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Welcome to The Old Guinea

The Old Guinea provides a completely unique dining experience, combining genuine Italian cuisine with breathtaking views of rural Hertfordshire. The Old Guinea, dates back to 1826 and is located in in Ridge, between Shenley and Potters Bar and is a blend of tradition and modernity.

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Our Food

Our varied menu offers choices to satisfy every taste with our famous pizzas, made with traditional fresh dough every day, Al forno dishes, salads and delicious ‘special’ options. Gluten-free and vegan choices are available and a children’s menu is offered.

Breakfast Menu
main menu
Dessert Menu
The Old Guinea pizza oven

drinks

A large selection of Italian & new world wines, bespoke cocktails, Italian beer, real ale on draught, craft ciders and non-alcoholic beverages complete our offering.

Drinks menu

what’s on

LIVE MUSIC

Every Friday Night we have live music with local up and coming singers from 7-9pm

Go to our Events Page to find out more.

EVENTS

opening hours

Breakfast:

8:30am – 11am

 

Open Daily:

8.30am until 11.00pm

Full Menu:

12:00pm – 23:00pm
(Last orders 21:00pm)

We are sorry but for food safety reasons, we can not allow guests to bring their own celebration cakes. If you are celebrating a birthday with us, we will treat the birthday guest to one complimentary birthday Gelato! This has to be booked in advance please.

Please be advised that tables are allocated on arrival and specific table requests cannot be guaranteed.

If you would like to bring your own special bottle of wine you may do so, the corkage charge is £20 per bottle.

Despite our best efforts, due to the nature of our kitchen we are unable to guarantee our dishes are free from any allergens.

Disabled access available to the garden, restaurant & bar only, we do not have a disabled toilet. Guest Wi-Fi & baby changing facilities available.

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Tiffany H.
2 years ago
Been here twice, once in December and again in January. Food is great, especially the pizza. However, service is poor, we had to ask the waitress multiple times to get the rest of our food then she disappeared so we had to ask another waitress to come over. The bill included a 10% service charge and when asked to get this taken off, we were questioned why by the first waitress, which is disappointing.
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Tim A.
2 years ago
Brilliant for a family event. Really good service and food comes quickly for the kids!
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Martin T.
2 years ago
27Jun2024 Visited on spec, discovered that the place was packed and fully-booked, but the venue found a table. Superb pragmatism. The venue has a fantasic view from its outdoor decked seating area and its indoor seats next to the huge patio windows. The food is superb and the service is swift, accurate and courteous.
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Daren K.
2 years ago
For an Italian restaurant not in a busy area, it is extremely popular.

The decor is modern and has plenty of seating inside and out with a great view.

Waiting staff are very friendly, serving with a relaxed manor able to answer all questions.

A good choice of options in a not overwhelming menu.

Food is freshly prepared, presented nicely with portions of a generous size.

Parking is available onsite but small, so you might find yourself parking on the main road.

We will be back.
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SM
2 years ago
Delicious, authentic Italian food. Pizza had a super thin crispy crust. Great views of the countryside. Booking essential on sunny days.
Highly recommended.
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Annie T.
2 years ago
Decided to dine here for Father’s Day for its spectacular view of the ridge. Staff were all accommodating, friendly and. attentive. Food was great specially the portions, served piping hot as well. I highly recommend for you to try their homemade dishes i.e. meatballs, tiramisu and torta (carrot cake). Definitely will comeback to try their other dishes as well.