The Huntsman and Hounds in Havering

Great place to go for a drink and food. Retains an olde world charm

Took my kids to the Father Christmas breakfast and wow what a lovely experience. Greeted by one of the staff members as we walked in the door dressed as an elf and made fuss about the kids knowing it was all about them, the whole experience was lovely so was the food - had to get the name of the elf as she was amazing with everyone who walked though the door and made sure everyone was welcomed - thank you Julie Brand - we will be back soon!!

Really nice restaurant food excellent an best of all they allow you to take digs in. Had a lovely catch up lunch with friends. Also noticed the cater for funerals

Poor quality food and expensive drinks. Service was slow, area was moderately clean though and nicely decorated but theres better pubs around with better quality and price.

Food was decent, starters & main. A good few drinks. Pub was very quiet for a Saturday night (think there was only 1 other couple) 7 of us all enjoyed food but two people disappointed due to there being no ale available. Despite 4 or 5 pumps showing ale 🤷‍♂️

We love coming to the quiz every Wednesday. We always have a great time and are well looked after by Lorraine (head chef), Marcel, Steve, Julie and the rest of the team, who make us feel a part of the Huntsman family

Sitting 9 of us The food was really good Sunday Rosts for most of us Posh fish n chips for the old man Very large portion 👍 Me and sister had Roasted Beef Was off the bone and soo nice and soft I tasted a bit of chicken as well and that was also lovely Can’t fault the food one bit Price was super reasonable for quality Drinks were great and service was outstanding Had a lady called Julie serve us and she was just great, all the staff we encountered were lovely Would definitely recommend and we will return 👌

Great night at the weekly quiz Lorraine the quiz mistress was so funny really enjoyed it. The staff here are so nice Steve, Marcie, Julie and Joanne especially. And Lorraine- both quiz mistress and chef too.

Very nice place to visit,have some food & drink it was my first time and I was very impressed,the staff were so attentive & friendly as sarnie says I will be back

We had my dad's wake here and the food was lovely. Great choice for everyone. Very tasty and fresh. Could not have asked for a better place to share with family and friends. Thank you for such a great service. A+

Very accommodating for my family. We went there for a wake and it was lovely, food was delicious, staff very friendly and welcoming.

Popped in for liquid refreshment and sat in the garden prompt service relaxed atmosphere

We came for Sunday roast and to be honest I thought it would be pretty standard for pub grub but to my surprise it was really good and I was told Damion was the chef today so well done to him. This is a lovely chilled place to eat

Came for Sunday roast starters and mains plenty of food good quality thanks to Damion we were told was the chef today and thanks to Lorraine and staff nice environment

I went to the Huntsman for the quiz last Wednesday after an illness enforced break of many months. I was SO pleased to see that this pub was just as good as I remembered it. Every good pub is built around a good team and Denise runs a great team here. All friendly and welcoming. Especially the lovely Lorraine who seems to be everywhere!! If she’s not cooking up great meals in the kitchen she’s in the bar area as Quiz Mistress Extraordinaire. She makes the quiz fun and hugely enjoyable so credit has to go to her for her wonderful effort. Also Marcie and Steve at the bar with their friendly chats and generous welcomes make it, for me, the best pub in the area. If the Ember Inn chain wants votes for the best ambassadors for their company, these lovely people would get mine.

Our waitress, Julie, was so friendly and attentive, the service was amazing and our food come out so quickly. Highly recommend the huntsman for a nice meal out, especially for their quiz nights!

Good food, good company. A sad time but made better knowing everything was taken care of. Staff were fantastic.

Julie really looked after us and gave really good service. Thank you

Food was lovely and staff were very helpful xx

Visiting family and having a meal booked for tonight elsewhere we decided to go into the Huntsman and Hounds for a light midday snack. First the carpark is number plate camera controlled. Free to guests but don't forget to register your number plate when you arrive. The pub was fairly, busy with a large group of people but we were soon seated, There is also a large seating/dining area outside. The bar area was very clean and the toilets were immaculate. The bar staff were very welcoming. When our food arrived the portions were more than adequate and very tasty. The price was very reasonable for 4 people, £35-71 including drinks. Would we recommend? Definitely.

Good staff food was served quickly and nice and hot

Visited The Huntsman and Hounds for a wake. Pub was lovely, lovely atmosphere and staff were great. Lots of parking and good location.

We were visiting Corbetts Tey and had a lovely sunday dinner here,nice atmosphere,friendly and welcoming staff,food was very good,fresh,good portions,special deal on desert when order a sunday roast.😋which we just managed to find space for😀

Great pub ! Emily and Steve behind the bar are brilliant!!

Visited here for,sadly, a friends Wake. Very friendly service, a good atmosphere in the pub and the food buffet was outstanding! Just remember to pop your registration number in the machine, if you are in the car park.

Our friends from Upminster brought us here for the Sunday roast. Food was great, staff was great. The only issue we had - it seems like our order got lost. Our friends order came out and we waited, waited, waited - finally had to ask about our order. About ten minutes later it arrived. Other than that, very good experience, quiet atmosphere, quieter than other pubs we visited in more populated areas.

Food was amazing julie who served us was so helpful and Leah the cheff done an amazing job with the food will be coming back again

Excellent service Very good prices

Stopped just for a drink, nice interior and garden and busy with people having meals which would suggest it's a good venue for meeting up.

Great night with friends tonight. Staff Lorraine, Marcelle, Leah, Joanne & Steve were all excellent & they gave good advice re our questions about the food & drink. What a lovely choice there is on the menu . Although Pasta Carbonara is now unavailable which disappointed a couple of us. When the food arrived it was presented well & tasted delicious & enjoyed by us all. Lorraine as Quiz Master was hilarious & entertaining with many laughs which united the whole pub. Great night was had by all & we will certainly be returning not only for the quiz but for other meals too!

SUNDAY, FOOD WAS VERY NICE. ATMOSPHERE WAS ON THAT PARTICULAR DAY QUIET. RECOMMENDED PLAYING SOME LIGHT AMBIENCE MUSIC INTO GARDEN AREA, AND KID PLAY AREA. HAS GREAT POTENTIAL TO HIT 5 STARS.

I have been coming to this pub on and off for over 20 years. This new management are so unprofessional and rude I did stop going in there because of this then thought I would chance it. I ordered prawns they came out raw like rubber .I backed them to be told "she wont cook them again. That's how they are supposed to be" Excuse I know how I want my food cooked and I'm sure no one eats RAW SEAFOOD . You can die from eating raw prawns. The outside was cooked on the eye .Worse of it I am cook in a busy restaurant and they are saying that's how they should be cooked. Ha ha Beware anyone who is pregnant. Double check your food.

Excellent service from the staff....we were most impressed by Julie

lovely food , I had a chicken tikka curry it was so tasty, my partner had half roasted chicken with bbq sauce skin on fries and home made coleslaw, we will be back also the staff are nice , great value for money x

Fantastic food. Had Sunday lunch. Everything cooked to perfection. Excellent friendly service. Definitely the best Ember Inn meal we have ever had and a great price too. Highly recommended.

I attended a funeral buffet and drinks here, they were outstanding in every way

Entered the pub after a funeral and were greeted with a very angry woman. There were only 8 of us and we were told that there were already two funeral parties in and our small group had to sit at one table. A lack of chairs (and some we had needed re-upholstering ) caused some of our party to stand. At the same time one half of the pub looked as though a party had already left the pub with areas strooned with used cutlery and plates piled on top of each other. Over the two hours we were allowed to use this pub hardly any effort was made to clean this larger area to accommodate us. This was a funeral party that had tried to book in advance and although the pub claimed it was fully booked the area described above remained un tidied and bereft of customers. I have used this pub many times for funeral functions and I assume it gets it's money from events of this kind. However after today I would seriously ask people to reconsider and go to the Crumpled Horn a little further up the road in the high street where we got a far better service for my Father -in-laws funeral.

I haven't eaten at the huntsman and hound in upminster yet but I visit a few times per week stop have a couple of pints. The service, welcoming, atmosphere by manager and all staff very good. Excellent.

Food bland and not very hot , service was slow and had to send beer back as it was off ....

I was there after a funeral and they laid on a buffet which was great. Everyone said it was delicious and it all got eaten.

Food was lovely freshly cooked and hot, also the plates were hot I hate cold plates, the staff were very friendly and gave good service, looking forward to our next visit .

Great place for a pint in the excellent garden.

Food was awful, terrible dry chicken and the service was....Lack luster.....Slow service, chicken was cold too. Terribly expensive drinks as well. Nice area terrible service and food.

Great food (especially the lovely new Summer menu), such a friendly pub and the best quiz night ever, thanks to the bloody brilliant Loraine - best quizmaster in the land. Eat your heart out Bradley Walsh, you are nowhere near as entertaining as Loraine on Wednesday evenings!

Staff have always been polite and helpful when I have visited. The food is tasty and drinks are reasonably priced. Good Sunday roast deals, and Thursday Steak night and Friday Curry night. Nice atmosphere here too.

Very friendly and helpful staff Food very nice

Lovely tasty food with generous portions.

Attended the venue for a wake, terribly disappointing hot drinks dispenser broke so no back up was offered, despite the venue serving food they were not able or willing to boil water to supply hot drinks, can only put this down to poor management, no consideration to customers requirements, if a venue such as this does not have a back up for such occurrences then it must be down to bad management, would not recommend this establishment good such venues.

Went for dinner was brilliant food was well cooked and service was great

Thank you to all the hard working staff at The Huntsman & Hound for an amazing Easter party for all the kids. They had such a great day. 💛🧡💛🐣🐣

The service was brilliant, food was excellent and atmosphere was friendly.

We came for dinner & quiz night

Great venue for families friends to meet for drinks and food.

Beautiful food, really friendly staff.

Fantastic service, quite happy to make many interesting alterations to my food so i enjoyed a delicious custom baked bean custard and bbq sauce chicken burger. That is genuinely what i ate, but i could tell there was a lot of skill behind that chargrilled chicken and overall i had a very positive experience at this place. Definitely worth a stop!

I went here for 2 separate funeral teas. The food was amazing. The service at one was excellent, nothing too much. The service towards the end of the second was not to the same standard.

Great place for a quiet dinner and drinks on a Sunday evening. Table service via the Ember Inns app or at the bar. Menu options means there's something for everyone, even children's options.

Staff were really friendly, helpful and efficient. The service was quick and the food was amazing!! Excellent value for money.

Lovely atmosphere - nice decor - amazing staff

Came here for my mum’s wake. I cannot recommend this venue enough. From booking the venue to our arrival for the wake everything was so smooth and the staff were excellent. One of my party has severe allergies and the staff could not have been more helpful. We were actually advised against using the Huntsmen by our funeral director BUT I’m so glad we didn’t listen to them because the venue they recommended treated me shockingly! Thank you Huntsmen and Hounds for a stress free and wonderful wake for my mum!

We had the wake for my mum here today. We were really impressed right from the beginning. When we made our reservation we chose the menu and all options were explained to us. On the day the service, staff and quality of the food was excellent. All staff were extremely helpful. Someone in our party has severe allergies. Staff took the time to come over and sit with them and go through the app they have. I'm rather fussy and like things right and I really can't fought anything which to me is excellent and I would like to recommend anyone having a wake to consider here as it really made a sad day a little brighter. You do not have to pay for the car park however you must enter your reg number as you enter the pub. All in all fabulous. Thanks to all the staff

Second time of visiting and did not disappoint the staff are fantastic marcelle was brilliant tonight thank you for making our family birthday extra special

Lovely family pub with fantastic service from Marcelle thank you for looking after us

Food reasonably priced and served in a friendly manner. Service behind the bar was surly and the lady seemed rather bored. The worst thing was the fact that I was subsequently charged £60 for parking in their car-park! I don't doubt that there were signs both in the car park and somewhere on the bar, but nobody drew my attention to the necessity to register my vehicle. I don't expect to pay for parking at a pub, and will not go back.

Visited on a Saturday evening, booked a table on line ( the process was very easy) , but didn't really need to bother. It was empty most of the evening. Food was good, not exceptional, but the prices were very good. The service was spot on and overall, it was an enjoyable visit. I'd go again for sure...

Food was superb, service was prompt. Julie was very polite and friendly, just one of the reasons we always come back. Never had a bad meal.

My friends and I have been going to the pub for plus ten years. The food is always tasty and wholesome, and very good value. The staff are always welcoming, friendly, and make your visits feel special. Quiz nights are amazing, full of fun and friendships. A special mention for Lorraine, Steve and the ladies who all make our visits so enjoyable. Thank you all.

Roast dinner was delicious and such good value with the Sunday set menu. Portions were big and service was great! Thank you to chefs Jo & Damian and Marcie & Steve for their service.

This place can be lovely. I had a lovely meal on a Sunday night, the food was much better than expected, the staff were attentative, the prices low. If driving here, remember to enter your car reg in the computer on arrival or you face receiving a parking ticket.

Food & service was perfect today! Thank you girls - Georgia & Julie bar and Jo in kitchen

dirty toilets, unhelp staff, tried to complain, was told they never get complaints drinks only no food

Very nice staff and nice place. Open fire very welcoming. Young tall guy with a beard who works at the bar! Apologies didn't catch his name! Is very good at his job and is a credit to the establishment. Excellent. On my next visit I'll get his name and mention him in my next post.

Excellent service from Julie and compliments to the chef(s) Lorraine and Joanne for an excellent rib of beef roast dinner. Will be back!

We came for my dad’s birthday meal and had a very nice experience. The staff were great, particularly Julie. Many thanks!

Nice atmosphere, lovely food, friendly staff

Lovely setting for a beautiful send off to our dear friend

Had my dads wake here .The food was lovely and nice size portions .The staff friendly and respectful. Would recommend.

Great food cheaper than other local establishments

Good beer and food. Extensive menu and lunchtime deals. Very comfortable, spacious seating and a relaxed atmosphere. Update: My wife and I visited again at lunchtime today. It was really busy as the pub is close to the South East Essex Crematorium and they were hosting a wake. The service was still excellent considering how many people were inside. I recommend that rather than just arrive you should book beforehand before you visit to avoid disappointment. I have not amended my star rating as the staff were excellent and helpful under pressure.

Thank you to all the friendly staff who served us both at the bar and at our tables as we celebrated my sisters birthday.

We have received a horrible experience from the staff at this pub. As soon as we walked in, the lady at the bar gave us a dirty look and said not to order any food as kitchen was closed… at 8pm Friday night? We have been here before and kitchen was open at this time. Other people were having food too. She then rudely told us to get a table closer to the bar, as the other area was closed, so we did, even though we wanted another table. I have ordered a beer and 2 soft drinks as the other 2 people did not have an ID. The lady refused to serve us as only I had an ID, at which I have explained that my friends are having a soft drink and don’t require ID. She still refused to serve us, unless we all show an ID, so we left. Safe to say, we will not return ever again. No wonder your place is empty on Friday night - start training your staff how to smile and properly serve customers.

Always nice food and service, never had a bad meal. The real ale pumps often promise more than they deliver. (I.e all badges showing but only one actually available)

Cute little pub. Did the job for a drink after a funeral.

Fantastic meal and good classic pub food! Wonderful service from Marcelle who always looks after us. Will definitely be returning!

Couldn't fault the place at all, ideal location to hold a group meal, wake, wedding reception or just a social visit. We came from France for a funeral and the wake was held here and was not only respectful but the service was excellent.

Marcelle the waitress was rather nice & accommodating, seating us by a warm fireplace. The young barman was helpful & friendly too. Can't complain about the service provided. Loved my seabass meal & small dessert of waffle+strawberry, cream & chocolate sauce with latte. Happy to know they serve small desserts! Had 40% off the mains & free Guinness with Ember Inn app. Extra bonus. Would recommend eating there. Not overly crowded either. Nice atmosphere.

Very nice but the sweets are very small

Nice food at reasonable prices. Staff very pleasant.

Came in today for a few drinks and a meal with my friends, was served by the lovely lady with red hair and glasses I believe her name is Marcy, she was very polite and made sure everything was good with our food and ensured we had a wonderful time. I would defiantly recommend this pub as every time I come in I am made welcome:)

We come here every year for Christmas & this year was by far the best yet! For the quality & selection of food it is incredibly reasonably priced. The food was tasty & plentiful. Considering there are 20 of us the service was amazing. No one waited too long foe their food & staff member Lorraine constantly on hand for drinks ( she's a real asset to the team). We are never rushed & always made welcomed.

Once again another fantastic Xmas day dinner with my family, 20 of us in total, amazing service from Lorraine/ Eva / harry / Libby nothing was too much trouble. The food once again was outstanding, delicious and so much of it!! Thank you to Lorraine/ jo/ Joe / Dan and Sarah !!! Also a massive thanks to Kieran / Steve / Scott and Denise!!!

Great Christmas Dinner food was excellent service excellent and lovely Christmas environment we all enjoyed our dinner

Great fun in the Huntsman at the Christmas Quis. Fantastic atmosphere. Lorraine and all the staff made it a happy fun evening with everyone dressed for Christmas. Supper start to the holidays. Sheila and Malcolm Well done everyone.

Really nice choice of pub food. Good value for money and friendly service from Scott. Good choice of Ales. Ideal for a family lunch or evening meal.

Met with friends for drinks, wanted to order some food for a baby and nachos for the table. Some others were debating ordering lunch. We were sat at a table with a table number and a QR code, ordered a kids fishfingers and nachos, only for someone to come and tell us apparently we weren’t allowed to eat at that table. No real reasoning or explanation apparently you have to have pre booked a table to be able to eat there. This has not been my experience in the past. Also seem to be selectively dog friendly, as one of our group bought a dog and was told she wasn’t allowed in, but a short while later multiple dogs were in the bar with nothing said… Overall a horrendous experience… rude staff, terrible customer service and a lot of custom was lost due to their refusal to allow us to order food. Can not imagine the issue with allowing a baby to eat fishfingers at a seated table.

Very nice comfortable pub that is dog friendly which is a big plus for me Clean and tidy with decent service

Nice friendly clean warm pub very nice staff The children’s indoor market and disco was a lovely touch and nice to see a local pub making man effort for families and children

Had the Christmas turkey which was beautiful. Great service at bar and also Eve who served our meals. Julie welcomed us like old friends even though we live a few miles away and only eat here occasionally. Pub is spotlessly clean and if I lived nearer this would be my go to venue. Looking forward to visiting again next time we are in the area.

We booked this place for 5 family members who we had not seen since July. When we arrived we were placed on table suitable for 4 not 5 close to a long table of young mums and toddlers, I asked to be moved as with the children. Screaming we could not think straight, we were told there were no other tables available, after about 30 mins the mums with the children left. Our meals came up and apart from mine which was a beef rib they were all very nice. My meat was full of gristle and the veg was hard and cold, in fairness to the staff they took my meal off the bill, our desserts however were lovely. The only thing that spoilt this for us was the kids party only a few feet away loud kids music and the conga around the restaurant. We were going to stay for for drinks and coffee but we were shouting at each other because we couldn’t hear above the music and noise. Will not return another year also out of all of the restaurant chains we visit they didn’t take our blue light card as they only take it Monday to Thursday. So we will be looking for a new place to meet up with our family next Christmas. The staff however were lovely and the food service was good.

We visited on Saturday and there was a little market and an kids disco. The place is really cosy and friendly with a nice atmosphere