The Dog & Partridge in Thurrock

We been today 08.05.25, food is excellent bit service is very poor, no one come asked how's your wise, waiting for morethan 40 minutes if someone will come ask if we want dessert, but nothing, frustrated so we paid our bill..then we realised that they took discretionary seevice charged without asking or telling.🤔🤔 despite that we are only the customer eating.. but no one to ask...

Visited yesterday with friends. Attentive service until it began to get busier. I wouldn’t recommend the squid- oily and rubbery but I enjoyed the cod and chips. There was a slight fly issue but this could naturally have been because it was a hot day. Clean toilets & a nice little buzz for a Friday evening.

Fast service, great atmosphere, brilliant beer garden with a lovely canapé, music and lighting

Good vibes, great food, lovely pub overall. Great new outside area with a beautiful summer view. Amazing potential with the new owners!

Atmosphere and food are ok, but the staff need to be more attentive.

The food was not good. The pies were dry and looked like pukka pies. Each pie had two pieces of meat in them and thick gravy, and the chicken pie had one piece of mushroom. The mash tasted like smash, or reheated and reheated old mash, mash not nice. Veg was ok, but you only got two slices of Carrott, one small piece of cauliflower, and one french bean chopped up. Sadly, why give beef gravy with chicken pie. This is a real shame, as the was always do good before. Sadly, we will not be going back.

Knew this was under new management so thought we’d give it a go. Pork chops, fish and pork ribs were delicious. Portions were plenty to feed even a hungry big man!! Well done, we’ll be back. Waiter was lovely but didn’t get his name :-)

On arriving we were told by the barstaff the happy hour was wrong on the website and there wasnt one on saturdays so that needs addressing. We did book a table that was fine, the service was very slow the waitress serving us did not return to take our order a young man came as he spotted me looking. The food however was good, again we had to wait for the waitress to bring the dessert menu and for them to take the order. It wasnt busy they were pleasant,they just need someone managing them. We did however ask for the service charge removed which was ok. However we were not asked why? I hope this review is helpfull

Charged us for Pork chops which we didn't have, we did not realise until halfway home and a member of our family had to take a photocopy of the receipt to get a refund, she then looked on the bill and realised they had charged her for a double wagyu burger ...she ordered one for 12 pounds and they charged us 17 pounds 50 pence, their reply was "we bring a double up as standard" but her reply was "then why put a single on there" ..... the fish and chips we ordered was disappointing, it was like a processed piece of fish that you get frozen in the supermarket....only a very small portion of chips, came out there hungry, also didn't like the fact that they automatically put the service charge on, when we got our refund for the pork chop and double burger they omitted to give us back the percentage of service charge that they had put on the bill ....would definitely not go back there again! Staff were very polite though.

Visited last night for dinner and had fantastic meal. Pub is under new ownership since our last visit and is much improved. We will definitely be back soon.

Expensive and below average food, service was good but we paid for it with the service charge which was added to our bill. We definitely won’t be going there again.

We went to the D&P when it recently rebranded and I wrote a very positive review, unfortunately after attended again it was definitely not as good as previously when opened. I opted for the same as I previously had which was the chicken skewers - unfortunately the chicken was not so good and the salad dropped dramatically in size Not sure I would go again

We visited recently for a meal for Mother’s Day and found the quality of food to be poor. The roast beef was very tough and chewy and the roast dinner was a very small portion. The meal didn’t have much flavour. I had three small potatoes, one parsnip and one broccoli. Even with three courses, I still felt hungry afterwards. The chocolate fudge cake was very dry and not edible and again a child’s size portion. I just think to get this place right, more emphasise needs to be on the quality of food. It’s nice the pub has had a lick of paint but honestly the effort needs to be in the food. The Dog and Partridge is a lovely place in a good location, with nice scenery and outdoor tables and could do really well if only the food was improved. There was a singer also, but for Sunday lunch this was not the right time. It was so loud we couldn’t speak to anyone on the table and the level of noise made it uncomfortable.

Under new management. Menu has totally changed & portion size is quite different! No cream available for dessert either 😕

Hosted a wake for my mother-in-law. Excellent local pub with nice food, good staff, and set within a lovely little village with excellent scenery

The food is lovely but the service is so disorganised slow and disappointing. Such a shame. We got sat down and then waited over an hour for food

Under new ownership and updated. This is now part of a family owned business and it shows. Staff are excellent and super helpful. The food was great and well priced. Had the steak pie, my partner had the beef ribs both great. The crumble was very good too It is now our 'local' after just one visit as it has more atmosphere than others locally for us Regarding the 'menu on paperv comment, it is on high quality paper and allows them to change the menu. I thought it was better than a lot of places (see last photo)

Delicious food at good prices. Friendly staff.

We decided to give this place another try after a disappointing dinner in 2024. While there have been some improvements, it’s still far from becoming a favorite of ours for food. The service remains painfully slow, especially on a busy, sunny Saturday, and the food is underwhelming. I ordered the sausage and mash, but the presentation was unappealing—everything seemed to be drowning in gravy. The sausages were overcooked and burned, as was my husband’s Wagyu burger. To top it off, no sauces were offered, which only added to the overall disappointment. Unfortunately, it just doesn’t live up to expectations.

Went with my wife and 3 kids, and I have to say, the service was IMPECCABLE 😍😊 Excellent service from Mateo and Emily. Will definitely be returning!!😊😊😊

Steak and kidney pie, beautiful

The whole meal experience was absolutely amazing. We had the Sirloin steak, honey and mustard pork chops and the burger. All three meals were incredible. Along with the sticky toffee pudding and apple pie! It is lovely to see how well the pub is thriving under the new ownership! All staff were also lovely and helpful. We cannot wait to come back again.

I was there with my family yesterday and had a great time the food was amazing the staff were so friendly, this is the real taste of fresh cooked food also the chef when Beyond and put some extra mussels on my ravioli , unlike before with the previous owners was only precooked food.

Amazing, great turn around of this pub, The service was absolutely fantastic. Great new menu great tasting food. The pub is now tidy clean

Visited 11th January 2025. Absolutely fantastic tasting food, fantastic service.The new menu is great and great taste. Great turnaround of a pub.

Food brilliant and plenty of choice. Could do with more ales, I don't drink lager

Loverly roast dinner here today had the nut roast - it was amazing great helpful staff & really nice atmosphere & decor - will definitely return

Nice looking pub at Pity that most of the food is microwaved food quality is very poor

Popped in for a meal today and was really shocked and disappointed with the menu!! First off a paper menu was given too us! Looked cheap!! Then on the menu it’s all different and there was absolutely nothing we liked! Looked like prices have gone up! Literally got a drink and left! I was so unhappy as we’ve always enjoyed their food but nothing looked appetising to us! Such a shame, iv always had hunters chicken as it’s wonderful, but nothing looked appetising on the menu anymore. My husband and I have dentures so straight off we could tell it there wasn’t much we could have! Which has never happened to us there before. The desert menu was ridiculous, only 4 items to choose from! Unfortunately it looks like we have lost a really nice place to eat and enjoy, such a shame. Won’t be going back.

Had the best meal at The Dog & Partridge last week, The food was so good ,, Beef Stroganoff was special of the day, it was so tasty! The service was excellent, lovely to be in a nice atmosphere, very reasonable price too, Will be a regular visitor from now on.

Popped in here for the first time by chance on the way home after Lakeside for some lunch. Best choice. Pub had a nice atmosphere and althe menu had pub staples, steaks and some specials. We had a chicken pie, beef pie and sausage and mash and all three were excellent. Best pie I've had in a pub for years and my wife said the sausages were possibly the best she's ever had. Reasonably priced (£11.50 each). We are definitely going back again ... and again

Staff behind the bar were oblivious to customer like myself and then fobbed off with wrong drink the main lad in charge was fantastic, food was lovely and well presented but I just found the staff a bit dithery

This place is discusting, don’t bother

This has changed hands recently the staff were always nice so no change there but the food is top notch now fresh and home cooked. Bangers and mash and the chicken pie was very good. 10/10

02.01.2025 Had a beautiful meal here today. A group of three. Excellent service provided by Aaron and Emily. There is nothing that is too much trouble. Decor and layout have much improved under new ownership. Especially the toilets. Can't wait for the next visit.

Fantastic food since the refurb and nice friendly service. If you want the harvester experience this is not for you but if you are after a great British pub experience do not hesitate!

First time in a while. Classy new decor, massively improved menu and good service. We’ll be back much soon

Under new ownership since beginning of December. Wow food was amazing, we had the sea bass and caramelised pork - freshly cooked - great presentation. Will be visiting again soon!

First visit with new owners verypoor service, should have employed exprehenced staff not those who have never worked in a pub. No keen on menu would prefer more plain food. Doubt if we will go back.

Lovely food and welcoming staff

Always short staffed. Kitchen closed at 6pm tonight?? Not the first time the Kitchen has closed early. It's a shame, because the food is good grub. Update:December 2024 The Dog and Partridge has been refurbished and new management introduced. Much better service. Turkey roast was delicious. Table 25 is like a private lounge with it's own TV, it can sit 9 customers comfortably. Really like what they have done with the place. Merry Christmas 🎅.

Nice pub. Food is great pub grub but great value. Much better than last time we went.

Recently changed ownership I believe? Nice home cooked food, relaxing and cosy atmosphere. Great service. Ps I had soup of the day to start and then triple Cumberland sausage with mash/onion gravy. Very tasty.

Leavers of Woodside County Primary School 1986-1989 met yesterday for a delicious and plentiful reunion buffet in North Stifford. Shout out to Bobby and staff at the pub for making our event run so smoothly…nothing was too much for them and everyone enjoyed their drinks and the wide range of foods: Crispy Prawns Nachos (V) Onion Rings with BBQ Sauce (V) BBQ-Glazed Chicken Wings Garlic Bread (V) Beer-Battered Salt and Pepper Mushrooms* with Blue Cheese Sauce (V) Salt and Chilli Chicken Fries with Spicy Salsa Sauce Mozzarella and Jalapeño Sticks* with Sweet Chilli Sauce (V) Vegetable Samosas with Mango Chutney (VE) Cheese and Tomato Wrap (V) BLT Wrap Southern-Fried Chicken Wrap They set up the area with our buffet so beautifully and I would recommend it as an ideal place for a get-together.

Four people for dinner brought out meals one at a time, had to ask for cutlery then had to go to the bar and ask for a steak knife for the gammon steak.Food terrible even with the steak knife was hard to cut the gammon steak,Chicken in the curry could have used as a cricket ball, the scampi was just mush but the steak was fine . Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be back.

Great food, good prices. Will be back.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and great value.

Kind personnel, good selection of drinks . Loved the cozy corner sofas

Me and my daughter went on a Sunday. We pre-booked our table in advance because we know Sundays are busy. We could not fault the food or service, and will definitely return again. The price was very favourable too.

i have a really good time. the food was really tasty . the place was cozy and the servce professional e.I would recomend to friends

really good lunch .good service

The food is delicious and a good quantity. Lovely place to come for quite social drinks. Big beer garden for sitting during the summer months in the sunshine.

Fantastic food and wonderful ambiance, I would definitely return!

Staff are always polite and welcoming. Good service

Fantastic food, wonderful ambiance, and top-notch service. I will definitely return for another delightful experience!

Great food and lovely atmosphere. The staff were lovely and quick despite it being a very busy day. Will return and try their breakfasts!

Great food will come back lovery loverly atmosphere godd selection of meals highly recommend will come back again xxxx

We went two weeks in a row for Sunday lunch. The first week was pretty decent, nice food and great service. The second week was poor. Slow service, the mains were ok but our three desserts came out one at a time, 5-10 minutes apart and the waitress took one empty plate away at a time but didn't bother with the third plate. Two of the desserts were sundaes and were not good. Mainly air and ice-cream in a glass and topped with a smidging of cream, and not a patch on the previous week. When we asked the staff why it was so different on the second visit they said they were short staffed and asked the duty manager to come and see us. She took my partner's name and number and said we'd get a call to resolve the issue. Two weeks later and we've heard nothing.

Such a lovely bar, the service was great, the staff were amazing, welcoming and very friendly, our server bobby was such a delight he was very helpful and a great guy all round

Bob was very helpful and friendly food was amazing too will deffo be back :)

We visited the pub which is situated in a lovely location it’s very clean and comfortable and the food and staff are excellent

Food was lovely and freshly cooked. Very good priced as well.

Keiley is amazing Manager and The drinks was really nice and it was a nice vibe

Very pleasant visit, food was lovely, drinks were lovely. Extremely nice service, quick, efficient and friendly. Our server, Shawn, was so lovely. Kept us updated throughout as my meal wasn’t ready the same time as the others. Shawn is extremely lovely and well mannered and definitely helped our experience.

Absolutely blown away by the service at the Dog and Partridge. Welcomed as soon as we arrived, was guided through the allergen menu, food came out piping hot and was handled with care and the drinks were nice and cold! We are new to the area and I think we have found our new local!

Very good food and good service nice pub.

Nice friendly staff food was served quick

Although it's a pub , the restaurant part was noisy from the bar area & music was a bit loud. I felt for a restaurant

2x Selected Lunchtime Mains.. Brilliant.

Staff friendly, meal good. Would not hesitate going back.

Clean pub and clean food, gorgeous salad and fresh fish , chilled wine always and plenty of on tap beers / lagers , always a favourite

Fantastic Staff and a Lovely Pub with Lovely Food & Drinks at Grate Prices 900% Feedback to all Staff & Management

Don't know where to begin! We arrived a little early and walked in and our table was right by door which was perfect as was really hot but table was ready. Food was totally amazing hot and tasted perfect could not of faulted the food at all or service. Only downside was the app was not working so I had to go upto bar to make orders so was slightly frustrating.

amazing quick service! food was lovely and fresh! cheap and cheerful!

I have been to this place many times and enjoy everything, food, service, atmosphere, the surroundings,

Really fun night, we did the quiz. Nice food and friendly, helpful staff. Lovely environment. Highly recommend this pub.

Nice little pub with outdoor space but it's a shame the play park for kids has gone. Food is ok, service is great!

Amazing food, quick service, friendly staff Perfectly cooked hot dog what can I say amazing all round

I loved the size of the ultimate plates. And the size of the chicken wings were amazing. It made a change to have a different flavour of J2O than the standard everywhere does. Customer service was great also. Friendly staff.

I recently ordered a salad, and unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing culinary experiences I've encountered. The lettuce arrived with unsightly brown edges, while the tomatoes were crudely chopped into large, flavourless pieces. The onions fared no better, lacking any semblance of finesse or flavour. It was evident that minimal care and thought went into the preparation. Frankly, my three-year-old granddaughter could have assembled a more appetizing dish. Given its 4.8-star rating on Google, the quality of this salad was a shocking disappointment. On a plus note the staff were pleasant. Maybe order a packet of crisps with your drink would be my advice.

Very slow service over 40 minute wait time ...my food was fine my partners chips was so cold they had coats on

Just had the mixed grill at "The Dog and Partridge" and wow, what an experience! This place isn’t just a Pub it’s a meaty adventure. The mixed grill arrived on a platter so large, I thought they might have repurposed a Viking shield. It was a glorious sight: a carnivorous cornucopia that made my inner caveman weep with joy. There was so much meat, I was half-expecting PETA to burst in and stage a protest. The steak was cooked to perfection, medium-rare just like I ordered. Juicy, tender, and so flavorful I briefly considered writing it a love letter. Next to it sat the ribs so succulent that it practically melted in my mouth. I’m pretty sure I heard angels sing when I took the first bite, perfectly seasoned and so tender it could be cut with a spoon. Honestly, if I were a cow, I'd volunteer to be part of this dish. And the chicken? Let’s just say if all chickens tasted like this, there would be no need for other birds. It was smoky, juicy, and had just the right amount of char.

Just had the mixed grill at "The Dog and Partridge" and wow, what an experience! This place isn’t just a Pub it’s a meaty adventure. The mixed grill arrived on a platter so large, I thought they might have repurposed a Viking shield. It was a glorious sight: a carnivorous cornucopia that made my inner caveman weep with joy. There was so much meat, I was half-expecting PETA to burst in and stage a protest. The steak was cooked to perfection, medium-rare just like I ordered. Juicy, tender, and so flavorful I briefly considered writing it a love letter. Next to it sat the ribs so succulent that it practically melted in my mouth. I’m pretty sure I heard angels sing when I took the first bite, perfectly seasoned and so tender it could be cut with a spoon. Honestly, if I were a cow, I'd volunteer to be part of this dish. And the chicken? Let’s just say if all chickens tasted like this, there would be no need for other birds. It was smoky, juicy, and had just the right amount of char.

food was delicious bobby and maisie were very kind and friendly people would recommend coming here.

Have been coming here a long time, but can honestly say they have finally got it right. Just had the best meal so far from this pub - lovely fresh side salad too. Really good meal for pub chain food and great value. I don’t generally leave reviews, but was so impressed I had to give them a mention.

Good staff Good beer Good views

Good service, good food and lovely ambience

Had a lovely lunch at dog and partridge. Food and staff were lovely. Maisie our waitress was very friendly and helpful.

i went to the dog and partridge for a birthday dinner it was lovely great staff and amazing food. the food didn’t take long to come out and the staff members were absolutely lovely. definitely will be returning soon!

Not been here in a while but food was much better and you got what you ordered I give it 4 star's for one reason and that's because one of the bar staff was not on the ball giving warm classes with drinks

Food very good and well priced. Ambience great although quite crowded, unfortunately the party next to our table were very loud and we were struggling to hear what was being said in our party.

The ambience of the pub was very nice and the service was very attentive. My wife did find it quite cold in the restaurant though. She had the tikka massala and it was in a lovely sauce. I had the chicken and mushroom pie and I was extremely disappointed. The pastry was really hard and the insides was a bit tasteless. So overall the food was a bit hit and miss unfortunately but couldn't fault the service.

The food, staff and atmosphere were all good. No one rushed us it was very relaxing.

Lovely comfort food … lovely staff

Great birthday dinner, enjoyed my steak and dessert Will definitely be back!

Great family dinner! Thank you dog and partridge for making my birthday enjoyable

5/5 Staff always smiling, very polite. Quick service and tasty food! Reccomend the halloumi flat bread I have often 😁

Lovely venue, good food and good value

Bobby served us and was amazing

Wanted to post this review after just randomly popping in to the pub after a walk with the dog and family. Never thought of it before and I can say what a silly mistake that was. Great family friendly pub, lovely bar staff and to be fair great pub food. Very clean and tidy. Great outdoor space too and cannot wait to go back. Would definitely recommend even for a quick pint.