The Green Man in Maldon

On the 5th October a group of us were booked for a meal at the Green Man: we had booked by email a few days before and the day before we phoned to confirm and change the numbers from 8 to 7. We were told that would be fine and no problem. On the day we arrived and were told they had no record of the booking because it wasn’t in the book. The bar staff said we couldn’t have booked by email or it would be in the book. We said we’d phoned the day before and were told that would be fine: the bar staff said we must have phoned the wrong number. We used the same phone and pressed redial: the staff said we should wait a moment as their phone was ringing. We pointed out that proved we’d used the right phone number: the bar staff said she’d no idea about that and we couldn’t have made a booking because it wasn’t in the book. Her attitude throughout our discussion was extremely off-hand, bordering on rude: she gave no hint of an apology and no indication of what could have gone wrong with their system for taking bookings. Even when we’d proved that we’d phoned the right number, she refused to accept that we’d contacted you at all and simply said you were too busy and couldn’t give us a meal. It was made very clear that she just wanted us to go away. Luckily we were able to make a booking on the spot for the King’s Head, who in complete contrast to the Green Man were very helpful & gave us an excellent meal. It is a great pity that their standard of service and politeness has deteriorated so much, since we as a group regularly sail to Burnham and have used the Green Man for many years; however we shall no longer trouble the Green Man with our custom since it is clearly not wanted.

A delicious meal, generous portion sizes, in a very comfy pub. I just wish I’d checked how well cooked the lamb would be. It was very tender and the well cooked bits were delicious. The barn staff assured me it was supposed to be pink - I just suggest you ask if you prefer your red meat to be medium cooked rather than rare.

Lovely village pub. Hospitable reception and a good selection of beers available. Great.

Food was amazing, really nice atmosphere

Food fantastic. Had belly of pork with rice. The pork was perfectly cooked I'm quite fussy as Belly of pork can be fatty but this was cooked crispy and the fatty bits tasted lovely nice old smugglers put. My great uncle was harbour master in village so nice memories of village

Lovely little pub with large garden. The food and drink were great and the staff were welcoming and helpful.

An excellent friendly welcome from this yachtie/locals pub in Bradwell Waterside. I went for the fresh haddock (caught today) with chips and salad. It was nothing short of divine in its beer batter. A very generous portion for the price, served exactly when I wanted it. I always look at the whole menu but always end up with this and it's always brilliant.

Plenty of outdoor seating and a nice refreshing cold pint in the sunshine

Eat a Sunday chicken roast....was dire...came out covered in runny gravy. ..Yorkshire pudding was full of gravy....vegetables under cooked...pretty rubbish really...

If you like chips then this is the place for you! The chicken burger is not even a burger - there is no side salad or slaw - and three small chicken strips stuck in a bun is the poorest value that I have ever had from this pub. Poor quality and a rip off.

Great traditional pub Loads of atmosphere and great Green king Ales 🍺

Food lovely service good would recommend.

Lovely night with friends. Great service and a very friendly atmosphere. Live music and sing along. Loved every minute of it . Thank you to the pub owner and all the lovely staff.

Good food, good atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff. Helpings are very generous. Tasty food, greatly enjoyed our meal.

The Essex Curvy Riders visited The Green Man Inn for lunch. We were made to feel very welcome. The service was brilliant and everyone enjoyed their meal. We’ll definitely be back.

Even in this barren and nautical corner of Essex the TOWIE effect can be clearly seen. All along the wild coast of the Blackwater estuary blackberries, sloes, redshanks and grey plovers rub shoulders with black stilettos, gold jewellery, white leather and tatts. The Green Man is sticking to his roots - a classic English pub to found in any village in any county town. It has a good choice of beers, several cosy rooms and wonderful staff. The Chef deserves a special mention. He served 12 of us a full Sunday roast within minutes of arriving. At first the speed of service rang warning bells. False alarm. The quality was excellent and each plate under a tenner. Look forward to coming back.

Friendly pub with decent food, good choice of real ales. Huge portions. Huge car park. Roaring wood fire.

Great food, great music and super service. Really highly recommend.

Such a comfortable pub, food is great Lorraine is extremely welcoming. Have been there a few times, the food is delicious. With good servings. Virtually licked the plate. Our definite go to place.

Always a warm Welcome. Food delicious. Service great too. Open fire in winter months brings a homely feel.

Good food, lovely roaring fire 🔥

1st time here just for drinks with friends. V welcomed by locals and lovely barmaid molly

First time in this cosy pub, good atmosphere with the locals, staff friendly and helpful. We had Steak and kidney pie chips & peas and Turkey roast with all the trimmings. Simple food really well done, delicious, highly recomend.

Excellent lunch. (Did not stay at pub)

Lovely place & good food &staff

Put on a great display of world War II brilliant day listening to old music and watching fly by

good food and lovely atmosphere.

Great experience at the green man. Lorraine and Mike were amazing hosts. Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely local pub with excellent food 😀 👌

Such a lovely little pub with lots of character. The service was great, and the food was excellent.

We stayed in the twin room which was clean, cheap and perfectly acceptable. The bathroom and toilet is shared but wasn’t a problem as we were the only people staying. It would of been nice if there was a hairdryer in the room. Tea and coffee is supplied in the room. Sadly no breakfast. We ate in the bar and the food was tasty and plentiful with lots of menu choices. The pub has a large well kept garden and ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Great pub - nice outside seating area and good food

Lovely old pub 🍻, packed with history and charm. The giant fireplace 🔥wasn't alight when we visited on a warm April afternoon, but it looks amazing. All around the walls are old photos 🖼️, maps, greenmen and pictures of remembered regulars. The beer was good, the pub and toilets spotlessly clean. The big garden looks perfect for a summers day, so well head back with the kids one weekend.

Quite possibly the best roast dinner I have had in my entire life, if not the best MEAL I’ve experienced in my life. The pigs in blankets were to die for, vegetables were all cooked perfectly with a great selection on the plate, meat, yorkshire and potatoes were all delicious and gravy was rich in flavour. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff, I can’t wait to come back.

Excellent food, great hosts and service. 5 in the group, all had fish. Amazing value for money. Huge portions. Highly recommend.

Michael and Lorraine looked after us splendidly on our visits for dinner. The welcome is exceptional and we were given the refectory table by the fire on the drizzly night. As we were on a sailing trip stopping off at Bradwell this was even more welcome. Michael is an excellent chef providing a good range of well cooked food. Michel and Lorraine went out of their way to persuade the local fisherman to catch skate wings for us. It is a delight to have found such an excellent pub with great hospitality and superb food. Would highly recommend a visit.

Go here when staying over in bradwell. Good food and service. Would give it 5 stars but as with all pubs menu is a bit limited

***VERY IMPORTANT*** Easily THE best Katsu Curry for miles. Mike and his team will make you feel extremely welcome. The beer is good, the beer lines are clean and most importantly the food is a absolutely spot on. Great atmosphere.

We had lunch here. The chilli con carne was lukewarm and the scampi was ok but was cooked from frozen so came out a bit watery. The staff are nice

Lovely old pub, friendly staff. Nice area and garden. The portions are huge which I personally find quite off putting but some May like to get their moneys worth. The pie was nice enough flavour wise but the pastry was a little thick for me. Would have preferred sauces in bottles or dishes rather then the annoying sachets that you can’t ever open. Would go back if in the area and try a less filling dish, especially in the winter to see the fire going in the huge fireplace

Beautiful old pub. The prices are quite high for a pub, but the quality is excellent and the service was speedy. Very friendly and helpful staff

The steak and kidney pudding was absolutely brilliant,,, full of meat and superb gravy. Real ales were excellent as was the adnams cider and the Christine was marvellous. Well worth 5 stars

I was visiting the area and berthed my yacht in the nearby Bradwell marina. The first day I went to the Marina bar and was very disappointed with he lack of variety and they were completely out of haddock. The next day myself and two friends found this amazingly friendly pub, The Green Man. There was a far better menu, the food was great and very reasonably priced. My friend had the cheek to ask for some salt for his boat as he had ran out and the bar maid came back with a full container of it from the kitchen! Next time we stay at the marina we will definitely visit this wonderful pub again. Steve, Frank and Jim from South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club.

Been for a meal twice on Saturday evenings with our friends. On both visits we really enjoyed the meal and the service. Very popular so gets quite busy so best to book. Good choices on menu reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back again.

I took my mum here today for lunch and we had a warm welcome, as soon as we arrived. Mum has mobility issues and the staff were helpful without being overbearing. We both had steak and kidney pudding.. lovely flavour and very hot. It was such a miserable day outside, it was nice to have a hot meal and to sit beside the open fire. It was really interesting to hear about the history.

Popped in to the green nan always friendly in here. Couple of beers and excellent food as always and very nice selection as well nice specials board too

Friendly staff, good pub grub with something for everyone on the menu. Obviously we couldn’t go into the pub other than to use the toilet but everywhere looked clean and tidy including the garden and huge marquee for outside dining.

A pleasure to walk into the garden of this pub. Where staff spoke to us within 30-seconds of arriving. Took order within a minute or two And was very friendly and engaging and gave us advice about the area. Will definitely return

It was the last hot weekend in September and because the weather was so lovely, we decided to go out for Sunday lunch. Having pre-booked the night before, our table had been selected for us, however as it was so warm out, we decided to sit outside. Just as well as little did we know that would be our last opportunity to enjoy the summer sun. Although we do not live too far away, this was only the 2nd time that we had visited The Green Man pub in Bradwell after so many of our friends has told us about it. The welcome that you get as you walk through the door, friendly smiling landlady and bar staff is great. I really fancied a full on English Sunday roast, but by mistake I ordered the hog-roast which came in a bun. After explaining to the waitress my actual expectations, she said, "don't worry, let me see what chef can do" and without hesitation or extra waiting, a fresh plate of a full on English roast was brought out to me, and it was yummy. Fresh vegetables not over cooked, great portion sizes and very tasty too. I always believe that it's how an establishments rectifies errors, (by both customer and staff) that shows their worth, and they did not fail at all. I would honestly recommend The Green Man as a really nice, warm welcoming and relaxing place to have a drink or something to eat. Good service and great food. Social distancing was in place. The pub was running a one-way system so that customers were not colliding at the main entrance. Great idea. Looking forward to going again for another Sunday lunch.

I had finally completed my visit to each and every civil nuclear station in the UK and we wondered whether there would be anywhere for a pint and a sandwich. We elected to drive to Bradwell Quay and this PH was just about the last building before the sea. No sandwiches were on offer but instead a selection of pub favourites, from which we chose gammon, egg and chips. Very pleasant and the beer was good as well. A very convenient and pleansant pub.

My wife and I set off for a drive out, post hip replacement and of course covid. We were apprehensive and thought somewhere remote could work for us. If we had followed a rainbow it would not have had a better ending, lovely pub,food and staff. Have booked again with friends. James and Vivien.

Realy lovely and helpfull people cant do enough for you must place to come to food great staff are lush can have a crack with the staff larger nice and cold

We booked Sunday lunch time based on previous reviews and were not disappointed.The pub is well set out and following all the social distancing rules.The hosts Michael and Lorraine were so welcoming, nothing was too much trouble and all staff came across happy.The food was amazing, we all went for the roast dinner and it was all we could ask for, the service was quick, the food was hot and plentiful. Great choice of vegetables and all nicely presented.The selection of menu is limited given the current situation but still gives plenty of choice.Would highly recommend, and this was our first, of what I think will be many visits.

Straightforward social distancing measures and the same great food and drink as well as the welcome.

With social distancing taking place the Green Man are offering a takeaway service. Perfect for a trip out on the boat and pick up the food. Excellent service. Excellent food. 5*

100 mile return journey for this fabulous roast dinner. Food, atmosphere, staff and that lovely log fire. Just wished we lived nearer, I would never cook again. Can’t wait to try their Christmas menu.

The Green Man is owned by a fab couple who are so friendly and welcoming. I rang ahead to see if they wanted us to pre order as there were 13 of us but there was no need to, this enabled us to have the full choice of the menu and specials. The food came out really quickly and the owner/chef was on hand to offer advice and explain the menu. Our vegan was catered for individually with specially prepared food which he thought was delicious. THe sword fish got good reviews aswel.

Nice surroundings with a good menu. Nice wine list, but I thought a little expensive. Dogs are allowed in certain areas.

Came on a Sunday for a few rounds of drinks. Didn’t have any food although looked nice coming through. Service was very quick for the drinks considering it was a busy warm Sunday. outdoor area pleasant. Parking areas bit small. Range of drinks was good.

What a super little pub, great atmosphere with friendly staff. Nice menu selection with specials of the day.

After a long hot walk from St Peter's church along the sea wall, the Green Man was a welcome sight indeed. We had intended on eating in one of the other pubs in Bradwell after reading some of the negative reviews onTripAdvisor. On arriving at the Green Man we ordered a pint of Adnams Southwold lager and a pint of Guiness, both were excellent, the staff friendly; providing water for our dog on arrival. The food being served in the Public bar smelled delicious and being tired and famished after our walk we decided to eat here. 1 cod and chips, and 1 steak and kidney pudding later we were delighted that we had done so. The fish was cooked to perfection not dry or overdone. Steak and kidney pudding was large, stuffed with meat and had a rich very tasty gravy- Cracking! Desert, a Belgian waffle and Treacle pud topped off a great meal. Fantastic unpretentious food, just good cooking in a proper pub situated in a beautiful spot. Staff helpful and friendly, but not intrusive. We would definately recommend this place to people looking for the simple single fried chip and good pub grub. We only wished we had been staying the night so that we could have sampled more of the Adnams beers. Thank you

What a beautiful, friendly pub. Stunning location and a superb choice on the menu, the staff are all extremely helpful and attentive.

We found this a bustling country pub with a friendly atmosphere. The service is good and attentive. As for the food...you had better be hungry when you visit. The food is of a high quality and the portions are more than ample. For instance, I had a whitebait starter and it felt as though I had had my meal!

We often visit this pub when sailing in the area, it never disappoints. On our last visit ,after a very windy run down from Harwich we had the slow cooked beef rib , it was superb, served with rosti potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables. Pudding was a crumble with pear and ginger. The menu is always interesting and clearly cooked on the premises.This was washed down with pints of Ruddles Best in very good condition. All at a reasonable price. Looking forward to our next visit.

We pulled in here on the off chance so glad we did beautiful pub lovely hosts & the food was amazing especially ham egg & chips. Reasonably priced will definitely go back

We popped in here for lunch on a bank holiday. Really friendly and welcoming staff who, although they were very busy with a big lunch booking, took time to explain the menu and hep with special requirements. It is a pub, with locals just in for a drink, and a restaurant with families from local holiday rentals in for a meal, they welcome everyone. Food was good, beer was good, and locals were friendly and welcoming definitely not cliquey as you often find with pubs in holiday places. All in all well worth a visit on a day out.

We took mum in law out for the day over the festive period and decided to stop here for a bite to eat. The atmosphere was cosy, friendly and inviting, with the smell of the log burning fire in the air. The food with quite homely made and we also has desert too. Food was ok but the atmosphere was lovely. We would return and possibly try something else on the menu or just stop for a drink.

Nice warm welcome. Brother had lamb rump and I had sea food platter both of which were superb. Well done Michael & Co. seasons greetings to you all.

The roast dinner at this pub was absolutely delicious, I can honestly say it was the best roast I’ve eaten!!! Piping hot and reasonably priced, we are planning to go back very soon!!!

Sailed into Bradwell to visit this pub and yet again the three of us were not disappointed. Fish dishes all perfect and the company good meeting new acquaintances from Sole Bay. Well done Michael, Lorraine & Becky X

Even in this barren and nautical corner of Essex the TOWIE effect can be clearly seen. All along the wild coast of the Blackwater estuary blackberries, sloes, redshanks and grey plovers Run shoulders with black stilettos, gold jewellery, white leather, Stella Artois and tatts.

We both had the special of Chicken Ham and Mustard Pie with chips and peas and thoroughly enjoyed it ! I couldn’t finish all the chips and peas .

Guinness was flat without a nice head, cider was ok. The meal was disappointing. We ordered ham, egg and chips , the lady went back into the pub (we were sitting out in the garden) and lo and behold what seemed like 5 minutes, back out with the meal. The ham was stringy, the chips average and the eggs seemed as if they had already been cooked earlier and had been sitting on the hotplate. Only had the one meal so cannot vouch for the other meals they had.

Friendly staff, lovely menu, food was good and atmosphere. The pub was quaint and rustic. Six of us went from West Mersea and travelled by boat moored up and couldn't wait to get in and enjoy a lovely meal. We had not been disappointed, for once I had a steak and was not disappointed by the tenderness. Can't wait to go again.

I ate there a week ago, my beer was warm and had a tangy taste which I should have taken back but didn't. My food choice was ribeye steak which seemed good value but turned out to be a bad choice. It was overcooked and had a deeply unpleasant taste. Nobody inquired at the table how the meal was being enjoyed and at the time of payment nothing was said. Do not choose the ribeye steak.

Really nice place stopped for lunch , we needed a gluten free meal and that was provided no fuss no problem at all so that’s a huge plus in my book . Friendly service really impressed will visit again soon

I’ve been to this pub for as long as I can remember and it hasn’t changed much over the years. Food here is always good but I wouldn’t say amazing, and for that reason I think the prices are a little on the high side. For example a puff pastry pie had enough meat filling but lacked the gravy so it tasted very dry, something that could have been avoided. It’s the small things that spoil a meal.

Loverly pub with great food and beer, the steak and ale pie was superb. There is a restaurant for families as well as the bar as children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the bar.

My wife and I popped in for a Sunday lunch - there were no openings (all tables reserved) but they somehow managed to fit us in by the bar. We both ordered the Ham, Eggs, and Chips (although the Sunday Roast looked tempting). Very tasty indeed. And the venue was quintessentially English with superb service. Also, the log fire makes for a fine atmosphere as well - a real treat. All in all, a great meal in a quaint location.

The Green Man Bradwell Waterside

I have eaten here several times in the last few weeks. Never been disappointed, Big portions of quality home cooked food. Friendly local pub.

Have been here a few times now, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place is very very clean toilets are spotless. The food is amazing especially the Sunday roast all fresh vegetables, good portion sizes. Every meal me and my family have eaten here has been second to none. My husband especially loves the cod. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Traditional waterside inn with a superb Victorian fireplace giving a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. Good range of ales and draught beers / ciders and good pub food menu. Proper bar where you can just have a drink and the food does not over-dominate like so many food driven pubs now in the area. I was really impressed with this pub - bright, warm and inviting on a cold winter's evening, and super clean - very well run. Our meals were all hot and fresh and although we had a slight issue with one of them, it was rectified quickly by the proprietor. Big side / function room as well/ Will use again.

It was bitterly cold down on the Essex Marshes and it was wonderful to come in to a blazing log fire. Very much a country pub but very welcoming publican and chef. We chose two deep fried whitebait and one Duck spring rolls with hoi sin sauce. All excellent I followed with a chicken and leek pie which was very good and one of us had deep fried scampi which was also very good. Our friend who we had taken out to lunch did not eat his pie as he was feeling unwell but he would have enjoyed it at any other time. Our guest required help and a lovely off-duty nurse, Kerry, came to the rescue, which was very kind. Perhaps she will read this as I do not know how to thank her enough!

This is one of those places that actually doesn't look very welcoming outside, but step through the door and you'll find a typical warm country pub serving great beer and good food.

we always visit this pub when in Bradwell the ale is great and food has always been good never had a bad meal in last 10 years

Three of us came here after sailing down from Ipswich and were well received by Becky, Michael the owner/chef and his wife. The Skate we all had was a good size and competently cooked to perfection.

Went for Sunday lunch was ok parsnips and the roast potatoes tasted like they were frozen and not cooked fresh. High chairs have no trays which is a bit annoying. Good note mint chocolate ball for dessert was lovely. Seems very popular car park was almost full and people parking on the road made it dangerous to get out of the car park. It was ok just not amazing

Stopped off for a quick drink and a snack during a long walk. Not a bad pub if this is...

We stopped for a drink and I - and, later, another customer - thought that the George Cross ale was sour. Check what you're drinking before you offer to pay for it ...

Paramos para el almuerzo en el Hombre verde después de ser capturado en lluvias torrenciales en caminar a lo largo de la costa de bradwell grove famoso mar. Calados hasta los huesos y no estaba preparado, los propietarios muy amablemente nos proporcionó una toalla para secar. La comida era buena vieja usanza sin lujos-pub. . Y absolutamente deliciosa y el servicio era amable y cálido. Incluso mejor que todos los anteriores, no obstante, era el hecho de que los propietarios nos llevó (y nuestros amigos) De vuelta al aparcamiento de East End Road para ahorrar otro de inmersión. Absolutamente por encima y más allá. . . sin duda volveremos pronto!

I never walk away disappointed from the Green Man whether we are there just for a drink or for food - the staff are always welcoming and make you feel right at home - thank you Mike & Lorraine

Eaten here a number of times and never been let down. I always find the staff pleasant and service good. The food is good value and nicely cooked whether mains or sandwiches. Ham and chips with two eggs for me , haddock fish cakes for the others and everyone was pleased! The beer is always good and a wide selection of Adnams is on offer. Big garden, kids eating area. So.....enjoy!

Me and my family often come here to eat food and we are always satisfied. We order both in the pub and takeaway and we have always been happy with our order. The atmosphere within the pub is warm and welcoming and all the staff are friendly and will always welcome you with a smile. I can honestly say that i wouldn't go anywhere else to eat food

Having read other reviews on this page I really can't bring myself to agree with them. We have eaten here on several occasions and I really want this pub to be good but sadly I don't think the chef can cook! On our last outing here I opted for the special of honey roasted loin of bacon with creamed cabbage mushrooms and chips - sounded wonderful. I was presented with a huge lump of bacon about 3cm thick x 5cm long, over cooked and dry at one end and passable at the other this was covered with the "creamed cabbage" which was in fact boiled cabbage stirred into some cream and poured over the bacon. I was expecting something closer to creamed spinach rather than this. The mushrooms had clearly been cooked in butter and oil and on their own tasted quite nice but the overload of fats on my plate and the dry protein made this possibly one of the worst meals I have ever had. My husband opted for the catch of the day which was passable although the fish did drip quite a lot of oil onto the plate and he said the batter was a bit over cooked.Generally I can forgive one bad experience but as I said this is not the first, in the past I have sent odd tasting & odd coloured ham back from the ham egg and chips option and been offered burned beef burgers. Why do I keep going back? Partly because the beer is good, partly because it is a beautiful old Essex waterside pub, partly because the staff are generally friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere in the bar and partly because aside from the Marina club ( whose food is dreadful all of the time ) there is nowhere else to eat in this small hamlet.My advise would be to use the Green Man as a pub but if you intend to eat there don't raise your expectations too high.

On a bitterly cold winter's day, this pub was a gem that hid it's light under a bushel.Utterly unassuming on the outside, utterly charming and welcoming on the inside.Roaring fire, good food, immaculate loos and sparkling kitchen.And the nautical references were not lost on an old sailor like me.Very impressed.

Mike & Lorraine as always supplied excellent food & a warm and welcoming atmosphere for what we thought was going to be a quiet evening meal catching up with our daughter; which turned into a lively evening catching up with friends too. Thank you.

I can't thank Mike, Lorraine and Staff enough for an amazing Mothers Day Lunch, as always Mike cooked a lovely lunch which we had with my Mum and our daughters family. After eating out at several Restaurants on special occasions over the years, the Greenman was the best!

I came with a large number of family members for a themed Greek night. The variety of food was vast, and the quality outstanding. Having been to Greece in the summer before my visit, I can truly say the food was on a par with top restaurants I visited there. Extremely attentive and friendly staff, and a wonderful live musician. I will be returning!

Yet another themed night at a wonderful pub!! The food was exceptional. I really enjoyed it. The pub is family run and you can tell that they put their heart and soul into the place. It really shows, you feel welcomed as soon as you enter the door. Really enjoyed my time here and cannot wait for the next time