The Haywain in Tendring

Booked their private room for a retirement party, the food was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. Our every wish was catered for and more. The evening was enjoyed by everyone, cannot recommend this venue enough

We had a fantastic meal here on Friday, food was amazing, the BBQ platter was immense and the Steak & Ale pie was delicious. All served by the lovely Kitty who was so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

Excellent family meal for 14, all served together, in a great venue with a lovely warm atmosphere. The slow cooked brisket was to die for. Whole heartedly recommend the Haywain , it’s a great place with great hospitality and great food.

A lovely little pub which was really great value. We shared the BBQ board which was plenty of food and generous portions. The service was good too and the pub felt very cosy inside. Dog friendly too

Nice pub with a relaxed vibe. Good ales. Lovely staff who are on the ball. Shared starter platter was impressive but my buttermilk chicken starter cost £8.25 and consisted of three tiny bites of chicken not much bigger than a Malteser swimming in a sea of BBQ sauce. The only way to describe it is very stingy for the price. Moving on, the cod and chips were good, the steaks were very nice and my pork belly was nice, but again very little pork, mostly sauce and veg. We had bottle of wine and the bill for four came in at £165 plus a tip. Two of the four weren’t drinking and one had no starter or dessert. I would imagine four could easily reach £200 here. A good pub, nice (not great) food. In danger of being over-priced vs quality/quantity.

Lovely friendly staff greet you at this lovely countryside pub. It's a bit in the middle of nowhere, but has adequate car parking spaces so as long as you have a designated driver, all is good. We went for drinks- great choices and they are very dog friendly!

First time visiting this pub restaurant our daughter took us for lunch and was looking for a dog friendly pub which it is We wasn’t disappointed when we got there the staff were very friendly and helpful and food was excellent I had lamb Roast and the meat just melted away highly recommend and will return

We took 28 members of our Vintage Motor Club for our monthly lunch The food and service was excellent, we will return.My husband said that his steak was superb!

We hired the Haywain's function room 'The Hop Room' for my husband suprise 50th birthday celebration meal. The staff were so accommodating and the food was amazing. The flat iron steak was a huge success and all cooked to perfection. A lovely country feel to the whole pub and function room, with very friendly staff from start to finish we will defintley be returning and would highly recommend. Ample parking for everyone, and the function room has its own bar, music and toilets all self contained, perfect for family functions or events.

Best Sunday roast I've ever had in a pub and a really reasonable price. You must also try the barbecue sharing platter... wow! Lovely staff too.

We came for a celebration on short notice. I called ahead to ask about allergies and they were most accomodating, when we arrived they had marked a menu with what was safe to eat and changes that could be made. Unfortunately 2 of the mains were not very good but when we told the staff they were really lovely and rectified the problem explaining it was a new menu and thanked us for the feedback. Overall even with a slight issue will definitely go again and couldn't fault the staff.

We went to the Haywain for a family birthday. The food and service was fantastic. We would definitely come back and recommend to friends.

This is our new favourite place to eat and to call in for a drink. The half pint snacks are great for a starter or can order a load of them to share as a snack woth drinks. We had the bbq board to share and ordered extra chips but we honestly didn't need the extra chips. It's dog friendly with a doggie bar where you can help yourself to dog treats and water bowls. Staff are friendly and helpful and inside is a really cosy atmosphere. Outside seating also an option. The waffles for dessert are also amazing.

Our friends and us have been visiting The Haywain for a year or so now and it never fails to disappoint. We usually come on one of their event evenings, most recently a bbq and music night. The food was honestly some of the best food I have eaten. How can we go back to a standard bbq again??! It was a great evening to celebrate my birthday and I can't wait to go back again. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and attentive which only adds to the value of the place. A little gem 💎 ✨️

A very enjoyable anniversary lunch, very pleasant surroundings and food to die for. The choice of real ales is also impressive. Our hostess Saskia looked after us extremely well…we are definitely coming back!

Lovely food and atmosphere, great service, can’t wait to come back soon, to try more of the lovely food on offer!

This country pub is real hidden gem, full of character and an extremely warm welcome. (Our waitress was absolutely lovely and a real credit to the place) Think huge open fireplaces and low wooden beams, a quintessentially old English pub with an impressive menu. We were lucky enough to be seated in front of the fire with a prime view of the lovely pine Christmas tree. At no point were we rushed - the food came at a leisurely pace and we enjoyed the opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere and relax. Pork belly to start was lovely, and the duck confit and fish and chips were fabulous! There was so much on the menu we fancied trying that we can’t wait to go back for our next meal!

Return Visit, delicious food, sensible Co-Vid measures, good beer and vino selection and reasonable prices, look forward to a return visit Post November Lockdown.

Staying in the area for the weekend and booked for Sunday lunch well in advance. Really warm welcome in safe and cosy surroundings. Staff were great, meals were fantastic and the sticky toffee pudding is to die for!

Just had another lovely Sunday roast. We had the beef rump, lovely and pink, the ladies had the veggie nut roast and squash risotto which went down great. All delicious. The staff are all very helpful and super friendly, a minor mix up over desert was sorted immediately, without hesitation.

Recently moved to area, visited on a Friday Evening, food was delicious and reasonably priced. Good choice of beers, and polite and efficient service, looking forward to a return very soon.

Wonderful Sunday dinner. My husband had pork belly starter I had the mackerel pate. Both dishes very tasty. My husband then had roast lamb I had the beef brisket. Absolutely delicious we really could not fault it very generous portions and excellent value for money. Very good range of wines, beers and ales. We will definitely return. Thankyou

I went with my mum, food was amazing! I had two wraps because I couldn’t decide between the two (lol). Staff were extremely polite, the place was very clean and well spaced out. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience.

During these troubled times recognition for an enjoyable experience can only be beneficial to the proprietors and staff of that particular establishment , thus this review .After so much time not being able to dine out due to government restrictions our first meal had to be The Haywain, as we used this place on many occasions in the past with satisfaction .We didn't really know what to expect but all our concerns were put to rest on entering. Hand sanitizer at entrance and a one way system in operation. Shown to our table which had be individually shielded. Waitress service only. A personal details form had to be filled in ,phone , e-mail address , time of entering , time of departure. The amount of tables had been dramatically been trimmed down in the restaurant side but the function hall was in use if needed.Nice to see some recognizable faces back to work that we knew from before the virus struck. Plus the new young lady who served us , only her second day and had the makings of a good waitress , obliging , courteous and efficient.Starters , main and desert were enjoyable . Slow cooked brisket with all the trimmings was lovely. Option of one , two or three courses. Nice to see the correct glasses being used to match the drinks . So all in all an enjoyable experience . We will definitely return and hope the business picks up, as this place deserves success for all the hard work they put in.

This was our first meal out since lockdown! It did not disappoint. The staff were lovely as usual and the COVID set up was very well organised and professional. The food was so delicious, I had the vegan burger and my partner had the buttermilk fried chicken. I can also recommend their Sunday Roast. Such a lovely place

Been to the Hawain several times now and have always enjoyed their Sunday lunch. Can recommend the Beef Brisket. Nicely priced and good friendly service

I first visited this pub when I was "ticking off pubs" as part of the Tendring CAMRA Passport persuit. Out of the 30 pubs I visited the Haywain served the best Ghost Ship! £3.90 a pint so not the cheapest in Tendring, but worth it. Since then I have been back for Breakfast and every time the food has been first-class. Again not the cheapest you'll find, but also worth it. Staff are very helpful and accommodating. Car Park at rear.Another good plus point is the FREE function room off the bar!

My 60th birthday with my family couldn’t have been better .. great choice of courses, specially the Burns night specials .. we’ll done all the staff for an excellent Experiance..

We moved to Mistley recently and have tried most places around here for a decent roast. Some where good, some were OK and some were rubbish. This place comes out on top. Best roast dinner for miles. We have had the starters and they are excellent. But as we havent got past the roast dinners yet, we cant really comment on the rest of the menu. Third visit today and still excellent. Thank you.

What a find Great location,feel and hospitality. For my mothers 86th birthday treat the immediate family set off from Wivenhoe to the Haywain for Sunday lunch. We had some reservations about the place but after 5 minutes those had disappeared. Very warm welcome and the venue had a very ‘real’ feel about it. Full of character and did not have that manufactured feel about it.Great service and although it was a busy Sunday lunchtime but none of the staff appeared flustered or stressed, all very calm.We all skipped the starters and ploughed straight on with the mains, 4 Top Sirloin beef, a Brisket, Hake and a specially prepared vegetarian meal for my sister who is allergic to garlic and doesn’t do meat!We took the desserts which were top draw. All in all, an all round wonderful experience and we will be back soon and try the evening time session

Just been to haywain for birthday. Booked the tabje for 4 early in the week. Was given a pretty rubbish table , but disappointing as a couple (walk ins ) were given a nicely located table (for 4) .Food has always been good although chips and potatoes were unusually greasy/fatty today . More than anything just poor customer relations. So much so, we have decided we won’t be returning which is a shame as it’s our local. It’s not a budget pub and I expect a bit more . Our first visit was as it should be but unfortunately things are breaking down somewhere. To add unsult to injury I’m sure we were overcharged. If it’s good food you’re after and not worried about possible lack of customer service(depending who is working )then this is place for you.

Will have to go again sooner rather then later.fresh vegetables good choice on menu ,plenty of meat on our plates.Shame I couldn't fit in a dessert.

Had a three course meal with family which was most enjoyable. Nicely set out and very good service. However there was hardly anyone there (midweek lunchtime) which may or may not have been to do with the road closures nearby creating a large diversion.As mentioned though, the food and service was good and reasonably priced. I would visit again.

Visited for the first time today after searching for a place that is dog friendly and wish we knew about it earlier!The atmosphere is friendly, the food is great and the staff very friendly and helpful. Loved the doggy bar where we could help ourself to treats for our little dog.Will be back.

Had the poached eggs bacon and hollandaise sauce on Parmesan waffles OMG to die for so tasty and freshly prepared Lovely staff so chatty and cheerful relaxed atmosphere have been twice now and had same breakfast also had evening meal again freshly prepared really nice.

First visit, thought we would give it a try Nice food but expensive for what you got Will not return

Having not visited for a couple of years we went on the recommendation of our neighbours and we had a lovely meal, the landlady was really friendly but gave us plenty of privacy too. We shared olives and very nice artisan bread (especially the turmeric bread), then I had the bream which was very good and my wife had the steak and ale pie which she thoroughly enjoyed. The pub is well decorated in a country theme with lots of character and they are really making a go of it, a shame it was so quiet as I would thoroughly recommend.

We read in the local news magazine that the Haywain did a ‘Flatiron Friday’ deal - a flat/iron steak (is that an American cut of steak ?) and a glass of wine for £10. We had to try it. It was really superb! The steaks were wonderful, and served with mushrooms, salad and a choice of chips or sautéed potatoes. Make sure to ask for the tarragon mayo- it’s really lovely. The normal

Just wanted to say a great “THANKS” to all at the Haywain for last Sunday 16th June 2019. It was of course ‘fathers day’ and we had forgotten that uncooked lunches would be like hens teeth. We phoned a large number of establishments in the area with no success, & almost as a last resort we located the phone number of the “HAYWAIN”. We phoned ,and received a similar response to the rest except that we were told that they would open the function room for us...... Result........Probably five of the best pub lunches we have ever had (including my vegetarian son). Many thanks to all of the team at the Haywain for the obliging manner & great experience we had. Priceless.

Had a wonderful meal today with some friends and thier very big doggy! The service was fabulous and the food was absolutely delicious. 3 courses for £19.95 an absolute bargain due to the quality of the homemade food.

First visit as new to the area and certainly not disappointed. Wonderful roast beef all accompanied with perfect veg and cauliflower cheese. Will certainly be back. Friendly staff

We love the Haywain and often visit on a Sunday for one of their delicious roast dinners. Always great value and very tasty.

Me & my wife came here for dinner on a friday nigh, we immediately had a warm welcome from the lady behind the bar. Its a beautiful old pub thats been tastefully restored. We had 2 courses which were both delicious, great choice of beers & food the service was really good, we'll definitely come back soon.

Our family normally venture out on a Sunday lunch time roast together and it was the haywain this Sunday just passed, what can I say it was excellent, Not just a roast dinner but a three course heaven, I had the duck and hoi starter followed by the best roast I’ve have eaten for many years a brisket of beef that melted on the tongue !! The pineapple parfaits cleansed the palette lovely. My veggie wife had a chick pea slice but was equally impressed. Empty plates and full bellies, very reasonably priced but drinks a little over inflated the only critic given. Thank you

A friend of a friend recommended The Haywain as a great place to eat. We were in the area today, so called in for lunch and enjoyed a warm, friendly welcome. We chose from the lunch menu and both agreed that the food was well presented and very tasty.

This restaurant overs fabulous food at great prices. Good value, staff were amazing, couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommend.

Excellent meal very pleasant and helpful staff. Will definitely go again very soon . Lovely atmosphere very old and quant. Large car park at the rear of the restaurant.

Went here last night as had not visited since change of ownership. Good pub grub- I had locally made sausages and my husband local steak. Well cooked and presented. Delicious

Exemplary service, friendly but not intrusive. The food was tasty and the portions sizes good. All of this complimented by a lovely atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

We came last night for a meal with friends that recommended the food here

This was tapas with a difference - pub tapas. It consisted of fish chips mushy peas Yorkshire pudding beef and roast potatoes sausage and mash two types of pies and quail scotch egg. It was delicious and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and were extremely full. I recommend Haywain it has helpful staff and wonderful meals you can’t go wrong.

Booking a spur of the moment Sunday lunch is a precarious thing and finding a hostelry with vacancies does not always suggest quality. In this instance we were not disappointed with the Haywain. A very friendly bright atmosphere with courteous and friendly staff, the food was in the style of good home cooking. The lamb was tender and the beef succulent particularly if you liked it medium rare. The veggies can often be a let down, too crunchy, but here they were just right. We didn’t have a starter opting for a ‘pud’ and the sticky toffees and lemon tarts were very tasty and a fitting finale to an excellent Lunch. Oh and the beer was good too! Price wise it was very competitive, with the two course meal priced at £17. Don’t want to recommend it as we would like to go again on the spur of the moment but it was very good. Only downside was the stink in the car park from the nearby stream. Fortunately this did not spoil the atmosphere of the pub inside.

This was our first visit the service was excellent the staff were all friendly made us very welcome there was no problem with my gluten free diet, we ordered various meals the food came out at the same time perfectly cooked and delicious for a sweet,I was made a gluten free gooseberry and apple crumble with custard it again was delicious our dogs were made welcome with treats the waitress was welcoming and very helpful the food was very reasonably priced /// I wish we lived 250 miles closer would not be my last visit

We had the slow roasted leg of duck and our friend had the chicken burger. The food was well cooked and fresh. There was a choice of four draft ales. Service was friendly but slow. Overall a pleasant dining experience in a charming old pub, and a very reasonable bill.

Our third visit & the food was fabulous. They are able to cater for me as a gluten free diner & we had fabulous food. Gin infused smoked salmon & an amazing burger for me. Scotch egg followed by a rich squid casserole for my partner. Friendly helpful staff, lots of diners & lovely surroundings.

We was a large group of 20, so we pre ordered for the curry night. I personally haven’t been here in a while and was pleasantly surprised how lovely it has been done up. And it’s bigger than I remember. We had the hall area to ourselves. Service was really pleasant, food was delicious and good price too. Definitely be returning again soon.

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve eaten out in a long time, will certainly be back. Great roast beef (nice and pink) great Yorkshire pudding and a tasty addition of cauliflower cheese. Apple and blackberry crumble for dessert was also very good.

Went to this pub for a family wedding reception, we had all pre ordered our food, the meat pie was dry and the pastry was rock hard, also they served me up a different pudding to what I had ordered they did replace it to what I wanted but with an attitude, saying I had got my order wrong, there is a separate hall which is attached to the main pub, In the evening there was water pouring down the walls and when I mentioned it to a member of staff the reply I received was ` of course there is water pouring in it`s raining outside there is a hole in the roof and it has not been fixed !!!, with that all they did was to put down some tea towels to soak up the water. one of the wedding party also cut open their foot on a door stop which has sharp edges and had too take a week off work, I would not recommend this as a restaurant, nor as a venue

Have been here a few times for breakfast and once for a Sunday lunch. The full English is great which seems to use all local produce. For those with a sweet tooth they also offer some amazing waffles. Sunday lunch was great and decent Value for money. They have a great selection of ales also

Fantastic food, as usual, the Cullen Skink was so delicious, treated ourselves to the pudding board too.

First visit to the Haywain. My neighbour had recommended the roast on a Sunday but midweek we found ourselves with nothing exciting in the cupboards so thought we would give it a try.

Lunch with the family, Excellently presented meals that were extremely tasty, the hake was delicious as was the starter and desert. staff were very attentive and polite. there's a good atmosphere and some excellent ales, there is a variety of meals on the Sunday menu that would tempt you. The Haywain is spotlessly clean and we all had very enjoyable meals.

Visited today 23rd with family for Sunday roast cannot daily the food was absolutely delicious but the flies were not good everywear in restaurant even when we moved tables such a shame as this really spoilt it for all of us have given 5 stars as good was so good

Visited the Haywain pub and kitchen as a Sunday treat. Nice atmosphere, cosy, good beers on tap and a varied menu. Went traditional and roast Sunday lunch. Plenty of well prepared veg, mains were excellent, meat as moist and perfectly cooked. Will defineatly visit again and recommend

Not been for a few years so thought we would give it a try, very poor service asked twice for a jug of water which did not arrive, waitress said she would bring a steak which did not come. Bill was over £120 so very disappointed so will not be returning shame as it is local for us.

We were Introduced to the Haywain by a friend who had been there previously. Went for an impromptu Sunday lunch which was first class. Our friend had the lamb and we had the beef. There was plenty of meat and a great selection of fresh vegetables and served steaming hot. The service was very friendly and attentive and we felt the whole experience was great value for money.

Having dined at the Haywain previously and had lovely experiences, we were expecting the same on this occasion but unfortunately our expectations weren't met. The bar staff were unable to replicate the Bloody Marys we had enjoyed on past visits, we were given a dirty high chair for our baby and our Sunday roasts were served cold. The food was sent back and returned to us without any cutlery which we had to ask for. Its a shame they cant keep up the standards and sadly we wont dine here in future.

The Haywain is an attractive country pub , near Manningtree . When you arrive the car park is to the left of the pub at the back . Enter the pub at the side where you see toilets and a door to the entrance of the main building . It is quaint & attractive with beams & felt very cosy . The food was excellent , with friendly & accommodating service .

You won’t really pass this pub as it’s on a back road but it’s well worth a visit . Very friendly (Lauren) staff backed up by a good menu at reasonable prices. The quality of food is excellent!!

Never tried The Haywain before so decided to pop in last night with my wife & daughter. We all had a different starter, main course & dessert. We really enjoyed our meals & were impressed by the freshness, quality & generous portions. Also the ambience of the old pub was enhanced by the friendly & efficient staff. So to sum up - good food, good wine, good beer & good staff.

Went here for an evening meal which was disappointing due to the cold pub rooms with no heating. Had to move tables because of flies and by the time we got seated somewhere else, my dinner was cold and had to be reheated.

We occasionally like to eat out as a group of friends and this was a very nice venue, allocated a side room , with plenty of space. A good selection and mixture of food for all tastes and a good selection of beers, very good

We had visited the Haywain, Little Bromley, for dinner earlier in the summer and were reasonably impressed. On the strength of this we returned, this time for lunch. The pub was empty when we arrived (Thursday, after 1pm) and only one other couple arrived during our visit. The draught beer was good, the service also good, but the food was very disappointing. Unappetising and much too much salt in both main meals.

We visited this Pub with my sister and her husband following the Airshow. First impressions from the car park are not great, the place needs a bit of tlc . Once inside the place is a typical country pub. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is very good. The burgers are hand shaped and rustic. The real highlight though, is the desserts. We had the sharing platter. Eight smaller pieces of dessert. Absolutely fabulous!!! I highly recommend it. They must have a very good pastry chef.

Great Sundayl lunch is great you must book otherwise you will be disappointed good beer choices the staff are great love it

First Impressions. On entering the pub eatery via car park there are disused cooking appliances by the back kitchen door followed by some mucky looking, struggling plants (herbs ?) in pots affixed to the outside ~ some are dead.

Service was the only thing I could fault, the poor bar man was running around like a headless chicken trying to serve everyone on his own, he did have a helping hand halfway through the evening though.

Breakfast at The Haywain really excellent flavours. I asked for maple waffle, bacon and scrambled eggs. Served up quickly and hot.

Firstly cannot rave about the coffee enough. Fabulous . Had the vegetarian breakfast was really good and the service was really good. Will be going back very soon

Visited The Haywain for a Sunday lunch on recommendation of a friend. The roast beef (good thick slices, not that thin stuff) with traditional trimmings was gorgeous. The service was spot on and friendly helpful staff. During the time we were there the pub gently filled up with local families, all ages and it was lovely. Everyone relaxed, some playing board games, a really cosy happy atmosphere with good food. All the right ingredients for a pleasurable afternoon.

Four in our party and we booked first. Good selection of drinks available. Rustic country pub very nice. Most welcoming pub in the area. Food and service was excellant Will be eating here again. Highly recommended. Very good value for money.

It was our first visit with friends and the food surpassed any expectations . It was beautifully presented hot and very tasty . The service was also first class and we have booked again Well done!!

I planned a surprise birthday party for a 30th and spoke with a woman called Rosie, she was very polite and informative and kept intouch with me via email with enquiries. The place has a warm welcome feeling, staff were polite and buffett was lovely. Toilets were clean and they let me put up my own decorations prior to the event with plenty of time. We had a manned bar and the young girl was very polite - always served us with a smile. I asked for drinks from the main bar which they did not have on our seperate bar and they had no problem going to get it. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend this place

I recently tried this wonderful place for a Sunday Roast with my partner, and have been coming back week after week since. Not only is the roast the best around, but it is paired well with the warm atmosphere and friendly service. Every week our waitress Shelley remembers us and makes us feel welcome. Staff are all very helpful with the menu and are more than willing to cater to our dietary needs and requests. You will be seeing us a lot more thanks!

My family and I had a lovely meal at The Haywain last night. Brilliant food, brilliant service! I don’t usually write reviews, but they definitely deserve a mention. Thanks

Great food, good beer, friendly staff! Came in for Burns night, really good Scottish themed menu. Great service from Megan and Rosie :)

First trip out go to lunch was amazing, have been back a few times now and still amazing. A great place for a family gathering. But remember to book first.

Recently had my little ones 2nd Birthday here - staff were friendly and helpful when setting up, guests were looked after with drinks and hot coffees, and the hot food provided for the children was fresh and hot and very tasty! Thank you!

A quaint pub just off the A120 provides excellent food combined with first class customer service. It's not the largest...

We booked our work Christmas lunch at the Haywain. The booking and ordering process was handled very efficiently with a...

We came for a business Xmas dinner ,there was 22 of us and found the room we was put to...

A large group of us had our Christmas Meal here on a very cold and wet December day.

We arrived the lounge bar and we were offered a table by the window or another place if we preceded. There was a cozy open fire.

We had a table immediately in front of the large fireplace for my birthday celebration and by the end of the meal we all stank of soot due to the chimney downdraft! My jacket and trousers are now on the line outside hoping to air the odour away.The meal was reasonable although the selection of vegetables was very limited with only red cabbage and carrots on offer.Previous weekday visits have been hit and miss but Sunday lunches are still worth the visit.

Great food and service lovely serving staff. Went for Sunday lunch which was tasty and prices were ok.

I should have known this was going to be terrible when my Bloody Mary was pretty awful, really watery tomato juice and not a lot of vodka. Starter: Salt and pepper squid - completely tasteless. Awful, I Left most of it. Our friend has fish cakes, bland, my other half’s whitebait was ok.Main course: Zero taste - dry beef brisket, tasteless carrots and red cabbage, not enough cheese on the cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes clearly made from old potatoes so awful, no greens and tasteless brown gravy. Again I Left most of it.As we got the bill they took off my Bloody Mary as a gesture of goodwill, so my friend who was paying went an negotiated the bill down more.Don’t go to this pub for the Sunday roast, it’s truly tasteless and terrible.

Always wanted to try this place since it has changed hands and it did not disappoint! Friendly casual atmosphere and first class food. Classic English grub done to perfection. The chocolate delice with white chocolate mouse was to die for!!! Beautiful presentation too, we will definitely return and try one of their famous Sunday roasts!

It may be a bit off the beaten track for many, but The Haywain is a hidden gem in Tendring.With the look and feel of a traditional country pub, and the standard of cooking you would expect in a decent big city restaurant, this is a great combination.Plenty of parking space, reasonable prices and friendly staff, not phased by last minute bookings on a Saturday night.Well worth a visit, whether for dinner with friends, or a great Sunday lunch.

Very friendly staff, cannot be more helpful.Great food reasonably priced.Nice outside area to enjoy the sunshine! We'll definitely visit again

A lovely pub & really enjoyed the Sunday roast. Staff were very friendly & attentive. Food was well presented & plentiful. The Roast Lamb was tender & melted in the mouth. Plenty of gravy & a lovely cauliflower cheese. And good value for money too.