The Dukes Head in Basildon

The two of us had lunch to celebrate our anniversary. The main meal was lovely and the desserts were amazing! The staff were very friendly, we had Donna who was lovely. Everywhere was clean and spotless. Definitely go back again and recommend our friends.

My food was beautiful. One of our groups had fish & chips he said the chips were far too salty. Maybe you need to cut back on salt as a lot of people do not use this at all. Seven of our group but only the one moan about too salty. I love this place and will be back.

Jess the waitress was amazing, really looked after us, there was 14 of us, can’t wait to come back soon, food was beautiful, we love it here Kind regards Amy Childs

Went for Sunday lunch absolutely fantastic as was our waitress Bobby full of life and very helpful couldn’t fault it see you soon.

Food was delicious but a few issues with portion sizes which the staff rectified straight away without hesitation. Very dark in the restaurant but decorated beautifully.

Had a lovely family meal here for my daughter’s Birthday, both service and food was extremely good. Our server Donna took care of us and made our dining experience most enjoyable, thank you.

Went to this hidden gem today with my mrs and mother in law. What can i say. It was a very good experience. We got there an hour before out table booking and had no issues at all. We just got some drinks and sat in the garden. Has lovely sitting area at the back also at the front. Has a nice pond too with fishes inside. Very relaxing. When it was time to take a seat in the restaurant area, we went inside and was greeted by donna, she had a smile all throughout. It was a busy afternoon so donna had to attend to other things while a lovely young lady called destiny took over. She was also very polite and well spoken. She served us professionally while she also looked after other tables as it was busy. We got the sharing starters, the king prawns where lovely, the battered sea bass was very tasty, calamari was just calamari but the good one, courgette and pepper was also very tasty, i dont normally like courgettes but i loved this one. When we sat on the table we were given a big cold as ice bottle of tap water on the house. For the main i got the sea bass, very delicious but i wasnt too sure about the yellow sauce. Was still nice though but next time i might ask for them not to put the sauce. Mother in law got the king prawn, chorizo and scallop linguine, and mrs got the double pork. We got 2 portions of crispy onion rings but i wish we only got 1. The portion was huge, 3 of us couldnt finish it. They where the best onion rings we have ever had, very fluffy and crispy. The presentation of everything was just spot on. I felt like i was in a restaurant in mayfair! 😂 i will definitely go there again and i highly recommend.

Had a fab brunch! Thanks Donna for great service!

Really nice quiet pub with a great outdoor space and wonderful decor inside. Loads of free tables and waitress Donna was very attentive.

Went for a pub lunch. Outsranding service and out standing food. Lovely Garden sitting area. Will come again

Great food, great atmosphere. Thanks to Daisy for providing excellent and attentive service to our table of 9 and dogs!

Bar staff need to be aware of who arrives at the bar instead of just serving who’s in front of them. It’s bad practice as well as frustrating… however the seating area is good at the front of the pub.

Thanks to Donna for great service today and a really nice meal made our day great

Staff were so attentive & friendly which already made our visit amazing! Daisy who was our waitress made sure she was on top of everything! & on top of that the food came out super quick & tasted amazing. Already booked our next visit back!

Good food in a great atmosphere. Excellent service from Donna.

To say my experience at the Dukes head was good would be an understatement! I was greeted with such lovely and enthusiastic staff but one staff member I was particularly fond of was a lovely girl named daisy! She was quick with our orders and always greeted us with a smile !! Thank you soo much daisy for being you !

Donna was a fab waitress!! Food was lovely and service and atmosphere incredible.

Lovely pub great outdoors area and classy indoors

I really enjoyed my sandwich. The staff were very attentive.

Had the most OUTRAGEOUS burger at the dukes head, was absolutely stunning. My compliments to the chef, that woman deserves a raise! Service from Donna was amazing and our host Nat just topped the experience. 10/10 chefs kiss 😘

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Dukes Head on Mother’s Day. Chef Georgi truly went above and beyond—every dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The attention to detail and care put into the meal made the day feel even more special. Excellent service all around, and a big thank you to Chef Georgi for making it such a wonderful experience!

Food was delicious service was excellent

Lovely food, nice garden. Donna was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you!

Donna was very attentive as our server .

Donna was great! Lovely food and nice pub garden

Another fantastic meal at the Dukes Head. The food was delicious, we took advantage of the specials and had the lemon sole and lamb shank both cooked beautifully. Our server Shannon was excellent and very attentive making sure our meal was good and keeping us topped up with beverages. Added bonus that there was a singer Carol Harper singing who kept us well entertained throughout our meal and was brilliant. Can't wait to visit again.

We came in for our anniversary dinner and were not disappointed!! The food was absolutely out of this world. Everything was so fresh and delicious, so we opted for 3 courses, because why not! The staff were also really lovely and friendly, and assisted us with menu choices without a fuss. The only very very slight thing to mention was that we were sat at a lovely table that was near the exit to the garden, and unfortunately every 1-2 minutes, someone would either go out or come back in, and the door would slam very aggressively. It did start to become very irritating, and when I mentioned it to someone, she went and locked the doors from the outside so nobody could come back in. Might be something to look into for future, but it didn’t ruin our experience at all. Thank you for a lovely meal!

Had a lovely roast today at the Dukes Head. We had a stylish booth in what appeared to be the adults area. Service was excellent, friendly but very professional. Great quality food served with a smile. Highly recommend it!

We had a lovely drink in the gardens and decided to share a pizza and triple cooked chips. Wow, the food was so good. Georgia made our pizza and it was fab, really tasty. Full of flavour, Mushroom and Red Onion.

Very expensive to eat couldn't afford to go there a lot

Went to this pub whilst waiting for our car to be repaired. Greeted with nice smile from our waitress. Pub is very clean and nicely laid out. We ordered coffee and a full English breakfast. It was very nice and excellent value. Plates were hot and the breakfast was nicely presented in the plate. Can highly recommend. We will be back.

Visited with friends today and it was packed. I usually hate going to a pub restaurant on a Sunday as I’m a vegetarian and it’s usually really boring the vegetarian option. I have to say the option of fig and dolcelatta for the veggie roast was amazing. The portion size was huge. Highly recommend this for a roast.

Met my husband here 38 years ago, had our engagement party here, we have been married 35 years now and still visit when we can. 25th April 2025 This year we celebrate our 40 wedding anniversary. We still visit the dukes head when we can. Today I visited with three friends and we were reminiscing of times gone by!

This is a fabulous pub to go to. It hasn't lost its old charm but is modern. The food is delicious.

Lovely place for both a great lunchtime meal or for a family celebration get together.

Just had a fantastic dinner. We both had the pan roasted lamb which was wonderful, followed by brulee and sticky toffee pud. Couldn't fault a thing!! Served by jess who was friendly but not intrusive. Absolutely perfect. Thank you

Popped in here for sunday lunch, was not dissapointed. Food and service were great. Big carpark area and a lovely garden to sit in for a drink after. We will be back.

Food was great, service impeccable. My only gripe was that it closed too early. By 10pm We were the only people left and without asking for it our bill was presented to us and by 10:30 it was lights out. On a Saturday night.

Visited new year, excellent service and atmosphere. The live singer was brilliant

Came in for the Mother’s Day menu and I have to say what an amazing experience we had. It made my mums night. I can’t thank Nat and Donna enough for last night they were amazing! Perfect service from entrance of the establishment to the minute we left

Came in for Mother’s Day and got served by the lovely Donna! She was so helpful and gave us the best service we’ve had in a very very long time! Thankyou Donna for making our evening

Chicken burger served stone cold then replaced with a hard textured chicken breast not nice whole experience ruined by people then going in and out to the garden area and the door slamming all night then to be told by the waitress our 2 hour time slot was over but you can get a drink at the bar after just finishing our sweet nice way to make more money your popularity and business won,t last long with an attitude to its customers like this .and just one more thing car parking is not adequate

Lovely pub food great as is atmosphere

Went for a birthday meal with a group of friends and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Food tasted great with a variety of options on the menu.

Outstanding can’t recommend this place enough!, me & my mrs don’t eat food unless it’s from the dukes head 10/10

I came across Dukes Head when attending a networking event there...what a great find! It is in a lovely setting, with lots of outdoor seating and plenty of parking on site too. The staff are always really helpful, especially Donna who has served me the most. Nothing is too much trouble and really friendly. The food is delicious and really good sized portions. Whether you're looking for somewhere for a function, lunch with a friend or business meeting...it really does offer it all.

Lovely sunny lunch in the garden. Great service and couldn’t fault the food. Look forward to visiting again soon.

Disapointing visit to Dukes Head, had someone with me with an allergy, but staff didnt seem to be really aware of importance of this, very little on menu to choose. Even after staff speaking to Chef meal still came out incorrect.

We visited on Sunday March the 3rd with a party of 16 for my mums 90 th birthday.The location of table and the staff were fantastic the food was amazing and the whole afternoon was perfect was a little worried as I no pub gets busy and we was a large group but not an issue at all would definitely recommend

Had a lovely meal with our friends today, 10 of us in total. The food was lovely, service quick and our waitress Donna was really attentive to our needs throughout. Thank you!

Very good food and service, we can with seven people and there were no problems, definitely would come again

First time visiting this place - went for the specials - octopus starter with a stunning romesco sauce - oven baked skate wing amazing- Sicilian lemon tart (pictured) with intense lemon sauce- service great and probably the best meal I’ve had in the Billericay area in years - this venue is well worth a visit

The staff are very friendly in the dukes head, the atmosphere was very relaxed and we weren't rushed when eating. The dukes head is also dog friendly and if you have a blue light card it is accepted. When we went it was Feb so we sat inside but they have two outside lovley looking seating areas one where you can sit and eat and one just for drinks i would highly recommend

Food was great apart from the Mac and Cheese, it was vile. No flavour and charged me £6 for the privilege

Great food, would recommend to family and friends

Our meal here was excellent, the cocktails were very nice and we had fantastic service from Donna. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely pub with amazing food and great service. We came for the Valentines set menu and Donna did a great job serving us. Looking forward to going back in the summer and enjoying the garden

Great visit and made better by our server, Donna. Donna was attentive, polite and kind. Food was lovely.

We had our wedding reception here September 2024, everyone was lovely all our guests had a great time.

We came today to try a Sunday Roast and it did not disappoint. Service was amazing thank you so much to Bobbie for accommodating us, food was excellent we will definitely be back!

The staff were helpful. Brought out a birthday cake without being reminded. They were patient and brought out our meals at the same time. The only area for improvement would be to pay more attention to people wanting to order drinks. We had to search out the staff a couple of times.

Great meal out with family for a relatively good price. Service by Donna was excellent throughout!

The car park was extremely busy ( Sunday ) & didn’t seem big enough for the size of the guests visiting the restaurant. Plus, dodge the massive pot holes too! We had pre booked. Our waitress who took our order was nice. Our starters came out & all were very nice, I had the mushroom dish which was in a rich sauce & was very nice. Main I had fish & chips, the fish was nice. The chips were like small potato wedges & not great, rather dry. The pot of green “peas” were dry & hard. A few of us ordered dessert which we eventually had to enquire as to when it would arrive as we’d waited some time. I think it had been forgotten as 3 waiting staff bought them out together within a minute of us asking. The crème brûlée was in a small tea cup, not enough for a man. Every one else enjoyed their desserts. It’s a busy restaurant and the staff were all friendly. I just felt underwhelmed with some of the food. I wouldn’t rule it out not going again, but maybe not on a Sunday !

Very nice establishment and food

Fabulous family celebration meal. Perfect venue

A little over priced.. Food was just ok

The food is excellent, the pub itself is really welcoming and tables are nicely spaced out. We really enjoyed our Sunday roast, everything was cooked beautifully and the staff are really friendly and were very accommodating of my toddler, will definitely be back!

Order was made at 5.30 for delivery around 6.30, however delivery did not happen until 7.48.

Excellent food a bit more beef would have been nice

Food returned vegetarian banana stew was awful greasy not edible had to return and wanted to charge 20 quid. Replacement pizza was dry hardly any cheese!!! For 3 cheese pizza poor food for price. Cod and chips not great either barely edible. Will not be returning

I really love this pub! Smells great, kind staff, very clean and always great service! Thank you for always being so lovely!

Excellent service and excellent food. Jack and Donna were fantastic

Stunning service, super friendly will definitely be back soon 🙏🏻

Donna and daisy thank you so much for a Lovley experience. The food was outstanding and the customer service was on point. Thank you for the recommendations Will be back thank you for the customer service

Visiting from America and this is my go to place!! The food and service are outstanding. Donna was extremely personable and went out of her way to make my boyfriend’s birthday special. This is the second time I have met her and she has been amazing each time. We will be back not only for the food but the amazing atmosphere and service is well worth it. Thank you!!

Gorgeous food with nice presentation. We sat by the fire which was lovely but even in the summer they have a great outdoor area. Service by Donna was friendly and attentive. Good price range for the quality of food.

Beautiful pub! Staff are outstanding absolutely credit to your company!! Food was 10/10

Amazing dinner with friends. Service was amazing and food outstanding. Thank you for looking after us

We had Donna as our waitress, and she was so lovely made us feel so welcome. First time coming here will definitely be coming back!! Food was amazing as well!! Definitely recommend.

Great food, great service, warm and nice atmosphere, definitely one of the best gastro-pubs in Essex.

Generally 10/10 nothing bad to say about the place food is incredible staff are amazing!

My favourite restaurant .... the food is amazing! The staff are so attentive, the pub has such a lovely atmosphere and love the roaring fire. The Sunday Roast is the best I have had with huge portions and nothing is too much trouble. I have sat in the restaurant, conservatory and bar area and love it. It has a dog friendly bar area too. Natalie, Megan, Harley, Georgie and the rest of the team work so hard. My dad is gluten intolerant, and they make sure he is well catered for with lots of options that he can have. I can't wait to return.

Second night in a row here. Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. Donna in particular was excellent.

Donna was a great waitress Unfortunately, was busy when we arrived. We were ok with our order but other tables weren’t as lucky as some food had run out. Used Black Friday 20% off gift card which was helpful

Late lunch with a friend just before Christmas. Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Our server Donna was great. Cannot fault

Visited with family and in laws, food was outstanding and so was the service. Will definitely revisit soon. The chateau special was cooked beautifully.

Lovely food and excellent service. Donna our waitress even recommended her favourite dessert and the sticky toffee pudding didn’t disappoint.

Lovely restaurant took my parents for Sunday lunch service was great and front of house Megan was very welcoming and all staff were fantastic, would highly recommend

Visited over the Christmas period. Pub looked amazing, food was great and the staff exceptional. Always love coming here.

Love this place! Been here so many times and its always amazing!

Fries were overcooked and the oil didn't taste fresh, prime cheeseburger was dry and tasteless, pickles were bland and overall very disappointed with the food. We moved table due to a funny smell although I didn't notice it half the table did, prior to moving I had to use my phone torch to read the menu as it was so dark and dingy and I couldn't see the writing. The second table was better lit. Finally the bill was very confusing with a separate item called 'wet' which the manager could not explain what it was but it was correct. The rest of the party had mixed reviews about their food but personally I will not return.

We went before Christmas 15 of us. Took time to get drink or food. Our food had to be pre ordered. It was cold 🥶 not very nice. Would not recommend it. Personally wouldn't go back. Service was slow. No even music in background. Felt like cold atmosphere . Had to ask for Water about 3 times than we gave up. Waitress was not attentive...waisted time.. not organised. Sorry but I do not have anything positive to say.

Visited with family on Christmas Day, wonderful food and service. The fillet of beef Wellington was sublime.

Thanks to the whole team at the Dukes Head for a brilliant Christmas Day lunch. Food was amazing - enjoyed a break from cooking. Lots of it too. Service was superb, thanks to all of the brilliant staff (in particular our waitress Daisy) who worked on Christmas Day when they could have been at home with their families. They deserve extra credit for the smiles and making it special for their guests.

It was as a very busy Boxing Day for everyone. Service was a little slower than usual but our waitresses kept smiling as they soldiered on! Our food was very nice and we thought overall it was very good value too. We live just up the road so the Dukes Head is our ‘local’ and it’s nice for us to support their business.

Family of 4 for Christmas Day. Arrived on time to be ignored by at least 4 members of staff before being told ‘2 minutes’. Once booking confirmed, waitress went into the restaurant and came back to say have a drink at the bar whilst they reset our table. Bar man very abrupt and rude. 40 minutes later, no communication, i chased up our table (as children getting hungry) to be told to go to a table in the bar area, (our booking was for the restaurant, and when questioned, i was told everywhere is the restaurant today). The table we were taken to was set up for 3 people and was dirty. Asked for table to be cleaned and for an extra place to be made and cracker ! Waited 20minutes between each course. Did not complain once… but the manager had cottoned on to the poor service we received and took our drinks off the bill. Food was average. Bitterly disappointed.

I'm never happy with their drinks, if you go off "standard"no one knows how to make what you want and £2.25 for a shot of f blackcurrant cordial when you're spending £220 seems a bit rich. My suggestion is stay with their tap beers or wines or be prepared to be disappointed.

Great pizza good atmosphere too. 👌

Ok food but some was overcooked.portion size not brilliant and a little pricey for what you get .staff very pleasant and helpful

Very tasty. Steaks top notch. Alcohol free gin good too.