The Tilbury
A 2 AA rosette pub and restaurant in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, offering refined British food and an award-winning wine list.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
The Tilbury is a public house and restaurant in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England. It was formerly known as The Inn on the Green and The Three Horseshoes. The brick building is Grade II listed and dates from the early eighteenth century with later additions. The pub is part of the Bain & Bridges group, which is owned and operated by brothers Tom and James Bainbridge, who took over the establishment in 2014. The Tilbury offers a relaxed approach to fine dining, serving refined British dishes alongside great pub classics and an award-winning wine list. In summer, there is a larger terrace, garden and Tipi bar pop-up for relaxed al fresco dining and live music nights. The kitchen is led by co-owner and executive chef Tom Bainbridge, who also oversees food operations at their sister pub The White Hart, a 1 AA rosette pub in Welwyn Village. The Tilbury has received 2 AA Food Awards, an AA Notable Wine List Award, and was a LOYA Finalist. The team includes Ellen Davies as Events & Group Manager and Molly Hemmings as Assistant Restaurant Manager. The pub welcomes dogs in certain areas.
History
The Tilbury is a public house and restaurant in Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England. It was formerly known as The Inn on the Green and The Three Horseshoes. The brick building is Grade II listed and dates from the early eighteenth century with later additions. The pub is part of the Bain & Bridges group, which is owned and operated by brothers Tom and James Bainbridge, who took over the establishment in 2014. The duo have worked in the hospitality industry for a combined 30 years. The Tilbury offers a relaxed approach to fine dining, serving refined British dishes alongside great pub classics and an award-winning wine list. In summer, there is a larger terrace, garden and Tipi bar pop-up for relaxed al fresco dining and live music nights. The kitchen is led by co-owner and executive chef Tom Bainbridge, who also oversees food operations at their sister pub The White Hart, a 1 AA rosette pub in Welwyn Village. The Tilbury has received 2 AA Food Awards, an AA Notable Wine List Award, and was a LOYA Finalist. The team includes Ellen Davies as Events & Group Manager and Molly Hemmings as Assistant Restaurant Manager. The pub welcomes dogs in certain areas.
- 2014
Tom and James Bainbridge take over The Tilbury.
The Tilbury receives 2 AA rosettes.
The Tilbury receives an AA Notable Wine List Award.
The Tilbury is a LOYA Finalist.
Products and positioning
Relaxed fine dining in a historic Grade II listed pub setting, with a focus on seasonal and local ingredients.
Modern British seasonal menu
Pub classics
Award-winning wine list
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