The Cross Inn in Tendring

Tried this newly reopened pub and found it to be pleasantly refurbished, the new owner and the staff were very welcoming. We tried 3 starters on their currently limited menu which were all delicious. Perfectly cooked, well presented and very tasty. I can honestly say the salt and pepper squid is one of the best I have ever tasted. We can't wait to try out their full menu once it is in place. Lovely atmosphere and highly recommended.

Drove past here today and saw a sign showing open. Saw people at the outdoor tables have a drink. Could not stop, will try it out hopefully later thus week

Ate here last night friendly service , very accommodating when booking as we changed times a few times due to traffic delays. Food selection was good variety and tasty. Thank you

Recently moved to the area, and this nice little pub is my local. Extremely friendly staff and customers. At present is only open on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtime, hoping that will be expanded and food being offered. Good Co-Vid procedures in place, good selection of Gins, reasonable prices, premium Lager/IPA on draught would be a welcomed addition.

Regular customers will notice the increase in prices. No longer good value for money. It's a shame that they are trying to claw back lost revenue from loyal customers.

Family evening meal, great service and food, staff very helpful and attentive. Nice place to meet and eat

Five of our family came for lunch today, the staff give you a warm and friendly welcome, we all chose a selection of roast available we chose beef and the turkey, there are wide variety of food choices available either on the main menu or the specials board, then we all fitted in pudd, the food is well presented and good size portions, also very tasty and home cooked, they keep it spotlessly clean, with lovely atmosphere,

Just had Sunday lunch and what a disappointment we have been here before on a few occasions but this time the beef was chewy and fatty roast potatoes rock hard only thing nice was Yorkshire puddings unfortunately we won’t we going back for a roast dinner again

Friends have taken us to this restaurant a coupkle of times now. On both occasions the staff were welcoming and friendly, the restaurant was clean and tidy with a wonderful jug collection hanging from the beams. The food was very tasty and well prepared, the vegetarian filo pie was gorgeous. If anything, the helpings are over-generous but exceptionally good value. We will be back.

Went there today for lunch there were 2 of us. We both had a main and I had a dessert with 2 chokes. Place was lovely old world, clean and tidy, the loos were very clean. My main was ham,egg and chips beautiful cannot fault it, ham was so tasty and plenty of it, the egg was cooked perfectly and the chips crispy on the outside and fluffy inside it was gorgeous. My husband had lambs liver, bacon, fried onions, New potatos and gravy it was great so tasty. I had the cheesecake for dessert wow such a wonderful flavour. The staff were lovely, polite and friendly. Will definitely be going back.

We held my Grandfather's wake there food and hospitality was above and beyond going back soon for there Sunday roast

Went here on the off chance and had the most lovely sunday roast. we had the lamb which was perfect everything was fresh and tasty and nice and hot. Dessert was scrummy too. Can`t wait to return

My wife and I enjoyed an enjoyable lunch at the Cross Inn. The menu contained a pleasing variety of dishes, including some daily specials. My wife enjoyed a very generous stilton cheese ploughmans. I had an excellent jacket potato (often my choice for lunch) accompanied by a well-presented salad. We were invited to have a dessert (again the choice was broad), but we were had had sufficient. The restaurant was clean, including both the ladies' and gentlemen's toilets, the service was friendly, the staff welcoming. This is a restaurant we usually visit when we are in the Manningtree area, and we shall continue to do so. One small niggle was that the pot of tea we requested was not as hot as I should have liked. However, when I asked for our pot to be refilled, this was done without additional charge.

Shamed to say have lived just down the road for 9 years and this is our 1st visit and we have really been missing out. Nothing flash just a warm welcome with fresh food cooked well at reasonable prices. Menu changes constantly depending on what is available which is always a good sign. Access is easy being beside the A120 so well worth the journey.

Made a last minute booking for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. A friendly welcome at the bar and then shown to our table.Well prepared Carvery of very good quality, together with good portions of meat. Had to make room for a dessert again a well presented good sized portion. Shame the Chef was was very reserved, although efficient at what he did and that the crumble had sold out. Otherwise it would have been a perfect 5

we always go here after the tendring hundred show, very pleased, several tables reserved but we got there early, there was room and it got busier as time went on

We hadn't booked and there was room for us as a family. Waitresses were quite pleasant and amenable. Didn't ask how our meal was, although yes, it was very good. Not bad decor, just quiet.

Third visit to this pub although do not live nearby. Great value and well presented food. Had Sunday roast beef with 3 diffent vegetables, Yorkshire pud and roast potatoes. All was cooked well and good portions.

Husband and I decided to go for lunch as have done many times. Noticed upon entering and looking at the menu board how prices have risen since our last visit in May. I ordered the catch of the day Cod and Chips.. Well it certainly was not caught that day it was not pure white and the batter was hard on the fish as if been left too long in the fryer. Frozen Chips and peas. Have had much better fish there in the past and much bigger. Do they think customers do not notice? Husband had Shepherds pie said it was okay. But did not rave about it. Nobody came and asked if everything was alright with our meals. You feel taken for granted as a customer, Well we will not be going back there again to eat. One serving behind the bar busy chewing on a sweet mouth wide open. The other server long hair every where flying about just not on when taking peoples food to the table. What ever happened to standards? Said to husband Fish and Chips at the Pier Hotel in Harwich is £15.00 which is £3.50 dearer than here at Horsley Cross. But you get snow white fish fresh chips not frozen and it is always first class in quality. Noticed here also their all day breakfast is now priced £9.95 we go to Harrys Bar in Frinton and the same size breakfast is £8.50 Who sets their prices?

Wir kamen von Fährhafen in Harwich und entdeckten diesen typischen, gemütlichen Pub nach ca 15 min. Er liegt direkt an einem Roundabout.

Traditioneller Pub auf dem Weg zur Fähre Harwich-Hoek van Holland und damit sehr gut für das Abendessen geeignet. Wir hatten Soup und Pie of the day , beides sehr gut schmeckend und reichlich. Zum Pie gab es frisches Gemüse. Freundliche Bedienung. Da Sonntag war, hatten wir sicherheitshalber telefonisch reserviert, es hat alles problemlos funktioniert.

Been here quite a few times now. On one visit husband had the steak and said how lovely it was so thought would try it. Both ordered the steak took ages for the food to arrive. The steak was chewy the frozen chips had been overcooked, Mushrooms fine .Peas fine, Onion rings fine. Nobody came and asked if all was okay. Then realised they had a private function going on in their back room. Seen it so often when a private party is anywhere they seem to take priority no doubt for the tips they leave. The food was eatable but not enjoyable. The steak had no flavour at all for Sirloin. Surely the chef knew he had overcooked the chips so why send them out like that? One thing for sure will not ever order steak there again. Perhaps needed extra staff to cope but they seem reluctant to employ extras so food gets overcooked and regular patrons suffer.

There was plenty of choice from the menu and the Special's board. We were a group of 6 and all the meals arrived together, piping hot and very tasty. The portion sizes of both the main meals and deserts were very generous so we agreed it was very good value for money. The staff were friendly and very efficient so this made for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.

A group of 6 arrived for sunday lunch and were warmly welcomed and seated quickly All staff very polite and helpful All dishes were delicious Highly recommended

We have been to ' The Corss Inn ' four times now & have never been disappointed . The food & service are excellent & we hope to revisit soon !

Excellent 'pub' grub with a few specials thrown in at reasonable prices makes this well worth a visit. The tasty food was backed up by a friendly and professional service. There is also a good choice of drinks (especially beer) however it should be noted than you need to take a driver as it's on a main road well away from housing!

Have been here a few times now. Last time had a prawn cocktail. Would have been nice if it had been served with the correct lettuce an iceberg and not the limp leaves they served my prawn cocktail with. Shame little things like this let down an otherwise nice starter. So a crisp iceberg please. Also can you get the very nice young lady with hair down to her waist to tie it back working around food like she does. Surely with health and safety courses now the manager here should know better and tell her about it. I noticed as she leant across the table to put a customers meal down her hair was swinging around, Sorry it is just not hygienic .Also could do with a proper coffee maker like the coffee shops have. The coffee from the machine you have was awful.

The Cross maintains a very strong , traditional pub lunch menu, the pie of the day has been good every time we have visited and was again today.

Had lunch here today, cannot find fault with anything. Home made steak and kidney pie, fresh vegetables all cooked to perfection. My wife had steak perfectly cooked to her requirements and the accompanying chips, onion rings mushrooms and tomatoes all cooked lovely. The portions were generous and very good value for money. For deserts we both had the home made chocolate orange cheesecakes and because we are pigs added a scoop of ice cream. They tasted fantastic. The service was attentive but not in your face which was excellent. It was our first time here but it won't be our last. 5 stars thank you

Been here a couple of times now as we only live a few minutes away. Nice old fashioned pub restaurant with a warm welcome when entering. Good selection of beer and wine at good value. Food is good home cooked type food with decent size portions. Nice specials usually on offer. With starters between £3-£5, and mains between £9-£15. It really is great value

My husband and I have been here three times now and thought yesterday after we came home ought to review it as it is consistently good. We both had steak and ale pie which came with broccoli cabbage carrots and new potatoes and it was really delicious and excellent value for money. Husband had a sweet of jam roly/poly but I was too full for a sweet..Coffee and mint each, Look forward to going back again. Like to try their fish/chips but yesterday was haddock which I do not like. So will wait until they have cod on the menu.

Came here for our works Christmas get together again this year.

Booked here with my mother and her two friends. The welcome was warm and the girls waiting the tables were very friendly and attentive...Nothing was to much trouble.

Came here for a pre-Christmas lunch with the family. My sister & brother in law have passed many times & it's always looked busy & popular, so we thought we'd give it a try. Really pleased we did: a warm & friendly welcome, a great choice of menu & good service. Baked camembert looked spot on, my beetroot, red onion & stilton tart was a perfect starter. My brother in law can be quite specific in what he likes & his prawn starter was soon cleared so it must have been good! Main courses weren't a let down either: steak & kidney pie was home made & veggies cooked perfectly. My sister had chicken goujons which were also home made & looked delicious. No space in our bellies for desert, but they all sounded appealing. There was a Christmas pud listed & it was so refreshing to see a note on the menu letting people know it's not home made - it would be so easy for the team here to pass the pud off as theirs, so I applaud their honesty. Will definitely be back & it's great to have somewhere we can spend quality time together whilst also being able to enjoy good food.

A warm welcome in a wonderful country pub Easily located with ample parking All staff very friendly and professional Lots of delicious dishes with generous proportions Highly recommended

We had our own room which was nice and warm for 15 people, we booked for 19.00. The pub had been given our selection from their menu some weeks before. The majority of us had 3 course and the rest had 2. We had to wait a long time for the starters and by 20.00 we were very hungry. However when the main courses were served we really enjoyed our meals. The desserts were nice too.

We have been to the Cross Inn numerous times now since moving into the area. I have always found the food to be excellent, my wife particularly enjoys the homemade burgers. The staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable.

Proper good quality food at decent prices. Excellent staff and nice atmosphere. Ive been past loads but never stopped til now and am desolate at all the eating opportunities I missed

This pub is local to us and having past it most days, decided that today we would give it a try and am so pleased we did, receiving warm welcome.

The welcome wasn't very good but the meal was quite good. The barman seemed to be new and was really friendly, however the landlady didn't seem friendly enough for my liking.

Excellent Sunday roast friendly and welcoming we will be back food was cooked to perfection fresh veg and plenty on plate

A little gem here,great food well cooked and in large portions with attentive service to top it off. The gammon was delightful and the chicken curry was exceptional so would recommend this place at any time

Had a Birthday Celebration there. Food was excellent and staff were so polite and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Food not very good .wanted to try this place for a while ..def won’t be going back .pate tasted off .chips were warm ..no one enjoyed there food ..

What can I say, a lovely little traditional inn with one of the best Sunday roasts around. Very accommodating for small children....all in all, a nice family pub that offers really nice food. We will definitely be going back.

We popped on for a meal last Sunday the 20th May as we had been out since 7am. We both had a roast I had Beef and my Husband had Pork. We didn't have to wait long at all and the Roast Dinner was absolutely delicious. A big helping as well. The price was very reasonable and the Staff really lovely.

Fancied a roast on a Sunday evening and this place was one of the few still cooking. The food was delivered in a timely fashion and with all fresh vegetables and piping hot you really couldn't fault. Washed down with draft Aspalls and followed by a gorgeous bread and butter pudding and apple and rhubarb crumble was just excellent. Would return anytime.

Excellent food and very nice staff ten out of ten for food they couldn’t do enough for us well dun keep up the good work

Excellent Roast Beef and Puddings for our group from the Shoot. We had an excellent evening and were looked after well by the staff.

Popped in for a lunch with my hubby - very friendly and happy chap behind the bar- nothing was too much trouble had roast beef and it was amazing beef was tender and vegs steaming hot..bit of a issue with a yorkshire pud but was delt with asap and no fuss will defiantly go back and try their vast menu

Just been here for a family meal, very friendly staff and great food and service. Would definitely recommend and we will certainly be back.

Me and my partner had the set Sunday Lunch, I had the beef which was very tasty with plenty of vegetables and tasty gravy. My partner had the pork which was also very tasty if you like pork belly. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would definitely call back again.

We were seated in the room up a couple of steps from the bar area. There were 17 of us for our annual Christmas meal for our carpet bowls club. We have eaten there before but this time it was under new management. The room was nicely decorated for Christmas with some pleasant background music. The service was very efficient and the atmosphere was good too. I always think its nice to have a separate room when there is a group of people.

Booked for xmas work meal in advance as heard great reviews.

I had a chicken curry and the poppadoms were the best I have ever had better than top notch Indian...

We booked a table for lunch with some neighbours as a treat, we were given a lovely warm table on...

We were on our way to Harwich to catch a ferry & decided to get something to eat on the...

I visited this pub with my family, best Sunday roast ever, also the dessert delicious! I’ll definitely come back!

Having been here before we were coming back from Harwich and decided to stop for lunch ..mangagement change from our last visit the eating experience was good then but now the whole ambience from the food , lovely friendly staff and "specials" was first class . I had cold meat platter and my husband lambs liver ,bacon , onions with loads of veg . His Cheese and biscuits was a meal in itself !!! Booked already to go back on a Cabaret evening .

we were driving home from a wedding and found ourselves to be very hungry, we crossed a roundabout and saw this little pub, we were unsure as to whether to go in, but there were 7 other cars in the car park, a good sign we thought. when we got in we discovered that there was a birthday meal just finishing, so most if not all the cars belonged to that one party. we sat down, a lovely waitress gave us a menu and took our drinks order. when she bought the drinks she politely took our order and we began to chat to her, she was so very friendly and very lovely. the food arrived and it was all home cooked, a big bowl of vegetables that we thought were to share, but when my husbands meal arrived it had veg on it, they were all for me apparently. i had a grilled skate wing in parsley butter that was melt in the mouth exquisite, my husband had home made turkey pie, and his too was lovely. in fact the meal was so nice that although we were already full really we knew we wanted to try the desserts, for fear of missing out..the bread and butter pudding was without doubt the best i have ever tasted (sorry mum)...if i am in this area again i won't hesitate to go in. thank you..

Went into this pub on the way home from a day out, lovely little pub the food was really good , best fish and chips I have had for a long time, it was hot and freshly cooked best fish and chips I have had for a long time. I did find it a bit cheeky charging 50p per meal for a dish of tomato ketchup.

I recently had a carvery with my sister which we pre booked as we had heard how popular Sunday lunches are here, which I might add it most definitely was, just like my mum used to cook !! good home cooked roast. I noticed on the board outside they have an offer on for kids eat free under 14yrs on Tuesdays with a adult accompanying and also having something off the menu , I telephone today to book for this great offer and spoke to the manageress Mandy, she recognised my name & informed me we didn't have a desert on Sundays offer so they will be reimbursing me on Tuesday Now you don't get that much honesty nowadays do you !! Thank you Mandy very much .

This is a traditional old country pub, a little old fashioned but serving good old english food. My wife and I went for Sunday lunch which we both enjoyed, so we won't hesitate to go back.

A full and varied menu, served promptly by very good staff. Portions were large so not the place to go if one is on a diet. The pub is a bit limited in its choice of draught ales but that is the only thing that was not perfect

We did not plan to go here for our lunch, we were just passing by.Saw this pub it looks good from outside, so we went in glad we did.First thing we do before we eat is to check the toilet's, because we think if they keep the toilets clean then they keep the kitchen clean as well. By the way the toilets were impeccable. The food was very good, plenty of choice for everyone. I went for the beef roast & my wife went for the scampi. The wife said it was the best scampi she has had & she has had a lot of scampi. My beef was so good. We will be back again very soon.

Very good food plenty of choices on all three courses. good service speed. good value for money. plenty of choice..A place I would recommend to all my friends & family. always very busy at weekends so make sure to book.

Been meaning to visit here for years. We had the Beef Sunday lunch, huge portion cooked "just like mother made" Fresh veg, cooked just right. I had Bread and Butter pud for dessert my wife had apple crumble which she totally devoured. Defiantly one to visit again

Myself and my husband were out and about - (yesterday 25th Feb) and decided to stop for lunch so glad we did - I had cod and chips with mushy peas which was lovely and my husband had lamb shank followed by jam roly poly (homemade i must say)which he said he thoroughly enjoyed - staff were very efficient and welcoming would definitely return for another meal here - well done all the staff at the cross inn

Visted the Cross Inn on Sunday 20th Nov for lunch .... wow ... could not recommend highly enough ... best Sunday roast I have had in a long while .... I had roast beef ... was really lovely ... my partner had scampi ... and he said was a lovely meal. Staff were excellent and so was the service ... will definately be returning.

I was looking for a place to eat and came across this little pub.Went in but missed the cut off time for their food.But they said we can make you a sandwich and had a drink alsoBought a drink to the barman that said he would get the sandwich made for me it also came with some garnish and crisps on the side.Thank you to your chef as well.Will return next time while on business.Filled my spot.Thank you

Worst meal iv had I eat out minimum 3 times a week all over the country. On monday, I had lasagne which only way I can describe was like texture of baby food, looked and tasted like a microwave meal. Although I did have nice fresh salad with it. My mum had steak and kidney pudding, chips and peas this was all un edible the pudding was awful with a odd taste to it. Chips well all I can say about these they were worse chips iv ever tasted. Tasted like fish clearly cooked in old oil. Staff not once asked how are meal was and were very rude when I asked about oil chips were cooked in. I have been up most of the night on the toilet which I can only put down to this meal since was only meal I ate all day. Avoid at all costs. Well over priced to top it off

After a little long journey...we decided to stop for some dinner before arriving at our destination...I've been here many times when I've been in the area the landlady was very welcoming and food was amazing just what we needed thank you ☺

The second time we have visited this lovely little pub restaurant.This time with family of very mix ages but the result was the same,six meals and six clean plates.As everything is cooked fresh if you are looking for a fast meal this is not for you.But if you are looking for a good menu of food well cooked then just sit back and chill with a drink and then enjoy a great meal in good company.

Myself and my mother visited the pub for a spot of lunch , we had never been before but I have driven past it many times in the past.We arrived at 12 o clock and there were already 10 people there already , always a good sign in an establishment as there is nothing worse than walking into an empty restaurant !We sat down and we were immediately asked what drinks we wanted and handed the menu.The menu was a nice size nothing overpowering that you thought you were reading war and peace ! It showed a lovely range of traditional fayre with specials on blackboards as well We chose not to have starters ,although there was a lovely range, we went straight to the main course , I ordered ham egg and chips whilst mum plumped for the all day breakfast .My ham was lovely fresh but hers ham off the bone with lovely fresh chips and a crispy round the edge fried egg .Can't go wrong and it was superb.Mums breakfast looked lovely on arrival and it contained , 2 sausages, 2 slices of bacon , a slice of fried bread, grilled mushrooms , 2 half's of grilled tomato and an egg all perfectly cooked , freshly cooked to order and presented beautifully !Over all I would recommend the cross to everyone it was lovely food with very friendly staff in a great location with a large car park. Well done everyone keep up the traditional fayre it works well .We will return in the future .

went here on the 7/9/2016 for me and my wife's. anniversary. cracking little pub well looked after great service. and brilliant. food could not believe. it a pub that's. a pub no fancy. gimmicks just brilliant. food and service. and very well priced 3 course. meal for two with drinks £55 will go here again lovely....

We went there with my son and daughter in law. Had a lovely lunch and dessert. Staff were very attentive. Great atmosphere.

Went for lunch on Saturday to celebrate my Sister's Birthday, she lives in Harwich, so the restuarent was on route to her. The food was good, I had brie with cranberry sauce, my sister had a prawn cocktail, and my Husband had the Whitebait, all good portions, For mains my Niece and i both had the Rump steak, which was cooked to perfection I had rare, and she had medium rare, and both were good. my sister had the roast of the day which was Chicken, and my Husband had the grilled skate, which was huge, plus a side order of mixed vegetables,. the skate was so big, he really did struggle to eat it, but did so, but sadly had to leave most of the veg cos he was full. because of this we didnt have a dessert!! the staff were friendly and attentive, without being all over you. all in all a lovely lunch, and when we are again in Harwich it is definitely on our list to return, but next time might forgo the starters, now knowing how large the portions are!!!

Came here with the in-laws today. We had missed the Sunday carvery but the main menu was still in operation. Me and the wife both opted for the pie of the day, which was just excellent - lots of meat, beautiful pastry with crispy chips and perfectly cooked peas.In-laws both had dressed crab, on a massive salad. They both thoroughly enjoyed their meals which really did look fantastic.For desert, in laws shared a chocolate and amaretto cheesecake which they really enjoyed and wife and i both had double chocolate cheesecake - they even upgraded my icecream to mint choc chip.Really loved our afternoon here, couldn't fault it, all agreed 5 stars isn't enough - 6 stars from all four of us!

This is maybe our local and we use it whenever we are passing (shopping trips to Colchester or returning from days out.)The food is really good honest tasty fare which does not have a high price tag.The welcome is warm the service efficient and friendly and,the chef does a heck of a job on a fairly extensive menu.Good Inn to visit - give it a try.

Me my other half and our two boys went here after hearing good things about the pub.The children were made very unwelcome... Being glared out and constant little comments from staff. consequently making us feel unwelcome & want to leave!The food was bland and not worth the money.. Definitely won't be returning!

8 of us visited The Cross Inn for a family catch up lunch. The pub was inviting and the food and service were very good.

We took my mum out for a wonderful carvery lunch and were not disappointed in anyway. The beef was superb, as was the pork :-) Book in advance though

Called in on the off chance for lunch. Great welcome and sat where we wanted. The choices on the menu were great. When it arrived excellent taste and great portions. Desserts were good too. Great value will definitely return & recommend this place to all.

The food at this pub is always consistently good. Philip and Mum Eileen are excellent hosts and very helpful. Their staff are also very attentive and quick. Their Chef is exceedingly good. My husband and I try to visit at least twice weekly.

We stopped off by chance for a quick lunchtime snack but on checking out menu chose Skate Wing just on its own. How delicious it was . Its been a long tome since experiencing Skate wing grilled to perfection.. it was a treat not to be missed.

My partner and I took my mum out for Sunday lunch in the car very. You need to book in advance as it is not big and is very popularThe roast beef was cooked just how I like it, on the medium side rather than rare. The turkey was moist and succulent and there was a good variety of vegetables. Gravy and all the other bits and pieces were readily available of course The desserts were simply devineThe total bill was a pleasant surprise as wellSo to sum it up hot food well cooked, divine desserts and all at an amazingly good price. I can highly recommend it for Sunday lunch

The car park is often full...especially on Sunday lunch time which should be a good sign.I have rated 3 which I think may be generous. To me it felt like a step back 20 years or more in terms of atmosphere and food. Slightly overpriced for what it is. All in all disspoonting.

Have visited the Cross Inn on a number of occasions when after a hard days work you just want someone else to cook supper.A no frills no spills little pub serving honest pub grub, great for a quick bite.

This is a lovely cosy location. The premises is very clean and tidy with great customer service and friendly staff. Will definitely book a table again

we just fri 12/2/2016 had a wonderful meal here. we all ordered steak and was simply delicious. the staff very welcoming and helpful. very clean . wide range of menu with daily specials good ales .

My partner treated my mother and I for my birthday lunch.My partner booked a table, which is not easy on a Monday because a lot of pubs are closed on Mondays.We had a nice seat next to the radiator which was great for my elderly mum who is always cold!I had rump steak, chips mushrooms, onion rings, and grilled tomatoes and peas. Very nice and the steak was medium to rare and cooked to perfection.Mum had skate wing and vegetables which was a real treat and she ate it all.My partner had home made steak and kidney pie with lots of fresh veg's also a lovely meal.Mum and I had a chocolate nut sundae which was delicious and peter had home made apple pie and cream.The service was first class, and we would strongly recommend The Cross Inn to other people.

This may not be for everyone, but it's a traditional English country pub, and it doesn't pretend to be anything other than that. The menu reflects this - fish and chips / pie and chips / burger etc.....Had a lovely meal here, very well cooked, tasty, just good old british fayre!This place is completely honest, and if you're looking for an old English pub with nice traditional food, you're in the right place. If you're looking for something more trendy, go the extra couple of miles to the Brantham Bull.

I've been to many immaculate, trendy pubs where I have refused to pay for appalling food. My wife and I stumbled across this pub whilst making a first time visit to the area. We took a chance and hesitated once in the door because, yes, it is a bit jaded. However we are glad we decided to stay and we ordered lunch. My grilled plaice was superb. It was beautifully cooked, very fresh indeed and even served on a hot plate. My wife had the scampi which were "proper job" whole tail scampi - very tasty. So was the coffee we had. For the level of quality the prices were justified but don't expect a cheap meal.This goes on my 'favourites' list.

This was a real retro experience- in the worst way; walked in to a musty smell and tired decor; Sunday roast : over cooked beef and vegetables cooked until flavourless; long wait for food. Having said that, the staff were friendly and efficient and the restaurant was full on a Sunday lunchtime; so good luck, but not for me.

We have been eating in this pub restaurant for about 7 years, the food is always Excellent and you get a good healthy portion of vegetables! Today we went at lunch time, hubby had Roasted Pork Belly with roast pots, plenty of gravy, cabbage, broccoli and carrots, I had the 'roast of the day' which was chicken with the same vegetables, yorkshire and stuffing, Lovely! If there had been any room left in either of our stomachs, hubby would have had apple crumble and I would have gone for the double chocolate cheesecake, alas we couldnt even contemplate it! If you are passing, live near, I highly reccomend you drop in, you won't be dissapointed.

We were expecting a 15th century pub loaded with atmosphere but the reality was a tired looking room with many of the black beams appearing to be modern day black painted wood.We ordered garlic cheese bread to start. Two small slices for £3.50 seemed overpriced but they tasted quite good. However the hamburgers at £10.50 each left a lot to be desired. A few pieces of lettuce and slithers of onion on dry rolls topped with a dry, overcooked mince patty. When dressing was requested for the side salad we were brought a very small bowl of mayonnaise. The chips were quite good. The red house merlot was not a good choice.It was a Saturday night and the pub was full so others must find the food to their taste but we certainly won't be making a second visit.

We only popped in for a quick drink, but found it to be a family run pub with character. Wooden beams & the pub grub looked delicious. We will return to eat.

Very nice country pub and very clean. Staff and service were very good. We had a small complaint which was dealt with immediately and satisfactory.There were four in our group and we all had different starters, main and sweets. everybody was more than satisfied with everyone returning clean plates all round !!!Portion sizes were excellent on every meal. Definitely will return here again.

Once again we have visited The Cross Inn with the family, and we all had a excellent meal which every one enjoyed. All the food freshly cook to a high standard, and worth waiting a little longer that a fast food restaurant for a good meal.

Nice fresh good cooking nice value nice prices fine for disabled people.Good menu plenty to have plus specials