The Castle Inn in Tendring

We stayed for one night in our tent. The facilities were great - clean and tidy washing facilities and roomy pitches. The pub staff are very friendly. We had an evening meal which was superb. The tapas portions were large and delicious and quite refined. We also had fish and chips super fresh and light crispy batter.

Nice spot, food was tasty and service was friendly. Served fast and without a fuss. Just what we needed. Definitely recommend.

Nice pub and staff good Sunday lunch but paid for overnight stopover in my Camper and they decided to shut the pub very early so stuck in Ramsey with nowhere to go and nothing else there. Actually turned customers away. People are complaining that the pubs are closing but in my experience if you shut a pub early then people do not go back again.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Wonderful service in a very clean and pleasant restaurant area. Nothing was too much trouble to cater for our requirements. Will definitely be returning. Thank you.

The food was delicious. Everything tasted home cooked. The service was perfect. I would highly recommend anyone on the area a visit. Perfect.

Amazingly busy for a Wednesday Lunchtime, excellent, friendly hardworking staff, wonderful home cooked food, great portions, we went for the Bbq Belly Pork with cauliflower cheese and minted mushy peas… stunning…! Shared a walnut Pavlova, too full for a whole one each…!

Good food and friendly staff - when you can find them. Lunch was slow to be served and when I wanted to pay ((as I had to return to work) the bar was deserted! I'm waiting and waiting, wanting to pay. Another customer is waiting at the bar to be served. The phone is ringing. No staff member anywhere to be seen. I waited so long I had to leave meaning I had to give my money to another member of my party who was remaining a little longer and ask them to pay my bill for me! This really is very poor and would prevent me going again for lunch.

Accueil très chaleureux, malgré l’heure tardive et la cuisine fermée, l’équipe a trouvé une solution pour nous proposer des fish and chips. Nous y sommes revenus à la fin de nos vacances et avons très bien mangé. Personnel très agréable et attentionné.

Great night stay here, was looked after by Steph at the pub. Ideal if your catching an early Ferry...hope to see you again soon..

Been here many times now. Always excellent food, service and value. Staff are lovely and friendly. Will keep coming back.

This is a handy stop before getting to the ferry at Harwich. We thought we would pop in and check out the facilities for overnighting in their carpark in our campervan on a future visit. We both enjoyed a lovely dinner in the pub with a drink. Good choices on the menu and I had a very tasty. well cooked and flavoursome fish pie with veg and my husband had the burger. We also both had a slice of the most amazing salted caramel cheesecake and it set us up nicely for the evening ahead. The facilities looked good for the overnight camping and we will definitely use this place if we ever use the ferry again.

The Castle inn at the end of Ramsey Village, Harwich is a lovely dog friendly pub. The pub has it's own dog, Peaches, but she stays behind the bar. The staff were very attentive to Rafs, in that when I said he was very nervous of other dogs, they warned customers respectfully when they came in. We opted for 3 from their Tapas menu, a very reasonable 3 for £13. We had the halloumi, which was a very generous portion size for the money and well cooked. We also had a generous portion of whitebait and the pork belly bites. They have a great selection of flavoured Gins and Rums if that floats your boat. We enjoyed a beer, and my husband sampled the Dark Cherry Kraken, which he enjoyed. They have outdoor space, in fact they have a reasonably priced campsite at the rear. They have plenty of space in the bar and restaurant, with a fire (although it was good weather so it wasn't lit). They have a TV and they do show football (sky sports). They also have a big projector, which I assume they use for big events. The toilets are very clean, and a nice touch is that they have body spray and hand cream for customers to utilize. I will definitely visit The Castle Inn again as my experience was very good.

Friendly pub with a good range of food - can eat either in the bar or the separate restaurant bit. Staff are very friendly, service is good, and quick, food was very good, and good value. Will certainly be back!

1ST TIME VISTED THE CASTLE INN, EXCELLENT FOOD I HAD THE PORK BELLY MY WIFE HAD THE HUNTERS CHICKEN KIEV BOTH WEEL COOKED AND VERY TASTY PORTIONS JUST RIGHT AND BOTH VERY HOT WHEN SERVED. WE BOTH HAD THE APPLE CRUMBLE WITH CINNAMON I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS DESSERT

Visited today with family for a 50th Birthday. Just wow what can I say. Food was lovely with large portions. Staff very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning

We had a great meal there with our family. Al the food was delicious, good service and a good stop before our ferry crossing to Holland

I came here to camp and stayed 4 nights I am pleased with the campsite but the service in the bar is not so good.The young lady behind the bar frequently served others before me even though I was first and had waited 10 minutes she's not very observant as she's too busy flirting with the young men instead of seeing who's waiting for service then serves people who just walk in while ignoring those who have been waiting minutes to order a drink.I have spent £70.00 here so believe I deserve better it's a shame because otherwise the place is excellent!

Came there a bit lost by bike from Europe during queens 70 years celebration. What an evening, life music, friendly people a lot of dancing, super cute campsite with nice showers and toilets. Perfect first evening in the uk

We went there for my mums birthday lunch. We have never been before, but it was recommended to us. The food was fantastic. Tapas starters went down well with everyone. I had the homemade chicken Kieve, a very large breast of chicken filled with plenty of lovely garlic. World away from any shop bought, even the most expensive. It was huge and very well presented on the plate, with a basket of lovely thick homemade chips and a sauce smeared over the plate, which I couldn't identify (possibly a balsamic vinegar base), but it was lovely whatever it was. Just a shame there wasn't more of it. My father had the ribs, again everything homemade, also very large and judging by the way he polished them off, also very tasty. Mum said next time she would try the ribs. Everything was home made and freshly cooked, can't ask for more, especially for the price. I never normally do this, but I sent my compliments to the chef. Yes it really was that good. If, I have one negative comment, it would be it's a shame they haven't divide off the dinning area, from the bar. Double doors between the end of the bar and the outside wall, would do the trick. A large group of older men, were sat in the bar and they were very loud. It did spoilt it a little bit, as we had to speak up, to drown them out. Luck of the draw if they are there next time and yes, there will be a next time. Oh and my mother said, no steak shame. Although, she really enjoyed her meal, steak or not. I highly recommend this pub restaurant.

Loved our visit here. Stayed overnight with my campervan. Excellent amenities and electrical hook up. Food was very nice and service exceptional. Sat in the garden and had a lovely meal. Highly recommend a visit to The Castle.

Really great service. Very friendly staff and all 4 of us and our dog were made to feel very welcome despite being fully booked in the restaurant and very busy. Great food, tapas, mains and desserts and always a smile from every member of staff....

We stayed overnight in our campervan, so we had dinner in the restaurant. The atmosphere in the pub was lively, and full of locals having a good time. Kerry was very welcoming I got, and the food was excellent - I had the special, ‘bang...

Sunday lunch at last minute, with my self, wife, daughter and two grandchildren, just managed to get a place in one of the big pod's in the back garden as all other seats fully booked, staff looked after us very well, had to wait awhile...

Visited with friends who live in the village. It was the same night as England v Ukraine and the garden area was set up with big screens and table service. We ate in the pub and migrated to the garden during the second half. Despite...

We booked for dinner inside but it was a lovely evening so we asked to be seated outside. I tried to enter the wrong door and was told in no uncertain terms to go round to the entrance - half way round the pub -...

Ate here midweek (don't eat on a Sunday, have been told food is bad!). Staff were not at all attentive, had to wait ages for second drinks and in the end , despite Covid restrictions, had to go to the bar to ask to get...

Although this year has been very tough it was lovely to have a meal at the Castle. We sat in a Marquee in the garden, all tables were socially distanced, the staff made sure everything ran smoothly, correctly and safely . For such a strange...

This is the 2nd time I have been to the castle in a month. The 1st time was with a friend and we had the chicken Kiev with homemade coleslaw. The 2nd time, which was tonight was with my husband and my two boys. The...

Without a doubt this is the best pub/restaurant in the harwich area. Food is fantastic as is the beer and the welcome you get is awesome. Always feel welcome every time I come here. If you don't visit when you are in the area then...

Had great evening with my wife celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. Food and service was excellent.

Called in with some friends whilst walking the Essex way. We were very impressed by the processes in place and despite being Sunday Lunchtime we were welcomed and allocated tables. The service was quick and clear guidelines were evident. Other peoples food looked great and...

Lovely food and service. Strict covid rules in place. Great pods in the garden. Well done! Also has camping facilities here.

Skip the high street and everywhere else. This little gem in Ramsay (near the roundabout to oakley and dovercourt) serves up amazing food, with real old fashioned service by knowledgeable and friendly staff. The fish pie was particularly amazing. All the other food my friends...

Immaculate, clean, stunning and safe. The Team have pulled out all the stops to make this a welcoming, quality experience despite strict social distancing measures - which we found reassuring - in place. Food was delicious - as always - and we can’t wait to...

This was our first visit to the venue, recommended by relatives. The premises are fairly plain and simple and the menu not too extensive. However, the food and service from the waitresses were both excellent. Our only criticism was awaiting the barmaid to finish her...

Fantastic homemade food, definitely returning. Service was welcoming and professional. Thumbs up from me!

Top service and food .... will definitely be coming back ..... I had the kiev and belgian waffle for dessert...

booked at last minute got last table for two, table nicely laid out with a nice touch of a red rose,good valentine menu plus good selection every day menu, soft music in the background, very polite young girl brought our drinks, gave us time to select from menu, our starter's arrived with no long wait, the young girl checked everything was to our satisfactory, checking how we wanted our meat cooked before the main course was served mine was so good I could have licked the plate, this meal and service was perfection at its best.

First visit here. Lovely surroundings - very friendly girl behind the bar. Very long wait for someone to take order. Sunday lunch ok but nothing special unfortunately. The menu was limited. All in all this is a cosy little pub but we felt the food and service could have been a lot better.

We managed to book for Sunday lunch at short notice, a nice feel to the pub and some nice touches like snacks on the bar at lunchtime.Traditional look inside a refreshing change, lovely pint of ale, Sunday lunch was really good value, generous portions all well cooked, served by friendly and helpful staff.We will go again.

I spent one night cycle camping here a few weeks ago. I found out about the campsite from the book Tiny Campsites. The book makes it sound more idyllic than it actually is. To start with, it’s very difficult to find a completely level pitch. Luckily I was the first person to arrive so probably got the best patch. Another camper arrived later and, despite there being plenty of space, pitched his tent right close up next to mine. But I don’t blame him as he was obviously also looking for a flat space. Besides, he was charming, so I was quite happy to have him as a neighbour. It may have been a one-off, but I was not impressed by the fact that the camping area at the top of the garden was very unkempt. I had to remove a whole lot of branches and twigs from the ground before I could pitch my tent. Moreover, there were bits of litter strewn around. The toilet and shower facilities are unisex. There was no lighting to reach them, so you need a torch at night. On the plus side, for when it rains, there is a covered area with picnic benches. And to finish on a positive note, the staff were polite and helpful and my evening meal in the pub was good.

Good food, great service and a good pint of beer. Staff friendly and helpful. Have eaten here many times and will continue to return.

Nice interior and friendly staff. Service was good given that we were a party of 9. The whitebait was delicious as was the chicken Kiev. Fruit crumble was mainly topping but was ok. Everyone enjoyed their food but the total bill felt a bit on the pricey side for the area. Nice place though.

Visited on Saturday early evening and was definitely not disappointed,very warm welcome,was seated after ordering drinks at the bar. Service was excellent and the food arrived within an acceptable time. Although the menu is limited(sometimes it's better) it has a good choice. My partners steak was cooked exactly as requested and my Kiev was lovely and spicy-and the cauliflower cheese was to die for. Will definitely be returning and will recommend to our friends

We found this place on the internet advertised as "Castle Pub and Campsite". The site claimed that Motor homes can be accommodated at a cost of £10 per night. We rang to book, as advised because their is "limited space" on the site. We were also warned that motor homes were sited on the pub car park.

feed up with local restaurants noisy with screaming kids running around visited out of town The Castle Inn in the village of Ramsey,just off the A120 at the Ramsey roundabout small car park to the side (12 cars) inside clean and fresh,corner bar with seating for around 30, calm music playing in background, wide variety menu. their beef bourginon was cooked to perfection and their fruit pavlover was heaven, service was good not very long wait for food with the main meal hot and well presented,mostly all seats were taken, it was pleasant to eat and enjoy a meal plus talk without massive noise around, and all for a reasonable price,

Food was very good, reasonably price and well served. Premises are a bit dull and can be very noisy. Would not be on my list for a special occasion

Yet again we've visited The Castle at Ramsey and had another good lunch. Very welcoming, good menu and very tasty, reasonably priced food.

We dined on a Friday evening the food was a tasty and well presented as always, veggie options are very good, my beef bourginon was amazing thank you

Great staff, great food, great pub and not rude at all. Thanks for a great night Janice and company xx

Choose the specials, that's where the talent for good food is. Waitresses this Saturday night, whilst busy where attentive, friendly and could show others how it should be done.

Clean toilets and shower also washing up sink, site is on a slope with picnic benches with shops only 2 miles away

hi what’s up you guys and welcome back to my endeavours in the field of food in harwich.

We went as a party of 8 to this restaurant as we had a very nice meal previously well it was a completely different experience the 2nd time didn't even get to the food.

Starters very nice, we both had the ribeye steak cooked very well and too our requirements (medium ) the red wine sauce was amazing a must with your steak, we come regularly and are never disappointed, if you have room the puddings they are all homemade and are all delicious

The best home cooked roast. Vegetables are freshly cooked, meat excellent quality. Strongly recommend cauliflower cheese lovely friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Can’t wait to go agsin

Great service, friendly stuff, good sleeping.We habe slept in our tent, surrounded by peaceful people. Highly recommending :-)

Myself and 2 children camped there for the night, would recommend as historic harwich & the beach are a 5 minute drive and site is very well appointed (lots of trees and seating areas) and toilets are only a few feet away. Pub looked good but we just stuck to having a bbq and the kids loved the rabbit!

What a place this has turned into....company....bad staff....good all excellent. ....would recomend ....also some weaken entertainment

Lived in Ramsey for a number of years and had a great meal at the Castle last night. Great value for money, really good service and a great pint! Since our last visit the whole pub has been redecorated and has a really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Off for Sunday lunch next!

Enjoyed a super lunch with all the family here. Friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere, made our lovely lunch so perfect

Only visited here once and got the roast dinner but it is honestly the best I have had in years. Such a nice venue and clean.

We ate here for my mother in law's birthday. We were a group of 9 and I am assuming that's why we had to decide on our main meal/starter and order them in advance of the lunch. This is always a bit tricky for me and my son as we have limiting dietary requirements and the website, as far as I could see, didn't have details about ingredients. We both ended up just eating chips with cod/scampi because they are fairly safe bets and for me were the only items with limited (but unfortunately probably not no-) dairy. There are pretty much never any dairy free puddings so I wasn't too surprised that I again would have no dessert but I was particularly disappointed that they didn't have a selection of teas, particularly green tea, so I had to twiddle my thumbs whilst everyone else gorged on very nice looking puds/cakes/brownies. It was thus a very standard meal, but nicely presented and tasty and the portions were very good. The staff are very nice.

Once again, great roast dinner. Nice size portion and plenty of veg. Lovely pub. Definitely worth a visit

The restaurant is quite basic but the food is excellent. Good choice of specials as well as the usual pub staples. Four of us had the beef bourgignone and I have never tasted better. Wine list is sparse but they have a good choice of beers including real ales.

Nipped in with group of 7 and staff were really obliging to feed us though only 35 mins to closing. Great food: Top marks from all the group for their mains choices ( no time for puds though based on mains I think likely to be excellent. Great properly cheesy cauliflower cheese and friendly waitress. Thanks.

Service with a smile and a tasty lunch to boot. Not been in here since it's been decorated and it's lovely. Still a few finishing touches to be done. Food was simple but tasty. Love a pub lunch.

Just back from Sunday lunch at the Castle.

We come here every year for the Essex Way Relay. Have never had a bad pint. Very welcoming considering the place is taken over for an hour by runners.

La carne era increíble, lo recomiendo totalmente. El servicio era genial, no me puedo quejar y volveremos pronto.

Optamos por la vegetarianas macarrones con queso con patatas fritas y ensalada, muy sabroso, excelente precio y muy buen servicio. Fue una noche muy caliente y desafortunadamente no podíamos abrir las ventanas, así que era bastante agobiante en la zona de restaurante,

Me Acampamos en este hotel por 3 noches, el jardín estaba en una pequeña colina y las instalaciones son nuevas y están limpias. La ubicación era tranquila aunque 1 noche 2 motos bicicletas aparcado en el sitio de hierba. Parece ser una noche para la mayoría de paso. Comida en el pub era excelente, un nuevo chef una camarera había mencionado, los precios también eran razonables. Si tuviera cualquier crítica sería el agua caliente era sermones en el lavabo (peligrosos) y no había suficiente para rechazar la contenedores tapones de noche, si pasar por basura a la izquierda en el césped. Personal amable y servicial. Me alojaría de nuevo.

10 of us had a good night at the castle. We had pre ordered the food. Good selection of beers and wine. The pub was busy with a good atmosphere. Food all came out at the same time and everyone commented how good it was, keep it up.

Service very very slow, staff it is only a job I have do not need to be friendly. Roast potatoes so overcooked you could not get a fork in them, roast parsnips & carrots very overcooked. Pork tough & no taste at all. Difficult to tell the difference between pork & turkey. Only good thing was the broccoli. Been there many times before it was taken over. Will not be going back. Drinks very expensive. Lime & soda £1.90 most local pubs charge 50p. When asked if meal was ok, by friend who left most of hers said "no it was horrible" waitress reply sorry about that, but her facial expression was so what . Nobody bothered to come & ask what was wrong. Fish Chips & peas £11.90. only one starter. Expensive for what you were served. A very disappointing Sunday lunch.

Saturday night out for a meal with friends - couldn't have chosen better! Great food and service was very good. Live music night which added to the atmosphere, will definitely be going back very soon

Sunday lunch was superb, the food is excellent and the service , atmosphere makes this a proper English pub. Highly recommend the castle. You will not be disappointed if you decide to give it ago.

The quality of dining at The Castle has fluctuated over the years, but now is better than it has ever been, in my experience.Our latest visit was for a Sunday lunch, not just any Sunday but Mothers' Day, so, predictably the restaurant was full, all guests probably having booked head, as my wife and I had.Greeted by a woman behind the bar, we were shown to our reserved table, by the senior waitress. We were quickly approached by a younger waitress taking our order for -pre-drinks,from what I must say is a rather limited wine list, together with the menu and also pointing out the Specials board. Drinks were brought, and time then taken selecting from the generous menu, although my own choice had probably been made before we stopped the wheels rolling on the car park! Sunday? Then it must be a roast meal! I was offered a choice of a three-meats dinner or a single-meat one - I elected for the roast lamb and my wife chose a fish bake.Obviously prepared to order, as it entailed a perfectly acceptable wait as we watched younger families enjoying their time together, all with a senior female present receiving the deserved accolades of being a Queen for the day.My wife reported that her fish bake was excellent, whilst my roast lamb was exquisitely cooked to my taste, with a plentiful side serve of vegetables.My wife declined a sweet, but I went for the French Apple cake and that was an excellent choice too.Service throughout was excellent, with three waitresses constantly busy but so efficient.So no men folk present then? No, not even working behind the adjoining bar area, but on enquiry it would appear that the kitchens would tell a different story, as even the regular chef had been called in for the special occasion. Kitchen staff were out of sight then, but not out of mind, and from previous visits they obviously play an important part in the general smooth running of The Castle.A word to the wise; the car park is small and so by necessity most cars have to park on the surrounding roads. Do consider where you park as the options are limited, and may involve a short walk.

A last minute change of plan led us to lunch at The Castle at two on a Friday. A simple pub menu with standard fare was brightened by the good selection of specials. We chose the beef bourguignon and chicken Kiev. About fifteen minutes later the food arrived, food that would not look out of place at a much more expensive establishment. The beef was tender, flavoursome and beautifully cooked, the vegetables fresh and not overdone. The Kiev was huge, tasty and accompanied by seriously crunchy chips and cauliflower cheese which was superb. A quick pint of Woodforde's Once Bittern and I was very happy!Overall, a cut above your average pub, they've brightened the place up and although it needs finishing off with the odd bit of paint, this was a really good lunch venue offering quality meals across a range of prices.

Good selection of beers served in a nice glass ice cold. The food is fresh and clean and reasonable. Polite staff.Bar area is a small and is more focused on being a restaurant which is a shame.If the bar is not busy then it's a great place for a couple of beers. If your going for a meal then it's ideal.

Just spent a lovely evening at the Castle Innwith family where we all enjoyed our delicious meals,the beef madeira just melts in your mouth so tender and cooked to perfection. Staff helpful and very attentivethank you guys for a great night out!

Wow I can't praise this little place enough. A real traditional and cosy pub with fantastic friendly and attentive staff.The meal (the set 3 course Christmas menu) was superb. Clearly all home-cooked and fresh.Can't fault any of it and would definitely recommend.

Me and my wife got married here in the summer and without being cliche it was the best day ever.We hired the whole garden and campsite and partied the day and night away and even pitched up and spent our first night as a married couple in our bell tent followed by an awesome cooked breakfast the next morning.All the staff are lovely people and looked after us so well and helped make our day one to remember with an outside bar and BBQ all our guests enjoyed the whole day. Beautiful pub with great staff and possibly one of the best beer gardens in our area great for summer timeHighly recommended

My wife and I decided to visit The Castle Inn on Wednesday evening and were pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the welcome and quality of food. We can not understand why it is so far down the ratings?The young lady behind the bar was excellent (she was keeping the fire burning, serving drinks, taking orders, serving food) not too quick, but seemed to know when we were ready to order and when we were ready for the next course.There are specials on the board, as well as the main menu, which is not long, but has something for everyone. The dinning area is very nice and comfortable, with plenty of atmosphere.We chose to share a starter of smoked salmon and prawn on a mixed leaf salad, with an orange dressing and small pieces of orange. It was really delightful and full of flavour. For the main course my wife chose scampi and chips, and went for a special, beef madeira with new potatoes and vegetables.There were plenty of scampi and plenty of lovely chunky chips, not greasy, fluffy and crisp, with peas and tartare sauce. So much that my wife could not eat it all.The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce, subtle for very good. the new potatoes and vegetables were on the side, which I like, so I could choose what I wanted and when. We washed this down with a nice Rioja, again, the price of wine is very reasonable.Overall a lovely evening with good, flavoursome food, attentive and pleasant staff, plus I feel very good value for money.

Two of us went there on a Friday lunchtime. Very nicely done up inside, log fire burning and good atmosphere. A large family group were having a really nice time and I could hear them saying how brilliant the food was.We chose from the specials board and both had Beef Bourguignon which was absolutely delicious. I'd definitely recommend eating there, we'll be going again soon!

If you're looking for a Sunday roast then look no further. Very tasty and nice portion sizes.. Definitely going back soon with friends!

Revisited the Castle to find that it had been taken over by new owners and a brand new chef in place. Great choice of different food which was cooked, presented and served well. The restaurant part of the pub is very clean and modern. Definitely worth a revisit.

Great place for a light lunch or evening dinner.We visited during our trip to the castle and stopped for a light lunch (well I did anyway, he was distracted by the scampi). Great service and friendly staff. Food was delicious and there was a great choice of beers, including some for their beer festival and Halloween specials.

Lovely pub experience at the end of stage 9 of the Essex Way. Food was amazing - we had homemade chicken kiev with chips and cauliflower cheese and a sausage and mash. Both were stunning and served with style. We met the landlady and she made us and our two dogs feel very welcome. Would return in a flash.

Excellent meal in great traditional pub setting. You will not go wrong eating here. They also serve a large selection of drinks and the Bar staff are very good.

Excellent food, generous portions, great service, fabulous value for money. Honest friendly local pub, ideal place for dinner before getting on ferry to Holland. Food so much better than Stena canteen!!!!! All cooked to order. Thank you

Only visited once but it was cosy and really nice. It's very much a locals pub but we were made comfortable. Food was good homemade food and service was good

Just had a lovely dinner at this pub.Great menu and all freshly cooked. The portion sizes are huge too and it's not expensive at all, kids menu was great and all dishes £4.95, our little boy loved it. Defiantly worth a visit!

As girl friends we like to lunch on a Friday max. 9 of us, this Friday there were 6 of us. As a group we had not tried the Casle before it is under new management so we decided to give it a try., Various menus available sandwiches, jackets, main menu, specials board etc. This week there were 6 of us we ordered a1 cheese & ploughmans an .omelette, Brie & cranberry French stick, 1 egg Mayo & 1 prawn sandwich served with ft chips and 1 liver, bacon, fresh veg & mash. All meals served together generous portions well presented. We were so impressed we are going back next week.

Called in on my way from Manningtree to Harwich,have tried some of the pubs in Harwich and was disappointed but this was a real find excellent beer,good food and friendly staff I also think you can camp in the garden.Would have stayed for a third pint were I not on my way to catch a ferry,would definitely call in again when in the area

Heard some good reviews from friends so thought we'd give it a try.Went on a Saturday night and wasn't overly busy which was good because it's not huge in the restaurant but nice and cosy. Food was really good, I also heard it's only one chef so even better, the food was piping hot all looks and tatstes homemade, the price is great too! There was only 1 waitress serving the tables, she was really friendly and made sure we was looked after as well as the other diners.Will definitely be returning, highly recommended

We wanted a quick getaway camping trip for as we live fairly locally. We understand the Castle is under new management and we had heard good things about it so thought we would give it a try - camping and pub combined, what could be better?We arrived on the Friday and booked in for an evening meal. We had a few drinks in the bar first which has recently been very tastefully refurbished. A particular hit was the Prosecco which was reasonably priced. We were a party of four and we all had a very enjoyable meal, the menu was very reasonably priced and serving very good sized portions. My partner ordered the steak which was particularly good. The staff were very helpful and attentive and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back.

Had a brilliant lunch today, being a very small eater couldn't finish the lunch but was informed I could order a child portion in future. Wonderful home made roasties, Yorkshire and veg. Plenty of meat. We ordered one strawberry Eton mess with two spoons for dessert but as they were out of strawberries we got a HUGE raspberry Eton mess. It would have fed a family. Brilliant value. Will certainly be visiting again. Our fav. Now!

We had a largish group to feed, one of us with a serious (and unusual) allergy. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, without being intrusive. The food is very good value for the quality, and the menu is varied, especially considering the food appears to be almost all made from scratch. We stayed in a camper van on the premises and enjoyed the real ales and traditional atmosphere at the pub too. Definitely a success for the owners, who took the place over only recently. Will visit again!

Had the best pub Sunday lunch ever, such a shame I didn't have room for dessert! Roast potatoes to die for, everything homemade & piping hot.

Previously regular visitors to the Castle for lunch when owned by friends, five of us today new staff very attentive and willing to please. Five roasts ordered happy for mother in law to have a kids roast she has been unwell and has a small appetite, Appropiate condiments to orders arrived ahead of meals my lamb three roast potatoes 1 large Yorkshire rather overdone, veg to share for the table was somewhat undercooked. Overall tasty although my husband said his beef was tough and not up to previous Castle standards. Mother in law was happy with her kids roast. Three of us had desserts father in law thought syrup sponge and custard was delicious Eton mess was a tasty mess and one trio of ice cream not advertised but available. Reserve judgement until we go back again.