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Based on 746 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 105 in 404 in Basildon

Nº 12 of 37 Other cuisines in Basildon

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I am working near the place. Went in for a drink after work. Place was full of drunken people. I'm in my workcothes. Not even dirty. Landlady told me to take my coat off. Then started going on about my hi viz pants. The place is one of the worst pubs I've ever been in. And shes going on about my work clothes. I was cleaner than the chief. Horrible lady

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Barry Robinson . 2024-12-02

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Hi had a nice dinner the staff were very nice and helpful

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Martin lockett . 2024-11-23

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Visited today very good food and friendly staff

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Linda Hollins . 2024-11-11

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Libby was the best barmaid and so respectful and polite

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Kelly Barry . 2024-11-10

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Good inside or outside.Back selling London Pride at £3.50.Food available too.Most comfortable pub in town.A must to visit.

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Michael McAtamney . 2024-11-07

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A enjoyable afternoon watching footie staff attenive at the only pub iin Basildon Town,Centre!

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Dave Taylor . 2024-11-04

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Didn't eat in here but had a few drinks. Always decent & good music played later on. Always enjoy coming here

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Barry Ryan . 2024-10-27

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Good drinks, has a fun quiz night on Thursday and good sports shows. The crowd that arrives is pretty calm, and it's good place to relax. Recommend for chill drinks but one issue is it can be a bit cramped sometimes or some prices for drinks can be a tad iffy

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Barry Pandora (Werepirebie) . 2024-10-20

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Great service from Jack great smile very professional could advise on food and reccomend best drinks 🍸 😀 well done and thank you ✔️

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Teresa Masic . 2024-10-08

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The door team here are really welcoming, it's nice to have somewhere in basildon where you can feel safe socialising with friends, the drinks are reasonably priced and a good range too, I enjoyed the DJ he was actually really good!! You will be seeing a lot more of me, keep up the good work guys!

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Matt Linus . 2024-10-06

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Lovley pub great day out thanks to jem fir a great day Wot a lovely beautiful barmaid Gemma is! Need more like her 10/10

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Martin Fox . 2024-10-03

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what a great pub! loved the food had the wings they were great! bar staff are friendly and a great atmosphere loved the music jamie jemma and sharon are great!

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Grace Springham . 2024-10-03

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Attended Sunday for a quiet drink after an arduous weekend in the office in Farringdon, was subjected to some horrendous karaoke, I can tolerate this, but the volume of the abuse to my ears literally gave me tinnitus. Why is it so hard to have a tolerable level of music? This isn’t a rave in Brixton.

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Luke Dykes . 2024-09-29

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Had a lovely time at the beehive for lunch and drinks with friends very pleasant atmosphere and quick and friendly service. Jamie was so helpful and kind

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jay jay . 2024-09-20

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I had one of the best burgers I've had in a long time

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Steven Card . 2024-09-19

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Very good beer selection, what more could you want in a pub?

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Dan G . 2024-09-10

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Good location, tasty food and reasonable prices.

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Jan S . 2024-09-09

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Great pub always have a great time. staff were great thanks jem

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Nathan . 2024-08-25

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Great pub been drinking here for years. Jemma and Shazza were fab

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stephen curtis . 2024-08-25

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Had a nice meal and a few drinks, good friendly service by jemma Thankyou.

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John Grant . 2024-08-23

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Rough as nails. But reasonably priced.

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Ashley Hinchcliffe . 2024-08-18

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Nice pub great atmosphere for the football will be going again,jem was great

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Thomas Bryson . 2024-08-16

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Went for breakfast at Beehive,really enjoyed it, great service from Jemma, found her very helpful and friendly, will go again. Great atmosphere

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Janice Bryson . 2024-08-16

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Tried to order 2 items for the wife Run out sorry Again sorry Had to settle for a salad run this is at 4 o'clock this is open till 11pm good luck u want to eat at 7pm

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Mick Jones . 2024-08-14

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What you’d expect from a pub really, but we had a really nice waitress- Ellie, she defo earned her tip!

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Zak Kiel . 2024-08-12

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Been coming to the beehive for the last 20 years and service is amazing as ever. Jemma is always helpful and friendly and always has a smile on her face. Very lovely place to visit

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Robert Hernaman . 2024-08-08

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Came to see the new and improved beehive, and whilst it was clean and looked nice the service was terrible. Waited for an hour for a simple pasta dish and when I asked where my food was I was told it's only just being cooked when the pub was empty on a Tuesday afternoon. When the food finally arrived it was somehow burnt, I mean who burns pasta? No wonder it took so long... Almost inedible. If you want anything more than a alcoholic drink then it's not the place to go. I 1000% do not recommend.

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Victoria dino . 2024-08-06

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Had a great day at the beehive, had lunch and brinks with friends lovely environment. Great service from Jemma. Thanks

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Evann Straw . 2024-08-06

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Nice pub had a great day atmosphere was great., food was very nice staff were very helpful jemma was very nice

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Gordon Davies . 2024-08-02

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Great pub amazing atmosphere thanks to Jemma for the great service

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Eunice Greenwood . 2024-08-01

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Great pud had a fab afternoon in the beehive served by Jemma she was great atmosphere was nice and the food was lovely a wide selection of food.

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sHaron TOye . 2024-07-25

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Shared a lovely meal with my 2 friends. Service was quick and the waitress sarah was very helpful with menu options.

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Tina Hardy . 2024-07-25

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Lovely place for a beer and food, Great atmosphere jad a great day lovely staff the service was great thanks jem

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Jemma Bryson . 2024-07-25

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Been a few times , as a family lunch it’s okay… that’s why 2 stars. Another occasion went on a Saturday with a few friends for a nice night out , barely tipsy , not doing anything wrong apart from dancing and enjoying ourselves. We saw a guy we knew but he was drunk and apparently annoying someone and just because he was seen speaking to us they didn’t let us into the after party. Honestly annoying and disappointing that just because we know the guy the whole group was turned away!

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L . 2024-07-24

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Fair enough but you should not judge people in what they wear I felt intimated by your bouncers my shorts were not sport its silly rules just to intimidate people, people should be allowed to where sport you can't stop people in what they want to wear I'm very upset I'm autistic I don't need this bullying from your company I'm not gonna be told what to wear change the rules, I try to come out for a good night and I get this rubbish I'm a good person . I hate being declined 😡 I want an apology I don't wear sporty stuff I've never had this trouble before your rules are too harsh

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Sarah Flight . 2024-07-20

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Horrible place, get banned for being told you were being sick in the toilets, when it wasnt even you!!!

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Nicola Jacobs . 2024-07-12

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Jamie one of the bar staff made sure i had a drink in my hand being very hospitable

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Luke Watts . 2024-06-22

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Seat's outside, friendly atmosphere, service was friendly and outstanding by lovely ladies (nothing was to much to ask excellent 😀

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Marie Tregent . 2024-06-17

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Some of the food (the fish and chip was nearly entirely batter with hardly any fish). However the member of the team, Teresa, handled the situation in a very professional and satisfactory way.

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Paul Campbell . 2024-05-31

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Went to beehive for their new menu launch. Got served by Jamie who was lovely and the food was so good. Will definitely go again

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Ryan Baines . 2024-05-21

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A stupid rule about not being able to wear tracksuit bottoms after 7pm, despite multiple people wearing skirts short enough for me to know what they had for lunch and screaming at each other.. ruins a nice pub that really should realize they are in Basildon and not a central rooftop bar in London. Strange rule enforced by people at the front who seemingly get a buzz out of turning people away. Sad, quite enjoy the place when I've been prior (wearing the forbidden trousers prior to 7pm).

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Will Tutt . 2024-05-10

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Had a lovely time at the beehive. Josh was amazing and a legend.

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Tommy Daley . 2024-05-10

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Went for an early dinner Friday 3rd May. Was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and drinks, and the service as well. Food prices very reasonable as well. Well done everyone involved. We were very impressed and will be back soon.

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Mark DeBond . 2024-05-04

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they must have changed the chef Here,use to eat regular as the food was spot on,but recently the last 3 visits there was nothing what we picked on the menu,the food was overcooked,and today with 3 friends we all got our meals at different times,very disappointed with a venue we use to enjoy our food and meeting,all good things come to an end,the staff are brilliant

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Kenzo Nagasaki . 2024-04-05

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It's Awful an aggressive hell hole and that's being generous

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David . 2024-03-30

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Thank you Jack for a really good night service was amazing

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Jack Wrightbailey . 2024-03-18

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I’ll be back soon for more sport and more - had such a good night with mates here, beer garden was awesome :)

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Adam Boulding . 2024-03-13

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Cracking night here! The steak was excellent and the staff, led by Jamie, were both charming and professional. Superb quiz - must gen up on my current affairs for next week!

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Gareth Moss . 2024-03-13

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Jack the barman made my night .geat bloke .food was great 👍 we had a great night .recommended 5 stars

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warren wright bailey . 2024-03-01

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Our first visit and meal there, very pleasant atmosphere, staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very good and at a very good price. Only thing to be aware of is the kitchen is not open on a Friday or Saturday night. We shall return.

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Trevor Barber . 2024-02-16

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Pub has a brilliant atmosphere, Charlie was brilliant and helped me download the mixer app

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Liam Wilson . 2024-02-10

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Like a slightly average weatherspoons. Beer always o.k, typical pub food menu. As seems to be the norm you need to push through the smokers to get to the entrance. The main let down is the men's toilets, these were possibly cleaned some time in the previous decade. They have a unique smell of their own, which is beyond description. But as it's one of the only pubs in the town centre, I have to suffer it.

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roy chidwick . 2024-02-09

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Food was amazing, drinks was cheap and the loft crew was so helpful with my party later on that evening 10/10

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Kurt Rankin . 2024-02-07

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Jack was really good with the service and food and drinks was amazing

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mini- JWB . 2024-02-03

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I love the beehive… best place in Basildon to go for a chilled night, bartender was great, Sarah I think her name was

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Sarah Roberts . 2024-01-28

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Great pub with great food and beer selection! Simon was very helpful on the bar

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simon bond . 2024-01-22

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I had a really bad experience at the beehive that I feel I need to share. My wife and I faced unfriendly and discriminatory treatment from the security staff during our visit. Even though the place was busy, a security person wouldn't let my pregnant wife use the restroom. They used rude language and even got another staff member involved, causing unnecessary trouble outside. To make matters worse, two other security guys followed us, making nasty comments and threats. This kind of behavior is just not on, and it reflects badly on the pub. I hope the managers do something about it to make sure everyone feels welcome. Unfortunately, based on our experience, I can't recommend the beehive.

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Mad Wolf . 2024-01-20

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An amazing experience at the pub this week. Food was delicious and great service. Staff were welcoming and kind. Brooke stood out as being very helpful in menu choices too.

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Paul Greenfield . 2024-01-16

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Absolutely lovely place! Food was excellent and the staff were amazing. Brooke behind the bar was very friendly and helpful.

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Asti Rogers . 2024-01-16

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Absolutely love the beehive pub it’s my Local and Visit regularly The staff are amazing and very welcoming when I came in last week I was served by a lady called Katie she was very helpful and welcoming!

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Lou Burman . 2023-12-13

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Had a great night was served by Katie who was friendly and provided a good service.

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Sam Newton . 2023-12-13

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Come most weekends. Staff are very friendly Katie in particular Is always very welcoming and fast when it comes to serving would definitely recommend coming in when she's on shift !

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Unmasked Make up . 2023-12-13

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Tommy was lovely and made it a memorable night for each and every one of us

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Milly Ford . 2023-12-07

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Served by a tall chap called Jake - very attentive, great customer service

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Donna Johnson . 2023-11-27

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I basically live at this pub when I'm not at home or shopping or put doing other things, the staff are always so friendly and the vibes are high. Shazza is amazing and always so kind and up for a laugh. Agree with the previous review, every pub needs a Shazza!

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Extraordinary773783 . 2023-11-23

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Popped in earlier for a quick drink and was served by Shazza very quick and polite service

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jackie cade . 2023-11-18

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Amazing place for a drink, especially thank you too Sharon and luke who looked after me all night, Amazing venue, definitely would recommend.

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Jordan Pavey . 2023-11-16

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Popped in for a bite to eat and tried the bacon cheeseburger which was actually pretty darn tasty! Everything was cooked well and tasted delish! The service was good too Shazza the bar tender was quick and polite I definitely recommend this place for a good bite and friendly atmosphere

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Tammy Cove . 2023-11-15

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I was served by the wonderful Shazza. She was quick and always makes sureI get home safe. Love her customer service!

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Amna “Cocco” Abbas . 2023-11-15

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Great service as always. We were served by the super friendly and funny Sharon who made us feel welcome and was very polite and informative when we had questions about the menu - banter was on point, pints were fresh and food was delicious 🤤

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Kelsie r . 2023-11-15

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I was given a food delivery from here where it is called "88th Street Burger Bar". There is no free parking for food delivery drivers and the nearest free parking is a long walk away. With the low amount getting paid for food deliveries, I would be losing money if I was to pay for paid parking. I still arrived on time and when I arrived I was told it would be a 5 minute wait. There is nowhere for drivers to sit and wait and no where to stand either without getting in the way and having to constantly move for staff to get access. Another driver there also had a long wait. It would not be so bad if they had somewhere for delivery drivers to sit and wait out of the way. It actually took 25 minutes until I was given the delivery in the end, where I was given no updates until I had waited 20 minutes and then managed to flag down a member of staff to make sure everything was ok and it was still coming. I could be wrong, but it seems like they can't cope with the demand for food ordered by present customers as well as deliveries. With demand being busy during a peak time I expect I missed out on another order elsewhere due to the excessive wait time here. The music was really loud which made it difficult to talk to staff and understand them, along with customers shouting at each other over the loud music to try to hear each other, making the long wait uncomfortable.

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Steve Perry . 2023-11-12

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Slow service and over cooked steak. I'm amazed by the good reviews lol. I won't be back.

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Mike Lacey . 2023-11-05

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My first visit was a great experience, food was very nice and the staff were friendly and helpful when serving us

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Clive MacDonald . 2023-11-02

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Such a brillant night, great music. Feelt very wellcome charlie made my night even better

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Kelly-Anne Lefever . 2023-10-29

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Very grateful Environment staff Charlie was amazing had a great time

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Jodie Chapman . 2023-10-28

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Friendly staff, reasonable prices and nice atmosphere. Went for a work lunch and was pleasantly surprised many thanks to our server Jamie

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O6691HPjayj . 2023-10-16

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My partner and I came on Saturday 14th October to listen to a D J & have a couple of drinks - we were stopped at the door by a lady who said My partner was not allowed in as he had jogging bottoms on - we have never heard this before- there was someone with thigh high boots on which apparently was acceptable - luckily we went to the Orleto lounge where we were welcomed to have a drink- cannot believe this happened in Basildon where there is not that many pubs open now !!!!!

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Linda Brown . 2023-10-14

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Great pub! Also has space upstairs called the loft. Great staff, great atmosphere!

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Jay Gill . 2023-10-14

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Amazing food and lovely place to visit. Excellent service as always by Lois. Very welcome

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Geoff straw . 2023-10-10

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Excellent customer service from Lois today. Very helpful and the food was lovely

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ODYSSEY . 2023-10-10

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Elly Tommy and Alex provided a great time for my group on my last visit

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Jamie Holland . 2023-10-04

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Drug tested a minor for blowing their nose and staff were extremely rude and felt unwelcoming and offered no aplogies.

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Vexcey2k . 2023-10-02

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What a charming wonderful place, went for drinks with family and had a fantastic time. Jamie had wonderful customer service. definitely worth a visit

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L8653FBgrahams . 2023-09-25

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This is a nice pub run by a very helpful friendly couple. It wasn't packed and my party of 6 were able to find a nice table in the corner by one of the large windows. It also has a nice outside area for those days when you don't want to sit inside. There is a good selection of beers and spirits.

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Kay A . 2023-09-24

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Great fun night, it's nice to feel safe out in Basildon. The bar team were great and Sarah the manager was lovely as it was a birthday in the group!

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gemmawickford . 2023-09-23

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Went with family had a lovely dinner, food was great and service was very attentive. Food came quickly, hot and was very tasty. Nice selection of drinks, will definitely return

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holly roe . 2023-09-23

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Absolutely great night. Great drinks offers and fantastic staff. Thank you for a fantastic night. See you guys soon

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907elained . 2023-09-22

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Beautiful dinner with the partner at the pub. Great decor, good atmosphere and lovely staff. Would like to say thank you to Jamie who was so professional

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O6691HPjayj . 2023-09-13

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Absolutely stupid go for a nice afternoon and evening out and get kicked out because wearing normal shorts in 30C heat outragous and security are pathetic at trying to act big i am

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dean proctor . 2023-09-09

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Teresa, Jamie, and the team give a great service

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Edward Bowman . 2023-09-05

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Love coming here for cod and chips with the mushy peas, me and my sister always enjoy a good lunch here the staff are so welcoming and helpful

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Kathleen R . 2023-09-04

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Always enjoy myself when I come to the beehive the staff are lovely and I always get the cod and chips. Lovely atmosphere for a nice lunch

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Kathleen Robinson . 2023-09-04

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Appalling customer service in loft by the bartender Luke, very rude and shouting at me for no reason. Thankfully a tall red head male stepped to calm the situation. I have always found the staff in loft friendly but on this occasion no.

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Daryl Stacey . 2023-08-28

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Given drink in dirty glass. When asked for clean glass. Woman poured the drink into the other glass and gave it to me and stated that the grub on the glass was part of the glass... I explained I did not want the drink. The employees manager eventually refunded the drink. Was with party of 4. Would not go back after the service given.

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Bradley Howard-Simpson . 2023-08-26

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Had a great time Jamie was especially welcoming, really helpful when ordering

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Kieran Tring . 2023-08-26

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Best night ever always a great night amazing atmosphere great bar team will defo recommend return for the burger

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Katherine L . 2023-08-25

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The food was very delicious, thanks to chef alex! this girl needs more recognition for her kitchen skills!! the rest of the team were great too, lovely evening.

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Lily Randell . 2023-08-14

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Wonderful service!! Came with friends and was served by Alex, she was very lovely and considerate and the food we had was amazing. Alex made everyone comfortable and we all felt very satisfied after our visit. Thank you so much, will be back again soon Xxx

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skye . 2023-08-14

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Unfortunately the lack of healthy competition promotes complacency, authoritarian, chauvinistic behavior and narrow-mindedness. How can you have people in charge of security put women into dangerous situations? I came out of the Beehive to briefly speak to my husband leaving 2 of my girlfriends to finish their drinks. Upon my return I was advised by security that I wasn't allowed in as it was past 23:45. I explained to security that I just wanted to get my friends to come out as the pub was soon closing anyway. I was told "no". I called and messaged my friends but they didn't reply as it was too loud in the pub and they didn't hear me calling. My husband drove off home earlier as I didn't need him to pick us up, planning to go to the Loft next door. I found myself in a stressful situation when masses of intoxicated, lairy people started to come out of the pub but I wasn't allowed to reunite with my friends and I started to feel uneasy. I asked the bouncer who refused me entry if they could be so kind to get my girlfriends. I described them, pointed them out and explained that they haven't read my messages so they are not aware of me not being allowed back in but the bouncer refused to let me in or go get my friends. At this stage I decided that the situation was ludacris and I walked in to get my friends. We left before the pub was due to close and gone to the Loft where I was refused entry for "causing disturbance". The bouncer - a white, bald, podged bellied, beady eyed, tired looking, middle aged man who refused to provide me with his name but I trust my description will bring a face to mind, communicated to security at the Loft that I was to be denied entry. This is the most bizarre situation I have found myself in my 35 years. I was not drunk, not causing a scene nor being loud. I can only think that a small town mentality has influenced this behavior. I understand that rules are rules, however, discretion and common sense should be used in certain situations. If a reader has a woman or a vulnerable person in their life imagine an authoritarian figure cutting off that person's security system for the sake of a blanket approach rule. It makes no sense! And then imagine further power trip - hell bent on ruining the experience even outside said establishment. This behavior wouldn't last if people had elsewhere to go but for now Beehive security can do whatever they please as this is the main watering hole in Basildon. I just hope karma will find a way to repay the man with no brain.

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Olga Demi . 2023-08-13

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Had a great evening and the food was awesome. Thank you for your service Alex. The menu has something for everyone and the staff was nice.

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Zen Proton . 2023-08-11

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Just had breakfast not impressed at all had cheapest sausage cheap tasteless bacon egg tomato & beans which were ok 2 supposedly buttered granary toast which was brown bread I specifically ask for granary. Don't go to Wickford much but next time wait and go to spoons a lot cheaper and much better quality produce.