Old White Horse in Havering

Not sure what is happening to this pub, think it maybe closing.On 3 consecutive weeks, I have taken my elderly parents for lunch, or tried, each time, a notice on door, "kitchen closed", the reason we have tried is that we have had splendid lunches before.Last Saturday, arranged to meet friends for a social drink, but the pub was completely closed. A wasted journey and very disappointed.Such a shame as this was a lovely local pub.

Looked forward to a nice Sunday roast after some positive reports regarding the food. I must say we were very underwhelmed, although the portion size was generous the food lacked any flavour and felt like it had been reheated poorly. Certainly will not be visiiting here again as actually felt unwell in the evening.

Haven't been here for such a long time because of Covid-19 so today was the first time in over a year. We couldn't have picked a better evening weather wise as it was warm and sunny with a gentle breeze. In the group there was 3 adults, 3 children and a 17 week old Labrador Pondenco X puppy. Not much to say about the Old White Horse except the food this evening was excellent and the staff are extremely welcoming to everyone including our new dog. The beer garden is big enough for any dog to sniff around (on the lead of course) and it also has fields backing onto it which pretty much means an uninterrupted view of the sun setting. The pub currently has a temporary menu but there was a decent choice and the portion sizes were more than ample and the onion rings were massive. Avril is a lovely lady and always friendly, polite and cheerful to talk to. As were are literally down the road, we will be going back especially as we know they are dog friendly.

Seems to be highly regarded locally so thought we would give it a go. You can sit in 3 areas - one next to the busy road, one next to the tatty trampoline with a view over porta=toilets and one filled with a group of cannabis smoking lads who looked like they have been out grabbing the night before. Much of the garden is strewn with old mattresses and rubbish so not very inviting. The food was ok - nothing special - with some of the vegetables cold,, beef was tough and overcooked, albeit a good, huge yorkshire pudding . At £14-15 a main course didnt feel that it represented good value for money. Highlight has to be the pleasant staff

Just had a very good Sunday lunch take away with tasty and plentiful food plus the bonus of a free drink. Sevice was good and will return for more.

Seeing as I don’t live too far from this pub, I thought i would check it out... Firstly, the beer garden is very big, but could do with some work (particularly at the back) as some of the benches and trampolines were broken. There’s an area in the beer garden where you can order bbq cooked food which was cool. Extra toilets located outside was handy (especially for those who don’t want to be inside the pub for long). Saved us walking back to the pub every time we needed a toilet. I must say, it was very difficult for them to find us a menu. We weren’t given a menu despite asking the first time and it was only after the second time we asked that they manage to find us one which wasn’t ideal. When receiving our food in the beer garden, we were served our food before we got our gravy (so the waiter had to go back to the pub before we could complete our meal). Due to the distance and time we had to wait for this, some of our food got cold. Overall, prices were standard, decent little location, big beer garden, staff were friendly enough and the food portions were good. Overall not a bad little pub.

Just had a lovely Sunday roast at The White Horse would highly recommend. We sat outside and was lovely and relaxed and great service and staff very friendly would def recommend x

Great place for families, I normally go with my parents and my son(7). We spend alot of time in their garden in the summer, the little gut serves bbq food which is great, little one plays on the trampolines and loves it. Staff are great, and very friendly. We have also been for a Sunday lunch, the portions were great. The meat was amazing and the tray of vegetables was very tasty. Cauliflower cheese was spot on! Would 100% reccomend. Can't wait for it to be open again(after covid-19) we will be one of the first at the doors

Food here is great , good quality home styled cooking and huge portions . Friendly efficient service too .

Called in without a reservation early Sunday afternoon. Despite being clearly busy, Avril accommodated us quickly. Menu was literally Sunday roast but as that’s what we came for, we were satisfied. We both ordered the selection of meat roasts and boy, we were not disappointed. Fab roasties, huge Yorkshire, cauliflower cheese, carrots, cabbage, broccoli parsnips, stuffing, crackling.... and all super tasty. Staff were fab too. I don’t want to highly recommend, as next time it might be too busy for a last minute visit but next time we will be sure to book! Good traditional pub. Nothing processed or fake here! Reasonably priced too. ,

Excellent will go again soon. Staff and landlord were very welcoming. Plenty of good food on the plate.

Thank you to the Chefs and staff for a superb Sunday lunch ,All freshly cooked two of our party had roast one had the lamb shank and the orher had Lasagne all were to die for ,all served with fresh vegatables and a Huge yorkie pud . super desserts mixed fruit cheesecake ,lemon posset and chocolate fudge cake with ice-cream and lashings of custard my apologies to the lovely member of staff when i explained to her that a posset is a type of mousse and not saying that she was a moose we enjoyed ourselves and had a good laugh

Me and my husband came 2 weeks ago..he bought a pint of lemonade 2 small packets of peanuts and a large white wine which came to £12.30..absolutely ridiculous..we won't be returning!!

This pub is ok. The place is very small not a lot of room to eat and lots of tables to get around. The food is ok just average I would say. The garden is very large but on the whole the pub is fine for lunch you might have to book in the evening as can get busy on the occasions that we visited. Staff were nice enough.

We've been a few times for a Sunday Roast. It has always been good food. The service is hit and miss if it's a bit busy. Apart from the manager she is always fantastic! We like it and we do keep coming back.

Great garden for the summer, good bar in thegarden Great and quite in the winter, food great always busy. Friendly staff..

Great food, great service and staff - family Sunday lunch, room upstairs, not too loud, plenty of room.

Met up here 1 evening largish car park so handy for a car meet had a room to ourselves a few other customers in but midweek and quiet everyone was relaxed and had a good chat old style pub which is rare these days

Stopped in here today, had the mixed grill which was excellent, well worth a visit, good outside seating area.

Great place to have a yummy Sunday lunch especially if it's nice and sunny outside! Friendly staff great place to visit with the family!

We came across this pub as we were early for a funeral at Marks Tey. The pub has a lovely warm feeling about it. The staff are pleasant, professional and the food is very very good, albeit too much as is the norm in this day and age.

The only reason I gave it 2 ‘stars’ and not 1 is because of the waitress bless her who was actually embarrassed for us. How this place has 4.3 is beyond me.

This place was recommended to my Mum by somebody she knows. I did a bit of research and thought we’d give it a go. We weren’t disappointed.

I took my daughter for Sunday lunch (20.08.17) we were running late so we didn't get there till nearly 3 pm. I went for the Lamb roast and my daughter the mixed meat roast. The meat was obviously cooked sometime ago and in fact one of the meats we had trouble deciding what it was as it was so overcooked. The potatoes were part boiled but hardly roasted, and a couple were hard inside. The cabbage was cold and the turnip was soft although it had been roasted well at sometime. The carrots were OK but my daughter didn't receive any. I must say I found the gravy OK although a little greasy. The final insult was getting a pint at the bar, £4.60 for a pint of Stella is OK at a pub restaurant, but when you see the barmaid use a half full glass of lager under the pump with foam marks to the top of the glass pour it into my Stella glass and top it up was just wrong. I did challenge her but she said it had recently been poured? We were so hungry by the time the food came we did eat most of what we could, I did try to talk to the manager but having waited 5 minutes I decided to put it down to a bad choice. It's such a shame as family and friends have said how good it was, but unfortunately my experience was awful.....other than my daughters company : )

Lovely Sunday roast always good friendly staff best pub around for eating not the cheapest but you get pay for been there about 6 times now always spot on

Nos encanta este lugar, he estado viniendo aquí durante años, cada plato tiene que sentirse preparado casa maravillosa, el personal es muy acogedor y servicial, perfecto para parejas, familias, grupos de amigos, y no tienen ni siquiera cenamos aquí solos y nos sentimos como en casa. También un lugar encantador para descansar para una bebida, un amplio jardín familiar de cerveza para aquellos de largas tardes de verano y un acogedor salón tradicional para las tardes de invierno. Los lugareños muy amable también.

Once again was not disappointed with food,service at the old white horse...friendly staff and a well maintained venue....

Beautiful Hotel Great Rooms wonderful breakfast right on the beach just outside is the night market have been there so many times just love it friendly staff nothing to complain about

What portion sizes and quality and well cooked just try it you wont be disappointed we had a family lunch for 15 we had to wait a while as everything was freshly cooked but was worth the wait

Visitamos este edificio público ayer para una comida. Me cobraron £49. 00 para un barato £9. 99 botella de champán monsigny - qué estafa! No era normal: comida recién hecha. Patatas de lata eran duras. Estaba crudo y tuve que enviar de vuelta. Natillas Estaba aguada.

El mejor restaurante de la zona. Hace un cambio de todos los restaurantes de comida rápida y comercializado en la zona. Toda la comida es fresca y casera. Nunca he tenido una mala comida. Elegir entre el menú y el personal siempre es agradable y amable. Encantador ambiente relajado y precioso jardín en el verano con trampolines para los niños. Mi restaurante favorito de todos los tiempos

Met up with friends for a meal.Staff were helpful very friendly and food was superb all home cooked.I will definitely return.

I had read the reviews on Tripadvisor and was looking for somewhere local to meet up with family so thought I would give it go. I very very rarely give 5 star reviews, however I cannot find a fault with this pub/restaurant. We all ordered different things to eat Chicken Parmigiana, Hunter Chicken and Lambs Hearts. All the food was brought up together and the size of the meals was enormous!!! All the food was freshly cooked and of a good quality. The staff (unfortunately didn't get their names) were very welcoming and friendly.I would definitely recommend this restaurant - you will not be disappointed. Looked like a lovely beer garden as well which will be a perfect summer hide out !

As always fabulous Sunday lunch with great atmosphere & friendly staff.Thanks for fitting us in last min..!!

Excellent staff very friendly and helpful.excellent food the fajitas are spot on. and a lovely garden for the kids.

Had a birthday gathering for my wife, myself and ten friends.We had the gatering in 'the back room'Excellent food, drinks and service.

I booked this as a place to go with my parents and children on a Friday evening, that was pretty close by. We were greeted by friendly and polite staff, who were particularly lovely to the children. The pub itself is small, cosy, warm and very clean. The food was fantastic and the portions were more than generous (we probably didn't need starters with hindsight). The garlic prawns were delicious, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The main meals were a perfect example of home cooked, British winter comfort meals. The 8oz steak was closer to 12oz, cooked to perfection and accompanied by a mountain of home-made chunky chips, mushrooms, tomato and peas. The steak and ale pudding was "just perfect" and the liver and bacon "delicious". I will definitely be returning!

We have passed this pub hundred of times before we finally decided to stop for lunch.What a nice surprise. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and some lovely food.Highly recommendableUK Viking

This pub is very dated and I found the food very average it gets quite busy but the food was not to my taste not home cooked and fresh.

Great food at reasonable price staff very helpful would recommend anyone to make a trip out of there day to visit great atmosphere

Lovely fresh home cooked food..so different to the food in chain restaurants..we had lunch and everyone really enjoyed their food..strongly RECOMMENDED..will return when next in area.

The White Horse is a 2min drive from my office. The perfect place to take customers for lunch. Home cooked food and well stocked bar. It can get busy I recommend booking for large parties.

Myself and my family have eaten here, on a variety of occasions. Weather permitting, the garden area is huge - loads of space to sit. Dogs are welcome. Kids can enjoy playing on the superb array of playground equipment, and ample sized trampolines. The ploughman's is lovely - we usually have the mixed, but it is a good size. One is more than enough for 2 people if you perhaps ordered a side of chips or some extra bread. The Sunday dinner is huge. You can order extra food too, gravy, roasts, Yorkshires, if the meal isn't adequate at no extra cost. There is a good selection of the usual roast meats. The only time I have been disappointed when due to fatty lamb - personal choice though as I hate lamb this way. I have never had a started or dessert, so cannot comment on either of these courses. The service is very friendly. My partner tends to ask for random "off menu" meals, and he is always lucky to be offered exactly what he wants. The environment is old fashioned, a time warp. But it suits the place, food and the customers who frequent the place.

Very friendly staff and was made to feel very welcome , portions were plenty and the food was fantastic.We will be coming back very soon

Dropped in by chance for a quick lunch before a wedding. Fast, friendly service and a very good sandwich at a good price. Must be good to have as a local.

Old white horse is by far the best Sunday lunch I have had in a pub/restaurant no the only place I will go.The staff are so friendly and helpful (I'm so fussy) that nothing is to much trouble.The bar area its self is a little dated and could do with a makeover but it's clean .Well let's get to the most important part The Food..... I have never had a bad Sunday lunch at the white horse Hugh portions of well could fresh (not frozen tasteless veg ang potatoes) with a choice of meat or you can splash out a little bit more cash and have all the meats Beef,pork,lamb and chicken .They don't offer staters but with the size of the dinner you won't need one ( I have never seen such a giantic Yorkshire pudding like they cook ...puts mine to shame).There is a pudding menus but not very large anyone with a sweet tooth would be able to find something to fill the sat tiny bit of roomIt gets very busy if the weathers bad so it's best probably best to book in the warmer weather they have a Hugh garden area great for kids if you don't mind outside dining iGive it a go you won't be disappointed.

Great place, great food, great staff, great atmosphere, reasonable prices (but for wine), nice outside area for the summer. Try the steak, it's very good for the money.

We've been going to the Old White Horse for some while now. We've never had a meal we haven't enjoyed. Be warned, if you have a starter you probably won't have room for a dessert as the main courses tend to be "more than adequate" . Cellar well kept also.

Well...unbelievable really..So I called on the Saturday. .lady answers the call...." Can I book a table for Sunday evening please ..do you serve food Sunday evening " yes. We do . What time please... " is 7.30pm ok. " yes fine for how many " two please "" thank you see you 7.30 Sunday. ..So we get there 7.15pm. Door is shut.. no cars in car park I'm thinking strange..tried calling for 20 mins no answer.So feeling embarrassed tell business partner ..can't understand it.Any way next day i call them explain.. there response was...sorry we close at 7 on Sundays. .." oh ok. Then why did you take my booking for 7.30 then.. "" and why didn't you tell me..We couldn't have taken your booking...." so I must have dreamed it then...basically .told me I'm a lier and I never booked..no appologies just attitude...Never again..arrogant staff . I will never recommend this place ..

I have eaten here on a number of occasions, both lunch and dinner.The meals are always hot, large, tasty and reasonably priced.There is a small back room which can be booked for a larger group and gives a lovely intimate feel.Avril and her staff are always polite and helpful and have a good knowledge of the menu.There is also a great beer garden and a large car park.

We went there on a Friday night and got a table fine. The staff was friendly and the food good. There was no loud music either which was very much welcomed.

It was OK and I like the food and the place init. The staff was good apart from this one boy who spat. It was quite unhygienic.

Lovely food, large helpings. I would definitely recommend this pub for the food and friendly family atmosphere

Had meal here, with friends the food was hot and fresh, although i thought a little dry.The portion size was more than enough.Some deserts were not available at the time of visit but second choice was very nice.Staff were friendly.

I've just had the biggest fillet steak of my life, and now I can't move.Trip advisor says I need a minimum of 100 characters so I would add that it was delicious! I should have taken a photo but I was too busy eating.

Went there for lunch, as it's an old mates favourite watering hole. It's a nice old place, that seems to be stuck in a bit of a time-warp. The vast majority of the clientele were "of a certain age," and seemed to gather in this homely place, like it's some sort of social club. It was actually quite charming.The food is good old British pub grub, served with a smile, and very good value. It would actually make a very good seaside pub. The landlady, and all her staff, which seemed to include the odd friend helping out on an ad hoc basis throughout our time there. If it's a pub lunch you want, you won't be disappointed.

This pub was recommended to us by our removal company when we moved to the area and we were not disappointed! Lovely local, with friendly staff and great food! We have been here for Sunday Roast, as well as the yummy baguettes for a nice relaxed lunch. The outside area is great with loads of seating to choose from, and is also perfect for the kids too with trampolines to keep them entertained! Will keep returning without a doubt!

Heard this was a lovely place to eat the garden is nice, we ordered our food we both had ploughmans we waited 50 minutes for it bearing in mind it's only salad with cheese , I may understand if I was having something complicated and hot , it arrived eventually and it was ok

Again another excellent experience at the old white horse. Lovely hot food and plates hot. Staff friendly and helpful. We stayed after our meal and enjoyed the garden. My 2 year old loved the trampolines and slides. thanks again for fabulous meal.

Pop in this Saturday and both had a ploughman's lunch in the wonderful garden. This has to be one of the best ploughman's I have ever had, it was so big one is enough for two people. We had the full works with 3 big slices of different cheeses and a slab of ham with all the rest that goes with it.The rest of the menu looked as tasty and we shall definitely be going back. Most recommended.

We have just spent a lovely afternoon in the white horse beer garden.The children have had fun playing on the different climbing frames and swings and running around.We have all eaten and everyone has said how nice the food was,it is much better than just pub grub and very reasonable.the staff were all friendly and the beer very good too.We will be going back again as soon as the weather permits.

Attended a wake at this pub this week. Shameful behaviour by the bar staff who were actively throwing drinks away when anyone left them unattended on the bar to go for food or toilets. Once this was pointed out to the staff when they were observed doing this they said to each other quote" turn it in now we've been rumbled" to do this to people who have just buried a loved on is nothing short of despicable. This was a blatant ploy to make people buy more drinks. Absolutely disgusted by this.