The Old Moot House Restaurant in Braintree

Cosy little restaurant. Enjoyed a perfect Sunday roast. Reasonably priced. No background music drowning out conversation … bliss!

I was passing through this quaint little village when lunch time came around. I didn’t spot any other cafe so in I went in search of refreshment. This is a lovely old building, full of wonky beams and hidden corners. But despite the age of the building, the furniture is modern and comfortable without looking out of place. My coffee was good. I don’t know what the food is like as I wasn’t offered a menu, but I could see other customers tucking into some good looking plates of food. Perhaps I just got there too late. Friendly and chatty proprietor which always helps.

Stop here for Sunday lunch and it was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and prices more than reasonable. An absolute gem of a place, if we are nearby we will definitely be visiting again.

Nice greeting. Genuine experience with lots to recommend it. Asked for rare beef, top slice was reasonably rare slices underneath weren't. Potato delicious. Eton mess. Lots of cream and fruit almost totally devoid of merangue! Otherwise nice meal

This place is just great! Great food, drinks and price.I always visit as the owner and staff are so friendly and can’t do enough! Had my 40th birthday here and was just great! Highly recommended! Thank you xx

Sarah and her staff are so accommodating and friendly, we were given the menus and were spoilt for choice. I had the scampi and chips which was delicious triple fried chips and a generous helping of scampi, the food was cooked to perfection. There was a good choice of sweets and as I was quite full I decided on the ice cream, honeycomb ! Lovely, a generous cup of coffee completed my meal. A very pleasant and delicious meal and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant.

Having visited nearby Hedingham Castle we were looking for somewhere to have lunch and luckily stumbled upon The Old Moot House. What a lovely venue. It was light and airy and we loved sitting in there on a sunny February day. We both ordered the prawn, smoked salmon and avocado salad which was just prefect with fresh, good quality ingredients. It had a lovely dressing on it too. The avocado was in perfect condition and very tasty - not always easy to find. The service was friendly and helpful. The people at the table next to us were celebrating a wedding so we felt a little under-dressed but could understand why they had chosen The Old Moot House restaurant for their special meal.

We had a really lovely breakfast from a varied menu with good quality ingredients cooked perfectly. The service was exemplary and the whole experience made for a wonderful start to our day out. Would recommend most highly.

A warm welcome and a lovely afternoon tea. Great sandwiches, warms scones and a selection of delightful cakes. Well worth a visit.

Stopped here around lunch time Easter Saturday, after a long walk in the surrounding countryside. Only had tea and cake, but when I say 'only' I have to say that the Victoria Sponge was just gorgeous. Lovely and light, the jam was great (I suspect home made) and the cream filling just yummy. It was gone so quickly, I think I inhaled it rather than ate it. My mother would not be proud.

Lovely menu everyone enjoyed their meals so nice to have round table only slightly niggle felt they should have worn masks

Three of us ate here the other evening. Warm welcome, friendly service and good food, what more could you ask for.

We dined at the restaurant about 3 years ago whilst holidaying in the area. We visited again last night & had an excellent meal, starters, mains & 2 lovely puddings. We can see that the chef & the owners have put the menu together using in season produce. The time between courses was not rushed, we were told to take our time. The staff member was friendly & chatty. We will visit again.

Recently enjoyed an evening meal with a friend at the lovely Moothouse. The interior is contemporary but retains it's old charm. The waiter was friendly and we were not rushed. We had two courses which were delicious and beautifully presented and the wine was good. We will definitely recommend to friends and look forward to returning soon.

On 1st July we had a family afternoon tea for my sister and brother in law's wedding anniversary. The tea was very good delicious sandwiches, jam and cream with scones and lots of little cakes. I would easily give the tea 10 out of 10. However the gentleman that served us needs to be taught how to address the matter of mask wearing in the restaurant. His reminder to me to wear a mask when not sitting down was blunt and rude and had it not been a special occasion we would have left immediately. This actually spoilt tea whole occasion for me. I would have to think twice before visiting again.

Fabulous afternoon tea for a family celebration for 12 people. Delicious sandwiches and mini quiches, still warm when collected. Fancy cakes, macaroon and scones with cream and jam. Flexibility on what we wanted included and dairy free wasn't a problem. Such good value for money. A real treat suitable for everyone.

We hadn't booked ahead. Received a friendly welcome. Greeted by beautiful cakes on display. Menu catered for all tastes. We choose brunch which was plentiful, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Tables were spotless and the building is 15th century .Have been here many times and nothing is ever too much trouble. The food is always superb and perfectly cooked Couldn't fault in any way.

Stopped here for lunch yesterday, phone ahead to book just in case but prob didnt need to. This please is lovely, very old and quaint, very friendly front of house staff and nothing too much trouble, so nice in this day and age. Food was lovely, good portions, lovely chips (triple cooked) and good prices, will def use again when we are in the area, keep up the good work and thank you for a lovely experience.

I rang and made a booking but when we arrived we found The Moot House in darkness and were told there were no bookings . Shocked, disappointed and now hungry we politely walked away.  At this point I rang the number I'd made the booking on just to confirm I had the correct restaurant - I had!This ruined our whole weekend and with the current climate we could not just go to another restaurant. Inconsiderate. Would not recommend!!!

The menu was great , something for everyone and all cooked so well. The wine list was good too. We chose a Californian Rose which had hints of Strawberries and Melons. Was not rushed , great evening out for the family

Restaurant looked lovely & welcoming but sadly the most of the glasses had not been cleaned, dinner plates were cold and the food was very average. We did complain about the glasses but it was barely acknowledged. Sadly, not somewhere to revisit.

Lovely building, pleasant staff and beautifully cooked food. Would thoroughly recommend for any occasion

Very good relaxed meal with old friends.mouth watering starters and very well cooked mains good wine at sensible prices

Four of us went for breakfast yesterday. Never been to the restaurant before but will definitely be going back. The eggs Benedict was good perfect. The full breakfast was not greasy at all & freshly cooked. Will be looking forward to go back for an evening meal. The cocktails were very tasty too !!

Service was absolutely wonderful and the food was AMAZING!!! Very fairly priced and catered to a large party well. Would defiantly recommend in the future.

We were staying at the excellent The Pannells Ash bed and breakfast just outside the village and decided to have dinner at The Old Moot House. When we arrived the restaurant was fully booked but the manager kindly managed to squeeze in a table for two which was quickly prepared for us. In the meantime we had a drink in the bar area which had the feel of a wine bar and seemed popular with the locals. There is a good selection on the menu with several specials too. We chose the tower of prawns and the pan fried king prawns as starters. These were both good but the main course was definitely the highlight. We had the skate wing from the specials which was both delicious and very fresh. We also selected the steak which was superb, extremely delicious and cooked exactly as requested. It also had a very tasty mushroom sauce.We enjoyed our meal and would definitely visit again.

As this restaurant is local, we visit quite often. Today was with family for lunch.. Great ambience and a very varied menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, all of which were available.They were able to cater for specailist requests and variations.Be going back again soon.

We never normally go out for breakfast. We will be going back.Eggs Royale. 2 pieces of muffin, 3 pieces of asparagus on each, smoked salmon , poached egg with hollandaise sauce was superb. My husband had Eggs Benedict which was just as good.Really good value 8.95.

Meat was some of the best id had and was very tasty, especially the cauliflower cheese. Wish we had chosen a different dessert though as didnt like that so much. Lovely ambience and friendly staff. A great experience overall

I visited with a large group of 30 for Breakfast after my son's wedding. The breakfast was very disappointing. The scrambled eggs were not good and were not just eggs but way to much cream or milk. My particular portion was about a large teaspoon whereas others around me had a reasonable amount, also my wife commented that I also had a very small portion of beans compared to others. My wife ordered a gluten free breakfast, booked in advance and it came out minus the sausage and bizarrely the eggs. So hardly catering for coeliacs if you just delete parts of the meal and we still paid the same. To top off all of this the cost was way too high at £11.95. I was led to believe that it was going to be about £7 and I would have still been disappointed had it been, but to have to pay that amount for what we had was really disappointing

Visited this Restaurant again with a load of friends. The food and service was as expected, excellent. The wine menu is also extremely good. We will return again in the near future.

We were staying in Castle Hedingham with my brother & sister in law for the Easter weekend ...firstly the weather was just fantastic ...we went here for dinner & it was just lovely.The service & food was great ( special mention to Anthony...very engaging & attentive ) ...Pork Loin steak in prune & calvados sauce for my husband & chicken supreme for me ....excellent.A lovely old restaurant in this pretty village...we had a great weekend & really enjoyed it here ....would recommend

We run a BnB close by and have recommended the Old Moot House Restaurant to our guests.

Nice and relaxing Sunday lunch. The beef was as it should be and the vegetables were nice and freshly prepared. Followed by some yummy deserts.

North Essex has some beautiful villages, Castle Heddingham being one.

Very friendly staff, we were made to feel welcome. The lamb shank was lovely and it was nice the the green beans was a proper portion, not a garnish! Would recommend

Lovely afternoon tea in nice surroundings. Good selection of cake and sandwiches with plenty of tea and a very nice glass of fizz

Had dinner here and found the food of a really good standard. I had the Halibut which was very nice, I took the crumb off the top as I felt it detracted from the flavour of the fish and in my opinion felt it wasn't necessary. Service was great also, very friendly, very attentive.

We ate here as a party of four a few weeks ago but I forgot to review it then.

This is a hidden gem, been here a couple of times this year. Lovely food friendly staff, decent wine list, lovely old building. Disabled visitors may struggle with the bathrooms as down narrow steps. Would recommend and will be returning.

Twice we have been to this restaurant and enjoyed it thoroughly. It makes a nice change to get homemade food and not out of a packet. The portions are incrediable with generous amount of meat. Service is excellant and you dont feel rushed at all. Sunday roast is the best and it ws a struggle to finish all the food. Definately worth a visit.

Just be careful when you book. Lovely place and fantastic tasty food but we went the same night as a young men's supper club. They eat there once a month. The noise was horrendous. 20 young men shouting at top of their voices in an old building with low ceilings. We were 9 friends sitting together and you couldn't hear the person next to you! I think the restaurant should close to others when this group is in. They said we had been told in advance, we couldn't remember BUT they didn't tell us how noisy it would be. It gave me a headache. Shame, a ruined evening.

Went here for family Sunday lunch, delicious food and generous portions, all homemade. Will definitely be going back.

This is a lovely restaurant in a lovely village with

Three of us called in here for a late Sunday lunch, unbooked. They fitted us in and made us feel most welcome with friendly service. The Sunday lunch set menu was excellent with a good choice. The avocado, prawn and crab stack was tasty so was the pate starter. The chicken breast and the steak and ale pie were both excellent and good portions. They came with a really great selection of fresh vegetables and were amazing. We shall return! Thank you to all the staff.

This is a charming old building with lovely oak beams and a nice atmosphere. The food was excellent, and so were the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. We were well served but not hurried.

We had 40 family and friends for a Saturday Dinner. Beautiful flowers on the table done by Iris. The food was fantastic. Salmon Terrine and Brie were delicious. Those that had Roast Beef said it was the best they had ever eaten. Halibut on a bed of Mediterranean Vegetables was superb. Desserts were equally good and sweet Canape's served with coffee finished the meal off. Service was excellent.

Have never been before.So was very open minded.Very good front of house.Decor comfortable .Very pleasant waiting staff.Food ordered and drinks.As I don.t drink alcohol very disappointed that they had no non alcholic wine to toast the birthday girl.The starter of Salmon terrine was excellent.Roast lamb and accompanying veg were very good.

Always reliable and nicely done up in muted cream and grey. Excellent service. Good menu. Food very good, not outstanding but reliably good. Lovely old building with log fire and quaint loos. Area for pre meal drinks. Book to avoid disappointment.

Excellent. Canape's with drinks, followed by a 3 course meal with wine. Canape's had only just been made and had good crisp bases. Salmon and cheese and patè were scrumptious. Lamb was particularly well received as was the turkey and sea bass.

My wife and I went to the Old Moot House for a celebratory dinner. We had a really good meal...

Decided to try the moot house after friends told us how good it is Starters came out and we enjoyed...

We dined here on a Sunday for lunch, and as per British tradition a Sunday Roast. I choose the beef...

An absolutely delicious breakfast the morning after our wedding at the castle. They opened specially for us and catered for...

My husband and I enjoyed a nice evening meal at the Old Moot House. It was our first time back at this restaurant since it has changed hand even though we only live a few miles away.

Interior is clean and clean bar well stocked £5.00 a pint of beer a bit expensive Menu is substantial Food was well presented but not cooked to perfection

We're down to see family in the area and came here for Sunday lunch. The service was very friendly and efficient, the roast beef was really tasty and the tia Maria crime brûlée was exquisite, thanks for a great Sunday lunch.

We dropped in here as it looked rather more inviting than the Bell Inn on the other side of the road. We ate Gammon and Fried Eggs with chips and Ale Battered Cod with peas and chips. Sadly the batter was not crisp although the cod inside was well cooked and the chips were lovely and crisp. Fried eggs and gammon were good. We had sticky toffee pudding and ice cream as a desert. This was delicious. Prices are on the high side.

I recently booked a table for seven of us for Thursday night, not realising the business had changed hands. I was in two minds whether to cancel it when I found out. So pleased I didn't. Sarah greeted us when we arrived early to decorate the table for my sons 21st Birthday, she was delightful, happy, fun and helpful. When we returned later, we had a few drinks in the bar area before we ate. The menu was surprisingly good, as was the wine list. We all had starters, main courses and Birthday cake for dessert, all washed down by a selection of red and white wines. Each of us raved about our own meal selection, truly fantastic food and wine. A big thank you to Sarah and her team for making our evening so successful. Also......when I picked up the bill at the end of our evening, it incredibly reasonable for such quality.

One of the best we've had around the area . Couldn't fault the food or the service. Will be a regular visitor . Fab

We revisited this restaurant after many years to find new chefs, owners and menu. The food was excellent with a wide range of food for non meat eaters . This fish was cooked perfectly and the excellent vegetables came in abundance . Very fairly priced with a good choice of wines .... good luck with the refurbishment and look forward to coming back soon

My Fiancé and I dined in the moot tonight and it has been fantastic. The Lamb is the best I've ever tasted and easily comparable to la talbooth. Everything else was excellent too. Service was second to none and the refurb has bought it straight up to date. Highly recommend

After 35 + The MOOT HOUSE HAS A NEW LOOK. poped in on friday now doing bar meals as well as full restaurant menu,good choice and value, comfortable new chairs comfortable surroundings, food of very high std staff as always very efficient and friendly..

Went here for a bar meal and was amazed at how the restaurant had changed. The new decor was lovely, the whole place had a lovely modern up to date feeling. There was a bar menu and a restaurant menu. We sat on luscious leather chairs near the bar and I had a lovely salmon, prawn and avocado salad. My friend had the chicken salad and the helpings were very generous. The prices were very reasonable and I would definitely recommend this place. It is somewhere you can go for a casual meal or eat in the restaurant for a more formal meal. Will go back and try the restaurant menu next time.

Small intimate restaurant in a fine old building in the heart of the lovely Essex village of Castle Hedingham, with its Norman church and castle - one of the best preserved castle keeps in the UK. The latter is a short distance away at the top of the hill; ideal for walking off a very tasty lunch. Excellently prepared and substantial meal. High quality local beer with prompt and polite service.

Four of us had Sunday lunch here. We were lucky to find that a table was available outside in the beautiful courtyard garden. 2 of us had 2 courses 2 of us had 3 courses. We all enjoyed everything.great food at a good price £95.00 including bottle of good wine and 2 soft drinks. Good service will be back.

Me and my friend went to the wine tasting the other week and the food was excellent, can honestly say that it was the best steak I've ever eaten, cooked to perfection!The other courses were also lovely including a refreshing dessert, the staff were great and we cannot wait to go back to there next event, sarah and her team are doing a great job!

We visited the Moot with about two dozen friends last Friday. The food and service were first class and the staff very helpful and friendly.Thoroughly recommended.

This is one of the best Restauants we have ever eaten in. The olde worldly charm and the service is to behold. The food is excellent, you will not be dissapointed, for a special occasion or just a treat, spoil Yourself.

I had the pleasure of being invited to lunch by a friend and this was the chosen restaurant. From the outside the restaurant looks very nice but nothing out of the ordinary. However, the food is wonderful and I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant. The starter of prawns wrapped in smoked salmon was delicious and the roast beef was tender and tasty. Don't get me started on the dessert menu - fabulous. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

As usual fantastic standard of food and amazing value for money for Sunday lunch all the family enjoyed the welcome and real family feel and truly relaxed atmosphere thank you to Sarah and all the staff who are always so pleased to see you

This is my second review about this restaurant - we thought we would give it another chance. We went with a group of friends, nothing has changed apart from the owners. The menu has not changed in the 5 years that we have lived in the village. The food was poor, two people could not eat their main course and the cost was deducted from the bill. You are served the same vegetables no matter what choice of main you have. We were given Mediterranean vegetables, broccoli and mange tout, all of which were soggy and over-cooked. The potatoes were roasted new potatoes that were so hard and burnt, some you couldn't get your fork into. The vegetables were just thrown on the plate with no regard to presentation. We ordered 3 steaks, 2 medium cooked and 1 cooked rare. The waitress didn't have a clue which was which, when asked if one was rare the reply with a shrug was "well it's the last one out" . The only part of the meal that was ok was the cheese and biscuits. The menu needs updating as do the staff. We will definitely not be returning to this restaurant.

A group of us went for a meal on Saturday night. I had the fish platter to start, which was average. Prawns were a bit dry and I would guess that they were frozen. The main course of duck was so dry that 2 of us did not eat it. To be fair, the staff asked what the problem was and asked if they could get us something else. We declined but at least the 2 duck dishes were deducted from the bill. The cheese and biscuits were fine. We won't be going back.

We visited the Old Moot House on Saturday for an evening meal. The menu has lots of choice and we were made to feel very welcome. The venue is lovely, very old and quaint with open fires and comfortable furnishings. The food was good, service at a nice pace and good value for money.

Friends booked The Old Moot House for Sunday lunch after a February morning snow drop walk in nearby Hedingham Castle. The restaurant staff were welcoming and polite on our arrival, took our drinks order quickly and gave us plenty of time to sit, drink and chat around the open fire whilst looking through the menu choices. Once seated the food order came promptly and to my delight the plates were hot and staff were attentive and quick to respond when asked for something. Water jugs were already on the table without request and complimentary flavoured breads were provided. Very reasonably priced set menu for two or three courses. Good food, good service and a lovely end of a great day out. Thank you...

Our son had recently got engaged to his long term partner so we revisited this restaurant to celebrate; our first visit in over a year since the new ownership. It was nice to see some familiar faces waiting on and the food was as good as ever however, in my opinion, Sarah lacks the presence that the previous owner, Mike, had with regard to greeting you, making one welcome etc etc. Maybe this will come with time and experience.Still a lovely plave to visit.

This restaurant was taken over by a lovely lady called Sarah just over a year ago and remains my favorite place to eat. The Sunday lunch or more specifically their beef is exceptional. It is without doubt the best beef we have ever had. Other favourite choices of mine include the liver and bacon starter in a Madeira sauce and lamb or duck as a main. I've just read someone saying they had a bad experience and didn't enjoy the duck but I think they must have been incredibly unlucky as I have truely never had a bad meal at this restaurant. It is full of character and charm and Sarah and her family make you feel very welcome. Thoroughly recommended!

I been here a few times before these events, we went Along to the wine tasting evening and had excellent food and wine to remember! (Even thou not a huge wine drinker) the five courses we had we delicious and each course had a new wine to taste. We booked in with our friends and went and had a Christmas meal, the food was excellent and they were very accommodating too one of our party who is a vegetarian, (he wanted Christmas meal but swapped the meat for a tartlet) which they did without questioning it, the desserts well omg the roulade was the best I've ever had, it was pecan and maple syrup, can't wait to go again and hope it's on the menu,Me and my friends cannot wait to go back, the food is fab, staff cannot help you enough, and the whole experience is excellent!

This place had been recommended to my husband and so I booked a table for his birthday. The building looks beautiful from the outside but as soon as we entered it smelt of damp, was not warm (yes I know it’s an old building) and we felt like we had gone back in time to the 1980’s. We were welcomed but only in a perfunctory way and seated by the fire to choose from the menu.Our starters were acceptable, the white wine not chilled suitably and we shivered a little as we listened to Now that’s what I call 1980 music in the background. The main course is where it all went wrong. I this I must have chosen badly, an avocado & spinach bake in a stilton sauce. I had never had a cooked avocado before but I like them, and spinach and stilton but the sauce was so overpowering I just felt sick. The accompanying vegetables were cooked well, but the roast potatoes had the appearance and texture of having been reheated. My poor husband had chosen the roast duck, it arrived, roasted for what appeared to be three days, cooked to death with a covering of placid skin – laying in a dark red pool of cherries and sauce. Neither of us could eat the food and we decided to cut our losses and leave. We couldn’t face explaining to the waitress what was wrong, we knew if would not end well as there was nothing they could do to make it better and the evening had been spoilt. She knew were were unhappy with the meal and apologised that we didn't like the food they served. I paid the bill of £60 and we were back in the car on our way home an hour after we arrived.I considered long and hard before putting a negative review on Tripadvisor, especially as other reviews have been quite complimentary but we eat out a lot, we eat good quality food and I have never had an experience like this before – our main courses were truly awful.

We come to this restaurant every month, I cannot fault the food , staff , or ambiance . a truly lovely place.

Went there today with some friend food was very good and service excellent very nice place for a Christmas Sunday lunch would recommend it. Well done and thank you.

A group of friends out for a Christmas lunch with pre-ordered food - should be perfect. The service was OK although the waiting staff got a little flustered, particularly when serving the vegetables. The vegetables were not seasonal, were not seasoned well and the roast potatoes had definitely been re-heated in the microwave and hence were hard and not crispy. The ambience of our lunch was not enhanced by the staff "playing Pickfords" and reorganising the seating arrangements for another pre-booked party while we ate. It used to be "the" place to go for special occasions but, very sadly, not any more!

A late booking for Sunday lunch for a friends birhday ,superb food fantastic service and a wonderful atmosphere x highly recommended

Booking very easy via the internet.Made very welcome on arrival, nice open fire very cosy. Huge choice on menu from both a la carte and Christmas menu. Exceptional value. Generous portions of quality food well cooked and presented without being too fussy. Service was promt and attentive at a pace that suited. Have dinned here before but for a while. We will certainly return as I feel we have been missing out.

Have not visited for some time and thought we would try under new ownership. Sadly it was rather disappointing. When we arrived we were underwhelmed. The set menu for a Sunday was disappointing and rather dated. In fact the whole decor has to changed little since our last visit there some ten years ago. The staff were pleasant but not very well trained. The first course had some very tired salad in it. The main of lamb was rather dry and needed more gravy which was forth coming when I requested. The puddings were rather 'Brake brothers' than home made and the cheese and biscuits having been ordered by two of our party came as a sharing plate and left a lot to be desired. When we came to pay the bill we had been incorrectly charged. No apology was forthcoming......what a shame. I'm am so sorry but we will not be returning.

We thought we'd just check out the place - the menu, the prices, availability. It turned out we could get a table there and then without pre-booking.The food was indeed very good. It wasn't the fastest service on Earth, but it was worth the wait. The portions were on the generous side. The selection of dishes was above par. Certainly a place where it's worth going again and trying more dishes.

Fabulous Evening. Rare for a Wine Tasting, nobody was selling wine. It was more an appreciation of wine and food.Food was excellent. Fillet of Sole wrapped around a spear of Asparagus with a champagne sauce. New dishes on menu were well received. Loin of Venison and Rosti Potatoes.The finale, A trio of raspberry desserts was really good. New venture for The Moot House. Well done.

Came here for a Sunday lunch to celebrate a family birthday. There is a nice bar seating area where you can read the menu's and order and are not taken to your table until the food is nearly ready, which was a nice touch. The cottage itself is very old with lovely beams. Decor is old fashioned but suits the place nicely. Food was good, nice to have different options to eat other than roasts on the Sunday menu too. Just wish they would have left the vegetables and gravy on the table for us to help ourselves rather than being served them, but other than that a pleasant experience had by all.

My husband and I chose to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary with an afternoon tea in this delightful restaurant. A very cosy atmosphere and the warm welcome from Sarah made us feel very much at home. The tea was just wonderful, everything home made and so fresh, and beautifully presented too. Plenty to eat and delicious choices of sandwiches and pastries. Very good value for money.

Excellent Lunch today. Good food, great company, superb venue.Sole was superb. Ned desserts were good, lemon and lime syllabub.

Delightful new owners. Delicious menu and wonderfully warm atmosphere. Nice choice of menu items, including items for my friends that are vegetarians.

This restaurant is close to the historic Castle and is set in the main street of the village.The menu, whilst fairly traditional, covers most peoples pockets. The food quality and service is of a high standard. Drinks are not expensively marked up, unlike many restaurants.

Enjoyed one of many meals at the Moot last night, and felt compelled to finally get around to writing a review! Myself and some friends were in the restaurant with two large parties and one other small table of customers. The atmosphere in this restaurant is always great as it was last night! My friends and I ordered from the set menu (good value) and were impressed as usual with the quality, presentation and flavours of the food. It's one of those places where you can rely on consistently good food. The service was at its usual high standard, there aren't many places that provide silver service and a personal experience any more. The quality of the service here especially came in to play last night when an already rowdy party (not the usual clientele - who were drinking heavily) decided to make a fuss that their food was cold within seconds of it coming out (from what I could gather from eavesdropping!) they then proceeded to loudly state that they were no longer hungry and generally be loud and bolshy and disagreeable. The waitresses and proprietor handled the situation amazingly whilst still making sure other customers were happy and their needs met. Well done to all involved - and I must add I have been part of large parties and small tables here in the past and have never had a meal anywhere near to cold. Will be back again soon!!

We, my partner and I, enjoyed a very nice evening in this fascinating building with excellent service from Sarah which was probably helped by our being only one of two tables occupied. We had starters of scallops and fresh crab which were both brilliant. Unfortunately the main course was not quite up to the same standard though in fairness I was too full from the starter to do it any justice. My halibut was rather on the dry side but not too bad to complain.Too full for any sweets apart from a 'slides down easily' ice cream which we shared.We had an excellent Viognier wine and Sarah had saved the top to enable us to bring the remainder home.

This is a great venue for a meal. The menu is tradional English with the usual dishes, well cooked and the service is good.In the summer evenings there's a small outdoor area to sit, civered giving a wonderful outdoor experience. Love it.

Start off with table booked for half two and seated straight away but took ages for us to get a menu and be offered any drinks. Once ordered food, we asked for some more drinks the lady must of forgotten as we got the drink ages after being ordered. Table behind us that came in after us was offered bread and we wasn't offered until they were served first which meant we had to choose from leftover bread in the basket. And again we had to pick it out with our hands, so thinking of all the other people's hands that were in the bread basket. Food was good and filling, my husband and I had both empty plates. Once finishing our food, and dishes were taken away, yet again it took the waitressess ages to offer us pudding and give us the menu. On telling us the desserts available the lady started walking off before she had finishing what she was saying. This I felt was very rude. I had a the chocolate cloud cake for dessert but the chocolate sauce that came with it was literally bought childrens decorative chocolate sauce that scatter over ice cream but melted. Wont go back again.

We chose the Old Moot House to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary, after having celebrated our Silver anniversary there. We booked the restaurant for Sunday lunch for our party. 34 guests were treated to delicious food,(which we pre- ordered), superbly presented with excellent service. Sarah and her team worked hard in the background to ensure there were no hitches. Nothing was too much trouble, We had a perfect day. Thank you to Sarah and her team. This venue is ideal for small private parties and functions and we would thoroughly recommend it.

Excellent meal and ambiance. Vastly improved since there has been new ownership. The selection of dishes and sweets together with the service are excellent.

Excellent Sunday Lunch, good service, nice atmosphere.We had a variety of food, from Roast Beef with trimmings, Roast Pork and Lemon Sole. All very well presented and tasted delicious.

Went for a birthday celebration on a Saturday evening, the food was fantastic, we were a big party and all the food came out together no waiting. The staff were very friendly & helpful could not do enough for us. Will definitely be going back.