Brentwood. 28 entries mapped.
The food is highly praised as lovely and amazing. It is a cozy and friendly pub set in an amazing location by a lake. While some find the venue friendly, there are recurring complaints about appalling, blunt, and unengaging service from certain staff. Service can sometimes be notably poor or rude, and some visitors feel the prices are on the higher side.
Billericay Rd, Herongate, Brentwood CM13 3PS
The venue is noted as a solid spot for drinks, though food feedback is limited. The pub boasts a great atmosphere with a popular outdoor bar, largely serving as a lively meeting point for younger locals. Bar service has been described as polite but sometimes lacking in warmth. Service at the bar can occasionally feel unfriendly.
Stondon Massey, Brentwood CM15 0EQ
The bar keeps a solid and varied selection of well-maintained beers for casual drinking. This modern pub offers a relaxed environment complete with a pool table and a pleasant sun-trap beer garden. Staff are friendly and welcoming, though administrative hiccups like lost phone orders have been noted. Drink prices are noticeably higher than average for the area.
152 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5HE
Diners enjoy delicious meals, often mentioning that orders are handled well by the kitchen. The pub offers a lovely, relaxing, and quiet atmosphere that makes it a popular halfway meeting point. While many praise the exceptionally personable and attentive staff, others report terrible bar service with long waits and disorganized queuing. Bar service can suffer from poor organisation, leading to frustrating queues and ignored customers during busy periods.
294 Roman Rd, Mountnessing, Brentwood CM15 0TZ
The food is highly praised as tasty and excellent, though one review noted a dessert tasted microwaved. The restaurant provides a nicely chilled atmosphere suitable for celebrations, dates, and Sunday lunches. Staff are recognized as friendly, competent, and providing very good service.
155-157 Ingrave Rd, Brentwood CM13 2AA
Diners regularly praise the amazing, well-presented food and the decent selection of drinks. The pub offers a great atmosphere with a nice outdoor seating area, though some exterior tables can be unkempt. Staff are commended for their friendly, top-quality service with minimal waiting times. Outdoor tables are sometimes reported as dirty and in need of more regular clearing.
44 Brook St, Brentwood CM14 5ND
Reviewers highlight the pub for serving an exceptional pint of Guinness. It is a great place to meet down-to-earth people for a drink. The staff are highly regarded and contribute to the welcoming pub environment.
13 Station Rd, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3TL
They serve very good pizzas and offer a great selection of drinks on draft. The pub boasts a brilliant atmosphere with great sports coverage and is kept super clean. The brilliant bar staff efficiently offer table service, setting a benchmark for pub operations. Food options are limited solely to pizzas.
144 Ongar Rd, Brentwood CM15 9DJ
The kitchen turns out well-received catering, including beautiful afternoon teas, paired with reasonably priced, high-quality drinks. Boasting modern, chic decor, this stylish venue provides a sophisticated and vibrant backdrop that is highly popular for private parties. The management team is exceptionally accommodating, helping guests organise seamless events with attentive and professional bar staff.
110-112 Kings Rd, Brentwood CM14 4EA
The kitchen consistently delivers lovely pub food that encourages repeat visits from regulars. A friendly and welcoming pub environment suitable for both large parties and casual sports viewing. Staff are highly praised for their cheerful, accommodating, and efficient approach.
Warley Rd, Great Warley, Brentwood CM13 3HU
Food quality struggles significantly, with specific complaints about poorly prepared and underwhelming starters. A local freehouse that maintains a welcoming demeanor despite culinary shortcomings. The staff remain very friendly and helpful even when the kitchen underperforms. Food preparation and quality fall noticeably below expectations.
Brentwood CM14 5ST
The kitchen's output is heavily criticized, ranging from tired Sunday roasts to reports of undercooked meals causing illness. The management team cares deeply about creating a great, welcoming environment for their guests. While staff are friendly and serve with a smile, the pacing between courses can lag. Reviews cite severe inconsistencies in food quality, temperature issues, and slow service.
Essex, 420 Ongar Rd, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9JN
It provides a reliable setting for private events, supported by practical amenities like a spacious car park. The pub features a great garden that makes it an ideal spot for family gatherings and children's parties. The venue effectively accommodates group bookings and special occasions.
138 Woodman Rd, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5AL
The bar focuses on a tight but exceptionally well-kept rotation of familiar real ales and standard draft options. Unassuming from the outside, this cosy and traditional local pub features a welcoming interior and a pleasant courtyard garden. Both the bar staff and the regular patrons go out of their way to make newcomers feel entirely at home.
28 Primrose Hill, Brentwood CM14 4LT
The kitchen serves delicious, well-prepared dishes like duck salad and tuna niçoise, alongside lovely drinks. A quiet, relaxed venue that offers a calm setting for casual lunches and catch-ups. Staff are generally attentive and accommodating, though the phone booking system sometimes falters. Guests have occasionally experienced severe delays in food delivery and unresponsive booking inquiries.
13 Brook St, Brentwood CM14 5LZ
While the pub does not serve its own food, patrons highly rate the convenience and quality of the permanent kebab van situated in the car park. This traditional, lively drinker's pub thrives on a fantastic community atmosphere and a crowd of welcoming locals. The bar staff are universally praised for their kind, efficient service that keeps the drinks flowing.
213 Rayleigh Rd, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1PJ
It operates as a traditional public house serving the Kelvedon Hatch area. The venue maintains a polite and appreciative relationship with its local patrons. Management is visibly attentive to customer feedback and online reviews.
Ongar Rd, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood CM15 0AA
A solid lineup of typical pub drinks is maintained to a good standard for the busy weekend trade. Hidden down the back streets, this lively pub features a massive beer garden and often hosts a bustling, high-energy weekend crowd with a resident DJ. The bar staff are remarkably quick and efficient, easily managing the thirsty crowds during busy events and New Year's Eve parties. Management can be stubbornly inflexible about television audio, heavily favouring loud music over requested sports commentary.
27 Hart St, Brentwood CM14 4AX
The pub generally delivers great food, though the kitchen's pacing for pizzas is a recurring issue. A charming village pub featuring a lovely garden that is perfect for relaxing outdoors. Staff provide good service in a busy and bustling environment. Expect significant delays when ordering pizza, and parking can be difficult during busy periods.
11 Cricketers Ln, Herongate, Brentwood CM13 3PZ
The kitchen offers really good, generously portioned food and a lovely Sunday roast at a great price. A relaxing and welcoming pub boasting a great garden that is ideal for sunny lunches. The chatty, helpful staff provide faultless and accommodating service even when working solo. Guests may face long waits for food during busy periods or when large parties are present.
Magpie Ln, Little Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3DZ
The kitchen consistently delivers delicious, high-quality pub meals and highly praised Sunday roasts. Set within lovely grounds with ample parking, this spacious venue strikes a balance between a quiet pub ambience and a large-scale event space. Staff are friendly and accommodating, efficiently managing both casual dining and large marquee weddings. Wait times for food can stretch longer than expected during busy Sunday lunch services.
West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LL
The kitchen serves fresh, well-balanced food alongside a strong selection of local beers. A calm and relaxing restaurant space complemented by a pleasant garden for afternoon drinks. Bar staff are exceptionally prompt, polite, and efficient, ensuring guests are well looked after even when busy.
15 Rayleigh Rd, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1AB
The venue impresses guests with great food and high-quality coffee. A worthwhile destination pub that draws visitors from afar for a pleasant dining experience. Staff consistently deliver excellent, commendable service that justifies the travel time.
The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RL
It delivers reliable, tasty snacks and hot food under the trusted M&S brand. The café presents a light, airy, and modern environment suitable for a quick break. Friendly staff provide fast and efficient service for customers on the go.
125-127 High St, Brentwood CM14 4RX
The kitchen is highly regarded for its superb food and excellent Sunday roasts. A nice, quiet little pub featuring a great outdoor space for a peaceful drink. The team is consistently friendly, ensuring a welcoming experience for all guests.
Billericay Rd, Herongate, Ingrave, Tye CM13 3SD
While the food offering appears to have been scaled back or stopped entirely, the bar maintains a dependable selection of reasonably priced drinks. This charming country pub provides a deeply traditional, welcoming environment that is especially popular with dog walkers. The genuinely lovely bar staff offer a warm reception and have even been commended for their deaf awareness.
1 The Green, Blackmore, Ingatestone CM4 0RT
The kitchen offers a great value menu featuring high-quality, delicious food with generous portions. A cosy, friendly environment that serves as a perfect stop after local countryside walks. The staff are friendly and accommodating, though the pace can drop during peak times. Service can become noticeably slow when the pub is busy.
390 Ongar Rd, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood CM15 9JH
The kitchen serves up good quality meze plates, though the portions feel small compared to the premium price tag. This clean, modern bar attempts an upscale vibe but is heavily marred by an aggressive door security presence. While private event coordination is praised, standard bar service is frequently described as slow and unwelcoming. Patrons consistently complain about exorbitant drink prices and confrontational bouncers who prematurely clear the venue.
5 Hart St, Brentwood CM14 4AX