ancient atmosphere, in an original 13th century coaching house that feels steeped in history. Highly recommended.