About Us

About Us
Is a family friendly pub and restaurant with a wholesome variety of fresh food on our extensive menu. We also have a wide range of continental lagers, local beers, fresh fruit smoothies and a selection of coffees and pastries.

The pub is in the country hamlet of Aldenham off the A41 near Watford town and the Hilton Hotel. Dating back to the 18th Century, the Three Compasses is a Grade II listed building with a lot of history. As a result of this, the pub's character has been retained with timber beams and two open fires. Patchetts Green dates back to the 11th Century, around the time of the Norman Conquest and the village green has been a gathering place throughout the last millennium. An alehouse has stood by the Green for almost as long and was reputedly visited in the 17th Century by Cromwell's men at the time of the Civil War and by the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin in the 18th Century.

Our more recent claim to fame was featuring as "The Black Swan" in the film 633 Squadron.

The Pub is owned by the Druid Pub Company, the name comes from its owner, Alan "Druid" Walters who is a former Welsh Colts and U21 Rugby International - but that was back when they were giving caps away with green shield stamps!! In his youth, Druid played for Neath, Aberavon and Caerphilly. Alan is also a successful rugby coach helping many local sides within the area.

Alan and his family welcome all to the Druids theme, which is a welcoming atmosphere for everyone around the theme of good company, good sportsmanship and good cheer. The pubs specialise in real ale, bottled beers from around the world and a good selection of fine wines - tasting notes are provided for the connoisseur. All our food is made with fresh ingredients and the menu ranges from doorstep sandwiches to hearty stews to slimming salads .

The pubs are decorated with rugby shirts and memorabilia. Some of these are available for sale.