The Red Lion Pub & Dining

You're heading out to Water End, that quieter stretch past the town centre where things feel a bit more removed from the usual Hemel hustle. The Red Lion sits here like a proper neighbourhood spot, the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and families book tables for Sunday lunch without it feeling forced. The kitchen takes its job seriously—this isn't pub food that apologises for itself. Expect solid roasts, proper pies, and a drinks list that goes beyond lager, all pitched at prices that won't have you wincing at the till.