Reopening 1st August after a refurbishment

Our doors are temporarily closed to bring you something even better.

The pub is undergoing a refurbishment over the next few weeks, and we'll be back on Saturday 1st August with a refreshed look, inviting spaces, and even more reasons to raise a glass.

You may know that we're now part of Acorn Pubs — a small collection of pubs and inns within the Home Counties, operated by Brunning & Price.

A new chapter deserves a new name. When we reopen, the Akeman will become the Tufted Duck. We've taken our inspiration from local wildlife — Tufted Ducks are among the main species found on our local reservoirs and feature in the collection at the Tring Natural History Museum. As they're described: "highly gregarious, often resting in large flocks and mixing well with all sorts of other waterfowl" — our kind of ducks!

Our team will be back with you, and we can't wait to hear what you think of the new look, menu and drinks range.

Follow our progress via our website, mailing list or socials. See you in July.

Gift Vouchers

A voucher to spend in your favourite pub is a lovely gift for someone. Thank you for thinking of us.

Vouchers can be redeemed in any pub within the Acorn Pubs family, within the next 12 months and can be used against your bill total, whether that be for food, drink or bedrooms where we have them available.

Simply pop the details below and we will email you your voucher as a PDF. You can then print it off to give to the lucky recipient or forward across to them via email.

Complete the details below and we will email you your invoice on completion of your purchase.


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