The Beehive Tearooms in Rochford

great step back in time foods great we use this place regularly for breakfast well worth a visit for breakfast or lunch

We actually went into town for a coffee in another cafe which doesn’t seem to open Mondays. So we gave this cafe a whirl. Very glad we did. My husband and friend were tempted by a bacon sandwich. Very enjoyable. Staff lovely and friendly. We will be back.

Have visited a few times for breakfast & can honestly say it is a fabulous full English & great value for money. The only downside & the reason I won’t be going back is the ventilation is so bad that I had to come home, shower & wash my hair. We did try sitting as far away as we could from the kitchen area but there is no escaping the smell & it clings to everything. I would rather pay a little more if they used the money to instal an extraction system

This is a long established cafe with loyal customers but as a reasonably new customer although the service is good there is a major problem as you come our smelling of smokey cooking smells due to a distinct lack of extract from the kitchen area If this could be improved it could be a very nice traditional cafe but until this has been rectified I will not return and can’t recommend it

We use this cafe alot and always had good service and great food. But today we ordered 2 meals that had sausages on, we waited 20 minuets before we were told that they had run out of sausages and it wouldn't be long until they are cooked. A girl walked in from the butchers with a few sausages, but we didn't want to wait even longer for them. So paid for our drinks and left. The staff were ones that we have never seen before and didn't seem to care.

You couldn’t visit a better tea room friendly staff home cooked food what next could you ask for. From morning breakfast to lunch to afternoon tea pleasant place to dine

Tasty home cooked, good value meals in cosy tearooms. The home made steak pie was full of meat and the staff were very friendly.

The waitress helped a small group of us quite nicely. The food is very good for a ordinary tea shop. Chips varied on different people's meals.

hi visted last month and really enjoyed ourselves. we have a light lunch sandwiches and coffee. the staff were so nice really friendly and service was swift. we went out side in the garden area which was very pleasant. very quirky decor and a shed with vinyl for sale! what a great place.

We popped in to the Beehive for a breakfast snack and the cafe although having its main entrance in the street has a garden area at the rear. The garden area has 50s and 60s memorabilia as well as a small vinyl record store. We had some delicious toasted bacon sandwiches, with cups of tea and were treated to classic 50s and 60s background music. This is a traditional British cafe in historic Rochford with a Tudor house just across the street. Nice to visit when shopping in the Rochford/ Southend area. Southend airport bring only 5 minutes drive away.

Great food very good service value for money. Would highly recommend. Nice outdoor garden to sit in and it is very peaceful

This is one of my favourite places to eat and staff are really friendly. Such a good choice on the menu and it is so affordable. Good basic English food and excellent value.

I took my mum out for some lunch here recently and it's a fab little place. I took a photo of the menu so everybody can see just how great the prices are and the portions are huge for you what pay! There's lots of room to eat inside but my mum and I sat outside which just has such a lovely vibe. When the sun is shining out there you forget you're in the UK for a minute! I love how quirky the place is, there's lots of signs hanging on the walls and things like old road signs... it's a great atmosphere! Well worth the visit, I'll be a regular moving towards. Friendly staff, cheap prices and great value for money.

We went for a birthday breakfast here on Saturday. It was amazing! The food was delicious, piping hot and served very quickly. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Lovely cosy tea room, we will definitely visit again. Thank you for such a great breakfast!

We have been coming here for 15yrs and is like going back in time !! we do the 60mile trip all the way from london every sunday ,this place id truly amazing and the food simply the best home cooking just like your gran would cook !! and the staff are hard working and friendly such a shame we don't have a beehive in london just hope the staff live for ever long may it continue !!! David and Rachel

The home cooked food is delicious and It is such a dear little place, I feel so relaxed in there and the atmosphere iis so homely. All the ladies working there are so lovely and it's nice that they remember me. I really recommend this place and am glad to have it on my doorstep

The Beehive Tearooms is accessible from South Street and via the Back Lane car park. The service is friendly, but the interior looks tired and the ventilation could be improved, judging by the steamed up windows. The drinks and food are okay. Toilets are outside in the rear garden.

This place is lovely, cosy and welcoming with lots of interesting nick-nacks around and friendly staff. Only eaten breakfast in here which is very nice although the sausages leave a lot to be desired. It's worth a visit though as it's so quaint.

Went as an impromptu Sunday lunch date with my partner. Upon arrival we sat down and waited to be served, it took a while but we were eventually served (may have been as a result of where we were sitting) we received our drinks quickly and ordered our food. Once the food arrived it was as you would expect from a small town tea room. Overall it was neither an overwhelming nor underwhelming experience. Service wise it felt like that they had forgotten about us. We left without desert as our plates were taken and we weren't asked if we would like to order any.

Staff are very rude. They have shouted at my wife the last 3 times she has been there and we are not going back.

Fresh cooked food. Great service. It's a lovely place to sit inside or out hidden away from the traffic. Good prices for good food.

The biggest, most mahoooosive Breakfast this side of Essex, absolute bargain and a great service, very clean and plenty of seating. My son loved it, as they had hash browns. Caters for everyone and the price is extremely reasonable based on the quantity you get.

Visited here during a work lunch break with colleagues and was pleasantly surprised at the prices of the food. Very basic meals like jacket potatoes and beans on toast but that is exactly what I came for! Staff friendly and attentive even though it was very busy. Cosy inside too!

As previous reviews we had lunch in the garden, very relaxing and tidy. Plenty of interest in the garden with all types of ornaments throughout the plants and bushes. Small fish pond with running water.

Food was very tasty and served promptly. Staff were lovely as usual. Child friendly with decent sized childrens' portions and high chairs are provided.

The staff are always extremely pleasant even when busy, the food is served hot and promptly and never fails to please. The prices are lower than you would expect for quality food.

The main bone of contention is that a bunch of lads were served well before us even though we had waited ages.The waitress said they were in front of us as they were sat outside prior to our entry,this was not the case as we arrived through the entrance she was referring to.In other words we were being waffled.Also as mentioned by another reviewer the establishment could do with decorating,cobwebs seem the norm.Is it an antique shop,breakers yard or a cafe,the mind boggles.

Excellent food, low prices and friendly staff in all to be enjoyed in cosy old world surroundings. Highly recommended

Went a few times last year, its very pleasant eating lunch in the gardens on a summer day, varied cafe menu, lovely desserts

As always, great service in a friendly tearoom and full English breakfast cooked to perfection. Well done!

Fabulous breakfast, fabulous staff, consistently good and very reasonably priced. Jerry and the team do a great job.

My partner decided to take me out for Sunday lunch.We have been to the tearooms before,for a snack.So we phoned to see if they were open,and booked a table.We had the lamb dinner.There was lots of sliced lamb,roast potatoes,carrots,greens,peas,cauliflower, Yorkie and gravy! I barely had room for my spotted dick and custard! All home cooked food and very tasty.

Been to the Beehive many times for breakfast. It is always cooked to perfection. The staff are friendly and curteous. Locals tend to go there regularly, and the staff treat them like family. Lovely, delightful place.

This really is a smashing find in the heart of the historic town of Rochford. Located behind the market place and main shops, this little restaurant could easily be missed. Easily accessed from the rear (near the main car park), the selection of food is great and the prices are very reasonable for this area. There's a lovely garden for the summer months and lots of antiques and vinyl for sale at bargain prices. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is that of a local place, where everyone is familiar and happy to chat. Be warned that they close early at weekends and can get very busy at times. Overall, the Beehive is well worth a visit.

We have been here a few times and forgot about reviewing Good for a snack or breakfast quaint old building with hundreds of old record covers everywhere snack or breakfast or just morning coffee service good

The Beehive is a quaint little cafe in Rochford. They do lovely omelettes, and have a nice traditional menu. The only downside is everything is sticky, tables, condiments ect, needs a good clean. In the summer you can sit outside in their garden which is quite pleasant.

Loved this place as its a great location and good hidden garden to meet friends for a cuppa and a snack, Food choice was good cafe style. I could only mark as 3 stars as the its a little tatty and the staff /service was ok, Dont let this out you off going, its worth a visit,

The Beehive is like an old style cafe with a decent selection of sandwiches and hot food to order. The Sunday Roasts are very good and for an extra few pounds you get a nice choice of desserts - I recommend the jam roly poly and custard. Staff are friendly too.

Good reasonably priced food. tasty and plenty of it. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Place is a bit tired looking and needs a facelift but it would not stop me using the cafe. Outside is good in the Summer but needs some tender loving care.

Good food good service and good value. Steady business on a dull Saturday lunchtime. Lasagne chips and salad and sausage egg and chips washed down with mugs of tea were well worth the visit. We will be back!

Friendly staff , good food , reasonable price. highly recommended. we had breakfast with coffee's all good, and the menu had plenty of choice. will definitely be going back to try other meals.

Love the food here, served quickly, reasonably priced and the staff are always friendly.

The food here is okay and the staff are friendly,but the eating area doubles as a kind of 'old curiosity shop' that sells bric a brac and the items appear to have been sitting around for years. Dusty and full of cobwebs. Personally I prefer to eat in clean and hygenic environments. The place definitely needs a good clean and maybe even a fresh new lick of paint.

It is a very cosy, value for money tearoom/restaurant. We have always enjoyed its informal atmosphere and meeting other locals there.

the staff are friendly and helpful. the food is always good. prices are reasonable. the milkshake leaves a lot to be desired, definitely could do better with that i'm afraid

I have breakfast there at least once a month. The downside is they don't open until 9:30am and the shop is poorly lit in an attempt to make it look old fashion. But, the service and the breakfast is near perfect despite being a bit expensive.

Fantastic breakfast and other homemade dishes very high standard prices,food and friendly polite staff worth going too.

Visited on a weekday lunchtime and ordered the daily special, which was shepherds pie. The pie was served with cabbage, carrots, peas and cauliflower and provided a filling lunch. It was not the best meal I have ever eaten but the staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful and the rather worn internal decor had a certain charm.

We visited my mum-in-law last Saturday, and when asked where she would like to have lunch, she immediately said The Beehive. It is about five minutes walk from her flat, so off we went. The decor is a little tired, but in keeping with the building. The service was excellent, friendly waitresses and surprisingly quick food. It was all home cooked and very nice too! We all had main course pudding and tea, and the bill was under £30!! The main course menu was small, but plenty of snacks on offer. Would certainly go again.

Love coming here for amazing value breakfast always come back, great food great service very happy customers

I have been visiting this cafe for most of my life, the food is very good, its tasty, well good, home made food, while their is not a lot of variety of food you can order off menu for a small price. the place has a very unique atmosphere and feels homely now, it is full of antiques and other objects that customers can buy. the service is friendly and fast the waitresses are always pleased to see you and even remember my order,i visit this cafe at least twice a month

This is my son's favourite café. We even went there to celebrate his birthday and the lovely staff brought out a chocolate muffin with a candle for him which was very sweet. We tend to come here often. The food is very clean and not oily, service is great, staff are friendly and the price is very reasonable. The atmosphere is lovely. It is quaint and reminds you off an old fashioned pub even though it never was one. There is a little outside area to eat which is quite pretty. We are lucky to have this little gem so close to home. Well worth a visit.

We now use the Beehive most Sundays and have a table reserved for ourselves and three other regulars who have become good friends through dining there. The food is never disappointing,Gerry and her staff are 1st class and if you like home cooked food then visit the "Beehive Tea Rooms" Rochford.

It's a lovely, quiet tearoom with such pleasant staff and delicious food, at great prices, I highly recommend to pop in!

If you are in rochford for the day then its worth a visit. Hone cooked feel to the food. It does have a faint rustic charm about it. Would I travel here NO if you live in rochford vthen worth it.

I have had breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea here on several occasions and consider it very good value for money. A traditional tearoom where the homemade cakes are particularly good.

This is a real favourite with locals,tucked away in Rochford but can also be reached through the car park where, you will find a tranquil little garden, if you are lucky enough to have the weather to eat out there. The food is all home made,the staff are lovely and friendly,and the prices very good.

We go to Essex from Canterbury and always eat at Beehive. The food is superb, well cooked and well presented. The staff are friendly and very welcoming, we really enjoy eating there. Ideal for families and any age group. We recommend highly!!

I eat here fairly regularly, the food is aways good but basic (shame they don't do all day breakfast though). The decor is tired and could do with a paint job, however the prices are cheap and service is quick so guess you can't expect everything!

well i'm a great fan of the beehive, and shall be mostly found there every sunday morning. its got a lovely atmosphere, the ladies in the re are very very helpful and in the nice weather, their garden is lovely

The Beehive Tearooms is situated in the centre of Rochford, and is just 100m outside the market square.  It's by far the homeliest place for food and refreshments in the centre of Rochford, and the owners have gone to a lot of trouble make visitors feel welcome in their surroundings.  There are shelves decorated with personal effects such as ornaments, and chinaware, and all around are 1950s-1960s pop memorabilia.  The Elvis Presley hip-swinging clock is a nice touch, and the café even has its own used vinyl store (well-stocked with 1950s-1980s LPs) at the back of the premises in the garden.  The garden itself is very peaceful, being on the opposite side of the building from North Street, and the vintage enamel advertisements add a nice retro touch to the scenery.  Years ago, there was a collection of air rifles on display in the front window and lounge, but times have changed since then..!