Hungry Horse - Roaring Donkey in Tendring

This was a review I gave almost 5 years ago............ .A lots changed .... Not impressed ordered food took nearly an hour to get and wasn't very good, didn't have any sausages or fish fingers.

Went today for a Beef Sunday Roast & drink deal. Service was top notch, very friendly & on point. Food came within the time told & was lush.

Good friendly service & good food. Didn't have to wait long at all

Thank you to Lee for exceptional service ~ was a lovely visit

Food was amazing, very friendly and efficient service. Staff very pleasant throughout and ensured everything was good.

food was amazing, the service was top tier and the atmosphere was really good. highly recommend.

Claire was amazing as soon as we walked into establishment she greeted us with a smile and promptly got us seated even tho it Was very busy she still made time for my family 5 star for Claire definitely eat here again

Great pub great food great staff

On holiday in the area so called in for meal. Lovely food, everywhere clean and tidy and great play area for grandson to play on.

Staff are very friendly and welcoming and always happy to answer any questions you have . Foods is always hot and out on time , Good atmosphere and the karaoke night is a must do .

Absolutely fantastic meal and the service was very prompt xx Superb as always

How ridiculous on a Sunday lunchtime with the football on and obviously food only two bar staff working they worked like Trojans but could not cope with the amount of customers waited 20 mins to get a drink as did most people that were just watching the football the person running the pub was more interested collecting glasses as apposed to helping behind the bar such a shame great pub great staff but obviously profit comes before customers. Another pub close by now has Sky will be using this pub in future not because I want to but I think The Roaring Donkey is more about making money as opposed to customer service

My husband and I popped in for some lunch. Staff were very friendly and food was fab. Would definitely recommend

Lovely staff and atmosphere, Alfie was very helpful with our time here

Had another great evening at the roaring donkey, Alfie was very healpfull

Great place for reasonably priced food. Parking was easy and we didn't need to book. It's a family pub so plenty of kids about but that didn't bother us.

Lovely meal clean and the staff is amazing and kind Alfie behind the bar served us really lovely drinks quickly will definitely recommend

We went for some drinks yesterday and it was super busy but we was taken very good care of by the barman Alfie, he was super quick at getting our order ready and super polite, a real asset to this company!

Good pub grub plus a few specials. Lamb Kofta on flatbreads delicious. Halloumi fries. Great. Good old fashioned pub plenty of parking. Great prices.

Lovely service polite staff Katie our server very friendly, food was very tasty.

Excellent value for money. We had two steaks and an ultimate combo (shared by my kids). Everything perfect except the garlic bread on the combo! It was hard and inedible. Not a big deal, but Lee changed it for us and got us a freshly cooked batch, plus got the kids some ice creams for the trouble! Thanks Lee! Will definitely be back!

Great pub has been for years, always friendly staff are awesome. Would highly recommend xx

Nice place good atmosphere very friendly Alfie the bar man very helpful

Food was cold 😩 and missing alot of food on our plates. Not normally one to complain as I have eaten here alot but today was a total let down. 🙃 I understand everyone has their off days but it's no excuse to have cold food . Also beans and mushrooms were mixed together which i personally don't agree with . The beans had no taste of sauce to them ( very dry) and the mushrooms were shrivelled to nothing 😢 . Unfortunately we had a bad experience today and hope that it improves as I normally do like it here. Waiter was very kind though so thank you for that 😊

Lovely Restaurant , food was great and staff was welcoming, I would happily recommend.

Danielle was a lovely host and helped with my inquiry about desert, was a lovely evening celebrating a family birthday

Charming bar staff, looked after us all evening.

Horrible waiting i’ve ever been, waiting for 2 steak for an hour on Tuesday night also no apology from the waitress, restaurant wasn’t busy at all.

We had the best server, Katie who took care of us and made the whole experience perfect.

Danielle was fantastic at serving us as a family group. It was my birthday meal and I forgot to order one persons meal. She rectified it immediately and the food was great

First class food and drink as always, great service by bar manager and Paige, staff always friendly snd go the extra mile

Came in here a few years ago and had an unsatisfactory meal so swore I would never return. But went in last evening as my hubby wanted to watch the footie. He wasn't very hungry so just pinched some of my Tandori Chicken Sizzler, which was lovely So I will return !!

Fancied a change to the normal places we go on a Sunday evening, ordered 2 steak meals with all the trimmings. Food arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious… The manager Clare was an absolute laugh and made our dining experience worthwhile. The bar staff were friendly especially Ryan with his quick wit and banter, can definitely recommend this place a Family friendly pub. 10 out of 10 guys will definitely be going back.

Went here recently with our grandsons as a treat. Have been before and wanted to see what changes had been made. Food selection is very good. Tastes very good and service is excellent. Now the bad bit... Toilets are awful, Not clean with bad smells. Not pleasant after a good meal. We hope that major investment in this area is forthcoming and would ensure an increase in visits.

No food but good service and beer in a glass

Always a warm welcome from Liam and crew

Really good food and reasonable prices. Had the mixed grill, the chicken was spot on

Great service, very friendly staff, excellent food

Alfie was amazing service very polite & on the ball!

Alfie’s brilliant, very attentive and very quick service

Staff are friendly and attentive. Shame about the food had raw samosas with a curry and the steaks were overdone.

Food was lovely and very reasonably priced, services was unmatched our server Alfie went above and Beyond and is a asset to the company

Had a really god meal today, Alfie on the bar was amazing and super healpfull, he went above and beyond

Vey nice surprise, went there regularly but stopped going because of quality issues. Went back recently on the off chance and food was lovely. Been back lots of times since !

Lovely staff very friendly and welcoming would recommend popping in nice people

Good value for money. Food very good . Could do with more staff at the bar.

Great local. Friendly staff. Good choice of food. Prompt service.

We went to the roaring donkey for our late Xmas party. It was amazing! Great food, service and karaoke was a bonus.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolute Gem – The Roaring Donkey Delivers Again! The Roaring Donkey never disappoints, but today’s experience was next-level. I went for the “Mix It Up”—a platter of perfectly grilled skewers that were absolutely sensational. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, every bite was a treat. Pairing it with a fresh, crisp draught beer only elevated the experience. But what truly sets this place apart is the service. The staff are welcoming, attentive, and know their stuff when it comes to drinks and pairings. Whether you’re here for a casual pint or a proper meal, the atmosphere is always spot-on. If you haven’t been to The Roaring Donkey yet, what are you waiting for? This place is an absolute must-visit.

Have always loved the Roaring Donkey, great, friendly atmosphere and family friendly. Food is well prepared and tasty!

I always bring my children here for food, and meet friends as a treat. The staff are amazing and friendly, they always work quickly to get everyone served! Manager always knows everyone and is accommodating and cannot do enough for you. The food is great value, always hot and fresh. It’s a great local, loads of seating and space, a great hub for our community! Good live entertainment in the evenings too … screens always have sports on, and there is an adults 18 over section of you want a more adult area.

Thanks Claire, brilliant atmosphere and food

Love coming to this family friendly pub, staff are always approachable and accommodating.

Great place, Great staff and food.

We enjoy coming here as the food is great , it’s great value for money and the staff are brilliant . Alfie is always polite , friendly and happy to help !

Really amazing service, Alfie on the bar, was super polite, helpful and poured amazing drinks. Really made our experience the best, we will definitely be back.

Had a great time. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. So helpful.

Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I can't wait to go back! If you're looking for a place to enjoy delicious food in a welcoming environment, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Alfie and Ryan provide a great service behind the bar! They are always very welcoming (i dont have any friends) and create a warm atmosphere.

Food was fantastic...atmosphere was great. Staff are really friendly.

food yummy orange flavoured appletiser

There was 11 of us and all food and service was excellent

Food was superb, highly recommend the burger combo

Nice and cosy atmosphere , food was served piping hot and with a smile .

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Lady who greets you and takes you to table was absolutely fantastic

great food great atmosphere and great staff what else could you ask for

Lovely food and even better staff

Food and service spot on as always.

Always a pleasure visiting here, staff food atmosphere is always good would always come back food selection and price is great, brilliant place to take the family out

The gravy one (burger) is beautiful!!! Great service

Great food and Alfie the bartender was very helpful, polite and friendly

10/10 would come again, Guinness poured to perfection, kopperberg came with a glass and ice 🧊

Warm and welcoming. Clean Friendly helpful staff Excellent service at the bar Food came quickly - hot and tasty Staff checked if we were happy.

I brought my two nieces here the other week, staff were so lovely and helpful!

Staff always super friendly, Alfie works hard to accommodate all !

Help I'm a skeleton. Been waiting over an hour, no updates, help. I've grown old.

18 for dinner, no orders wrong all food together, fresh and well cooked, thank you

Great pub all the sports channels and bogof on a friday!!! My only gripe is always under staffed😢. We are quite regular at least twice a week, got used to the bar now, get a drink when there’s no one else waiting 🤪

Had a lovely family meal at the donkey today. Paige was great, she helped carry my drinks over as there was too many to carry on my own. She brought the food out promptly, kept bringing extra sauces etc, kept asking if everything was ok…. like nothing was too much trouble. She made the meal a very pleasing family time. Thanks to everyone at the donkey, especially from Paige for the good caring service with a smile. Hope to be back soon x

Claire always gives amazing service and so friendly

12 of us had a lovely family Christmas meal here today. Food was nice, fresh and hot and the staff were really friendly and looked after us very well.

Went to the Roaring Donkey for the Festive Menu as a party of 4. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere was very welcoming. Food arrived hot and quickly.

Staff are really friendly and its a nice amtmoshpere

It's well run and somewhere you can depend on. Staff are lovely and try to get it right. I love the deal days and take advantage thanks 😊

Brilliant food and staff very pleasant.

Lee the assistant manager was super kind and helpful all throughout the time we were here would 1000% recommend to everyone

Food ok, if you’re going there just for drinks… be prepared to wait cos you definitely will !!!

The staff were very friendly and the food came fairly fast and all food was lovely.

Had a lovely breakfast and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating

This place has genuinely gone from bad to absolutely fantastic. Things really went downhill and I stopped eating here. I believe they're under new management, because the new menu is amazing, the food is delicious every single time. Not to mention that the staff are so much more friendly, professional and accommodating. There really has been new life breathed into this place. I will say that it could do with a bit of a revamp. The carpets etc are overdue a change. But don't let that deter the fact that this is a lovely place to eat, and the staff genuinely seem to care about my needs and wants. I can't recommend the food enough! They really have turned things around! Well done!

Understaffed, mistakes made with food, apology was given and free desert offered, we refused, the meal was ruined by then, staff pleasant enough just clearly under pressure

Went a few months ago.....food took ages to arrive (over an hour) and the burger was too charred, and hated the runny cheese sauce it came with and the taste made me run into the toilets. The cutlery had also all run out meaning people were left wandering about to try and find some. Unfortunately would not return. The waiting staff were all great though.

Really good service from both the bar/food. Service was first class food was plentiful and hot good quality. Best we’ve had in Clacton for a while. Recommend you give it a try sure you’ll be glad you did. Everyone welcome great age range & atmosphere from baby’s to grandparents. The Xmas dinner was fantastic. Thank you to the Staff at the Roaring Donkey

Great food Great staff Great Atmosphere kind to the oldies which is so nice to see .👏👏👏👏

Food was very nice, hot and the puddings we fab !

The food is cheap And cheerful, the staff help where they can.

I thought the food was xlnt staff were really helpful my experience on the whole very pleasant thumbs up from me.

Today we had a table of 13 and lee made sure we all had what we needed and was ,extremely helpful he is a credit to your workplace

Myself and my boyfriend enjoyed a lovely lunch date on Friday. It was BOGOF on burgers so that’s what we decided to get. The burgers were lovely and juicy and packed full of flavour. We definitely recommend and we will be coming back.