Pubs in St Albans, Harpenden and Hemel Hempstead have named in beer brand Estrella's top 100 UK gastro pubs.
Voted for by food and hospitality experts, including writers, head chefs and pub guides, the judges selected The Silver Cup in Harpenden in 66th place.
Run by long-time friends Matthew Reeder and Michael Singleton, the pub was praised for its "eye-catching seasonal seven-course set menu", and being "special, but welcoming and unpretentious".
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Further down the list, in 94th place, came St Albans' Dylans - The Kings Arms.
Founded by Sean Hughes and Drew Knight, Estrella and the judges praised the pub for its front of house experiences.
"Each diner interacts with several staff all there to guide the dining experience but deliver upon the promise of a friendly pub atmosphere," they said.
In 95th place, The Alford Arms in Frithsden, just outside of Hemel Hempstead, was praised for its food and range of ales.
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"Run by legendary pub operators Becky and David Salisbury for more than 20 years, the Alford is a hard-to-find Victorian gem in the woods of the Chiltern Hills," said Estrella.
"Welcoming to locals, walkers, cyclists and destination diners alike, it’s eclectically furnished and has a restaurant and a heated terrace.
"Head chef Jamie Celnik is in charge of the kitchen, serving a mix of pub classics and internationally-inspired dishes based on fresh, local ingredients."
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