The Parsons Barn in Southend-on-Sea

I am all for supporting local businesses after the year we have had, especially the hospitality industry but if you want repeat custom do it right. Booking drinks for the 1st time since COVID albeit outdoors I wrapped warm and hoped for the best. Little...

Just enjoyed a lovely breakfast in quiet, clean surroundings. Helpful, attentive and polite staff with quick and efficient service. Certain to visit again and keen to recommend.

As Wetherspoons go locally this pub is a nice place to sit with friends to drink and chat. The old barn has been extensively refurbished and makes for a very nice surroundings. The Wetherspoon app lets you order food and drink or just drink without...

You get what you pay for. Good value reasonable food pleasant friendly staff. Drinks are very good value.

Cheap breakfast, well worth money. Enjoyable full English had exactly what I like!! Staff friendly and at busy times all help and try not to make customers wait to long to order.

We love this place great value good food friendly staff just let down by uncleard tables and in some cases can look a bit filthy such a shame may be lack of staff ,not sure but this does let it down, visited the roebuck in rayleigh and that place shines so it can be done, c,mon parsons don't let the side down you are busy enough just start to address the cleanliness problems.

We've never had a bad meal here and more recently have started to come over for the occasional breakfast BUT, don't you ever clear and clean the tables without having to be asked to do so? I can understand that during busy periods it might be difficult to keep on top of this as the turnover is very quick but why don't you employ a proper table busser for the purpose? Instead, if you make enough fuss, someone will eventually come over and squirt a bit of cleaner onto the table, then proceed to wipe it with a dirty rag pulled from their pocket. Not the most hygienic and I've started to carry bacterial wipes with me now as I can do a better job myself but this is far from satisfactory.

Visited for breakfast on Monday morning.The food is still fab. The eggs cooked perfectly. The sausages very good quality. The pancakes light & fluffy.We ordered a traditional breakfast and an American. You really get a lot for your money!Can’t wait for our next visit.

We had some friends come to visit us, so thought we would eat at this Restaurant. We arrived at 6.00 pm as we were told it can get very busy. We found the table on the mezzanine floor was quieter, so found a table for 4. The menu is fairly extensive, so we all chose different meals. Could not find starters on the menu, so just went foir a main, many meals had free drinks, so the biggest reason was the cost. Where else can you get two meals & two alcholic drinks for £17. You need to go to the bar to order your meals against a table number. The staff were polite & efficient. We ordered & paid separately, but the meals were delivered to your table quickly & all at the same time. It is not fine dining, but for the price, you cannot fault what is on offer. The building is a bit tired, but we have seen worse even in a fine dining establishment.. We had to park in Asda car park, but that was close & suitable for disabled. Toilet on the ground floor, basic but clean & tidy. Not a lot more to say really, but if you want a quick, cheap meal then this is the pp;ace to go..

Tight on the gravy! Service is fairly quick food is hot but when asked if could have more gravy was told it is portion controlled I wasn’t allowed anymore!!! However the condiments ie red sauce salad cream ect that you can help yourself to I would’ve thought they cost more money than a bit of gravy!

I have visited this pub on many occasions mainly on Friday lunchtimes.The drinks are always very good quality and reasonably priced.I have NOT eaten there to be truthful but everyone that does seem to enjoy what they have had.The staff are always friendly and helpful so I would recommend this local pub to anyone who likes good food and drinks at a good price. 8/10

A lively place to go even if its only a quick drink or a meal with friends, good value and food is as expected for a pub, look out for some of the managers special, not to mention Curry nights on Thursdays and Fish on Fridays, There is a good selection of ales, wines, and spirits, generally a good place to go and full of Characters

Always breakfast here, glad of return to larger breakfast menu, always friendly service and acceptable food, Made the mistake of taking Sunday breakfast at toby -halfway house - appaling

Been twice in a week. First for breakfast, then for dinner. Both times the food was fantastic and the beer was beautiful. Staff were friendly and the building is really lovely. Nothing to complain about at all. Would recommend highly!

Very nice building and as it's a Weather spoons pub there's a good choice of food and the prices are reasonable.

a realy nice place if you like a barn and we do .very fast service and food very good to Wetherspoons standards .only problem is its to small and you have to go early to get a table if you are not there by mid day its hard to find a table and at 1pm people were having to leave as it was full .we realy like this place and plan to make it our local every Tuesday for steak day

Came to the Parson's Barn recently for lunch with friends. Tried out a delicious new Gin Ting gin with passion fruit flavour and ordered an exciting new gourmet buttermilk chicken burger with chilli jam and brie. Unfortunately (some way or another) my order was mixed up with a BBQ grilled chicken burger. It was a little disappointing because I had to wait for mine to be remade whilst my friends tucked into their food, however, the staff were very understanding and my new dish arrived before my friends had finished their meals.

I am a regular here and always have something to eat. I also enjoy the great ales and Guinness.

Visited today for breakfast the food was stone cold and the person behind the bar response was do you want a refund errr no I want a hot breakfast the staff are all miserable the food I appreciate is cheap however the seat I was on was hotter than my breakfast I can’t believe how bad this pub is and there attitude in fixing the ongoing problems for example no pub Iv ever been in has to make there staff where cameras on them this shows the level of problems this pub has. cheap food shouldn’t mean bad service

Food cold staff not interested I mean what is even the point of putting a bad review they can’t even be bothered to respond

Oh my god. What a shocker. This place is tip. See the photos i have posted. The seat was wet with spilt drinks from the night before. And my jeans were soaked through with stale beer. The staff were grumpy. The breakfast was low quality. And tasted of last nights rids and steak. When challenged, I was told that it’s a pub and not a restaurant.

Popped in for quiet drink with my partner Was served wine in a dirty glass.....when I pointed it out to manager (Anita) she simply said “they’re all like that” and proceeded to serve drink on dirty glass Not nice....not nice at all

Cute inside and yummy wetherspoons food which I think you do get good value for money. I also like that calories are on the menu which sometimes but not all the time assist in making you choose a meal perhaps a little healthier. Also great that you can order from the app and pay on your phone, especially if you have kids or don't want to queue etc :)

We had steak and would be hard pressed to get a steak as good as this anywhere ,perfectly cooked and quality meat. This is the second time visiting on Steak club and both were perfection. Staff very good.All in all a very good experience.

Good beer, good staff and a nice atmosphere All helped along by very good prices for food and drink.

Excellent quality, quick and easy to order, polite staff who are always ready to help, breakfast at a very reasonable Wheaterspoons price tag.

My girls took me there on sat for mother’s day as all was working the food came out cold , daughter had a sauce on steak asked to change it so the left her half her dinner why the reheated the steak so rest went cold , askedfor manager who was rude scruffy and argued . Kitchen staff was still hanging from night before. We was told ,

Nice atmosphere, polite bar lady, lazy young waiter with attitude!

Have ate here a couple of times, and every single time the service has been painfully slow, I mean 40 minutes waiting for a drink sometimes. Staff are rude and have a ‘can’t be bothered attitude’ and the food is 8/10 cold, and not to a good standard. Has got to be the worst spoons in the area which is a shame because probably one of the most attractive

I keep coming back for more! Breakfast, lunch, dinner.. it's my go to place for pub grub at such great prices! Large English breakfast for under £5 and large gourmet burger meals with chips and onion rings under £7! Can't beat it on quality and price. Satisfaction :)

Good breakfast. Came quick. All cooked well and together. Clean environment. Nice staff. Enjoyable time

If it wasn’t for the plates and prices I would not have believed I just ate a meal in a Wetherspoons. Hands down the best meal I have ever eaten in a pub from this brand, friendly, proactive staff and genuinely nice decor put this place head and shoulders above other local ‘spoons such as the elms and the last post.

On our Sunday bucket list for Wetherspoons breakfast! Busy, staff efficient - always a good sign when the Chef drinks iced water from a plastic jug! A comment not a complaint! Only one coffee machine apparent - toilets very clean - pub nice cozy warm - take note The Elms! Hearty breakfast - bacon and hash browns cold - but replaced - big tick! Lie low Billericay - see you next Sunday!

The normal salad and dressing with Jacket potato was almost non existent. There was no dressing and only a few lettuce leaves on the plate. Used to be a dish of mixed salad. The portions of beans was so small. Certainly not the same as it used to be. Also the desserts menu only has mostly chocolate based dishes. No cheesecake which was always so nice! Definitely not as good.

Me and my friend went here for lunch and had a lovely meal we had a pizza with a sald and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and even asked if our meals were OK this is the best Wetherspoons I have been to highly recommend it and so cheap. Thanks to the staff.

Very reasonable, excellent food and good service. Very happy. A little hot in the upstairs section but not a bad thing in the current weather! Some tables needed clearing but it was very busy and a little understaffed. Will be returning.

first class food service clean first class toilets best we have found in a long time we will certainly be going back on a regular basis

We decided to visit this Pub for breakfast,because their breakfast menu has a very good reputation. Quite true it has a very varied menu from the normal to American and things in between. Well worth a visit.And good value.

This is a stunning Wethys and with it it attracts the usual wethy 'crowd' but that don't bother us as we are wethys diehard fans, prefer the up stairs, last 2 visits here we got served up a cold fried breakfast and a cold American Breakfast and this time missing bacon from the large breakfast...why..? i note other reviews have had missing items, its not good as you have to go back to the bar and tell them, by that time the rest is cold, Shift manager please sort it out

it's a nice place for good price beer, food is of the standard which Weatherspoon as set as the norm for it's places some food comes up good but you get them moments ?????. the seating is ideal for screaming little wonders to run around for a quiet time go upstairs on average its not bad for the price would I go back well the beer prices draw me

Popped in tonight for a meal with my wife.

Occasionally visit for a vegetarian breakfast, always been very nice but today the breakfast had missing items. The eggs hard, the toast hard, the vegetarian sausages rock hard..... very disappointed but we did get a refund.

You get exactly what you pay for here, cheap beer and bargain food....food is not the best but what do you expect for less than a fiver with a beer?

I’m a frequent visitor to the Parsons Barn & the food is always good value & generous portions & now they have Pizzas on the menu, perfect & such great restaurant d value & better than Pizza Express, we shall be back.

Popped in here on Saturday evening to save cooking. Having seen on a previous visit that they now do pizzas, thought I would try a ham and mushroom one - big mistake. It couldn't have had less toppings on it - there wasn't even one mushroom on the whole thing let alone any ham and the mozzarella amounted to six small blobs. No additional cheese or seasoning. To say it was tasteless would be an understatement. Fortunately, one of the members of staff asked how our meals were (husband's noodles and chicken weren't much better) and I gave an honest answer. He apologised and said he would speak to the kitchen and his manager. He came back a short time later and offered us free desserts which we declined, although said we appreciated the offer. I know it's a Wetherspoons, but having eaten here before we were very disappointed and will think twice about going back to eat and if we do, I will definitely not be ordering a pizza!!

The Parson’s Barn has an incredibly cosy and authentic atmosphere without being too cramped or tight. The decor is very interesting with the huge fireplace and chimney and logs under the stairs and wooden beams throughout.

We went as a four probably our third visit. Ordered our food, 3 steaks and chicken burger. Waitress walking around 5minutes after our order with chicken burger, but with black pudding on it, trying to find out who ordered it. Then 10 minutes later 3 steaks and chicken burger(with no black pudding) came out. The chips were cold, was this the chicken burger with the black pudding taken off? So waitress took it away to heat chips up, so once again as a party of 4 we didn't sit and eat together, I had nearly eaten my dinner before the chicken burger and heated chips came out! Do we give you another chance? Perhaps the only way you keep going is because you are cheap?

Always enjoy my meals here its currently my local had a great lunch today with friends arrived just gone 12pm left around 3.20pm

During a recent visit to Southend, I visited this pub quite a few times. It is large and always busy especially in the morning. The building itself is very beautiful and welcoming. The bar service is quick and the drinks are cheap (at least compared to my home country!). The staff are efficient but not overly friendly. The PB does a really decent breakfast but the only thing I found strange was having to go an order and pay for your meal first at the bar, give your table number and then return. Maybe its usual in this part of the world but I thought it was a little strange.

Very busy place. Food is ok you get what you pay for. Not a quiet place lots of kid's. Great for family's.

Usually like it here and are regular customers but upon ordering on the Wetherspoons app we were surprised to see five meals get delivered to our table when we were only a party of three. Upon checking the order three of the same meal was ordered but I fail to see how I could have made the mistake myself...I am more inclined to believe it was an app fault . More to the point,the waitress was rude and it seemed as though the last thing in the world she wanted was to help us resolve the issue, even though it was a genuine mistake.

An interesting converted barn with lots of character. Although short staffed service was good. Food was good, both had lasagne, one vegetarian.

The parsons bar is a very quaint little pub near a roundabout with parking at the front and rear with a thatched roof many years ago it was a little antique shop . The pub serves all kinds of food from main meals to snacks with an extensive drinks selection. During one of the major football tournaments they installed real grass turfs all over the floors

The food here is always good as is the beer. A friend and I had steak on the steak night a few weeks ago and it was fantastic food and very cheap.

Went with a friend for the first time ..atmosphere very good ..staff friendly..food tasty ..going back this week with hubby

This is one of the nicest weatherspoons around friendly staff nice comfortable place to seat and relax This place is well worth a visit

Visited yesterday with 2 friends. The seating was split and torn, we ordered a bottle of Blossom Hill rose which came in a bucket. The bottle was too warm to start with and we had to open it ourselves. One of the glasses was dirty so returned to the bar and replaced. I ordered fish and chips (adult size) which was served upside down, was so small, thin and dry with too much batter. The birthday girl ordered the pieces of chicken in breadcrumbs, thin and dry! Other meal off veggie lasagne was so, so. Desserts typical pub but the crumble must have been thrown into the Dish. we could not make a fuss as it was our friend's birthday. The staff looked as though they would rather be somewhere else! So, very disappointing and DEFINITELY won't be going back!

Last night we were late getting sorted and decided to pop into the pub for a meal. we have been before and were pleased with the quality & speed of service.

Me and my group of friends come here often, their standards have been slipping every visit we take. Today we arrived at a table and there was chutney pieces spread all over. Not only that the Pepsi I got was flat, and took 10 mins to get a new one.

After visiting regularly over the past 10 months, I was disappointed to see that all ice-cream desserts, including the fabled knickerbocker glory have been taken off the menu. The dessert menu has now been reduced to 5 measly and boringly ordinary choices. You can have a scoop of ice-cream as an accompaniment but as I said, there is not one single ice-cream based dessert on the menu now. Not happy :(

Good food and drink great staff very clean y pay more magnets £ 1.99 pint bud light 1.99 breakfast £3.40

Visited again for lunch with my daughter today. I had fish and she had the brunch both of which came with chips. She had about12 chips and I had less. A couple of friends of ours arrived and also had the brunch. They both had twice as many chips as us. Someone needs to sort out the portion control. My daughter then had the chocolate fudge cake which apparently was very dry and therefore was uneaten.As stated in a previous review the Barn is very high and miss

Food a bit mediocre.Went in 12.00 Sunday.Lots of tables had not been cleared in fact 80 percent! The reason I was told lack of staff.I mentioned this and after a while the tables had started to be cleared.Tables were not very well cleaned.I regretted going in .

Seven of us decided to go to the Parsons Barn prior to a function later. We ordered at 5.15pm (We are all retired) and five of us ordered Steaks, it was Steak Night after all. To our dismay we told "No steaks", we advised that it was steak night and back came the answer "Steaks all gone." We were to say the least very surprised. A word of advice to the Manager if I may, if you advertise a night being a steak night please make sure that you have sufficient steaks to order.

Simple fare but well presented and at reasonable prices Pleasant surrounding in what was once a 16 century gabled barn. Many features remain, including a large fireplace and there are many reference sources around the pub if you wish to 'bone up' on more of...

Great drink selection, particularly good Guinness, good food, cheap and lovely homely decor. Staff work hard and pleasant. Highly recommend

Food staff and ambience wonderful. Cannot fault it. An earlier reviewer complained that dogs were not allowed in the building, if they were I would not patronise it.

the pub is lovely always enjoyed it. Sadly today I was informed that dogs are not aloud any were on the premise. very shocked I get not have g a dog inside the pub. but in a very spacious front garden?

I went here for lunch with a friend and as it is a Wetherspoons I thought i knew what the menu was, well it has a new menu, but all the favouorites are there and they are trying to keep the prices down. I do not use the app that is now available as I like to talk to the staff who are very accommodating if you want to change an item - I like their ham eggs and chhips, but like to change to a jacket potato instead. I just hope they are not increasing technology at the expense of enough staff (that is my fear). The self-service refillable coffee is great - but now that it is from an 'automatic' coffee machine there was a queue and it ran out of coffee beans. I liked the old filter coffee - it was hot, tasted good and was quick to pour - can we have this back please. Still the good thing about the Parson's Barn is also the lack of music - just the hum of conversations and people noise not musak - do not change this please.

Good food, exceptional service and bargain prices. Was busy but food still came out really quickly and perfectly done. Will be returning very soon!

I visited the Parsons Barn for lunch with my partner today and we had a lovely time. The food was excellent, and the the staff were friendly and helpful. We both had the buttermilk chicken burgers, which I absolutely LOVE and my partner really enjoyed hers too.

I am so disappointed, this is the first time I have had to complain about any food from a Wetherspoons pub. On this occasion I was asked by the server if my food was ok and I told him I had paid an extra £2 for a better steak and it was nearly all gristle and fat.The server went to tell the manager and he sent him back asking if I would like a free drink.After eating what I could of meal I went to the manager to tell him of my disgust that he didn’t deal with the problem personally and he didn’t want to know, I even had to ask him for a receipt for my meals

Myself and my mum visited the Parsons Barn today, wish we hadn't bothered! The hot drinks were awful, 3 times to get a mug of tea without the tealeaves in and after the long walk we gave up with that, the cappuccino was the worst I have ever had, bland and lukewarm, so left that. Then the food!!! Steak bland along with tasteless peas a shrivelled up mushroom and a really small piece of corn on the cob which wasn't nice. Garlic bread not cooked properly, onion rings were lukewarm. Hang on the chips were hot and not too bad. The two lads behind the bar were great even though it kept being down to one to serve, the manageress didn't seem to care much, just refunded the hot drinks. Would not return ever

I should of wrote this back in October but posted on a Wetherspoons site instead.

Went into the Parson's Barn recently for a breakfast one day and evening meal another day. The Breakfast was pretty good, the evening meal was Ok. Best explained by Steak being quite rubbery but it was on a budget and with a free drink, nevertheless it could have been better and the chips were exceptionally dry. I have to though praise the staff and service, they were excellent speedy and polite.

I sent there for lunch and I enjoy it because it good for it money and quity for it money and the price is good

Great place for the best value steak meal plus a premium brand pint for well under a tenner, you can't go wrong.

Was pleasantly surprised how nice the food was service was very prompt price is good as well . Was clean and tidy will visit again

We went here for lunch, a pint cod chips and mushy peas for £715. bloody lovely!!!! cooked perfectly and piping hot. Great value for money and then a second pint for £1.89.

we went there as a family four of as we have been there several time before with no problem my daughter tried to order drinks and food but refused service and asked for id my daughter is 29 and looks that age so my wife went up to the bar and refused again with the explanation that she was with her...by then i went up and orded drinks and food with no problem- paid and seat down with my family ...we started drinking waiting for the food to arrive and the barman appeared asking for id again with at titude and not politeness at all..at this point politely i asked what was the problem his replied was wanted to see id's at this point other customers joint in saying that my daughter looked 29 but the barman did not budge..complined to the manageress called Laura but her replyed in aggressive manner .We understand at this time ff the year is stressful to work in catering but never the less should be polite to your customers as we were polite to them....we asked a full refund we got most of it back and we are not going back there ever again was so embarassing and in presence of so many people.I will complain to head office as they should have handled the problem better and professionally a

Always a mixed bag here, sometimes really good, sometimes not so.. the last two times my breakfast has been cold. Seems to be becoming a regularity I'm afraid. No good having reasonably priced food if it's unpalatable. Should have spoken up, but had the grandchildren so otherwise kept busy with them.. I'll give this a miss for the foreseeable future as there's plenty of other establishments serving hot breakfasts!.

The lunch was nice, the staff very helpful and seemed to care! Like the barn as it’s modern and clean. Does get busy though and maybe need more staff serving at bar as seen people walk away from there. But all in all it’s good food etc

We have visited The Parsons Barn for food and drinks on three occasions since moving back to Thorpe Bay in July. This is not fine dining exactly but we have no complaints about the food and you do get service with a smile. We usually pick a meal deal that includes a drink but I don't understand why rose wine isn't on the drinks list. I would like to see this added. Currently you have a choice of red or white only.

I went to the Parsons Barn for a drink, this is my favourite local Wetherspoon, there was a good selection of beer at reasonable prices. Recommended.

Have eaten here quite a few times over the last year. USUALLY pretty good but a few problems recently. One breakfast was served with plastic pots upside down on plates which beans had obviously been microwaved in. How can you not notice you are carrying plates with pots still on? Last week my jacket potato had a piece of plastic in it. I was given a refund but no apology. Tonight my naan bread was rock hard. My daughter had gammon.Some of the chjps looked fine but some from an older batch. The same with the peas.To be honest I am going off the Barn.

The food itself is ok, what you would expect for the prices. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait on the food. Service not great and expect to be ignored when standing at the bar. Overall would visit again.

I come here almost once a week as the food is almost always perfect. Just sometimes the meat and fish isn't perfect. The only other thing is that the wait can be quite long, and one time we had to an hour as other people who came in after us were served and left before we even got ours, yet it was the same meal! Apart from that, a wonderful family friendly pub and restruant. Many wonderful times here.

Popped in for lunch and very pleasantly surprised we had three drinks and a meal each for about £30. My wife had the lamb shank which was succulent and very well cooked and I had the fish and chips which was delightful ( thick bit of fish with crunchy batter) and after previous disasters in the barn was very happy at how things have improved and will definitively return - good effort Barn staff and thanks was lovely

The service is always nice here and the food is always fresh and quick. I recommend here for anyone who likes cheap bites to eat, cannot fault. Recommend the burrito

Visited The Parsons Barn again for yet another fantastic meal. Have always enjoyed a visit here as the food is fresh, hot and well presented. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Using their app makes ordering so simple, you don't even have to leave your table. Always a pleasure to return, and will often.

Last Friday was a beautiful sunny day & my friend & I had the day off of work so we decided to go for lunch and have few drinks at the parsons barn. I have visited here many times with my partner, family and friends over the last two years; my family are regular visitors and my mum had plans to come here at the end of July for her 50th birthday, later on this month. We arrived at the parsons barn early afternoon, and, as it was so hot, decided to order a drink straight away to sit outside with whilst we decided what we were going to eat. We both ordered an alcoholic drink at the bar, neither of us were ID'd - which is not uncommon as I am a 24 year old woman and my friend is a 26 year old man. We proceeded outside, to the beer garden.After around 40 minutes of talking - neglecting the menus, I was feeling very hot and decided I wanted another vodka & diet coke, and a couple of bottles of water, so I went inside to order. After queuing for a few minutes I was at the bar and ordered my drinks, I was straight away ID'd, so I showed my provisional driving license, the photo of me is me 7 years ago - I look slightly different but you can see its me (just with a different hair cut and younger looking). I was instantly refused service 'no the photo doesn't look like you', in the 7 years I have used this ID I have NEVER been refused service due to the photo not looking like me?? If I had ever experienced I'd have simply had a new photo taken for it?? I go out regularly, in southend/basildon/london etc to bars, pubs and clubs where I am regularly ID'd and I have never ever ever been refused service due to not looking like my photo!! The womans attitude was absolutely disgusting, she dismissed me immediately, I was so confused? I still purchased my waterd as I was really hot and as I was walking back outside I heard the elderly gentleman who was behind me in the queue ask the woman what size lagers they sell and she very rudely snapped 'small and large obviously'. Outside I told my friend what had happened, he couldn't believe it and it really wound him up as you can clearly see it is me in the photo - the woman was just being seriously awkward! We both decided to go in together and ask to speak to a manager - as I enjoy this pub/restaurant, I have never had a problem here and I just couldnt believe this. The woman was no where to be seen so my friend told me to order another drink - which I did. The man serving us ID'd us but accepted my ID with no problem, I asked him 'do i look like me in that photo?' which he replied 'yes I can see its you, there is nothing wrong with this ID', I went on to tell him the issue I had had and he simply said he accepted the ID, there was no issue with it. Within minutes of returning outside the same woman who had refused me service appeared, she stormed over stating she had refused me service. She asked if i had another form of ID on me, I explained I didn't because I have never ever been refused service with the ID i use.. she told me to leave and that I don't look like the photo. This is when I asked for her name and said I will be making a formal complaint as she has just lost the parsons barn a regular customer + all of her family, friends and partner who also all regularly use it. She told me her name was Laura and that she was the manager there, she was unbelievably rude, unhelpful and deliberately awkward. I left shortly after getting a refund on my drink (which I had to ask for!) and went across the road to the meadowlark - where I had no issue with my ID or being served alcohol, so a happy ending after all.. just very annoying! My family own and run a cafe/restaurant where I work as the manager and her attitude and customer service skills were horrendous, customers chose to come to the parsons barn to spend their money - this should be respected and our experience should be made as pleasant and enjoyable as possible! This woman clearly does not enjoy her job and does not like people, no one wants to be served by someone who's miserable and rude, I am sure many won't be returning due to her unhelpful and ignorant ways. I was debating whether to bring this to anyone's attention, as none of us will be returning, but I thought if no one ever said anything.. nothing would ever be resolved! Just such a shame as I have always loved the parsons barn!

A nice clean and friendly place. Such a contrast between this and The Last Post , also a Wetherspoons , in Southend. That was noisy and very cramped, this was a delightful place. plenty of space between the tables. Staff were able to recommend a very nice cider to go with the meal. The jacket potato came with lots of tuna and a dish of honey and mustard mayonnaise and was served with a nice amount of mixed salad. Very good value.

I can honestly say that the best Wetherspoons pub we have ever visited is this one. The staff were great the food was great and pint of Carlsberg is only £2- 15 spot on 5 star.

My hubby and I over 60's granddaughter aged 6 and grandson 28. Weekday lunch. Barman looked about 15 refused grandson a beer. Fair enough if he thinks my grandson looks under age if just drinking but we had already ordered food with him and you are allowed to have a beer with a meal at 16. He wouldnt have it though and ruined what would have been a nice occasion. Staff training needed

Never been served such over cooked hard fried eggs! Gammon inedible over cooked tough as old boots.One of the poorest meals ever. Returned for refund.Offered alternative meal and received an apology did not have the time to wait for another meal to be cooked plus my friend who chose differently from the menu had nearly finished hers.

I have visited this Wetherspoon pub on a few occasions. It's a new build, modern with an old style decor. There is plenty of seating, a downstairs area, upstairs area and outside too. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the coffee in the morning is refillable, which helps to start the day! I ordered a breakfast wrap, it was delicious, everything cooked perfectly and a good start to the day. My husband had eggs benedict, everything was cooked lovely too. My son had a full cooked breakfast and had no complaints and my mum had eggs royale which was yummy. This pub is one of the best Wetherspoon pubs about and a lovely place for a cheap breakfast.

We visited this Wetherspoon's pub with four friends for Sunday lunch. Many Wetherspoon's have interesting interiors but this one was especially attractive due to it being a grade II listed building. The food and drinks selection were varied and very good value for money. First time we've been here but we would visit again if in the area.

Affordable yet also keep quality high.Warm and relaxed atmosphere with a lovely renovation.Have a whole range of gins and do a great Guinness.Have enjoyed many drinks down here and had a great birthday celebration

Me and my girlfriend often visit this pub as it's out local it's a weatherspoons so you always know what your going to get food is cheap but always tasty and served with a smile but what I think makes this pub is the staff they always seem to be happy . We take my nephew in with us sometimes and they are excellent with him Great local pub worth a visit if your in the area

This is a good place if you are on a budget or just want to fuel up with a drink, as the food is amazingly cheap but it does show here and there. They do have a great range of drinks here 10 types of Gin, Rum and Whisky each. Being a barn it can be noisy here but it is not oppressively so and they have a garden so sitting outside in the sun is an option. Overall, its a Wetherspoons.