The Half Moon in Rochford

Proper pub! Great atmosphere, excellent selection of drinks. Warm welcome and not too hasty in kicking out at the end of the night! Never had a bad night out here.

Nice little place with a very welcome approach from the staff, No food available so couldn't mark it

Very quick and efficient service.

A very welcoming local pub. Good beer, pool, darts, games for adults and kids, dog friendly

Nice pub, on the ball staff there, enjoyable and will be back.

Not had food here but the cider and service is impeccable, even when busy!!!

What a great pub,proper pub lovely staff, back tomorrow 😀.

A really nice pub situated just at the end of the Rayleigh high street. The staff were all really friendly and there was a really good drinks selection with prices not being too bad at all. The night we visited was a pub quiz night so the place was pretty busy and the atmosphere was really good.

Decent town centre pub. Big on darts!

Popped in on a Friday night , nice pub with a nice atmosphere .

Amazing service provided and friendly staff

We popped in on Saturday night to get a feel for the place before we play here in March. The lounge was shut off as there was a private function but that was better for the band as it was a squeeze and people were into it. Great service, good selection of drinks and a great atmosphere for live music. Looking forward to our gig here. Update: We had two great gigs now, great friendly crowd that were really up for a good time. What a pub!

Nice local! Friendly staff and a good priced pint. We'll be back.

Great pub. Good selection of beers.

Had a half at the half moon seemed appropriate Will return for another

This place has in recent times had a renaissance with a much buzzier feel to the place, even in midweek. Friendly staff, great selection of beers and other drinks, a world away from the stuffy, smelly feel the place used to have.

Packed out on a Friday night. Good range of beers, decent singer on . All good.

So I'm standing at the bar and the barkeep comes over to me and says, "What can I get you, paisan?" so I says, "Pint o' Guinness, me ol' mucker. " So the barman poured my Guinness and gave it to me and I paid for it and that was that, really.

Great large pub on the highstreet with a few separate bars. Good service. Good atmosphere.

Popped in for the karaoke on a Thursday worth going I have to say

Lovely old Pub so friendly. Christmas decorations are amazing. Must go back again. Nice outside seating.

Great pub,bar staff good despite it being a busy night when I went. Karaoke had a great sound with some really entertaining singers.

Of out with my old friends! Great atmosphere! Staff busy but absolutely there.

I love this public house. The staff are so friendly. The refurbishment has been very successful. I rarely go to pubs but if i do, this is my favourite. X

Nice pub! Great quiz night. Good selection of 0% alcohol and fabulous choice of alcohol. Staff very friendly! Will be back in the near future!

Lovely pub .. absolutely full to the brim great atmosphere staff very friendly & helpful .. good value for money Will revisit 👍

Beautiful Christmas Decorations and great vibe. Decent music playing too. Well worth popping by for a merry Christmas drink 😉

Great staff, really welcoming and helpful!

Pre meal drinks here and back after for the band. Great pub

Awesome little local, fast service, great service and choice, I would choose this above any of the larger chains, thanks for a great evening 😀

Just sat in the gardens for coffee and beer. It's a very nice venue

Really nice little pub. Good drinks and also good for a game of darts!

Popped in for a coffee Sunday lunchtime. Very nice. Nice staff.

Nice pub, only had drinks. New (to me) garden area is lovely.

Nice pub. Big range of drinks. Plenty of outside seating. Was quiet when I went on a Sunday afternoon but they had had a band night before. Good aspect with nice view of the church.

Great pub, good atmosphere and very friendly bar staff.

Wednesday karaoke awful. Turning volume up to maximum doesn't make you sound better.

What a wonderful environment to spend a few days as my brother and I did. The rooms very comfortable all your needs met. The food is incredible using local produce as much as possible. The pub is very welcoming as are the owners and those in the bar staff. I highly recommend the Half Moon,when there, take a walk around Picture Postcard village as well the church. Wish my stay were longer.we both hope we can return soon. Marian and John

Great atmosphere, great pub for live music!

Nice local pub - surprisingly spacious and offering good live entertainment. I had a great night here with friends, recommended!

Great atmosphere went to see the Long run. Easy free parking in the evening across the road

Friendly fast service, food was spot on.

One of the Best Pubs in Rayleigh Proper Pub 🍻

Went on last night 4th March, there was a great band on and a good crowd. Very good Guinness too!

Great little pub, has excellent drink selection and is reasonably priced, has live music, has sports showing

Have been popping in here from time to time for years. Locals are a great bunch, and it's a proper old man's pub ! Always good service, only reason it doesn't get a 5 star is because the toilets never seem to be clean regardless of the time of day I go in.

Excellent Friday night entertainment. Love the Bandioke!

Great pub for live music, manager brilliant, service very good will be back

Nice atmosphere, friendly people, plenty of staff serving, live music, good wine selection

Nice pub with a good selection of drinks.

Called in for a lunchtime drink. Good range of beers and friendly staff

Karaoke was very good. Very nice pub apart for one drunk who split her drink all over me so I had go home early.

Lovely little pub with a cosy feel

Great pub. Good staff. Good band. Awesome decorations

Fantastic pub. Great service. Darts and pool

Christmas at The Half Moon is lots of fun. Friendly and helpful staff, even when it’s super busy. Lots of space and great entertainment!

Nice cosy little pub, always welcoming.

Fab pub in a great high street, lovely atmosphere, good beer and fantastic Christmas decorations

Was nice and cosy ,friendly atmosphere .

Best pub in rayleigh, hands down!

Great atmosphere, good choice of beers

Visit here On a Thursday Night for The quiz great pub good atmosphere beer is of a good quality 👍😀🍺

Nice small pub darts and decent atmosphere

Lovely lady that served my friend and I.. Two drinks in there for lass than 5pounds.. Had two rounds 😊

Nice pub. Nice refurbishment. Really good outside area. And the karaoke on Wednesdays is quality.

All good, laughably bad live music on 3/8/22. Hope they were playing for free.

First visit since introduction of Saturday Band Night, we had a great night. Whilst the pub hasn’t an ideal layout to suit viewing of live bands, lower level was packed full, but were able to obtain a table at the higher level. Great selection of beers at the low level bar ( Love Neck Oil) and my wife and friend surprisingly loved the pre mixed draught Passion Fruit Martini) good range of customers with a friendly atmosphere.

Decent pub, reasonably priced. Karaoke on the night I went if that is your thing.

Best pub in Rayleigh High Street

Plenty of TVs inside and nice seating outside.

Great staff,, good crowd, nice beer, great band. What's not to like!

They got Doom bar on tap so all good

Quick drink Monday evening. Not too many people so you could chat with shouting. Friendly bar staff.

Proper old fashioned friendly pub, open plan, great atmosphere, good service and beer.

This is a good old fashioned pub, one side has been nicely decorated into a newer modern decor and is used primarily for food and the other remains in the classic decor you'd expect from a friendly local. I am yet to try the food but thoroughly enjoy Wednesday nights Karaok. Not to mention that the beer is generously priced.

Good night but fsr too many people in there.

Had a great night fantastic live music danced all night

Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Staff are nice and friendly premises are clean

The new owners have done such a wonderful job of turning this local pub around. From the new decor and smiling staff to the theme nights and welcoming atmosphere, it's lovely to pop in for a couple and just relax. Can't wait to sit in the new garden in the summer and watch the world go by. Well done to everybody. :)

Very ordinary pub, needs refurbishment

This pub has recently changed hand so has a more of a modern pub experience. Still offers charm and a friendly local pub feel .

Lively pub with good atmosphere! Thanks!

Proper pub. Good drinks, great staff, what more do you want.

New manager has really improved things terrific atmosphere good selection of drinks and excellent bar staff and service

Nice friendly place, but they have gone o,t,t with the Christmas decorations. More like santa grotto for the kids.

New owners recently they have managed to maintain a good local atmosphere

This pub worked out OK for a quick drink with friends before going off to a restaurant across the road. The atmosphere was buzzing. There were lots of people of mixed age groups. I like my gin in nice gin glasses when I go out and they came up trumps and served our drinks in really lovely gin glasses so all was good that end! Staff were polite and friendly. Prices for drinks were average pub prices. Would definitely visit again going by my experience on Saturday 13th Nov 2021.

Very nice pub great atmosphere and the band were good

Really gr8 place but wish they had more places for contact less payments

great pub great people and great beer tks

Love the half moon always have a great pint here.

Wonderful pub with lovely friendly bar staff , friendly regulars and great live music !

Not been in the Half Moon for about 3 years but pleasantly surprised with the refurb and the staff are very good.

Every body very friendly. Staff very friendly Sarah good landlady.

First visit since it reopened. Good atmosphere and great to see live music again.

The service was good,the prices were reasonable,and the decor looked very good after the refurbishment