The Monkey at The Rayleigh Arms in Braintree

Amazing pizza and tacos. Lovely atmosphere and the staff are amazing. Great for kids with colouring pens and paper. Food is consistently excellent, one of my favourite places to eat

If you're looking for a tasty Sunday roast this is the place! Everything was cooked perfectly and served quickly. (Crispy beef dripping roast potatoes and the chicken was soft & juicy! ) Special shout out to our server Rita, she was welcoming and super attentive.

We called in on the off chance of some early dinner and I was very impressed by the quality of the food. I had a Brioch fish finger sandwich which came with superb chips, not greasy, but fluffy and well cooked to perfection. My accomplice had boeuf en daube (slow cooked beef) with mash and green beans. The food was very well presented and wonderfully tasty. We intended to have ‘cheesecake of the day’ (proper New York style cheesecake) but decided to save that experience for another visit. Some of the best coffee I have had for some time, and I asked for full fat milk, which they provided. The menu has 'dishes of the day' plus pizzas (which looked amazing) along with some smaller snack type dishes and sandwiches. The pub was relaxed and friendly with a good mix of clientele; plus a very well behave black lab! Great attentive waiting staff making it was an all round enjoyable early evening experience. I look forward to a return visit.

A thoroughly excellent experience from start to finish. Terrific staff, comfortable atmosphere, wonderful food. Lovely beer. Will definitely go again and recommend the Rayleigh Arms unreservedly. What a gem.

Fabulous Sunday roast, piping hot, plenty to eat with lots of gravy. Superb!! There are plenty of other menu choices if you do not want a roast. Our daughter had fish and chips, which she loved. The desserts were really lovely too! Very friendly, welcoming, and attentive staff. It's set in a small village, but we had to pre-book as it's so popular. We will definitely return and next time have a starter as well!

Highly unrecommended! staff are very rude! i whitenessed two people being thrown out for having soft drinks they wasn’t doing no harm or making a scene. the owner is unpleasant and rude. this drinks are far too pricey so is the food for a small portion. the glasses are not cleaned properly always old lipstick marks around the top. not very welcoming pub, don’t waste your money here! zero entertainment! i will NOT bring returning.

Went as part of a large party for a Golden Wedding celebration. Excellenr food (one of the best restaurant apple crumbles I've had), service, ambience all contributed to make this special event memorable for the right reasons.

Our family (24 ) of us went for lunch to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The food was very good, my fish and chips were better than most Fish & Chip shops. Our party consisted of 10 young children who were served first and all together . The adult food arrived together also. The staff were very friendly and attentive. In fact the whole occasion was enjoyed by all. The staff did us proud . I would definitely have a family celebration here again.

Food for very tasty, well cooked and generous portions. My husband’s chips were some of the best, I had to keep pinching some! Lovey Sea Bass too. The staff were friendly and attentive. l plenty of outdoor seating, a bonus at this time of the year. Would definitely return again when in the area.

My friend & I visited The Rayleigh Arms for the first time last Friday evening. The weather was beautiful & so decided to sit outside in the side terrace, it's a lovely area to chill out on with a drink & some food. We chose some tapas-like dishes to share nachos, padron peppers, chicken tacos & muscles. YES, we did over- order, but everything was so delicious we managed to eat most. We appreciated not being rushed by the staff, infact they were all very friendly & attentive. We both agreed that we would be returning there again soon & would thoroughly recommend

The occasion was the re-visitation of a former ‘ordinary farm worker’, at Lord Rayleigh’s Farms in 1959 (Dr Toni Aigner (Toni)), from near Munich, Germany, who had not been back to Terling - or anywhere else in England - for nearly 65 years! The Manager, Tyler, and his Assistant, Debbie, looked after Toni, my wife & myself as if we were VIPs. We could not fault Toni’s welcome back, to his former ‘local’ pub of his 1959 farm working days, in any way. The beer and cider were wonderfully East Anglian and the food served was ‘more-ish’, indeed. Fish and chips, in the case of the males, with crispy chicken tacos for Mrs Bradshaw. For dessert: Toni had apple crumble & ice cream, Mrs B ice cream, and banana split for myself. It will not take another 65 years before we all return to the Terling Arms. And, indeed, all three of us will be going back there for Toni’s final lunch in England next week - on the day that he returns to Germany from nearby Stansted. One can be sure, however, that Mrs B & myself will be revisiting Toni’s former ‘The Monkey’ hostelry many, many more times after we say ‘Auf wiedersehen’ to him at London’s third airport!

Family of 10 meeting up for a catch-up and Sunday Lunch. I did book well ahead in view of the number of us and paid a small deposit, and confirmed early on the day booked. We arrived to an absolutely packed pub, but were seated promptly, drinks order taken, menus left. Placed orders and all drinks and food arrived in a timely fashion. Food was excellent and substantial. Staff were very polite and helpful, and service timing was spot on. . Great atmosphere. A good time was had by all of us. Thanks Rayleigh Arms.

Took my mother in law out for her 80th birthday present along with wife two of the sons and youngest's girlfriend. Had starter main meal and dessert. Food was really nice but the sticky toffee sundae (which I couldn't pronounce sober) was really really nice. The young bloke who served us was really good.Wish i had had some real cash as I would have left something for him. all in all this place never disappoints AND Summer is coming for a few cycling trips up there.

Couldn’t be faulted. Superb ham, egg and chips with homemade piccalilli, excellent service and Mauldons Silver Adder. Good value, too. Everyone in the party felt the same about their experience. Can’t wait to go back.

A amazing Mother’s Day roast dinner.staff are brilliant are favourite place to eat. Lovely place to visit lovely walks .

Third visit for us today. We didn’t have a booking but called in on the off chance as (sort of) passing at lunch time. It was very busy and we had the last little table that wasn’t reserved. We had 2 courses from the light lunch menu- very substantial fish and chips main. Excellent. Staff were, as on previous occasions, very efficient and very friendly. Thank you everyone!

Lovely atmosphere and really nice staff. I had a couple of pints of real ale - Mole Trap - and would recommend it. I even had the end of the barrel, the bar staff gave me an option to choose an alternative but I said I will be okay and they said it was on the house. What!!! Well done, I will be back.

A large group of us visited today for the 1st time. The booking was made based on the reviews read online. I'm so pleased we put trust in the reviews as it was lovely. The staff were fantastic and nothing was a problem. The food was delicious. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Fabulous roast dinner with generous portions, lovely fresh vegetables all cooked to perfection! It's a wonderful pub in summer or winter with friendly welcoming staff, comfortable surroundings and a great menu selection to choose from at sensible prices.

We regularly eat at the Rayleigh Arms as it is local to us, and have always had great experiences here with the food and service. We wanted to review it as we hired The Long Room to host a birthday event and we had a great time! We were able to pre-order our meals which meant that everybody got what they wanted on the day, and, despite there being a large number of us in a relatively small space, the staff were great - friendly and accommodating even though it must have been very hard to cater to us and not much room to move about (especially since we moved the tables when we weren't meant to). We also had guests with severe allergies, and they always cater to them well. Tyler had also been extremely helpful before the event with the arrangements, even replying on the morning of the party when we had to cancel a couple of meals due to illness. We even had our wedding reception here in 2021 and hired half of the pub. It was FANTASTIC and we should have reviewed it on this occasion at the time. Debbie went above and beyond to accommodate our wishes, which included a live band, flowers and decorations, and the delivery of a wedding cake. The area we used was blocked off well and they set up the room beautifully for us. We ordered pizza with a range of sides, also to accommodate different dietary needs, and it was perfect. We really recommend this pub for a casual pub lunch/dinner, but also for private or larger events too, although it is probably a good idea to communicate with them beforehand if you are planning to eat with a larger group as they can get busy which affects the meals available as they do sell out - a risk with a popular venue though, and as the food is fresh and delicious, we don't see this as a bad thing - better to sell out than have lots of food to freeze and reuse because it's not being eaten!

I cannot recommend the Rayleigh Arms enough! The best food, best service in a lovely setting. Finding a restaurant that does decent roast dinners is really hard but we have now found the place to go. I am veggie & had the vegan bake which was 10/10, packed with veg & just delicious! Food came out quickly, all our food was nice and hot, such good portion sizes & all homemade - amazing chefs! Brilliant value for money. Can’t wait to go back again! :D

Came on the 17th for my Dad's surprise 70th meal with 28 guests. Some of the best service I've had In years! Staff were incredibly attentive and not overbearing, food portions were amazing as was the quality. Could not have asked for a better afternoon out!

Went to the Rayleigh Arms for lunch - food was fantastic and the welcome and service we received was friendly from all the staff. Surroundings were stylish and comfortable and we enjoyed a really tasty meal ... dog friendly as well with excellent walks nearby in a peaceful and beautiful village. Will definitely be returning - 5 stars!

On a recommendation we booked a table for 4 to Sunday Lunch & we weren’t disappointed. All four of us opted for roast dinners of lamb or beef which was delicious & well portioned, the roast potatoes were excellent and there was a good selection of vegetables. Desserts were equally good with a good selection to choose from but get in quick as some had all been served but then it was late almost 4pm by the time we had our desserts, I can personally recommend the Apple crumble. Staff were welcoming, attentive & after leaving with a sated appetite we will definitely be returning.

My partner and I just had a lovely late lunch at the pub. I had the roast lamb which was really good - the potatoes were excellent. My partner had the ribeye steak with the peppercorn sauce and all the trimmings. He really enjoyed his but did say that the sauce was a bit overpowering. The staff were really friendly and attentive and there was a good atmosphere about the place. We will definitely return and highly recommend.

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch at The Rayleigh Arms. We all had a roast and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The portion sizes were large and everything was perfectly cooked. The desserts were delicious too and we gave the meal 11/10! The added bonus was...

Great Fish and Chips, lovely landlady Debbie, attentive and caring waiting staff, good vibe and well worth a visit. Overall a good night out.

We had another great meal at this warm, welcoming restaurant. The staff are lovely and friendly and the food is very good. We had fish and chips this time but have also really enjoyed their Sunday dinners and homemade pizzas in the past. This pub...

Had the best meal at the restaurant; staff were so helpful and even moved us so we could have a better table away from the happy revellers. I left my handbag there and didn’t realise until we were leaving our rental accommodation a week later...

Had a meal here Boxing Day, really nice pub, lovely staff and food really delicious Lovely open fire and nice ambience

We visited with friends who are locals and come regularly. The food was delicious. The atmosphere welcoming and warm. We had a lovely evening and look forward to a return visit. My partner had The Raleigh Burger and said its the best burger he had!...

Best pre Christmas Dinner ever for 22 of us. Food outstanding, staff excellent and prices fantastic. The owners are fabulous and friendly. Would recommend to anyone. Well worth a visit any time of the year. Thank you Rayleigh Arms, you made our Christmas special.

Celebration meal with friends. A superb Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Served piping hot. Good choice of wines and pleasant service. Located in small village beyond Chelmsford but well worth the trip. Would recommend to anybody.

I took the advice, booked this morning for this afternoon and they could seat us, great. A 3.30 seat so this was always going to be a test. Can they get a late roast right? We had a starter and roast beef and have to...

Sunday lunch here yesterday with family. What a wonderful cosy, convivial pub. The roasts were very, very good with a selection of nicely cooked vegetables. Puddings were very nice too. Enjoyed ourselves so much that we are dragging some friends back with us this Sunday!

Delicious food and plenty of it. Pub was packed so you definitely must book. Staff were so busy but still had a smile. Thank you very much, will definitely come again.

Back again! This time popped in for a lunch time visit with my grandmother as I am currently on Maternity Leave and had seen the lunch deal advertised on instagram. Everything was absolutely delicious and had a lovely cosy ambience for an otherwise miserable, rainy...

So helpful - put down a ramp for our wheelchair. Great service. Fish and chips lovely. Friendly atmosphere. Thanks - we will be back. So nice to find somewhere accessible.

Not impressed at all. Went for a lunch date and on arrival through the door we were hit with a really unpleasant smell. Only one table with a couple on and the rest of the pub completely empty. A girl behind the bar sitting on...

First time (a weekday lunch) to this traditional country pub. Much admired the internal dining area style and decor. Really enjoyed the Mauldons "Mole Trap" Ale on tap. The "Light Lunch Set Menu" (wed-sat) is very good and offers great quality and value in these...

Our favourite country pub! Another delicious meal, lovely surroundings, lots of seating & such friendly service. Perfect! We can’t wait to return soon.

Popped in on a whim last night on way back to Chelmsford. Super friendly staff, lovely location and very welcoming. Only had drinks and nuts but will definitely be back for a meal. Saw what others were having and it looked delicious and well sized in portions. Man having a meal was very complementary about his food.

Been here few times since lockdown has eased. Food is stunning, menu you has alot more choice then other pubs at the moment, staff are so lovely and doing a great job with all the restrictions in place, constantly checking each table has everything they need but not over powering. Very comfortable & enjoyable couldn't recommend it more.

I can highly recommend this pub the food was amazing, staff extremely friendly and went out of there way to get what we wanted. I had the special baked cod supreme in Tikka sauce which was out of this world! All in all a great experience and we will be back next week to try your pizzas

OMG Last week, a very good friend of mine, who lives locally, suggested that we spend an evening at The Rayleigh Arms in Terling because the food and drink are exceptional and she was not wrong! The pub was so exquisite and we had such an enjoyable evening here. We ordered a bottle of prosecco and a beautiful bottle of Malbec, which went down so well. We then ordered a pizza each, my friend recommended the pizza because she said it tastes amazing and is made in a woodfired oven and moreover, made fresh on site too! I am not even exaggerating, but this was the best pizza I have ever eaten in my whole entire life! I ordered a goats cheese and caramelised onion and my friend ordered a meat pizza. The dough was beautiful and fresh, and not too doughy, it had just the right amount of texture but without feeling bloated! Then we ordered a cheese board, with a beautiful homemade chutney along with crackers. This was beautifully tasty and well presented and a beautiful range of cheese and all for good value too. I even told the landlady Debbie, that its a shame, that I do not live around the corner, otherwise I would be in here everyday , in which she laughed.When I was talking to Debbie, she was really lovley, friendly and welcoming and it felt like I had known her for years. Her son Billy was also very charismatic and full of charm. This is a beautiful pub that does excellent food and drink and in a marvellous location surrounded in the beautiful village of Terling. This is also a covid safe place too. I highly recommend this pub for everyone to visit.

We’ve been using the great weekend takeaway service during lockdown but it was fantastic to be back at the pub this weekend . A lovely glass of wine in the sun Friday, a super quiche and salad lunch on Saturday and a fabulous Sunday roast yesterday . Thank you Debbie and staff for welcoming us back .

Had a fabulous lunch today at the Rayleigh Arms! Staff were welcoming and very friendly and the food was fabulous! Will be back soon 😊

Great home-made food, friendly service. Plenty of outdoor seating with a lot in the sun- some undercover.

Stopped for lunch whilst out walking and were impressed with both the service and homecooked food. Lovely setting and pub!

Excellent food and service. Great Sunday lunch as always, and also nice to see the deli bar and take-away menu. Outside seating well organised and efficient. Will be back again shortly...

4 of us came for dinner yesterday and the food and setting was lovely. Highly recommend the crab linguine but there is a great choice for all tastes including vegetarians. Highly recommend.

We visited for dinner soon after lock down ended and had fabulous fish and chips although anything on the menu is top notch including the chocolate brownie dessert which is to die for !Debbie and her team are great and we look forward to our next visit ( tiers permitting )

Lovely food, lovely staff, will definitely be back again to try the Sunday roast! Very reasonably priced as well!

Very good Sunday roast that is well worth the price. The pub itself has a homely feel & Is very nice & clean. The staff are friendly staff & following all Covid rules. Would definitely recommend.

Superb Sunday lunch. Lovely service and ambience. Dogs welcome in the bar and even have their own dogs deli

Rayleigh Arms, absolutely amazing! Debbie and her Team hosted a fantastic lunch for my husbands clients day, food and service was 5 star, Covid Rules were in place and followed to by all parties. In these unprecedented times you couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you so much.

We had been recommended to visit for Sunday Lunch. Good Covid policies in place. Staff were very friendly and attentive which made the experience great.Food was pleasant although I am not sure it was "home cooked" as I would know it? Some tasted fresh. I use to work for a well known food supplier for catering.Gravy lovely one of the best. Beef, when it is cut from a joint fresh its a bit messy, this was precision and dry I dont think its a local as they say as I have had the local beef many times.. The chicken coming through for other tables looked good. Yorkshires bland but big, again too dry. I will be back at some point. It was good value and the staff are great, and lovely surroundings

Lunch was lovely. i had the minute steak and my partner had the curried falafel burger. service was excellent. good VFM.

Another great meal,minute steak chips 2 eggs for myself,roast chicken dinner for my partner.Cooked to perfection,great location and friendly staff.Recommend a visit.

We recently moved into the village and can’t believe how lucky we are to have The Rayleigh Arms as our new local. We’ve taken family and friends there and everyone loves it - delicious food, great wine choices, friendly and efficient staff - what more could you ask?!

Just visited the pub for their pizza night and wow what fantastic food. The pizzas, made in a proper pizza oven, were delicious, service was great and the staff were friendly. Definitely recommend.

Great selection of food for anyone that is coeliac. One of the best gluten free burgers I've had and the chips,cooked to perfection The others in our group had fish abd chips the batter was golden and crispy with lovely white fish inside. Service was great, everyone was friendly and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our lunch.Definitely going back there

After a lovely walk with the dogs around the gorgeous village of Terling we dropped in for dinner at the Rayleigh Arms and we weren’t disappointed! The staff were super friendly and attentive and the food was fab! Particularly the Gypsy Eggs! They were great with the dogs and very welcoming. Everything is set up for COVID and we felt very safe. We’ll definitely be going back

As a family group of five we visited The Rayleigh Arms for lunch. The staff are professional, attentive, friendly and very helpful. I had the beef burger which was one of the best I have ever had. My partner, her brother and her niece all had the monkfish scampi which they said was fantastic. Her sister in law had the chicken burger and she loved it. The proprietors have the Covid-19 regulations nailed. Every precaution is being observed. You can eat in or out (weather permitting). I am told by other family members that the pizza evenings are brilliant too. I would recommend this venue to friends without hesitation.

We had the best sunday roast here today, travelled over 40 mins to get to this quaint lovely village pub. Booked in advance and wasnt disappointed. The staff are lovely and the social distancing rules they have in place are excellent! They do breakfast, lunch and dinner and its doggy friendly too so we will be returning again.

Thank you to the owners of Rayleigh Arms for making us feel so welcome. Tasty food, quick service, nice wine, great atmosphere, and a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. We will be back again with friends. Thanks again.

Visited here for Sunday dinner on 6/9/20 & found the staff and venue wonderful - but the reason for writing the review is the food, which quite simply was superb. Easily the best Sunday roast I’ve eaten away from home. Can’t rate the place high enough for service and quality of produce. They even cater for dogs with a doggie deli which supplies tasty morsels to keep our four legged companions happy.Will be returning soon. Thanks to all who made the visit very memorable x

This is fast becoming our favourite place to eat and take family and friends visiting! It isn’t technically our ‘local’ as we are based out of Hatfield Peverel, not Terling, but we treat this as our local. The staff are super friendly, attentive and polite. The food is always outstanding, especially the Sunday roast - no question about that. In addition, it is actually quite difficult to find a really decent brunch outside of central Chelmsford, but the RA does not disappoint and we’ve been back multiple times just for this!

I visited The Rayleigh Arms Pub for lunch with my family and it was an absolute pleasure. The food was excellent especially the vegetarian curry, the portion sizes were more than enough, and the ice cream was to die for. The service was excellent and very friendly. I would highly recommend visiting this pub. After eating we had a beautiful walk by the stream and around the village. I can’t stress how lovely, friendly and welcoming the staff were. It was very good value for money. Will be visiting this beautiful pub very soon.

Went there last weekend as it was my wife's birthday.There were 5 of us in the party and phoned and booked a table as they are quite busy.None of us were disappointed with the food or the service but am glad I didn't pick up the tab.I have been cycling and driving over there for a few beers previously during the hot weather.(Wife drives home) and if the weather is nice you would not regret the trip as it is in a beautiful picturesque village.Bottom line is probably you get what you pay for.In the words of Genral MacArthur "We will return!!!"

Went for a special meal with my sister and brother in law for all the wonderful things she did me in lockdown, well all I can say is the Rayleigh Arms was just a fantastic place to visit we had a wonderful meal and the service was excellent, food gorgeous and the atmosphere was perfect would highly recommend it as the place I will always go back too.

What a lovely pub, very friendly staff and excellent food, we had bread board with oils and the light lunch poached eggs and bacon on avocado sourdough toast, beautifully cooked and presented and tasted fab, will definately come again

Food is delicious, staff are all very polite and helpful. Would definitely recommend going here. I will definitely return in the future as the food is just so nice!! Thanks for a great meal!

Visited today for a late Sunday lunch, friendly attentive service from the moment we arrived, fantastic fresh food all beautifully presented, 5 stars all round. Will definitely be back!

Had breakfast here today, food was amazing, fresh products cooked to perfection. Staff always lovely and friendly. Pancakes are a must have according to my 8 year old. Definitely worth a visit.

The Rayleigh Arms was a very welcoming pub. We booked for a family of 6 and 3 dogs. Inside was large and open with a friendly atmosphere. The food was exceptional, the roasts in particular were amazing. Can’t recommend the pub enough, a must visit!

My new favourite place to eat and drink whether with friends or family! Food is top notch, staff are friendly and will go above and beyond! Ambience is just perfect! Highly recommend to give the food a try

Great country pub in pretty setting with classic pub food cooked to perfection. Hot scotch eggs with runny centres, delicious (not chewy) salt and pepper squid, burgers (served pink on request) with chips and bacon jam. Will definitely make this a regular visit.

Visited last weekend with another family - 3 adults and 2 young children in total. The staff were really friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. A lovely garden and lots of space indoors - distancing was clearly marked between tables but in a way that didn't take away the atmosphere. A beautiful setting and delicious fresh pizzas from the pizza oven! Couldn't have asked for more - definitely recommend and will visit again.

Had a wonderful meal on 9/8/20 for my birthday.Fantastic food in lovely surroundings and friendly staff.Deffinatly recommended.

One of my favourite places to go,feels like a home from home no matter what the weather. Lovely Family run pub with fantastic staff and a sunday roast like no other. Will be back soon :)

A fantastic pub, great beer and even better food. A recent update to the pub has made it look soooo nice, whilst retaining all the charm of an old village pub. The pub is set almost ontop of the essex way walk, so if you are doing this, it is a must stop. Freindly staff, and set right in the heart of a beautiful village.

Had a lovely roast dinner today. Great potatoes plenty of tasty meat and great service too.Would highly recommend

Set in the Beautiful Village of Terling.The Rayliegh Arms is a stunning Georgian Gastro pub.The food was amazing,and staff and service,was second to none.we will definitely be back.

Stunning old Pub, the owners & staff where brilliant very easy going, we ate pizzas in the garden from the outdoor pizza oven which where amazing, had a walk down to the river ford which was great for the kids to paddle in would highly recommend and will certainly be returning

So pleased to be back at our favourite eatery, we have missed seeing the lovely staff and received our usual warm welcome. The food was excellent the staff brilliant, observing all aspects of social distancing, whilst maintaining there usual high standard of customer service.We all felt so safe and comfortable as we always have here. Thanks to management team and staff.

Our first visit to the Rayleigh Arms for Sunday lunch. A delicious roast with good portions and served promptly with a smile. Will definitely visit again.

We recently moved to the area and our new local is a massive highlight - the pub itself is very picturesque, staff are super friendly and food is delicious. We’ve been multiple times now and always had a great experience with friends and family. Highly recommend!

The Rayleigh Arms is a wonderful local pub to us, we've visited many times, mainly for food. Every meal we've eaten there, whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner has been delicious.Their Sunday roasts are to die for. Such friendly staff who are always so welcoming and can never do enough for you.It's the perfect place to stop off for a bite to eat and drink when you're in the area.

Really nice food, lovely Sunday roast, great service, will recommend to friends extremely friendly pub

Just enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at the rayleigh arms.... Sat outside in the sun wanting for nothing. Brilliant service attending to us. Empty coffee cups were refilled and finished plates cleared immediately. So good we booked a table for pizza night

A delightful pub with very charming and attentive staff. This was our first visit to a pub since lockdown and I’m glad we chose The Rayleigh Arms We had the homemade pizzas which were delicious followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream (also lip smackingly good ). The staff wore masks at all times and were great at explaining what the system was for ordering. They worked really hard to make sure that everyone had an enjoyable time.

We went for breakfast and experienced great service and food. All thumbs up for everything. We will definitely visit again when in the area.

Went here with friends for a Sunday roast and a catch up, food was lovely staff were so friendly and I’m looking forward to coming back..defo worth a visit

Really enjoyed our visit here today. Turned up without a reservation and had a selection of starters which were all spot on, particularly the scotch egg which is one of the best I have had with runny yolk and crispy panko breadcrumbs. Our boy had a kids sausage and chips which he loved. Great service from Terri, so welcoming - anyone with kids knows how important it is to feel welcome when going into a pub as you never want to disturb other customers enjoying their lunch. The decor is also superb, sparkly clean and perfectly judged. Proper pub with well kept ale but also a fine and unpretentious good value food venue. Can’t wait to go back and try the blade of beef with mash and buttered veg or one of the roasts!

We recently had a 50th birthday party at the Rayleigh Arms and were blown away with how fantastic the evening went. Even though there were two other large parties going on at the same time, we weren’t kept waiting at all. The food was wonderful and came in very healthy portion sizes. The staff at the Rayleigh are first class and Helen our waitress was just perfect. We are regulars to the pub and would recommend it to anyone. The Chardonnay couple

Really delicious food couldn't fault it. Attentive staff but not over the top,very nice atmosphere but ultimately the food was 5 star and the beer was excellent as well.

Just enjoyed a lovely meal at this cosy pub All the staff are very friendly and attentive a special thank you to Rita who went out of her way to look after us the starters we had mackerel pate and mushrooms on toast were excellent followed by sea bass that was delicious we will definitely be back

I visited today with a friend to have a light lunch. The pub has seen a welcome transformation since opening and is cosy and welcoming, the bar staff (Helen and Rita) immediately came to greet us and provided prompt and friendly service throughout. The food choice is fantastic; on this occasion we opted for a simple sandwich but there was a set menu option, along with pub classics and many other dishes. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty and the chips were a delight, fluffy and crisp, I only wished we’d order a bowl each instead of sharing, next time! Thank you for an enjoyable lunch, we will be back!

All of the family enjoyed lunch in this cosy pub. The service was good with Sophie our waitress being especially attentive to the toddler in our group.