The Plough Bar & Restaurant in Brentwood

Visited the Plough with family celebrating a 60th birthday. I will say the service was very good, extremely helpful staff but the menu selection is very average with not a great deal of choice. I went for the burger which was ok, have tasted better in other gastro pubs. I expected much more choice hence the 3 star rating. I suggest you make your own opinion but I won’t be rushing back

Another fabulous meal at The Plough last night, still the ‘go to place’ around town for a good night out. We had steak and cod; both dishes were cooked to perfection and the service was as sharp as ever. Keep up the good work guys. Jon Mann

Organised celebration lunch for 18 ladies . Had a great time. Excellent food. Lovely venue. The staff were excellent . Can’t thank them enough for making our visit so enjoyable.

We would have given 4 star but when we pre booked we weren’t aware that we would not be seated in the main dining area but in an outside extension with bench seating. We would not have been pleased if it was heavy rain on the sliding roof. It certainly deserves 5 star rating for cleanliness and the staff were very accommodating, although we were initially given 2 different menus. We would suggest the duck spring rolls, although tasty were not made onsite, The other 2 courses were obviously cooked and presented by a passionate chief. If we booked again for an evening meal it would have to be in the main restaurant.

We went for Sunday lunch today. On a fairly hot day it was nice to be able to sit outside on a shady table. All the staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. There were a good number of choices on the menu. We went for sticky beef and mussels to start, both sizeable portions and lovely. Roast beef and roast chicken for mains, plenty of it and delicious. Sticky toffee pudding ( the best I’ve ever had) and the pineapple and ice cream which was equally delicious. We can highly recommend The Plough and will definitely be going again.

One of my favourite restaurants , Idriz and his staff are welcoming & friendly , the food is cooked wonderfully and is presented well. The added bonus is the lovely terrace that we sat out today in the sunshine I’ve enjoyed it so much that this was my second visit in a week , Monday having the a la carte which was superb and today the set lunch Keep up the good work

I booked for my husbands 40th family meal, and from start to finish the experience was so lovely, the staff couldn’t do enough to accommodate us and helped to make it so special, the food and the service were amazing!! They made so much effort we really enjoyed ourselves! Thank you, we will be back!!

We visited on Mother’s Day with family. We were aware of the set 3 corse menu £60 pp as it was Mothers Day. This did seem pricy but that’s not a problem if the food is really good. We did not realise the children’s menu was an eye watering £30 per child! This was again a set 3 corse menu. I’ve never known children to eat 3 corses. The starters was a bizarre choice for children - Duck spring rolls (these were on the adults menu and were quite spicy), Calamari or a mini loaf of bread! Our children as well as every other table with children around us questioned if they could just have 2 corses, when we were told no, we ordered the bread then had to tell the children not to eat most of it because if they ate a loaf of bread they would not eat their main meal. We had 3 children with us, so we ended up paying £90 for 3x small plates of chicken nuggets and chips and 3 small bowls of ice cream!!! Most of the adults food was ok. Nothing really great, nothing terrible. The spring roll starter was very big, two large spring rolls that had gone a bit soggy maybe due to being pre prepared in order to fit in lots of covers? The roast beef was very tasty, but the roast potatoes were just cooked enough (could have done with longer as they were not fluffy inside) and were not at all crispy on the outside. The veg was very bog standard steamed broccoli, sliced carrot and peas, no frills. We asked for extra gravy, we had to ask for this twice before the waiter then approached our table to check that it had been delivered to our table - it had not. The extra gravy arrived when we had almost finished the meal. Desert was the best corse, sticky toffee pudding was very good. The trio of deserts was good although all of the churros were quite over cooked so they were actually hard to bite into. Our main waiter was very good. Very attentive, sense of humour and professional. For the amount of money we paid, I’d expect a good starter, very good fluffy/crispy roast potatoes and more interesting veg - maybe a good cauliflower cheese, veg cooked with herbs and seasoning etc and as the extra gravy was ordered at the same time as ordering the meal for it to arrive with the meal. I realise it was a busy day but the restaurant has charged a lot of money to account for this so mistakes and quality of food should not slip. As for the children’s meals that felt quite greedy. Based on this unfortunately I would not recommend the Plough.

We were here today for a private birthday party . We were a party of 16 including 4 young children . The food was very good as was the service . Chelsea our server was amazing , very attentive . We will definitely be coming back !!!

This place has been transformed. Welcoming, friendly and professional staff. Perfectly mixed cocktails, great & tasty food. Warm and relaxing atmosphere. We’re so pleased we’ve rediscovered this place. In fact we went twice in one week. One of my new favourite local places to eat

A very poor welcome from an unsmiling barman/waiter. My brother and I were not dining and, despite six or more empty tables, we were told we could only sit on stools at the bar. I offered that we could sit at a table and if other people came in we'd vacate. This, apparently, is "against company policy". We left with our drinks unfinished. I'll just end by saying that a pint of beer and a Coke were £10.60. All in all, a dreadful experience. We then went to The Rose in Shenfield where there was a friendly welcome and the atmosphere was warm and lovely.

I found this pub by reading Trip Advisor reviews. The pub had obviously been recently refurbished and was very modern inside and a little sterile taking away any real ambiance. The menu was very good, but took a little longer to arrive than I would have expected., but the quality of service was good. The meals were reasonable but not great, and didn’t live up to the reviews I had read. Don’t get me wrong, they were ok, but just not as good as I expected for the price paid. The cost of the drinks was frankly outrageous, which is why I have given this a three star review and not a four star. I also didn’t like the fact they added a 10% service charge at lunchtime making the entire experience significantly overpriced. Don’t let this review put you off going, but check the price of the drinks before you order.

So here’s a shout out to a local business, The Plough at Mountnessing. A table for four, great playlist on the system (amazing how many hospitality businesses never read the room and just put ‘anything’ on - yet this is another crucial area of the experience). The food… brilliantly presented and cooked to perfection (even room for desert, which is a rarity for me). Service from the staff amazing, just right… no rushing, but attentive when required. As someone who has worked in hospitality and trained in service levels, this one ticked every box! 👏🏼👏🏼 If you’ve never visited, certainly one to put on the wish list… I’ll be back soon.

A perfect dining experience for our lunch meet up with an old friend. The food, ambience and service were all excellent and very fairly priced. Well done to all concerned and thank you!

Lunched with a group of friends from the city of London. Large roadside pub, during our Wednesday visit was very nearly empty. As it was a warm day, we opted to sit in the covered area outside. The service was rather slow for both our drinks and the food. The food was ok, but it mystifies me why restaurants serve a sweet brioche bun with a savoury burger inside. I would choose something different next time.

The four of us had the usual fantastic meal at The Plough last night. The ambience is first class as is the service and atmosphere. Idris and his team run a lovely restaurant and bar whatever one's needs and in my book The Plough remains our No 1 go to place to eat and drink in the Brentwood, Shenfield and Mountnessing area. Well done Idris and team!

Literally popped in after seeing it come up on social media, the new decor is very modern, and great furnishungs etc, we were warmly welcomed, great advice for the menu as I am coeliac, the food we had was excellent and we were incredibly well looked after, I have no doubt we will return again and it will become one of our favourite places to eat. Little added plus from me, as the weather is so beautiful, the restaurant was playing very chilled cafe del mar tunes, I could have been in Ibiza 🙏

Great Service & Great Food. Very Enjoyable evening, will be going back for sure & recommending others.

Well……..What a great night we had after organising my partners 30th birthday. Service was amazing and the staff there are just so professional and friendly they make you feel very welcome! From start to finish we couldn’t of asked for a better night. Food was yummy credits to the chef and stress free it was all done to perfection. Thank you all so much at the plough you are all amazing x See you all soon for some more summers parties x

Fantastic night at the Plough following recent renovations. The new decor is smart and stylish, and a great venue for a special occasion. Love the new menu, some of the favourite original dishes still remain with some exciting new choices including excellent veggie options. The duck spring roll was soooo delicious, and the fish and chips was the very best I've had in a long long time. The roast is also superb, accompanied by 5* roast potatoes. As always the service is excellent. We've been visiting the Plough for many years and the food has always been consistently good and always piping hot! Will be returning very soon for that Duck spring roll!

The service was brilliant the new decor and atmosphere was amazing I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Food delicious . Staff very attentive and the selection of wines to the standard of a top London restaurant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Got far too expensive. Not good attitude from the male staff member either. Won’t be back. Sad as it used to be good. Very sad.

I used to go here alot but recently the prices have gone up and the food has gone down hill. I used to recommend this place to everyone as the food was lovely but not anymore....won't be returning. It's a shame...also £4.50 for a soda...

TODAY - 2 HOURS FOR A STARTER AND MAIN COURSE, not obviously busy from the tables we could see on arrival. Not once asked if we wanted any further drinks after the initial round, we had to get the attention of another staff member (Boss...

Great service if one slightly pushy waiter, comfy atmosphere and lovely roast, just not amazing, starter very underwhelming, - particularly duck confit spring roll, bland. Highly priced, £27.50 for 2 Espresso Martinis is city pricing. £70 a head for starter and main and a few...

Visited the plough after the new refurbishment and we was impressed with everything, from the new look, the brilliant staff and the amazing food, best meal we’ve had in a very long time !

Great to be able to visit this wonderful restaurant again since it’s refurbishment, The new menu was fabulous and the service as attentive as ever, can’t recommend this enough. Mountnessing’s best kept secret.

On recommendation we booked our December lunch at The Plough. There was a choice of dishes for each course including the traditional turkey. The goats cheese was a light starter and my cod crisp and tasty. Everyone who choose the chocolate brownie commented on how...

We had Heard mixed reviews about the place but all we can say is our experience was fabulous from the welcome as we arrived to the attentive waiting staff Ellie and Adam . Food was fantastic with a variety of choices on the menu it...

We had a wonderful evening - nothing was too much trouble and we were relaxed and well looked after to enjoy my husband's 60th birthday. The food was delicious, fresh ingredients, expertly cooked and very well presented. Looking forward to eating there again soon.

My boyfriend and I took my mother in law to the Plough yesterday and were once again extremely pleased with our dining experience. Staff are always happy and friendly and the food here is always lovely. I had the monkfish curry which we all agreed...

Had an amazing time at the Plough! The venue is beautiful and all the staff members were so kind and the service was incredible. The food was so good, I had the burger which was amazing. Can’t wait to visit again soon! Would 100% recommend

My boyfriend and I went to the plough for dinner on a Saturday evening! It was such an amazing restaurant and would recommend to anyone! The atmosphere was lovely and all of the staff were really approachable and friendly and did the most to make...

An amazing experience with great staff and food, we are planning to go back soon. I had the rump of lamb and would 100% recommend. My girlfriend went for the seafood linguini which had fresh fish and lots of flavour.

What a wonderful place food was amazing. I had a seafood linguine and it was so tasty loads of seafood in it perfectly cooked. Staff all lovey and so helpful can’t wait to go back.

My family and I visited the Plough for my birthday meal and we were all incredibly impressed! The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and the staff couldn’t do enough for us from the get go. The food and produce is excellent. Both food and service...

Went for lunch. Menu was different to what was online. When we asked the waiter said it has changed today. I ordered the chicken , bacon and leek pie. £18.50 so not cheap. Asked what it came with and was told potatoes and vegetables. It...

The food was really slow to come out and no explanation or member of staff told us how long it would be etc. it took for a member of our party to ask how much longer would have to wait. When the food arrived, it...

Two recent and consistent visits. Well spaced tables. Delicious cod and chips, not forgetting the peach and apple crumble. A mid week delight.

I had pil pil prawns to start. They (5 small) horrible tasting small prawns were of such poor quality. And they cost an eye watering £11.50. The service was painfully slow. 2 servers for the whole restaurant. I then had the 10 oz steak which...

Staff unmasked. Staff not very attentive. Food poorly cooked and very small portions. Certainly not value for money. My first and last visit.

Had a wonderful evening for our annual family meal. Food and service were impeccable. Staff extremely busy but still had time to make us feel welcome. Will definitely return.

The service was bad, we didn’t get asked how our food was. The chips where cold, mac and cheese was hard and it was just pasta with no cheese sauce. worst mac and cheese I’ve ever tasted. Bad experience and the bill was over priced...

The staff were so very nice. The Plough was spotlessly clean and we had a perfect table, right under the Air con which was very much needed on the Sunday we visited. There were eight adults and four children in our party. Apart from one...

Visited last night with a special friend, had a sharing platter starter then both chose separate mains. My friend had the Risotto and I had the Fillet Steak, both meals were cooked and served to perfection and tasted really good, we both agreed that it...

This was my first visit to The Plough and I was impressed with the thought that had gone into making the experience Covid safe but also the very pleasant outside space. We had booked which I would recommend under current conditions since it was really...

Went with a few friends on a Thursday evening. Was hesitant about going abs eating outside as it’s been so cold! I need it if worries! It was outside dinning but like being inside! It was very well set out with heaters and we say...

Had a fantastic evening. Although it was a cold night we felt lovely and cosy with all the heaters. Was very difficult to choose from the menu so many tempting offerings. The skate main course I had, which was a Specials option, deserves a special...

We have just returned home from an evening at The Plough and we could not rate it highly enough, despite being outside we weren’t cold, the service was excellent and the food was as good as ever! Huge credit to the owners and staff for...

Had a lovely meal. Roast was delicious, kids fish and chips and pasta went down well. Salad was good but hubby regretted not getting a roast like me lol. Kids enjoyed their ice creams

Lovely afternoon, our food was delicious & the waiter was lovely. Really impressed how clean the facilities were too!

Came here for lunch on Sunday the 30th August, first time out since lockdown and could not have had a better time. The food again was beautiful , service as mentioned in another review is by young people !!! but they all do a fantastic job and nothing is too much for them, The restaurant has had a make over since we last visited ( inside and out ) and looks all the better for it.

Hi Reviewers,Well where do I start, not going to beat around the bush, we have been in the catering sector for14 years so there is a degree ofexpertise there.We ordered our main after a short break from our starters, the staff we’re at best late teens early twenties, pleasant enough but having had staff in my, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes & Juice Bars you need an experienced team member to gel the operation and keep the service balanced.Now to the point, we ordered the Lamb roast lovely I thought, wellcouldn’t be further from the truth,the lamb was so tough & stringy I could not eat it if I had crocodiles teeth, so I called the young waiter/ waitresses over to take the dish away, my brother in law did at least take the plunge and have ago but he would have still been chewing it on the walk home.My brother in law just ask the lamb to be replaced with chicken so that he could at least eat something.I, though was complete put off and could not eat now so declined they replacement option.My husband and brother in law finished there dinners as quick as poss we then ask for the bill which I might add was rather Chad Valley wrote on 70s waiter pad, faulty towers style.My husband then on the way out as we waited outside calmly approached the manager who was hiding in the shadows for the duration of the meal.He expressed his disappointment,but did this professionally and without a scene.He told the manager he was in the Catering sector, he told him he made a grave error in not offering to redeem himself by inviting us back for another main FOC to appease the situation.To his amazement the manger proceeded to tell him he had done 80 covers with no complaints, my husband replied with actually 78 with no complaints nowHe then told him you was giving a fair chance to rectify the poor service which you have declined, Iwish you luck in the future with your customers who have yet to trial your fayre and walked away.Hopefully he will reflect on the error of his ways and future customers will not suffer the same fate.

Had a lovely evening on Saturday. The set up outside is so fabulous with excellent table service for drinks or food. Also heaters if it gets chilly. Really good atmosphere and excellent food. The sea bass dish was delicious and the prices are very reasonable for such nice surroundings. Very friendly and professional staff and owner. Would recommend and will be back.

Can't comment on the food as our family including my severely disabled dad were told to leave after an utterly pointless argument with the waiter. In all my time going to restaurants I've never come across a waiter so discourteous, dishonest and willing to argue with customers. I won't publicly name him here but he knows who he is. I'll call him "the waiter". I called in the morning to reserve a table outside for the afternoon for 6 people and dog. Hot summer's day, 32 degrees and sunny - just bear that in mind. The waiter informed me that they do not reserve outside tables, but that we could just turn up and take what's available. When we arrived there were 3 vacant tables, 2 in the shade, and one with disappearing shade that would have left half the table in the sun during the meal. Far from taking what's available, the waiter offered us the table with partial shade. I asked why we couldn't have one of the other tables, and he said these were already reserved. Pointing out this contradicted with what he told me over the phone, the waiter quickly moved the goalposts: apparently you can reserve outside tables, but we needed to have done this at some unspecified time in advance. I kept my counsel and politely asked if the table could at least be moved a little so that we'd spend less time in the sun. The waiter replied "no, the table can't be moved". Ok, it must be bolted down I thought. I then go back and consult the family and we agree seating arrangements. Me and the wife would take the sun. On arriving at the table, I could see it was an easily moveable lightweight object that required minimal effort to move. Not seeing how this could be a problem we moved it about a foot towards the shade. A foot. It was like I had disturbed a hornets nest. I was immediately confronted by the waiter who said if we wanted the table moved we should have asked staff to do it for us - an option he never gave of course. The waiter argued like his life depended on it, raising his voice to the visible embarassment of other diners. Instead of accepting his communication left a bit to be desired, he preferred to shift the blame on the customer and talk down to me like a naughty schoolboy and lecture me about how expensive the table was. I questioned why he was spending so much energy arguing with a customer when any reasonable waiter would have offered to move the table a few inches - especially on a sweltering hot day. No concession to decency or respect forthcoming, I asked for his name and said I'd be writing a negative review. I also asked for the manager who let me be clear did not exactly cover himself in glory either. I'm not sure what story the waiter told him but the manager was combative and not willing to concede the situation could have been handled differently. He simply repeated the mantra about how expensive the table was. When my wife then questioned why the waiter had been so argumentative the manager lost any facade of being helpful and said "you know what, I'm going to ask you to leave" and disappeared before I could take his name. Shocking. I do hope the owners take this review in the right spirit and not try and shift the blame on the customer. Your waiter needs a lot of training in customer relations, or he should seriously question whether this type of job is for him. Dishonesty, disrespectfulness and a bad temper have no place in the hospitality sector. As for the manager, he should learn to strip away his bias and actually listen to what his customers are telling him. We were really looking forward to our first meal out after Covid lockdown, and it turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences any of us can remember.

The food was great, arrived quick and fresh! The staff are extremely welcoming, would recommend! Great covid adaptions! Would go again!

Food was OK - but not great - the man who served us didn't seem to care and was quite curt -we felt the platters for 2 were sparse and one chciken skewer for 2 people didn't hit the spot. They were too busy to make custard. We sent the desert back as it was dry but had no apology - it appeared the regulars were having special treatment we have been here several times before but on this occasion felt we have been let down.

Sunday Roast, the ploughs Sunday roast has always been amazing, even after lockdown they have managed to maintain brilliant service while taking precautions and also fabulous food. The staff were so efficient, energetic and friendly. We really felt welcomed. The garden had been made bigger with sun shades and the tables spread out more, but the atmosphere was still the same. I definitely recommend this restaurant for brilliant food and service. The chicken roast I would highly suggest as it is so succulent! And the lemon tart is a perfect light dessert after!

Missed our favourite restaurant - so good to be back tonight after a few months. Service and food amazing as always. Thanks so much and see you again soon. 🤗

Great setting and atmosphere, however food very poor quality.Attended yesterday with a party of 14 people kids, OAP's and adults. The vegetable soup was extremely poor and did not resemble any kind of vegetable soup i have ever eaten in my 48 years of life and although i was very hungry was not consumed by me. The roast beef was that tough it could not be chewed or even cut with the blunt cutlery provided. I did try to make a very simple complaint about the beef (i let the soup issue slide) and was promptly told by the waiter "I asked you if everything was ok with the food and you said yes". I pointed out that all 5 people that have the beef did not eat it and the question of the food quality was asked immediately after the plates were put in front of us (so yes they looked good at that point.)Would not recommend.

Superb Sunday Roast - this is our local go to restaurant you always get a warm friendly welcome and the service and staff are attentive & know the menu well. The food is always cooked to perfection and presented well! They do a midweek menu which is also excellent value for money for 2/3 courses!!

We've visited The Plough on many occasions and I really should have left a review before now.As usual we received a nice warm welcome and had a pre meal drink at the bar before being seated.Once again we had a lovely meal, the food is always well presented and tastes as good as it looks.Will definitely be going back for more and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others.

excellent Sunday lunch with the children. Superb Sunday roast , great children’s menu offering a kids Sunday roast plus alternatives. Lovely atmosphere , great food, super service

Nice sunday lunch - good choice of meats and our meats (chicken, pork, lamb and beef) were cooked to perfection. Roast dinner very nice for a sunday, and the service eas excellent with very attentive staff. Prices pretty OK for meal received and location, and the desserts were lovely also

A great restaurant, with a smart and welcoming atmosphere. The service is excellent as is the presentation of the meals and the quality of the food. We were amazed, that there was only one member of staff serving. He gave every client personal, efficient and unhurried service. There were 4 of us in our lunchtime party and about 12 other clients.I look forward to going again and would definitely recommend.

Reading the reviews, I was so looking forward to this. BUT, my starter was simply amazing, (moules), so I was just drooling waiting for my Sunday roast .☹️ could not have been more disappointed , the parsnips were killed, roast potato was old and tasteless , I’m pretty sure the Yorkshire is bought in, and the drinks are so over priced it’s a joke. Sorry guys but for £166 you need to do a lot better.

Having eaten several times now I cannot praise the food and excellent service enough. staff are always willing to accommodate any requests and make each visit memorable. This is my favourite restaurant in Essex.

Visited for Saturday lunch.Great food and good service.Good value from the set menu.Also great choice of food and deserts.

Had a lovely Sunday dinner and all the family really enjoyed their food, never disappoints and totally recommend.... yum 😋

So disappointed with our meal last night, was really looking forward to great meal. Have you changed the chef? Felt sick when I got home, don’t order the linguine. Not up to their previous standards.

visited for sunday roast, ended up having their signature burger which was cooked to perfection. desert menu also very nice. would certainly eat here again.

Took my dad here for his birthday as it’s one of his favourite restaurants. I can understand why as the food is a very high standard and they are know for amazing steak. The service is also incredible and I’d highly recommend to those visiting Mountnessing.

As a family we have enjoyed several meals here although little variation to the menu. One bad experience at end June 2019 has put me off and it is unlikely that I will return. If they think £7.50 (challenged) for a simple white wine spritzer is reasonable then they would do well to benchmark since much more lavish local establishments charge far less for the same. .NAB

Family celebration-10 adults 3 small children, the staff couldn’t do enough for us, sat in almost separate side room-hopefully didn’t disturb other diners. Food excellent-children’s came first so they could settle down- all totally delicious. Staff on hand to top up drinks & any queries answered. Such a great place, atmosphere, food & calmness(despite us being there!). Will certainly go back- equidistant for us all to meet.

With over 170,000 readers a week and being in the top 2% in London on Tripadvisor I feel as though I recognise a good venue for lunch. And, in fairness, this is a good venue. Service great and food excellent. They let themselves down badly in only one aspect of the whole experience! That was that they advertise wine vintages incorrectly and as such overcharge for what they sell. I asked for confirmation that they had exactly what they advertised and was told that they did not but had something similar. I accepted that and told the waiter that I wanted what they had but it was NOT as expensive as the one advertised and offered them a slightly reduced price which was rejected, clearly

First time at this place and was surprised by the cozy atmosphere and the lovely food. Great place for a date!

We went for lunch with friends, and as usual we had a lovely meal, good choice of food, excellent service, from very friendly staff, this is one of our favorite eating places, a warm friendly environment, we will be back, keep up the good work everyone

Didn't know this place until a couple of months ago, i happened to drive by and stoped. My grilfriend and I were so happy with everything. The food was just amazing, proper freshly cooked meal. We had calamari and prawns as starters, burger and seabass for main, everything was delicious. Staff was really friendly. Overall 5 stars, a lovely experience, i will visit again soon definitely. Highly reccomended. :)

Visited with my boyfriend and daughter, had a fantastic meal and service was great! Highly recommend the pork belly and salmon we had, my daughter loved her pasta too. Overall 5 stars, we look forward to dining there again soon!

Our daughter lives in Colchester and our son lives in London. So Brentwood is a great location to meet them both on our trips from Yorkshire.

Lovely place with a bistro and wine bar feel with a lovely spacious restaurant. Service always good and food always well presented and reasonably priced. We go regularly and never disappointed Try it !!!

We are a dining group from the U3A and met at the Plough for this month's get together chat and dine.

If you are looking for a traditional roast lunch on a Sunday and in the area of Mountnessing - then this is one not to miss.

I went for lunch with a girlfriend, we sat in the garden area in the sunshine(in February wow) it was a really good afternoon,the food/service was great as usual, we will be back, thanks everyone

Third Sunday lunch here with friends. Absolutely excellent every time. Helpful and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, small details like fresh flowers and sparkling drinking glasses. All add with the fabulous food this place offers. Very popular with the local people which says it all. Looking forward to my next visit.

Very nice restaurant just off the a12. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Food was very good. Had burger and chips. That was nice. The restaurant was clean as well as the facilities. Ample parking.

My nephew and his friend were visiting from New Zealand and South Korea, and we wanted meet with them and my mother to go for Sunday lunch. After searching the internet for local pubs and reading reviews I chose The Plough. This pub used to have a poor reputation in the past but has become far more restaurant than pub these days. Service was prompt and professional and the food was nice (roast lamb, roast pork and roast beef, plus a burger). Our visitors really enjoyed the main course, and we followed it up with sticky toffee pudding and apple and peach crumble. The afternoon was topped off with a look at Mountnessing windmill and a stroll along some local footpaths in the sunshine. A perfect Sunday afternoon.

We travelled north of the river to attend an event at the Brentwood Centre and found this restaurant on Trip Advisor. It was ranked around 9th in the area, but it’s proximity to our ultimate destination was a plus. We were the first customers of the evening, so it was empty when we arrived. This made us a little apprehensive, but we need not have been concerned. We were made to feel very welcome, drinks were served promptly and our food order taken. The menu was varied, there was the option of a couple of daily specials and the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. Prosecco was sold by the glass (it was very good, so I had two). I started with mussels and my partner opted for the stuffed portobello mushrooms. Both were superb. For main I had calves liver and bacon, my only criticism is that the liver was not as tender as calves liver usually is, but it is a very small criticism as it was still well cooked and tasted delicious. My partner chose the lamb shank that fell from the bone and was as tender as expected. For finale I had the pear cheesecake and my partner the crumble. All the food was served hot, there was a decent gap between courses without waiting to long and the staff were attentive without being obsequious. By the time we left, the restaurant was filling up. If this is the 9th best restaurant in Brentwood, I need to visit the other 8. At under £100 for 3 courses with drinks and coffee for 2, we will definitely be back

Came here with family last week for a Sunday roast - absolutely delicious- one of best roasts we have had out in a long time. So much so, we have recommended it to family and friends and they said the same. Great food and service - we will definitely be back.

Dropped in on the off chance as it’s pretty busy and luckily managed to get a table for two. Had a lovely Sunday Roast, service was excellent as was the fiood, made a mental note to do this more often. Very reasonably priced and a nice relaxed atmosphere.

My wife and I had lunch here Sunday 20th Jan and everything about the meal was perfect, the service, décor, food all really good...……..PERFECT

We went for lunch at the Plough, and as usual had a really good time, the food was excellent, and so was the service, good atmosphere very busy with friendly people, we will return.

We have been here twice now. We first came before Xmas with our daughter and partner and we all had lovely meals.The second time we came, it was the Sunday before New Year, just the two of us this time. We did book a table.

What a lovely place to eat. The food was delicious and the service excellent. I have gluten and lactose problems which they dealt with really well. It was not our first visit nor will it be our last.

Just back from a very nice lunch at The Plough. Both the stuffed portobello mushroom starter and the Parma ham wrapped cod were delicious as were the Mediterranean vegetables on which the fish was served. How refreshing to find a restaurant serving good food accompanied by suitable vegetables. So often nowadays the ubiquitous microwaved mixture of broccoli & carrots comes up with every order, whether it compliments the dish or not. Thank you, we will be back.

Came as a large family for lunch , service was good without being intrusive. Food was really good, most people went for the roast . Despite being a large group the food all came out at the same time . Would certainly recommend.

30 of us went on Friday from work and when I went back to work yesterday everyone said how much they enjoyed the food , atmosphere and service . Thank you all for your friendly service and attention! We all thoroughly enjoyed it . Thank you !

Went for lunch with a girlfriend, and we had a really pleasant afternoon, food/service was perfect, we have been many times before and we will return, Thank you everyone

Had dinner with family Tuesday night. Restaurant is decorated in a modern and clean way, a lovely atmosphere to relax and enjoy yourself. We had the ham hock croquettes, chicken skewers and tiger prawns to start, each presented beautifully and tasted lovely, my only comment would be the ham hock was so filling!! For mains I had the baked salmon fillet and the others both had calves liver. All was cooked beautifully and so full if flavour!! I shared a dessert of lemon tart, which was light, fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend! The waiter was friendly and attentive, we will be back soon!!

Have visited twice in the last fortnight and food was as splendid as always. Quick service, well cooked and nothing was too much trouble. Can’t wait to go back. Many thanks to Idris and his fab staff and see you again soon. X