FESTIVAL FEVER

YE OLDE FIGHTING COCKS

THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE

This traditional 18th century building is surrounded by two large gardens with plenty of tall trees, filled with cosy corners and two wood burning stoves. They also have two giant tipis to accommodate you no matter what the English climate throws at us. theelephantandcastle.co.uk fightingcockssa.com

St Albans’ iconic Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is hosting the Fighting Cocks Fest on 15 July. There will be five live bands performing including headline act, the much-loved Maida Vales, whose roots lie in the infectiously catchy rhythms of the late Indie explosion as well as the traditional psychpop sounds of the 1960s.

Feeling fresh

THE GROVE

Take a seat at recently refurbished The Stables at The Grove and indulge in Great British classics redefined. Their a la carte menu o ers the best of seasonal British produce in a relaxing environment. They champion high quality produce sourced locally from sustainable suppliers, and they also source ingredients from their very own Jemima’s Kitchen Garden. thegrove.co.uk

THE FOX & HOUNDS

This Hunsdon favourite serves imaginative food with rustic Italian and French influences and they’re proud to have received a Michelin BIB Gourmand every year since 2012. They have a large garden for drinkers, a large terrace and a new heated gazebo. foxandhounds-hunsdon.co.uk

Packed Lunch

GAIL’S BAKERY

The Boat

The Boat in Berkhamsted is a proper foodies’ pub set right next to the Grand Union canal. Locals, tourists and families are all welcome aboard here, where fresh seasonal food, cra beers, superb wines and fresh coffees await. boatberkhamsted.co.uk

GAIL’s Bakery in Harpenden is about to launch its summer menu. New sandwiches include Mortadella and Ricotta Sandwich, with parmesan butter, ricotta, homemade pistachio & olive pesto, hot pickled peppers and a crunch of rocket; and Heritage Tomato Bagel, featuring juicy tomatoes from Natoora. gailsbread.co.uk