Spread Eagle in Brentwood

Came to visit daughter on placement from uni. Wasn’t busy but was told food be about 30 mins was over a hour till we got it. Husband had a lasagne and daughter and I had ultimate sharer, which was only 2 of each different selection?? Wouldn’t class as ultimate as needed at least 4 of each thing to feed 2 people. Husband said lasagne could had been bigger portion as well. Food was nice though but bigger portions would be great. Staff were all friendly can’t fault them. Would visit again if bigger portions.

Amazing pub, the food is out of this world! Good service - nice atmosphere! My husband had the burger and said it was the best burger he’d ever eaten in a pub! We will be back!

Tasty food and friendly service . Great menu and they opened the kitchen especially for us as we arrived slightly after it had shut.

Booked a table for dinner tonight and sadly after travelling 45 mins to eat, we were told the kitchen is closed. Didn’t even call us to let us know

We’ve driven 45 minutes to meet friends for a lovely Sunday dinner to be told the kitchen is shut No phone call to let us know when we booked ! So we’ve wasted half a tank of petrol for not even an apology Disgusting customer service !

With a new landlord, a new food menu, cocktails and more events. My friend and I decided to go along to one of the Tuesday evening quiz evenings and we were so glad we did, we went back the week after. First week we tried something from the new menu, just a few nibbles. We chose from the 3 for £12 menu, just something to keep us going with our bottle of Shiraz. Great night. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.

My friends and I met up at the Spread Eagle for a catch up over a few drinks and we had a fabulous time. The pub has a great welcoming atmosphere, it has trendy decor, good music without it being too loud so you can chat, and, the cocktails are great.

We’d heard a lot about the takeaway roasts during lockdown and thought we’d try them out.Soooo glad we did...What a find!They couldn’t be more friendly, helpful and accommodating. The food is delicious and so reasonably priced.Such a lovely treat on a Sunday.Can’t wait for them to open their doors again so we can visit in person.Give them a try... I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

Had the roast tomahawk pork dinner yesterday.....it was huge! Absolutely delicious and will definitely order again

Had the most delicious roast today from the Spread Eagle. Being Valentine’s Day we decided to order our Sunday roast especially with lockdown on and not able to go anywhere. The pork chop was amazing and so tender and tasty and the chicken was corn fed. Never had corn fed chicken before but certainly will again. All the veg was fresh and cooked to perfection. So much dinner enough for tomorrow too.

Sunday is fresh fish day - 2pm - 8pm. Lovely lobster , squid , prawns and calamari + alot more on menu. I had a superb fish stew which our local fishmonger, who provides this delightful fare, days he eats for breakfast! 🦀🦐🐚🐙🦑🐟🐋🐳

This is very local to me and I get great burgers from here the meat is proper meat. The Sunday roasts are to die for. It’s a very friendly pub. The landlady and her partner can’t do enough for you. Recommend a visit.

I visited for the first time yesterday. I had tried to reserve a table in the beer garden through their website a few days before hand but I had no response. We got to the pub to find it closed. The lady inside opened the door and said they had problems and won’t be opening until 2pm. This is fair enough many businesses get issues that delay opening from time to time. I asked about the table I had tried to reserve and was told that they do not reserve tables in the beer garden. This is something they could state on their website and they could have responded to my email to let me know that and the lady we spoke to could use a few lessons in customer service. She was indifferent leaning towards abrupt. We returned at 2:30 and was seated in the beer garden. We ordered drinks and asked if there was a food menu but was told that their chef had walked out so there was no food. It was a very nice looking pub but the service leaves a lot to be desired. It’s not terrible but they could do better. A smile wouldn’t hurt and the staff could be a bit more pleasant and interact with customers a little more rather than banging the drinks down on the table while they go and get the PDQ machine so we could pay for the drinks.

called here today for a drink and lunch time snack or whatever - no food on offer - after 3 months i would have thought they would have tried to get back to 'normal'.sat outside in the garden - ashtray full of cigarette butts and one on the wall nearby - ordered a coffee and pint of london pride - had to put a new barrel on - surely this should have been done when opening - all in all a dismal experience. even when the staff came with the drinks ashtrays full and not emptied.

Completely inaccessible for wheelchairs. The problem could be rectified very quickly and cheaply but this is not on their list of priorities. No accessible toilet either.

Food was great! You can tell they really put some effort into it. Bar staff are really friendly and Landlady is present and greets guests. Nothing is to much to ask. Also pub is warm and cosy on a winter's evening. Good selection of beers and spirits. Especially the gin!

This is probably one of the worse pubs for service I've had the misfortune to visit. I wouldn't have even given it 1 star but that wasn't possible. 5 people order food 20 minutes later 2 meals turn up. 40 minutes after the order another meal turns up. 60 minutes after ordering the last two meals turn up. Their excuse only one chef. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone, certainly one to swerve.

Nice pub. Don't bother with the food.My friends and I had burgers here. For £12 I expected something pretty good but I was disappointed. They're supposed to come with 'slaw and all i got was a measly teaspoon of raw cabbage without any dressing at all! My friends burger was supposed to have caramelised onion in it, and this was replaced with harissa! Not sure what they think they're doing but I won't be eating there again! Poor effort.

Visited Spread Eagle for one round during a crowded evening recently whilst live music was playing. It’s clearly a busy place but there’s limited seating and the standing space is sparse, especially when it’s as packed as this occasion. Three single shot gin and tonics cost around 11 GBP which is really quite good.

Absolutely lovely sunday roast and great service. Thanks to Lubin for squeezing us in and her lovely hospitality!

We love this little pub, lucky for us its our local great beer and atmosphere and the sunday roast is 100% the best in Brentwood at the moment chicken beef rib and salt marsh lamb is the business you will have to book as will sell out .

We come to this pub regularly, always great service and the food is very good....Sunday roast is the best, probably best to book in advance as it does run out!

Food and service both top notch. Will visit again for sure. One of my favorite restaurants because of the service they provided.

I love The Spread Eagle, we are lucky enough to have it as our local, we especially enjoy the jazz nights which are fantastic. The food is good and there are great choices of beer and the gins are garnished to perfection! The only reason I wouldn’t give the pub a 5 rating is because of the ladies loos, they really let the pub down. Extremely tired and grotty. I’ve heard that the gents is very nice, but obvs I’ve never checked them out myself!

Myself and boyfriend came here for a drink and dinner. They were doing a BBQ menu so we got chicken wings with a thai salad which albeit very spicy was lovely! Everything was reasonably priced and we would definitely come back here again.

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My daughter attends a nearby school and has been for the last year, yet this week is the first time I've had the opportunity to visit the Spread Eagle in Brentwood. The first night was just a quick drink with family. It was early on a Monday evening, so the place wasn't busy, yet it still had enough of a buzz and atmosphere about it. I was impressed by the layout, decor, cleanliness and all the staff we interacted with were super friendly, efficient and helpful. Well prepared drinks, fair prices, absolutely no complaints at all.

This is a much improved pub; fashionably redecorated, with great food and regular DJ's or bands. The only downer is getting served; there simply aren't enough staff and given many are making cocktails and regulars take up space sitting at the bar, this means you can wait 15+mins to get served when it is busy. We've given up on numerous occassions and gone to other pubs. The young staff are verging on rude and moody and the owners ought to mystery-shop them just to see how bad they can be towards the people who pay their wages. Put more staff ie some experienced adults behind the bar with a bit of customer rapport and this place would be worthy of 5 stars and customers wouldn't walk out all the time.

I heard about the new menu so tried the burger which was the best I can remember having - proper meat and perfectly cooked! If you're into your food then this has to be on your hit list!

Friday night, not that busy and they had a bouncer ( door security)The pub looks bigger on the website than in reality.

Lovely atmosphere, decent prices, good menu that changes regularly. Its a great independent pub, in a world full of chain pubs! Staff are always personable. Dog friendly.

I came in for a Guinness and the new menu was being launched. The burgers actually taste like burgers we used to get in the old days, a real meat taste. The meat is from a local butcher Thomas Joseph and is unbelievable. The new menu has something or everyone. Well worth a visit.

For Saturday night we visited The Spread Eagle and were fairly unimpressed with the pub generally. Two beers and two got chocolates were ordered. Hot chocolate, at £2.00 a pop, was from a Cadbury’s cocoa powder tub and really wasn’t that nice at all. The atmosphere was really hampered by the terribly loud music. It seemed to be a funk and soul night, which isn’t a bad genre, but the volume was just way too loud for a small pub like The Spread Eagle. It was impossible to hear anything else and ruined the experience. Fairly limited seating and worn out bar stools with ripped upholstery. Not the best.

Recommend to book the Sunday roast as they were all sold out this week. Husband and myself had a chicken and roast beef roast, with all the trimmings and very tasty. Nice fresh vegetables and all piping hot. Great ambience and extremely friendly and attentive staff. Little gem of a tucked away establishment that is well worth a visit. Seems to be dog friendly as well which is a bonus.

Popped in with a friend tonight, not really sure what to expect. The food was great, really tasty and the whole evening was made even better by our server Lianne. What a lovely lady! She couldn't do enough for us, but still found time for a friendly chat. She made us feel extremely welcome. Definitely worth visiting.

Well, we planned on popping in here for one, maybe two drinks, so, we then decided to sit in the beautiful courtyard out the back as it was such a warm night, the smells of the food wafting from the kitchen made us think, actually we won't go anywhere else to eat, we'd be quite happy sitting here, food arrived quick and was presented and tasted beautifully. Gradually the bar started to fill up, from 18 - 60 yrs olds, but you know what, every one was equal, no one felt too old or out of place. Well, then the music started, it took me back years when everyone used to just get up and dance, the place was alive, so many happy smiling faces, so, for us, two drinks turned into us leaving at closing! for me, best pub in Brentwood, get yourselves down there. Really great bar staff too....

Great news the new Chef is really making an effort. The quality of the food is back to its best and the place is getting the “ good relaxed” vibe back. Keep up the good work guys and girls.

Visited Tuesday evening for a quick snack. Food was amazing and a great selection. Reasonable prices too. I understand there’s a new Chef. He knows how to cook. Thanks Chef, will be back.

Thought I'd give the new menu and new chef a try after a few drinks and it didn't disappoint I went for the Cuban sandwich. 3 different pork cuts topped with piccalilly gherkins then melted cheese in a toasted ciabatta is something I'll be eating here alot .

After a few drinks in what is easily one of the best pubs around I found myself to be a bit peckish and decided to sample the new food menu. I went for the Cuban Sandwich and all I can say it was absolutely beautiful! I'll definitely be making it a lunchtime feature from now on!

A couple of friends and I visited the Spread Eagle tonight, having previously had several enjoyable nights there under the previous management... to say it had gone downhill would be understating it’s demise to an unrealistic degree. Whereas there used to be quality live music, we had a fat Russell Brand wannabe trying to sing behind the bar, the place was devoid of atmosphere, and when we ordered drinks at last orders (1145pm) the Eastern European bouncer tried to take them away at ten to twelve! When we complained, the barmaid got shirty and we were thrown out! By 11:55 all the customers were outside arguing with the staff! I have never seen so many unhappy punters. I would say it was like a cliched version of a North London pub run by unprofessional drop outs, & wouldn’t be surprised if it closed down in the near future, the proprietors couldn’t run a bath. A shame as the previous owners had really turned the place around, but this place is one to avoid

It has a really interesting layout and feels pubby but artsy as well. The tapas for lunch were really bad. I played it safe with a cheeseburger and it was fine. Would definitely go back there for a drink and its dog friendly as well.

I’ve been here a few times now. I haven’t eaten here yet but from what I’ve seen it all looks very good. It a really lovely pub where you can drink a chat with loud music blaring out. Always enjoy it.

Allways when I come to brentwood I go for a few drinks to the Spread Eagle .I love it ,this typical pub culture as you suspect in england Great selection of drinks friendly stuff and good selection of old furniture.

Friendly and accommodating staff Pub tries to accommodate all people and support the local community Pub diversifies to meet local needs

We only intended to have a coffee which by the way is the smoothest and best in Brentwood. However they have just started a new menu which includes Tapas style. We had 3 for £10 and weren't disappointed. The Chorizo and potato bravado was great. The Olives were superb and my wife loved the Tempura Prawns. I thoroughly recommend this "old fashioned pub". Next time we will try the Paella and Lamb Shank.

Love this place. Food is fantastic as is the service. This pub used to be really quiet and wasn't somewhere I would tend to go. Now what a difference! Always seems to be popular and service and food are great. Love the Sliders.

I love this pub, nice atmosphere and just far away enough from the high street to miss the hen do's. The food is always great and the staff is always so kind.

Visited for lunch today with a friend off a recommendation!

I visit the Spread Eagle and least once every couple of weeks with friends. The pub is small and very cost with great acts during the week and weekends.

So the first time they messed it up we got half of what we ordered and it arrived 2 and a half hours after we ordered without a sorry. That was about 6 months ago.

What a pub! The food is great too!!! Great ambience.. the toilets are great and I had a very good poo! Very comfortable toilets

What a great find in Brentwood! A super meal, great staff and to top it off a great choice of beers. If you are in the area then I would certainly recommend popping in for a bite to eat. :-)

Recommended by friends, arrived 20 mins before session was about to start and the pub was quite full and very noisy, however we managed to find a table around the corner. The music started and its as loud enough to drown out the noisy non music lovers. As the music went on the noisy guys seem to quieten more in appreciation to the good tunes being played. So glad we went had a great afternoon.

The old man and I often used to lament the fact that there wasn't a great local with a good atmosphere in our home town of Brentwood. We were delighted then, when The Spread Eagle was taken over by a new landlord and transformed into a hip, friendly local with delicious homemade food, real ales and a great selection of wines and gins. We are always made to feel welcome, whether we go as friends, family, a couple, or when I pop in for a cheeky one on my own. Jack and the team do a great job and the books and games are a nice touch. When we get a chance to sample the live music, it's always great.

Where to start, Thurday before good friday drinks. Start this time at the spread and still here !!! Fantastic service and great atmosphere. Credit to Jack and his Team !

Without doubt the best pub in Brentwood. Actually, have not been to a better pub anywhere so what a result this is our local. Laid back, unpretentious, everything about is totally spot on without appearing to try too hard. Just the right selection of beer, wine and food with friendly welcoming staff. So there was only place I wanted to celebrate a minor milestone birthday - massive thanks to Jack and everyone working last Saturday for being most excellent hosts and really looking after us. We'll be in again soon xx

Visited for lunch with a friend and enjoyed a delicious burger with great cheerful service. The only minor point is that we would have preferred a brunch (including omelettes etc) or sandwich which was only available until 1pm and we arrived at 1.40pm. I think the chef needs to re-visit.

Don't know about the food reviews, but I am at an open mike night for Jazz in this pub and I can honestly say, Ronnie Scott's, eat your heart out! Wanted to post video bit not able to. Won't post photo because it just, cannot! Do it justice! Fabulous night. I am in a local pub, serving local beer and a wonderful atmosphere. The hubbub around be the room and the jazz being played just makes this a wonderful venue. Ronnie Scott's! If this were in soho you would be worried!!!

Great little pub. Excellent food. Very popular. Good choice of wines. A number of books and games available for use. Lovely atmosphere

Very nice pub, food is pretty good and very reasonably priced. Great for just a few drinks as well .

Have been here for lunch on a few occasions in the past year and on each occasion have just had a sandwich (only get 1 hr for lunch). We've always been very satisfied with the food and service and nice atmosphere. Most of the pubs around here are very crowded and noisy, but you can always have a conversation here without having to shout. My husband raves about their coffee!

Really nice to see the Spread finally improve. Since new ownership, it has come on so much and now offers an interesting mix of beers, decent wines and some nice whiskeys. The food is good for a Brentwood pub, but not amazing - although this is expected for a local pub. It can get really busy at times, but the staff are amazing and really friendly.

We have been to the Spread Eagle a number of times since the change of ownership,

The spread eagle is like an oasis in a sea of mud.... love this small friendly place . It reminds me of pubs like they used to be . The piano in the corner , anyone can have a tinkle , providing you can play ! Games , books. Live music at the weekends ~ the publican is present most of the time and its just a nice pub. Well done !

Pulled pork was delicious, lots of choice to customise and make your burger your own. The burger patty itself was fairly average, as most are, but the pulled pork on top was amazing.

What a find! So friendly with lovely 'American' style food. Ribs, burgers, steaks, plus so much more. Great value as well. Very family friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. We visited Sunday lunchtime, it was busy, but the service was fine. The pub looks tiny from the outside but is a bit like a tardis when you step inside. Excellent choice of ale and lager also plenty of wines available by the glass. The onion rings were a feature as well. Portion sizes are very generous. We will return soon, thank you to everyone.

Had a lovely burger and my husband enjoyed thevribs, very casual atmosphere, Order at bar. Could be improved by having music x

Just back from a lovely evening at the Spread Eagle- great atmosphere, had hake with potatoes with garlic butter which was excellent and a couple of good pints of London pride. Although pub was very busy food came quickly and well presented. Well done for rescuing a poor pub which is now an excellent place to go for both evenings and lunchtimes, would recommend it.

Chanced upon this place on search of a new local. Well kept beer and good authentic American stlye food that definitely satisfies a beer hunger! Also happened to stop in on a live music night, great ambience and friendly staff. Worth popping in and seeing for yourself.

So. Let's just get this out of the way. I do not work here.

This pub used to be one of the biggest dives in the area but is under new management and has been transformed. Nice decor, great selection of drinks and a good menu of smokehouse favourites. Service was excellent too from Jo. Worth a repeat visit.

Well. Spread Eagle. You have won me over. We first visited in September whilst viewing our new flat, and we attended on a friday night, it was busy, but food was about a 30min wait which is decent. The food took 50 and the order was wrong, however, as an apology, the bar man refunded me the money for a round so it was free, then also threw in some free side dishes, We then returned in October & November when we moved here and it was so so soooo much better. We had attended a local Cavery but this was a 2hr wait, so we came to the Spread Eagle again. Food was only 15/20mins and was amazing, I ended up having the Juicy Lucy burger and the fact you can choose 4 extras for the burger for free was quality! (I don't like most salad, so ended up with Lettuce and double Bacon for free) and the male barman (I believe his name was James) was funny and very friendly! We now love this pub!

Lived in Brentwood 35 years and used every pub. Used to be a grotty pub but now an excellent comfy pub with great beer and service. I now rate this the best pub in Brentwood. Have not eaten here yet but food looked appetizing.

This place has change so much 100% for the better. food is great staff are very helpful. Best Gin & Tonic in Brentwood

Walking back to the station with a couple of friends, we thought we'd pop into this pub for a quick drink. 3 hours later we continued our journey to the station.

I went for dinner with my son after returning from holiday. We had their American style burgers which were a pleasant surprise as we used to live in New Jersey and they reminded us of the real US deal. Very good. THe pub is really worth a visit.

Stopped in for a quick lunch whilst driving through Brentwood. The venue was small with a local feel, but even as an outsider the staff made me feel welcome. The food was London priced, but was great quality.

Came here again which has now become quite a local for me .. As usual it's quite busy as it's become the place in town to meet for drinks and food in a relaxed style.

Drove from Hornchurch today to visit the Spread Eagle but couldn't find anywhere to park so went to the Toby up the road instead,,shame because i've heard such good things about this pub.

A traditional pub with superb food. A great place just for a drink, but it is hard to resist their lovely food. Serving tasty food that is different to normal pub grub. Recommend the buffalo shrimps, Parmesan chips, brisket..... A real gem. Great atmosphere with live music some nights. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Since Jack took over I cannot fault the Spread Eagle. Its a great pub that has it all. Great atmosphere, staff and brilliant food! A great pub, would highly recommend.

Visited a couple times when nearby and had the steak ciabatta and Philly cheese steak, excellent food and a decent selection of beers and lagers. Staff have always been very friendly and service efficient. I was a little disappointed when I firstly moved at the amount of homogeneous chain type bars in the high street so this place is a great little independent feeling pub. Highly recommended for relaxed beer and the food.

Quite nice pub with lovely beer garden. Not very big. Steak sandwiches were good along with their special chips.

My friend and I popped in one night after a meal. We were really surprised to see the change to this place. It has a fantastic atmosphere and the garden is lovely. They serve food but I can't comment on but friends have said it good . We really enjoyed it.

Not only is this a fantastic modern style pub with great food and drink, but it also offers some of the best music nights going. Funk and soul nights with DJ Yoors Truuly every 2nd Saturday of the month! My personal favourite is the wide variety of Gins, and how they are all prepared to compliment the gin nicely :) keep up the great work guys!

Come here on the occasional Saturday night and always a great welcome from staff, fantastic dj (playing all the old 80s classics!) and great selection of food and drinks - the buffalo shrimps are amazing. Can't wait to try brunch on a Sunday!

Popped in here to catch a friend after my family meal on August 6th and I haven't been to the Spread since its renovation (its been at least a couple of years minimum) and it looks gorgeous!

Welcoming atmosphere at fair prices, has been changed over the years but has finally come into its own with current management and innovating style on menu's and drink choices. Always feel welcome and struggle to leave

Went here last weekend after driving past numerous times and noticing the changes.

This is pub is a hidden gem! Not only is The spread Eagle quirky and quaint, the food is amazing and the staff are all so friendly and welcoming. It is definitely worth popping in for a drink or 2 and trying the food!

Nice pub, especially after renovation.

My eldest daughter took me here the other day with my two grandsons. I decided to have the greek salad at £5.95. When this came it was extremely small and the amount of cheese was disgusting very over priced. On the other hand my eldest grandson who is 10 had a pulled pork sub roll and for £6.00 this was excellent value. My daughter had the flat plate nachos at £4.95 which was not brilliant with too much cheese on. She and my other grandson age 7 shared a full rack of ribs, which came with coleslaw and fries for £15.00 which is excellent value. One sore point is that the youngest boy knocked his drink over and although no fuss was made about clearing it up I would have thought a free replacement would have been given. My partner and I eat out regularly but I will not be bring him here.!!!!!!

Visited a month ago and we were so impressed we have already been back. Food is very tasty, the steaks, burgers and smoked meats are superb. A good selection of beers but slightly disappointed that on the second visit they had the same beers, no new guest ales. Service is excellent even on a Saturday night. This place has been totally revamped and well worth a visit.

Lucky enough to be able to walk here and bring my dog with. Excellent beer, good and atmosphere. Live music is fun and staff is great. 👍

Staff are friendly, food is amazing. They smoke their own meats, highly recommend the pork belly bites, the brisket is great as well!!! Live music on the weekends really can't rate this pub enough!!!

For what used to be one of the least desirable pubs to visit in Brentwood this has become the place to be if you are not into Towie haunts. Good ales & food with regular events it is always busy.

A very nice pub to visit at lunch time. A freindly atmosphere and a good choice of food. The food is of a very good quality. Will visit again if in the area.

Jack is doing a great job at the Spread Eagle. The pub was on it's way out but is now the number 1 pub to go for me. Great drink selection and great vibe.

Nice quite pub serving wide selection of beers, ale's and weekly special selection. Some hot food prepared hear and Italian coffee made for those who is not in the mood to drink. If you don't need High Street crowd but want to drink good pint, the place is must to visit, it has a its own character and long time history.