
Quick info
About McDonald's
McDonald's is a fast food restaurant at 331 St Albans Rd in Watford, located at a motorway services. The company has served customers since 1974, and the menu here covers McCafé coffee, breakfasts and burgers, including the Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the McPlant. A drive-through lane handles orders placed from a vehicle, and the MyMcDonald's app lets customers order ahead and check current offers. The restaurant also serves late-night customers at the services. Self-service cleaning is part of the dining room routine: a spray bottle and blue roll sit in a cupboard above each tray return, so customers can wipe their own tables.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Good for kids birthday · Has changing table(s)
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mccrispy with bacon, drive-through orders, toilet cleanliness and vegan burger option.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mccrispy with bacon, drive-through orders, toilet cleanliness and vegan burger option.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff and quick service are what the happier reviewers single out most, with one describing a relaxed atmosphere and another liking the decor. Delivery earns separate praise, as one customer who only orders online says the food arrives right every time, which they do not expect from McDonald's. Another notes it is the only place nearby open until midnight. Close behind sits a run of complaints about accuracy and pace. One reviewer says nobody seems to know what a plain hamburger is and that calls to the branch go unanswered. One misses the older veggie burger and finds the current vegan option lacking. A drive-through customer found the service super slow, and another says several staff, including management, stood talking while one worker did the work. The sharpest account comes from a late-night drive-through order of a McCrispy with bacon and no lettuce, where the box was marked only mayo, so the bacon was left off and the food was cold.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff and quick service are what the happier reviewers single out most, with one describing a relaxed atmosphere and another liking the decor. Delivery earns separate praise, as one customer who only orders online says the food arrives right every time, which they do not expect from McDonald's. Another notes it is the only place nearby open until midnight. Close behind sits a run of complaints about accuracy and pace. One reviewer says nobody seems to know what a plain hamburger is and that calls to the branch go unanswered. One misses the older veggie burger and finds the current vegan option lacking. A drive-through customer found the service super slow, and another says several staff, including management, stood talking while one worker did the work. The sharpest account comes from a late-night drive-through order of a McCrispy with bacon and no lettuce, where the box was marked only mayo, so the bacon was left off and the food was cold.
Featured reviews
- Scania
“Very clean, friendly staff & quick service. Would definitely visit again if I'm in the area”
- Staci Watts (unhingedf91)
“I often visit this branch but apparently a complete order is too much to ask, nobody seems to know what a PLAIN hamburger is and nobody picks up a phone when you call the branch. The customer service is questionable quite a lot of the time. I only really use this branch because I usually order a lot of food and a car is easier.”
- Jon Clark
“It's a McDonald's so foods what it is, never going to set the world alight. Loads of staff but only 1 girl actually doing anything productive the rest including management just stood watching and talking”
- Darsh Jay
“Went through a super slow driver thru...goodness decent but not sure I'd go there again.”
- P-J S-L
“We visited here after I picked my son up from Watford train station at around 10pm Sunday evening. We went through the drive through and ordered food as he wanted to take it home. He asked for a McCrispy with bacon but no lettuce. We had driven about 2 miles away from it after getting our order and he opened his McCrispy and it had written on the box, only mayo so there was no bacon either 🤦♀️. Do the staff not think to themself why would a customer order and pay for a Mccrispy with bacon meal to not actually want the bacon. Honestly the mind boggles when all my son said was no lettuce in the McCrispy so the guy wrote only mayo 🤦♀️. What a waste of money. My food was all cold too but we had to get back home. We won't be going back there anytime soon. It wasn't even busy either.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“About McDonald's 331 St Albans Road North Watford. Since 1974, McDonald's has been dedicated to serving quality food and quick service, at an affordable price for our customers. Visit McDonald's 331 St Albans Road North Watford and choose from a menu of favourites, including McCafé® coffee, tasty breakfasts, delicious burgers like our Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese, McPlant, and more! Before you head out, check out the latest offers and order your food ahead on MyMcDonald’s app. Next time you’re looking for a treat, head to McDonald's 331 St Albans Road North Watford . We look forward to serving you!”
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Offerings· 2
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 5
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Fast food near McDonald's
- Greek Time4.94360.4 mi£10–20
pork gyro wrap, tzatziki, traditional greek snacks
- McDonald's Rickmansworth4.42854.1 mi£10–20
balloons for children, hot correct order, clean dining area
- Pepe's4.25294.7 mi£10–20
peri wings, garlic sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 3.72,649 | — | £10–20 | mccrispy with bacon, drive-through orders, toilet cleanliness |
| Greek Time | 4.9436 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | pork gyro wrap, tzatziki, traditional greek snacks |
| McDonald's Rickmansworth | 4.4285 | 4.1 mi | £10–20 | balloons for children, hot correct order, clean dining area |
| Pepe's | 4.2529 | 4.7 mi | £10–20 | peri wings, garlic sauce |
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