The Brewers Arms in Tendring

First time to Brightlingsea, decided to come here for a drink and possibly stay for food. I stood at the bar and waited while the bar maid was showing a group of men something on her phone, she looked at me and then carried on with her phone! There were only a handful of people in there, obviously regulars so I was of no interest to the bar maid. This was on September 2nd at approximately 5pm. So unfortunately I walked back outside to my friend and we left. Will not be returning. Never felt so uncomfortable in my life.

I went to the Brewers a couple of Monday’s ago 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔 Any who…… I can’t tell you how friendly & welcoming everyone that I met, not just the staff but the great customers!!! I must highlight a couple of them: • Aisha (bar manager) What a character, knowledgeable, friendly & dare I say funny 😄. • Tim & Chris I learnt that Tim (although well into his 30’s 😉) is the kid of the pub. His lovely mate Chris welcomed me the moment I walked in & clearly had a look of a lost sheep across my face. • Jo When Aisha’s shift ended, Jo started. Well Jo clearly is the kinda barmaid you want & need for an evening. She doesn’t take any c**p but lovely at the same time. Anyway, I’m rambling on!!!! Get yourself down to the brewers, they won’t bite (well I can’t promise 😉👍🏻)

First visit to Brightlingsea, on a visit with friends, 6 of us in total. On entering the Brewers Arms the staff were so friendly and welcoming. We had the Sunday roast and the food was delicious. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, she even hunted down some cranberry sauce for us! Will definitely return it if I am in the area.

We had an afternoon here on a day out from the Haven site. Covid measures in place we still had a great afternoon. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Trust me the Roast dinner takeaway was delicious..

first of all,I rated the restaurant on our experience of the included breakfast here.The ingredients used are top quality,inc sausage,bacon from the local butcher and the bread(for toast)from the local bakery all cooked fresh and great portions.From what we had noticed of people having main meals,plates always went back clear.The accomodation is basic but very comfortable with everything you need for a short stay and the shared fridge,microwave,toaster,and iron/ironing board is more than you get in some places.The Pub itself,we found to be very friendly and at no time did we feel like "outsiders" as we got talking to some regulars who directed us to the areas and places of interest.I did notice from a review that "Corona not an issue"but in our time at the Brewers,everyone in the bar wore a mask whilst moving about and followed all the guidelines re:hand sanitising.etc.Stacy the barmaid looked after us for most of the time and had loads of local knowledge which helped us along the way.Kevin who runs the place could not have been more helpful so all in all,for £65 a night for a double room inc top quality breakfast,I cannot recommend enough.

Visited here with family, good food, friendly service and very cheap beer. Food took a while to arrive but we were a large group. I don’t think my burger was fresh or homemade but tasted nice enough and great presentation.

I visited this pub on 22 Aug a few weeks after lockdown has been eased. Covid19 obviously does not apply to the Brewers Arms. There was only a token gesture towards keeping the staff and customers safe - a bottle of hand sanitiser perched on a window ledge. From my understanding of the recommended guidelines none of the following has been implemented: - no contact log of customers - staff were not wearing any form of PPE - customers were crowding around and leaning on the bar - customers were not socially distancing - no table service - loud music from the juke box which meant customers had to shout or raise their voices to speak to each other and the staff

Two nights at the Brewers Arms, location is great for the Town and only a 5-7 minutes walk to the Harbour, accommodation has recently been redecorated, no issues at all with any facilities, room clean and tidy and looks fresh. Clean towels each day and room made up each morning, we did have concerns that the room location over looking the pubs outside courtyard would mean it could be a little noisy but honestly we both slept extremely well both nights and we even had the window open. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family.

We came to Brightlingsea as Frinton was full and there was nowhere to park. We were looking for somewhere to have a quick lunch and came across The Brewers Arms. We were given a warm welcome, and had a lovely sandwich lunch which came with accompanying salad and crisps. The staff were friendly and efficient.

Great Roast dinner, excellent value for money. Had two roast dinners and drinks for under £20. Very enjoyable

Had the Howzat pale ale, it was very tasty. Felt an nice ambience here. Service was also excellent. I will be back again.

Have been several times and this family pub never fails to come up trumps with their Sunday roast. The Thai food served on Friday and Saturday evenings is also very gtood.

Didn't book but luckily they were able to accommodate us two despite it being a very busy Sunday there. Roast Pork meal was delicious. Served nice and quickly, perfectly cooked. Generous food portions. Eton Mess for dessert was also excellent. Great friendly and efficient service from the staff. Hope to go again in the near future. Will book in advance though to be sure of table. Definitely recommend.

Stayed at the B & B here for a family get together but didn't have meal here as Thai not to our taste. Having had breakfast in the morning very glad we didn't eat here. Poor service, no juice till after we had eaten food despite repeated requests and half hour wait for fried breakfast as chef did only two meals at a time. Band on till midnight then people shouting outside till early hours so sleep impossible. Room ok but not brilliant. Shower appalling - no pressure and alternating between hot and cold. Furniture dilapidated and far too big for room so very little space. Overpriced for quality and comfort.

The Brewers is my local pub which I enjoy visiting whether it’s for food or a drink in the evening. My dad and I had an incredible meal there last night from their Thai menu. It was exceptional. We then stayed for Kareoke with Lee which we usually attend (Thursdays) and this just rounded the whole evening off. The staff in The Brewers were lovely as always and a great night was had all round. Thank you!

This pub has a large selection of beers, ciders and ales. Great service and food. One of my favorites.

Lovely atmosphere. Friendly and accepting locals.nice food and a nice place to take the family if you drink, have children and the sun is shining.

Watched the England game. Ordered food, which was fine and came in good time. Not many others in the bar. Think new owners have taken over. Bar staff could do with more interaction with their non-regular customers.

Fantastic Sunday roast...choice of lamb shank, pork, beef or chicken supreme. 4 lamb shanks ordered....fantastic! Lovely selection of veg ...4 plates cleaned 👍 Great food at great value...highly recommend.

Myself and two friends came here for a quiet drink in this lovely little pub such a noce environment and well stocked bar

With my friends recommending to come here for a drink after work I wasn’t disappointed, staff were friendly and even when busy were quick to serve and remained polite throughout the night even when customers were getting beyond drunk. Definitely recommend to someone looking for a lower priced drink and social with friends.

We asked a local who recommended this 'pub' also noticed b&b; - and live bands we will be back for more whitbait

I was a bit sceptical about having thai food in Brightlingsea, but the Tom Yum soup and green thai curry was as good as I've had in Thailand. It helps that the chef is Thai of course! I'd recommend a visit, I like the small menu as it shows that it's all freshly prepared. Good portion sizes too, not crazy huge plates, very authentic.

Popped in on the off chance late on a Sunday afternoon and was lucky enough to be able to get one of the best pub Sunday lunches I have had in a while. Lovely beef, great potatoes and Yorkshire puddings and loads of vegetables. All topped off with a nice pint.

Did one night here bed and breakfast. Saturday night so a tad noisy but comfortable. Good full English breakfast, No complaints

I don't smoke or vape but you'd think vapers were labrador-molesters in Brightlingsea. There were more paper A4 signs sellotaped to the walls declaring, 'NO VAPING' than there are photos of Paul Hollingwood in my Mum's downstairs lavvy. Everywhere! Also signs for no children except under certain circumstances - depending on time of day, day of week (whether it was a full moon etc) and age of child, or numbers of children at aforementioned times, etc.. Where's Jimmy Krankie when you need him?

A menudo almuerzo aquí, durante todo el año. Las sopas son excelentes todos los platos bien cocinados y el mejor Tailandés (sólo noches, servido en el restaurante o bar) para muchos kilómetros. Buena selección de cervezas, etc. Es agradable tener una comida en el bar sin tener que dejar el perro en casa o en el coche, creo que el perro le guste también!

Este es mi favorito Pub en Brightlingsea. . He estado yendo allí durante muchos años. Pero ahora sólo uso. y luego. . Solía vivir en Brightlingsea pero ahora no. . . . . . . Me Visita cuando puedo. . He usado tanto y ser y ser Pub ambos son estupendos. Y me encanta la vieja y vigas de maderas de leña en el invierno. . Un lugar a donde ir. . Muchos recuerdos felices aquí. .

Encantador pub agradable, buena comida, buen servicio, con un personal estupendo. Un lugar muy acogedor con gente servicial local.

Regularmente comer aquí y a veces Tailandesa en la noche. Ambos son excelentes. El día menú comida inglesa tradicional, probar el budín de carne, entre semana y los domingos asados son geniales y estos chefs realmente saben cómo cocinar sopas. También los niños y perros.

Lovely fresh food, excellent choice on the menu, caters for all, meals, snacks and children, great customer service well worth the visit!.

Visited today with family from Brightlingsea . Food delicious, service great , child friendly will def be recommending and returning again.

Just had Sunday lunch here it is five star.Service is second to none.Food is excellent staff are really helpful and friendly.

My wife and I have been for sunday lunch a couple of times. And will definitely go again. Cracking good food. Good price. And very friendly. We like it a lot. And we have left both times utterly stuffed, and waddled to the car.

Food was amazing. Really tasty and just the right amount of spiciness (although the chef will adapt to suit your tastebuds.) Cooked fresh to order and the portion size was generous without being too overwhelming. Prices are good too; we paid more for very ordinary pub grub at another establishment a few weeks before. Service was excellent as well. Cannot fault in any way and will be back to sample other dishes.The Thai Restaurant operates Monday to Saturday 5pm to 9pm.

Stumbled across this gem of a place by accident. We had a lovely welcome and were quickly served the most amazing Sunday roast I have ever had the pleasure of eating. It was so big I will have to order the children's portion next time so I can fit in dessert. The meat and vegetables were so nicely cooked and yummy, so I struggled and wrestled but alas it had me beaten. Thank you for my scrummy lunch!

Nice pub in a nice location, Lovely food, very generous portions, excellent service, food is excellent, highly recommended,

We have just come back from a week in Brightlingsea. We had two lovely sit down meals and a take away from the restaurant. The food is freshly cooked and utterly delicious. I tried all three of the Pad Thai varieties on the menu. Our friends tried the sweet and sour and my hubby had a curry and a stir fry. The portions are very generous and very reasonably priced. The staff are absolutely delightful and made us all feel very welcome. We can't wait to eat there again next year when we will be back in Brightlingsea for the music festival.

This a charming, friendly and well looked after pub/ bed and breakfast, we spent 2 lovely days at the b&b and cannot fault the warm welcome you get when you arrive. Our room was lovely spacious and very clean, the bathroom ( which is always important on a stay) was bright and clean with massive towels and excellent shower, everything we needed was there and if we wanted anything else it was no trouble. Jenny made sure all the female touches were catered for with the lovely soaps in the bathroom to the shimmering throws on the bed to the flowers as you arrive in the room. I had the opportunity to speak to Jenny and compliment her on her warm friendly nature. Brightlingsea is a little gem with quirky shops and a lovely Bistro to eat in . We would definantly stay again.Lisa,Amy,Ella.

Had a take away Thai, I felt it was quite spicy for a Thai, I was expecting more subtle flavours. There was a lot of the curry sauce and not a lot of chicken.

The roast dinner was awesome and very filling! Great choice of fresh vegetables and lovely desserts very tender beef and the vegetables were fresh and very well cooked! The Yorkshire pud was huge!!!

Our first time here. Nice menu, very freshly cooked tasty food. Will definitely be going back to try some of the other dishes.

This public house, B&B in the centre of town has history and ambiance. There is a Thai restaurant Friday and Saturday. It has a takeaway option everyday except Sunday, that is reserved for a beautiful roast dinner although they have a varied menu. The owners and staff will go out of their way to make you feel special. There is outside space too over looking the high street, so you can watch the world go by.

Stopped in jen's b&b on the side of the pub, lovely and clean, staff friendly with a car park at the rear, breakfast sausage a bit spicy but the rest was nice.

A lovely warm welcome , food beautifully cooked and served. Reasonable priced with something for everyone . We've eaten here on a few occasions and would happily recommend this pub for food to anyone.

Live locally and decided to book Sunday lunch rather than cook. Firstly let me say the food we had was delicious, excellent portion size and everything cooked superbly.BUT when I rang up to book for lunch I got a rather surly response on the phone from the landlord which did make me wonder initially whether we should bother booking. The pub itself is looking very scruffy on the outside, yes I know there are repairs being carried out to the exterior which is good to see as I believe the building may be listed(?) but the awful wooden railings at the front and wooden smoking shelter leave a lot to be desired. The dreadful wall around the car park made out of painted empty metal barrels and bricks is appalling and makes exiting the car park rather difficult. None of these constructions is really in keeping with such a lovely old building. We were greeted by a young female member of staff and I ordered 2 drinks, told her we had a table booked and she immediately asked us what we wanted to eat!? I asked to see a menu and was told we could go through to the other room. The table was dirty and so was the vase of grotesque plastic flowers that adorned it (why bother?)The landlady was lovely and friendly, the landlord was walking about scruffy clothed and unshaven. Finally after a lovely main course we were asked if we wanted pudding. I asked for 5 mins to let the main go down ,the girl that served us said she would bring us a menu but never did. Eventually I went through to the other bar and asked for the bill. No please , thank you, in fact no courtesy at all. Last but by no means least, was over charged if the roasts are £8.95 each as per the website menu states.Was not given a bill just told the amount. Couldn't be bothered to argue in front of other customers so paid and left. Real shame as food was great. Might try again but not in a hurry to go back .

After a visit to Brightlingsea we fancied fish and chips but a couple of fish shops had that old dirty oily smell that put us off. So we went to the Brewers arms. The food was fantastic great value, staff amazing and very clean. Well worth a visit.

Went for a drink and something to eat with football friends and I was shocked at the "repairs" this building has been put through. I am amazed that it is allowed to have a brick wall made of old beer barrels and a fence made of wooden decking when it is a listed building! The staff are officious and the majority of clientele seem rough. The glasses were dirty again and the general state of the premises seemed run down.

Wow!!!!! What a Sunday lunch fabulous, great service, friendly staff we didn't book and they were so kind and welcoming, sat us down straight away no fuss.The roast really was lovely. very clean place. really enjoyed, will be back. Thank you

Went on a Friday evening when a live band were playing. Couldn't get to the bar as people were sat round it and wouldn't move making it impossible to get served and an unused food heater was placed on the bar taking up space for service. But the worst thing was the general state of the pub. The windows were repaired with old pieces of newspaper and the general state of toilets, carpets and drink glasses was disgusting. Will defiantly avoid this in future. Thank god they don't serve food.

Love the ribs here, and the deep-fried whitebait. Gourmet it ain't, but they're certainly tasty. Pleasant outdoor space overlooking the church on the high street in the summer.

Very comfortable modern well equipped room with ensuite at a very reasobable price. Breakfast was standard fare, perfectly well prepared and everything that I required.

2nd time we've stayed here when visiting friends in Brightlingsea. Excellent accomodatiom in the annexe. Very clean comfortable, nicely furnished rooms, very good value for money. Pleasant staff and a very good breakfast, very enjoyable stay in a central location. Will certainly be back.

We stayed in the pub's B&B on a Saturday night. Unfortunately they stopped doing food at lunchtimes and evenings back in April. Shame given the reviews it used to get.

Real disappointment, we like Brightlingsea but have always had an issue with the lack of places to eat. Given the reviews on tripadvisor we thought we had cracked it, lunch at the Brewers Arms. No such luck, went today for lunch and we're told they no longer serve food, apparently they stopped a couple of months back.

Food was good and service very good, a little bit noisy in bar next door (but that could have been just bad luck and the Landlord was away).

Four of us went here on Sunday for lunch. Not our first time, we have never been disappointed.We didn't book our table till Saturday, luckily they managed to squeeze us in as the restaurant was very busy.Typical country pub decor, clean, tidy and cosy.The staff were fantastic throughout the pub, but the young lady who served us in the restaurant was exceptional. Very polite and friendly, very knowledgable, professional, and efficient.All four of us had the Sunday roast, two lamb shanks, one chicken, one beef, although there was another menu available.The meals were great. Very tasty. Nice size portions, all very hot and fresh with a good selection of vegetables.Nice selection of desserts for those that like to finish with something sweet, again, nice and hot and very well presented.Certainly worth a visit if your looking for somewhere to eat, but you might want to book to avoid disappointment. I'll be going back.

From the moment of our friendly welcome, we knew the scores on here were well deserved. Excellent Sunday roast with plenty of freshly-cooked vegetables accompanied by a pint of real ale. Pub hospitality and food at its very best.

Really good service, and food was great. Steaks were cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. Will defiantly use again

I've eaten here with family on a number of occasions now and have had a great meal, great service and great atmosphere every time. We know they can always provide good quality traditional British home cooked food. Really cosy environment and the staff are absolutely lovely and everything priced very reasonably. Would highly recommend the ribs and the portions are incredibly generous.

Great meal. Slow cooked lamb is a winner and I defy anyone to finish the steak, scampi and prawns. Best option in Brightlingsea !

Really nice lunch here today...food was freshly cooked for us. waitress was so attentive, helpful and cheerful. £30 for 3 mains (one child's) and 2 puddings. This pub is so clean...bathrooms are immaculate...thoroughly nice experience thank you

I have eaten here several time whilst visiting family. We have eaten as a family, as a couple and with just adults. The food is amazing. The portions are huge! There is a massive choice too and I've never been told they have run out of anything. The prices are very reasonable for a pub but you get a restaurant feel in the small restaurant area. They are short on staff but cope well. Excellent value, excellent food!

Stopped off for lunch,after looking round other pubs on the high street picked this because of the lack of drunks outside......Order of basic pub grub, A HUGE rack of ribs...yes they were too !!,Steak & chips,Scampi & chips,Seafood platter,a few beers etc.A real pub...good service,good food.....Well done !!

Very good service on a very busy lunchtime. Food cooked to a good standard and plenty of it. The outside looks like it needs a bit of TLC but don't be put off as well worth a visit.

We visited the Brewers Arms in Brightlingsea on Sunday 4th August. The waitress was excellent and without us having to ask she moved us to another table as my mum had a broken arm and the one they had reserved for us would have been a bit difficult for her to access. The food was lovely, two of us had the Sunday roast which was declicious and the other two chose from the menu. All the food was nicely presented and piping hot. We will certainly visit this pub again if we are in the area.

The Brewers Arms serve up delicious pub fayre with style and flavour. I really enjoyed the wholesome food and the servie was also excellent. I will deffinatley be eating here again the next time I'm in town.

Good value home cooked traditional pub food. Well presented,tasty,and a fine plateful. Friendly service and a nice choice of well kept real ales from the greene king stable. Worth the visit !

A came here to watch a band play and had dinner beforehand. The waitress was on her own and it was full yet she was so polite and friendly at all times. The menu was typical pub food and we enjoyed both our starters and main. Would have had dessert but we ran out of time! Of we were in Brightlingsea again we would definately eat here again

Pub food as you dream it might be! Delicious and well-presented with friendly staff and good service. Also very good value.

The staff are friendly and make the visit a good one. The food is cooked very well and presented perfectly. Every is good value for money

The Brewers Arms in Brightlinsea is a surprise! They have a very good pub lunch menu and the food is sourced locally where possible very well cooked and presented. Excellent value for money, absolutely delicious and you will receive a warm and friendly welcome! I look forward to my next visit to Brightlinsea and my lunch at the Brewers Arms.

Went to visit friends in brightlingsea and was taken to the Brewers Arms for evening meal. The menu was extensive, including steaks, very large ribs and lovely spicy Asian dishes. The food was presented well, was hot and the taste was everything and more. The sticky toffee pudding was to die for (worth putting weight on for the experience). The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Went for lunch the next day just to make sure I enjoyed the food YES I DID excellent would highly recommend this establishment. Will be visiting my friends again very soon and will try a different dish next time CANNOT WAIT.

The Brewers Arms is situated in a very friendly, busy town on the Colne Estuary. The food is out of this world and is freshly cooked. The landlord and landlady are very attentive and the staff are very efficient. Better still, the prices are very reasonable.

We've visited the Brewers for food a few times now and we simply cannot fault it.They serve everything from filling pies (hubby's favourite), spicy Cajun chicken, burgers, lasagne, cheesy potato skins, exactly what you'd expect from a good pub.The dining room has a lovely homely atmosphere, lots of pictures of countryside scenes and a huge old fireplace.The staff are friendly and helpful, there is a handy car park and the pub is situated in the heart of Brightlingsea town.Overall a great place to eat, we'll be visiting again very soon.