The Punchbowl in Uttlesford

The old punch bowl is the place to be at the week days and weekends, the selection of gins is a huge success. They offer great food at a reasonable price and worth your money, the team behind the bar are always helpful. They have a very good sized garden to enjoy a beer in the sun.

We were so sad to hear that this restaurant has now closed permanently. David and his team always took wonderful care of his guests and the food cooked by his lovely wife was always consistent. It is a great shame for hear they will not reopen but we hope to be able to join a trip of theirs in the future. Take care Team Punch Bowl; we will miss you very much.

Sunday lunch certainly didn’t disappoint. Food, service and atmosphere was truly amazing. Beautiful location. We will definitely be back.

What a wonderful place to eat. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic. It’s a place to go for very special occasions as it is quite pricey, but it is so worth it. I can’t compliment David, his wife and the rest of the team enough. Spot on Pinch Bowl!

It is hard to convey in a short narrative just how excellent this place is. From the moment of arrival the hosting is first rate in making you feel welcome. Then the varied menu and extensive wine list makes you anticipate a great lunch or dinner ahead. The food is cooked to order and tried and tested to be the best it can be and generous portions. To finish the dessert trolley reminds you of years past and yearn for them to be copied by others. There is such variety to the offering that I defy you not to find one of these homemade treats to your taste. All in all David the joint proprietor provides an excellent experience which I would not hesitate to recommend to others.

Another amazing Saturday night spent at Our favourite restaurant of 23 years with two friends. As always food was delicious whatever you may order, we have sampled many & the sweet trolley is eye popping. The attention too detail in my opinion is second too none & David is always there to greet you with a smile & the staff are very attentive. I like that you pay a set price for your food & if you were to ask as I do for an additional starter Asparagus to share it’s just ordered & I think the price is very reasonable for a 3 course quality meal. Reading mixed reviews I would strongly recommend if you are looking to visit for the first time definitely go & check out for yourself. Because in 23 years I have never experienced rudeness or had a disappointing meal in the PunchBowl. The restaurant is an hours drive from our home and so worth the drive. Sometimes when people criticise its because there is no pleasing them whatever.

There was 12 of us for christmas sunday lunch on 8th December, we was all crammed on a table where one side of us could not get out to go to the toliet as there was no room to more our chairs and one lady had christmas decorations digging in her head as so close to the wall and 3 large men were put on a small square table at the end of this table and struggled to eat their meals. When the meals were served up, two of us had roast sirloin which was grisly and cut like doorsteps, we had two knifes but struggled to cut the meat, so could not eat it, also we had two yorkshire puddings that were black as been burnt but when we complain about this, we did not even get an apology from the owner, he just said, sarcastically, did we want it sliced thiner. our bill came to £904 so you would think he would be a bit more concerned. We WILL NOT be going back there

Set in the beautiful rural village of High Easter, the restaurant. A listed tudor building, being part of the chocolate box setting you have fairly high expectations when you enter but these were surpassed in high measure. I like a bit of fuss and to be spoilt, who doesn't! As soon as we entered a variety of drinks and cocktails were mentioned, alcoholic and non by one of the bow-tied waiters. We had olives and home-made crisps offered to us at our bar table. Then the manager came over with the menus to take our orders. The choices were varied and of high calibre and enjoyed, I'm a vegetarian and was very happy with my selection. Throughout the meal the service was wonderful and at the end they brought in a trolley abound with wonderful desserts. We passed on coffee and they brought over a tray of sweet treats to finish our meal off. Even though the restaurant was busy we felt we got first class service and no doubt will be back quite soon.

We come here regularly with friends for our pre Christmas treat, we've never been disappointed. This is a traditional English restaurant in the Essex countyside. A glass of champagne on arrival, lovely atmosphere and great food. David is a very good host and makes sure that the drinks are flowing all evening. There is an extensive menu, with good vegetarian choices. The food is locally sourced, fresh, well cooked and nicely presented. Try the fish dishes, they're very good. All the staff are very friendly and polite, nothing is too much trouble. This is a very popular restaurant (always a good sign). Plenty of free parking in the restaurants car park. Highly recommended

Enjoyed a good night here with friends. The service and food was very good. Highly recommend the prawns dover sole and lobster. Champagne on arrival and lovely wine at the table. Thank you David and the team for a lovely evening.

Had an excellent meal last Saturday evening....all the food was amazing especially the dessert dishes....the atmosphere was relaxed and unrushed. David the proprietor showed a professional approach throughout. Would recommend.

A very cosy setting in a lovely spot. We had a fantastic date night last weekend. The owner and all the staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu options are definitely more traditional but it’s a traditional place. The food looks and tastes homemade, portions are generous and the crockery is like something you’d use at home. Lovely and cozy.

Overall our experience was fine, not quite up to the hype the food was nice enough and the staff were very attentive for a busy service. Felt exceptionally sorry for a young family behind us who were subjected to some awful behaviour from the owner. we were in shock at the way he spoke to them and couldn’t believe they stayed for their food hopefully they got a nice discount! Will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone else in case they are subjected to the same treatment and we will not be going back either.

We won’t be visiting again due to the extremely rude owner who offended all members of our family. The rest of the staff were a credit to the place but unfortunately the owner David (who doubles up as front of house) let them down with his embarrassing behaviour

The owner is arrogant, rude and childish. At one point he told us to leave the restaurant because he couldn’t handle the fact that he was in the wrong. He got aggressive telling us that we hadn’t booked a high chair which we had and when we pulled up the email to show him he refused to look at it. He is a disgraceful pathetic man. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. The only upside was that we got our drinks for free which is the least they could do. The roast was ok the meat was good but the rest was very average. The rest of the staff were fantastic and were all clearly used to this idiots behaviour.

Another fabulous Saturday night spent at our favourite restaurant with my husband & two of my friends. The food as always was amazing . The hospitality of David & staff so welcoming & attentive. My friends were very impressed by the delicious home cooked, locally sourced food & Lillys’ enthusiasm describing the mouthwatering dessert trolley & cheeses, delicious . Thank you so much David for making last night extra special & your kindness you gifted me.

We recently hired the restaurant for my husband’s 60th celebrations and it proved to be a wonderful evening. The booking process was very easy (no pre booked menu) and David offered our guests the extensive restaurant menu, champagne cocktails and wines as requested. The service was both personal and professional and the remarkable quality and quantity of the food was commented positively throughout the whole evening by our family and friends. Thanks to David, Penny and their attentive team, it was a truly memorable evening for us all and I would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasions and private hire.

The menu choice was fantastic. Service was top notch. Can also vouch for the hand made crisps and local produce. The cheese I had at the end of meal was the best I have ever tasted. Dessert trolley was presented - everything hand made and looked great. I ate rack of lamb and was not disappointed. The starter of prawns was good quality. Portion sizes were large in my opinion, so make sure you go with an appetite!

What an enjoyable experience.On arriving the homemade crisps we lovely. After a pre lunch drink we sat down.For starters we couldn't make up our minds on the scallops or prawns, no problem, have both we were told. Absolutely lovely.The mains were really good, beef wellington, halibut and lamb were had .As for the deserts, to much choice, but once again we couldn't make up our minds so we were told to have a bit of each.Nothing was too much trouble and nothing was rushed.The service was really good, we will be back.

Had a fantastic meal last night celebrating our daughter's birthday. From arrival with the home cooked crisps and olives with various large gin and tonics to the fantatic meals it was a real delight.. It was expensive but we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. thank you.

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here. Service was attentive, yet no overbearing. The food was absolutely delicious. The children were well looked after and my 7 year old absolutely loved every course. The homemade crisps and drink in the bar before dinner was a lovely touch. It was our first time at The Punch Bowl but it definitely won’t be our last.

We ate here on Sunday with friends who live in Chelmsford. While seated in the bar area waiting for our table we were served with the most delicious home made crisps while we sipped our champagne cocktails. The food is always superb and the portion size very generous. The choice of dishes is excellent and the sweet trolley - well spoilt for choice. David is always an attentive host as are the rest of the staff. Just love eating here it is a shame we live so far away.

The Punch Bowl is in a beautiful setting with views overlooking a quaint church. There is a garden with a small pond and there is also a swimming pool which you can enter if the weather is good or just sit around the pool and have a drink. Food use it’s not very good the potato’s were hard and the beef wellington was just ‘odd’ the service is awful it’s all rather hectic and crammed in and David is full of arrogance with a huge ego. Won’t be returning. Shame.

Together with friends we had the opportunity to enjoy dinner in the Punchbowl. The food was excellent - the Cheese Soufflet is incredible, also the Orange-Chocolate Cremaux is delicious. Guinea Fowl, Duck, Lamb - everything tasted deliciously. The truffled parmesan fries are superb, not to speak about the freshly baked bread which came together with the starters. The service was extremely friendly and professional, courses were served quickly and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. We immediately felt "at home" and decided to come again for another dinner within one week. A superb place to remember - and to come back to. Thanks for the two outstanding evenings we enjoyed very much!

From the moment you enter The front door you know you are somewhere special. Starting with a couple of house cocktails and a selection of nibbles whilst drooling over the menu. The food, service, hospitality, atmosphere... It's really not possible to do any justice to this wonderful place with a review.... Just a recommendation... Go there, just go there...I thank you for a perfect first date dinner.

Set in an oak-beamed cottage, this is a jewel set in the Essex countryside. It is almost a club - all the clients are known to the staff. I did not have to give my name because we were the only ones who were newcomers!The food is traditional, and traditionally served. Wonderful Sunday lunch, with lots of extras.I have never before been given a fruit bowl and a bowl of chocolate goodies with the coffee I ordered. I was also offered a taster of Brie - as a matter of generosity.The wine list is focussed, superb, and, dare I say cheaper than expected. Here you will find Krug and Haut Brion.This restaurant might sometime be equalled but it will not be beaten. This restaurant is for those looking for something special, and not those looking to save their money.Well done Punch Bowl, I had a long wonderful lunch and a great experience.Dr D

Don’t waste your money! So expensive for what you eat. Is just bad! Good reviews are given by ignorant people have not been in proper restaurants. Do not go there if you like to eat well.

Very nice Sunday lunch, the staff were friendly and attentive, the food was excellent. I can’t wait to come

We went on Saturday night to The Punch Bowl with our family and friends to celebrate our Pearl wedding anniversary. It was an excellent choice to start off our celebrations and would like to send our heartfelt thanks to David, Penny and their excellent team on making our special occasion a truly memorable evening as everything was absolutely perfect.

We went to the Punch Bowl for Sunday lunch at the end of June. It has to be one of the worst restaurant experiences we have had in a very long time. The food was average at best and the service was non existent!To start with there were 4 of us, we were seated and offered drinks, 2 were poured and then the young guy serving disappeared. Twice we asked for the other 2 drinks to be provided the last time was 15 minutes after the first two drinks were poured, we asked David, to be promptly told he had a boy and a sommelier to handle drinks!! In the end he grudgingly provided the drinks himself.3 of us requested Dover Sole off the bone but only one came as requested. The roast potatoes served were burnt beyond recognition, they were black and were inedible. I asked for a half bottle of Chablis but was not offered this just drinks by the glass from a bottle that was already open. The dessert trolley was brought out and there was also the offer of hot rice pudding. One of these was ordered again this was late arriving to the table and the others had finished dessert by the time it came. We were so fed up we did not stay for coffee and asked for the bill. Needless to say we did not leave a tip. We will never go to this restaurant again. The owner is pretentious and is only interested in serving clients who he knows. Then he is sucking up to them!!! The rest he is not interested in, no customer service whatsoever!!

Great Sunday lunch meal and lovely visit to wine cellar. Great service. Save room for the desert trolley!

I loved my dinner, the food was amazing.Sadly the service was terrible from what seemed like the man in charge. His staff were apologising to us for his behaviour.I’d recommend going here as a couple causing minimal fuss - however as I was here for a big family dinner for my aunts 60th the manager just couldn’t handle us.He was rude, abrupt and completely took away from our experience.

I’m a big fan of this restaurant and I love how traditional it is. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. The young lad behind the bar was very friendly and attentive. The cheese trolley is amazing and again, the portions are very generous. We enjoyed chocolates and champagne in the garden after dinner and it was a perfect end to a lovely day. However, I found the waitresses very brash and not very attentive. I witnessed on a couple of occasions the ladies shouting across the restaurant to one another and found it a bit odd. Would still return for the brilliant food, beautiful setting and the quirky host David.

We have just returned from a 3 day trip to Reims France from the Punch Bowl High Easter.My daughter and I were very impressed by everything from the warm welcome we received when we joined the luxury coach to the champagne reception on route, and the superb lunch that the Penny and David from the punch bowl had prepared for us, the food was delicious and plentiful, our hotel was extremity comfortable spotless rooms and very comfortable beds, very nice touch half a bottle of champagne on ice waiting for us in our room when we arrived. The breakfast was one of the best I have ever experienced in France really spoilt for choice. The tours of the Champagne house were personal to our coach, superb lunch after champagne house tours and a black tie dinner at The Taittinger chateau. This trip is very professionally run and everything was second to none we would definitely look forward to going again.

One of many visits. Its a lovely way to spend a sunday afternoon.Its what you would call 'traditional fayre'...but its done really well. The crab starter is always good and the Halibut was stunning. I still cant bring myself to order the belly of pork , which looks like 5000 calories on its own ( has anyone actually ever managed to eat it all?). TheN at the end is a sweet trolley straight out of the 80's . Theres about 20 odd items on it and they are all fantastic ( the key lime pie especially). Theres still the issue of you being crammed in on the table and sometimes you may find you get stuck in the very crammed bar for quite a while after your original booking time before your table is ready- but I will give David the benefit of the doubt here as the service, once at the table , in terms of time/delivery of courses is perfect.

This is our 5th annual Easter visit To this amazing restaurant - From start to finish - The food is so amazingly good and the Staff and owner David Are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING/ nothing is to much trouble- 5 STARS - I can’t recommend this WONDERFUL RESTAURANT AND THE STAFF ENOUGH We feel very looked after - every year IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER David and ALL THE WONDERFUL STAFF - are amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and IT ALWAYS FEELS WELCOMING 17 of us this year - two 7 year olds and our 2.1/2 yr old - David and ALL THE STAFF - made the children welcome My FAVOURITE PLACE XTO ALL THE FABULOUS PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE PUNCH BOWL OUR FAVOURITE Can’t wait for Easter 2020 x

We visit this establishment several times a year for a Sunday lunch get together and yesterday 24th March 3.30pm was the 1st of this year 16 of us family and friends age range 13 - 84, and a last minute 1 year old where a high chair was provided at the table with no fuss On arrival we had drinks / nibbles in the holding bar area where we was well looked after, pre sitting at our table which was booked for 330pm, the place was very busy as always which I always a good sign David the owner and his team as always are accommodating, in hospitality, banter, have lots of energy and high customer service levels, taking our food orders in the bar area and seating us when we were ready Service was a breeze it is so relaxed and informal, the fine wine flowed as did the champagne cocktails and the starters and mains were well received by all, we always reserve our lobsters a tip BTW Then the desserts, always a specticial, a trolley full up with all sorts not to mention what hot puds are in the kitchen, you can have whatever you fancy literally Not much more to add really apart from a throughly perfect Sunday afternoon, I would honestly describe this establishment as high end / classy but not too formal and you get what you pay for as always in life, we never begrudge paying in the punch bowl for anything Thank you David see you again soon shortly Andrew

My wife took me to this restaurant for my birthday. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a treat, greeted by a very smart gentleman we were seated at the bar, we then had homemade crisps while we looked at menus and sipped our champagne cocktails. Once seated at our table we were treated to a top notch first class dining experience. The food was amazing, the service outstanding, and the atmosphere was very intimate. If you are looking for a dining experience with style, the Punch Bowl is the place.In my view extremely good value for the money. We will definitely return to this restaurant. JUST BRILLIANT

Our visit was for a birthday celebration we were a Family of 4 visiting on a Friday evening. We all thoughoughly enjoyed ourselves. What a different experience.. very unique to say the least.Olives and homemade crisps was a lovely touch and the host and owner of the restaurant was a delight he should be proud of his achievement. The food was fresh and plentiful. Service from all staff members was outstanding. The young blonde waitress was comical and very down to earth along with the young Greek/Turkish looking guy he was fab and gave us all an extra large serving of all the beautiful homemade desserts on offer. Along with the sweet young guy behind the mini bar. This place suits those who like the finer things in life without the pretentious attitudes that usually go with it. The chocolate dipped strawberries at the end was a lovely little touch. What a little treasure, We all agreed we will most certainly be coming back for more.

This establishment has rightly built up a successful reputation over many yrs, its ambiance,cuisine, extensive wine list and mercurial proprietor David all add up to an gastronomic experience.That was always the case until our last Sunday lunch at £50 per head,the roast beef containing more fat and gristle than actual meat.When told of this, David said this would be reflected in our bill and so it was, 1 glass of fizzy greeting wine not charged !!A restaurant is only as good as its last meal, David should reflect on this, as we are.

Having read some good reviews we thought we would try The Punch Bowl. It was ‘ok’. A bit dated and reminded me of restaurants I had worked in 30years ago .. including the style of food. To start the service by the owner was attentive but as soon as he realised we were not big drinkers it changed. He also mimicked me when he showed me to the table as I said it was fine and he said was that all I could say. (I really did feel it was just ok) The food was average especially for the £55 ahead. Definitely not fine dining or taste. We wanted to leave a cash tip for the waitress who actually had a bit of personality rather than add it to the optional card payment so only added £5 to the card payment when presented the bill by the owner so we could give more cash on the table so we could be sure the staff got it and the owner literally had a huff when he saw the amount we added to the card and turned on his heels and didn’t speak to us again. We shall not be returning.

Had a good get together with friends. Food and service lovely. Champagne on arrival. Lovely Christmas lights everywhere. Would def recommend trying it here been coming for few years now. All the fish dishes are lovely.

Came last night with friends, it was very good. Champagne on arrival and drinks flowing all night.Lots of choice on the menu. My Lobster was the best I've ever had and my apple crumble was very good. This is a clean, spacious restaurant with friendly, polite staff. Plenty of free parking. David is a very good host. Would have given 5 marks but service was a little erratic last night, it didn't spoil our evening. Recommended

Back to The Punch Bowl for a pre-Christmas meal and once again, it didn't disappoint! Excellent service, great decor and superb host. We'll be back again.

Took parents here for a celebratory Sunday lunch to celebrate their 50 years of marriage. From the moment you walk in the staff of The Punch Bowl make you so welcome. The food is outstanding. I love coming to this restaurant.

We were a party of 4 adults and a toddler, celebrating a wedding anniversary. We had found it difficult to find a restaurant that served good food and would accept our toddler. The Punch Bowl were extremely accommodating and the food was excellent. We were well looked after. A superb Sunday lunch, thank you.

So pleased we chose this lovely venue for our Golden Wedding celebration in August. Couldn't fault it! All our family and friends were equally impressed. The pre lunch drinks served round the pool in the gardens added to the enjoyment of the occasion as did the coffee served there after the meal! The staff were very attentive and the food amazing. Loved the dining room setting too so full of character. Needless to say we shall certainly be back even though for not such a big occasion. Well done to all concerned.

We didn't know what to expect after reading the reviews, but we had a truly wonderful time. The effort all the staff made to make my dad's 60th birthday meal a wonderful night was second to none. We was made to feel very comfortable and relaxed. The food was absolutely top draw as well as was the wine. I will definitely be making another visit and will be recommending to family and friends.

Had heard good things about this venue but it seemed to be all puff and no substance. Food was distinctly average (and therefore grossly overpriced); starters better than main course; the hosts spent most of the time trying to push more booze onto us (even though some of us were driving), with the obvious aim of trying to bump up our spend as much as possible. Realised afterwards that we had been overcharged but refund was given promptly.

I was invited to the Punch Bowl for a birthday party and checked out the website first. With the huge range of meat and fish options on the menu, I didn’t have much hope for anything both vegan and tasty for my husband and I. I was wrong. Badly wrong. David is the most extraordinary and wonderful host who takes real pride in his job and does his utmost to make sure that every single guest has the best possible experience. He personally greeted every single visitor at the door with a big genuine smile and lots of enthusiasm. Throughout the night, he made sure to keep an eye on the smooth running of the whole event from going around personally topping up glasses to talking guests through the huge array of food on offer. He had asked his chefs to prepare a separate vegan dish and they had done an amazing job! They made a butternut squash and chick pea curry and rather than making a couple of individual portions, they made enough for every single guest and the aroma alone was enough to make almost everybody have a portion with their dinner. (I checked towards the end of the evening – the gigantic pan was very nearly empty!) David personally came back to ask us how our food was and we told him it was amazing. He then said: “Our customers are at the heart of what we do. They are happy to speak to us and tell us what they want, our job is only to listen and learn.” What an amazing host! So genuinely humble and wiling to learn, making the experience as good as it can possibly be for each guest and their individual requirements. The whole team at the Punch Bowl provided a seamless service which was second-to-none. Warm bread in three different flavours was offered out to start with, even the butter had been cut into heart shapes which was such a lovely and thoughtful touch. Fresh fruit platters were given out to each individual, not just consisting of boring melon and grapes but also hand-cut pineapple, passion fruit and even cherries! I must also mention that David’s wife Penny is an extraordinary lady. Not only was she head chef and had created a dazzling feast for all the guests, but I also found out that she had also handmade each of the flower displays including the large central centrepiece hanging from the ceiling. Both of them were present and working hard right from the first minute until the very end of the night (in the early hours of Sunday morning) Together they make a formidable and ridiculously talented team!Thank you David and Penny. It is so rare to find people who are so experienced and yet willing to try something new. We had the most unforgettable evening at your fantastic pub and would highly recommend it to anyone.

We are Punch Bowl regulars! You are always guaranteed fantastic food and ambiance headed by David and his lovely staff! Our 60th party at this chosen venue was a magical evening. David, Penny, Daniel and the staff never cease to disappoint! All our guests mentioned on numerous occasions that the food was fabulous, the marquis was exquisite with the grounds to match! Nothing is ever a problem and they accommodated all our needs and more.Many thanks from the Austin family. We will treasure these memories for years to come and we can't wait to see you all again soon!

Stumbled upon this place and wish we never had. Food was amazing so I am upset to write this review! The kitchen obviously do a great job, not matched by the managing staff. Never in my life have I been spoken to in such a tone in front of other guests in the restaurant. Also witnessed the manager speaking to a young waitress so nastily. I honesty felt awful for her. We swallowed the £40 each for 3 courses as we walked out after mains, not having a dessert because we felt so unwelcome. I will not be recommending this place to anybody. I am so sad that we spent so much money there.

At first look l thought £40 for a set Sunday Lunch was quite a lot but we had been told to “. Don’t think about, try it “ and so we did ten of the family , we arrived at 3pm and let at 8.30 pm and all I will say is “ don’t think about, try it as soon as you can “ AMAZING “

I booked this restaurant for my mums birthday for a party of 10 on a recommendation.I honestly can not recommend The Punchbowl highly enough. The food was exquisite, David’s hosting was second to none and the venue is beautiful.We had a three course Sunday lunch, with incredible portion sizes and extras of everything. Every single one of us was fit to burst. We then sat outside and had a dip in the swimming pool whenever David brought out some homemade chocolates.Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will certainly be going back. The best restaurant I have been to for a very, very long time.Thank you!

We usually book to go to The Punch Bowl on special occasions a couple of times a year. Its a lovely treat as we know we will always get an excellent choice of food which is of very good quality, there is plenty of it and we are always looked after. There is also a good choice of wines available. Today we celebrated a birthday and the menu's for our family had my son's name and birthday celebration on it, which was a very nice touch. We were made to feel very welcome and we weren't rushed. I keep going back and will definitely go back again.

A party of 14 were wined and dined at The Punch Bowl last night. David, Penny and the team could not do enough, started with drink on the lawn, whilst trying to choice from the fantastic menu. The food was truly excellent (and you will not go away hungry), wine list extensive and excellent value. Our first visit to this establishment, will not be the last, would recommend this restraint to anyone, fab food and drink, excellent service and beautiful venue. PS Penny, thanks for the lift home.

Once again we attended the Ladies Event with David and his amazing staff, we had Lou and Matt on our coach, the service was exceptional as always, Champagne at 9am! what more can you ask for :) drinks and snacks flowing on the coach and then a 5 star lunch served once your there!.. David and Penny and all his great staff work tirelessly to make your day the best experience...

DisgustingI am disappointed to write such a bad review as it’s usually not my style however the owners attitude deserves to be mentioned.Such a shame. The venue is beautiful, The food is lovely BUT the owners attitude is the worst I’ve experienced in my life. Having attended my brother in laws wedding at the punch bowl last September, we booked a table for 23 of our family members to celebrate Father’s Day. Having read the bad reviews regarding the owner I put this down to maybe miscommunication between him and all of the diners, as at the wedding I didn’t notice him being rude, in fact we couldn’t get a taxi and he had been so kind as to drive us home to east London and didn’t even charge! Anyhow. Today was a different story!! We had all travelled at least an hour (my dad as far as Mile End E3) and was looking forward to a lovely celebration.The owners attitude on arrival can only be described as disgusting! Rude, arrogant and unacceptable. I put this down to maybe stress - Father’s Day busy day we are a large party etc. However this continued throughout the entire meal. The way he spoke to us throughout the whole meal was not acceptable.I have been lucky enough to travel to many places and to dine in some of the best restaurants in the world and have never been spoken to the way that we were today.We were constantly accused of ordering things that we hadn’t ordered. It appears that the owner loathes children (fair play but maybe make your restaurant adults only!) when asking for a high chair repeatedly we were finally given the response ‘no, stop asking, I’m not the high chair man there are only 2 and they are taken’When allowing our children to play outside we were told to get our children inside and sat down as the garden is not a beer garden. When being repeatedly accused of ordering things that we hadn’t ordered, a chicken roast dinner was served - we had kept it simple and ordered lamb or beef for everyone. When being pointed at and told ‘Chicken?!’ For the fourth time I responded ‘lamb’ I assume he misheard as he attempted to mimic me and repeated ‘NAH’ that was not what I said so I corrected him and replied calmly , no I said Lamb. The way he spoke to us was unacceptable. I can only imagine that he has his own issues/ deep frustrations which I could take an educated guess as to what they are however as this is a public review I guess not the audience. I stepped outside to take some time to gather my thoughts to deliver some constructive criticism when my entire family had had enough and decided to leave. Before we had eaten! We ended up going to a local pub the Angel & Crown who were so accommodating and understanding and had also heard about the attitude of the owner. So all was well that ends well but unfortunately I will not be returning to the punch bowl until it’s under new management. Which can’t be long as I cannot imagine that it will continue trading under this owner with his awful manner.

Went with four other friends for dinner on Saturday evening and we all agreed it was excellent. Friendly professional service and really good traditional food. We had lobster cocktails, dressed crab and fried brie for starters. Chicken Supremes and Chateaubriand for mains. Great wines.Portion sizes were large but the sweet trolley couldn't be resisted. The restaurant may be in a time warp but that is the charm. It is how restaurants used to be and its a great shame more aren't like it these days. We hadn't been for years and it was such a relief that it was how we remembered it.We will definitely return. We found David charming and had the great pleasure of briefly meeting Penelope who was working wonders in the kitchen.

This restaurant is stuck in a time warp, with over thirty years on the clock they need to hang up their boots... It is utter chaos once you leave the serenity of the reception area for drinks on arrival. Yes he is witty, if you think Julian Clarey was. At every turn of the experience they are trying to guide you in the direction of eating to excess, which is an uncomfortable experience these days given the flight to quality rather than gluttony most foodies crave. The food is not great, the vegetables maybe locally sourced but they are over cooked, very stringy beans and more samphire than you can shake a stick at dread all over many of the dishes we chose. The so called sommelier was an utter, joke not knowing the difference between a few Montrachet we asked for his opinion other than, well they are all pretty similar! The waitress reached across us to serve food, without warning and on one occasion spilt a glass of wine over one of us. Made worse by the fact, that she was flapping around trying to sort it out, but same sommelier asked was everything ok? When we explained what had happened he quipped that with such good wine "it must have been refreshing"... You can't really into print what an utterly condescending upstart this chap is, really. When you don't know your cloud you really should wind your neck in. We won't be back and indeed will watch keenly for they next visit they have from any professional critics out there... Bad experience I'm afraid.

We hadn't visited The Punch Bowl for some time and after a truly delicious meal last evening we left wondering why it had dropped off our radar for so long. A generous glass of lovely champagne to start us off in the bar. Perfectly cooked scallops, halibut and cheese for me, lovely fresh crab, tender fillet steak and the dessert trolley for my husband. With one driving a bottle of wine was not an option but the wines by the glass were extremely good. We will be back!

Always consistent, ate here numerous occasions for traditional Sunday lunch, lobster cocktail to start, roast beef for main and the famous dessert trolley with a great selection for dessert "chocolate roulade " my favourite! always up to performance, very good quality of food , David (the owner) fronting the show and his wife overseeing all the food, lovely British food

We had some guests from abroad and last minute they mentioned they would like a traditional Sunday Lunch. I had eaten at the Punch Bowl before and it is very good but also very busy, but I took a chance and contacted them and they very kindly arranged me an early table. Thank you.My guests were astounded with the menu, the surroundings, and the professional, attentive and friendly service. This is a 15th Century Coaching Inn, and it is an excellent setting for this family run restaurant, with David as host and Penny cooking.We had a wonderful time, a short tour of the amazing wine cellar(there is an extraordinary selection of wines!), followed by simply perfect lunch. Superb wines, delicious food, accompanied by outstanding service, who could want more!I thoroughly recommend this restaurant, we had a great lunch and we will be back for more soon....

Went with friends not been for a while. Champagne on arrival was lovely. Starters very good main course was okay but no sauce served with the salmon which was dissapointing and was very dry. Dessert however again was very good. Lovely evening.

Came here again last night with friends. From Champagne on arrival until coffee before we left, everything was excellent. We had a large selection of starters, mains and desserts to pick from. All the food was cooked fresh, nicely presented and well cooked. Very good service with friendly and polite staff. David is a amusing and knowledgeable host. There is plenty of free parking.

We haven’t eaten at the Punchbowl for a while but it’s fair to say it hasn’t changed much. It’s a lovely building with good table settings and glassware. The Saturday night we went was very busy and the team were clearly a bit stressed but seemed to cope pretty well. The food relies on good, often local ingredients, cooked simply but well. If you are looking for Michelin style cooking you will be disappointed but if you like good, simple food, you will probably love it. What is extraordinary is the range of wines available. We had an excellent Chassagne Montrachet and a Chateau Pontet Canet, both of which were delicious. Dinner is £50 for three courses and there is a reasonable range of dishes from which to choose. Pudding is from a sweet trolley - now when did you last see one of those?

Exceptionally busy even at 6.30 on a sunday. But with only a small staff we all had good friendly service and an enjoyable meal. Thoroughly enjoyed our day in the country with echoes of 500 years of food and drink. Memorable place.

A party of six went on Friday, 3 November 2017 this is our sixth time what can I say this is the best restaurant in the world food is superb the owner and staff go out the way in every way we would definitely go back with more friends everyone wants to go want to hear about it please type this for me you will get no better

I really don't know where to begin with this review, 4 of us visited The Punch Bowl on Sat night just gone for a double Birthday celebration meal, firstly we were shown to the reception area where we were served drinks, please beware as the decor is very old and tired and could do with some care and attention, there was no offer of a menu for us to see the costs, and was recommended some pre made cocktails from a Jug, when the bill came later, the price of the pre made cocktails and even a mocktail was more money than I would expect to pay in a bar in the center of London! we ordered the food and was shown to our table which was tucked away in the corner of the restaurant right next to the Kitchen behind a screen, so was a bit of a squeeze, the starters arrived, out of the 4 starters, I would say 2 of us were happy, the mains arrived and all I can say is I could have cooked the meal better at home, the top of the Crispy pork was not crispy it was burnt, the other 2 mains were the Filet steak, one of the them was ok, however the other steak was really chewy and inedible in some places! the vegetables and potatoes were distinctively average, we were then presented with a dessert trolley, which was again average in terms of presentation and taste, after the meal we were lead to believe that Coffee's were part of this all inclusive menu, we were told to have our coffee's away from our table and back in the reception area, again the coffee was completely average, when the bill came, we were in total shock by what we had been charged for the meal and extra's, turns out the Mocktail was charged at £6!! and the less than average coffee's for just under £4 each! when we paid the bill I believe David took our money, he queried that we were only paying the value on the bill and hadn't left a tip! I was so shocked at this point it literally left me speechless after the experience we had just had, he expected to receive a tip and even verbalized this! I would not recommend this restaurant I'm afraid and will definitely not be going back.

Our party of eight enjoyed a wonderful evening with David and his team. the food and drink were of a very high standard and their fine reputation continues to be be very well deserved.

As always great food and excellent service, plus we bought some fabulous wine to take home, all in all a great evening.

The service is second to none. The owner greets you and in on hand to ensure your dining experience is the best it can be. Food is excellent and as the menu is a set price you can comfortably order your favourite food and they are happy to make small adjustments to the menu to suit. Wine cellar at rear is a real experience and all the wines served are very good. All in all a good place for a special occasion.

The meal, service and ambience exceeded expectations. Not inexpensive but definitely worth it. Our first visit but definitely not our last.

We celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary last Sunday at the Punch Bowl, along with 55 friends and family, trying to recreate our original wedding reception there held in 1992. What can we say! We had exclusive use of the restaurant after the main Sunday lunch sitting. We and our guests enjoyed delightful Aperitifs in the beautiful grounds. We were then all seated and chose from the extensive, high quality menu. So many delicious choices across the three courses. Despite the large number of guests to cater for, the food was superb and the service faultless. Penny and David make an excellent partnership, along with their team of loyal staff. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special and faultless!. A & G

This time a family visit for Sunday lunch with parents, one in a wheel chair and teenage sons.Being an old premise (not sure how old) it is not in itself particularly wheel chair friendly but staff willing to help and seating arranged for comfort and easy access to toilets. We deliberately arrived and the restaurant was lovely and quiet so we could chose our meals and get seated very much in our own time.The service was good and food tremendous. My mum has a small appetite but the 'junior' portions ordered seemed as big as the normal sized portions. I have not seen her eat so much in a couple of years, which says a lot for the food.We were not fussed around but given the right amount of attention to ensure things ran smoothly.The food almost defeated two teenage boys with large appetites but they still managed 'a bit of each' from the dessert trolley. The lunch was at a leisurely pace and it was mid afternoon before the restaurant started to fill up and we decided to leave.It is a unique place with a unique atmosphere and way of doing things, long may it continue.

Había estado escuchando sobre la palabra durante años a través de Punchbowl favorables informes de boca independientemente de amigos desconectados, y encantados de visitar yo, para finalmente el almuerzo del domingo, en la celebración de un año más mi convirtiendo.No soy un scribe maravillosa de comentarios y así no intentar a aburrir con un golpe por golpe, cuenta hay muchos de ellos aquí ya. Basta decir que nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos desde el momento en que entramos por la puerta, la comida es fantástica, la lista de vinos es amplia, y el anfitrión, David, es amable y atento (algo insuficiente) de principio a fin.Algunos consejos breves:No conduzca aquí, coger un taxi y disfrute.Yo no habría pensado que es mejor adaptado para niños (que no disfrute el vino para empezar! ) pero están atendidos y recibidos por igual.Sentido del humor de David puede no estar a la onda de todo el mundo. "Qué temperatura es el cordero? "he oído un cliente pregunte "bien es bastante frío en el momento" David completas, lo que me hizo broma, pero quizás algunas personas (especialmente aquellos carente de cualquier sentido del humor) podría interpretar esto como "irrespetuoso"? Para mí esto simplemente caracterizada la naturaleza ligeramente informal y relajado del establecimiento (y para ser perfectamente claros, David no siga informando a su broma al cliente de que el cordero era normalmente sirve un poco rosa, pero como todo está preparado a pedido sería hecho exactamente de acuerdo al gusto del cliente).En resumen, de cinco estrellas, no puedo esperar a volver de nuevo.

Tuvimos el almuerzo de domingo aquí con amigos para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi esposo. Recibimos un fabuloso saludo cuando llegamos y nos sentamos y nos dieron un montón de tiempo para examinar el menú con aperitivos y cócteles. Cuando David llegó a tomar nuestro pedido, él fue muy amable y eficiente y también nos dio un tour improvisada de la bodega.La comida fue muy agradable, bien preparada y presentada. Había una gran selección de vinos y el servicio era excelente, nada era demasiado problema. El carrito de postres era increíble, mi parte favorita! Nos pasamos una tarde muy agradable y sin duda regresaremos. David y su equipo son tan maravillosos y anfitriones generosos.

Nos sentamos en una mesa sucia, con vasos vacíos de nuestros comensales tuvimos que pedir para ellos ser limpiado después de 10 minutos, pero estaba ocupado. . .La comida es buenísima no me puedo quejar de eso. La presentación es fantástica. Y carrito de postres increíblepero. . .Daniel es grosero, arrogante y altivo. Cualquier tipo de pregunta que tendrás mirando. Él parece tener una respuesta para todo, y por supuesto piensa que él es! Y puffs su manera Huffs todo el restaurante, yo personalmente creo que las ruinas que allí.Un chico joven rubia sirve también preguntamos si ese fue nuestro vino tinto y sus palabras eran 'yo no sé que puedes tener 'puso los ojos luego? ? ? Lo siento pero no su personal no conseguir cualquier formación previa de cómo tratar el público en general?Todo el lugar es, por desgracia, arruinada por la falta de modales de su personal. Es una pena. . .

El húmero y anfitriones atentos, que aseguraba cosas transcurrió sin problemas. Un recorrido por la sala de vinos parece imprescindible para la mayoría de los clientes, con una venta de unos pocos tenga lugar en ruta. La comida era abundante, bien preparada y presentada. El dumpling con el chuletón de buey era enorme.Todo el restaurante estaba a tope con una animada conversación, pero nunca demasiado ruidoso.La mesa estaba un poco cerca de algunos hechos que enmarcan la madera así que entrar y salir un poco estrecha. Un buen postre antiguo trolebús cargados con una moda llamativo de selección, elija más de una! Una gran noche y cuando descubrimos el esperar un taxi era un par de horas uno de los empleados nos dio un ascensor a un par ir a Stansted, qué servicio. Muy buena comida, muy buen lugar.

Vinimos aquí por lo que se suponía que iba a ser una familia encantadora Domingo almuerzo para 6. Lamentablemente no fue así. Empezar estaba bien, sin embargo los platos principales que en gran medida consistía en Asado del domingo no eran. Mi padre había pedido un cerdo mezcladas y carne asada, mi hijo una comida trozos de pollo, el resto de nosotros pedimos carne de cordero. Pollo de mi hijo fue servido quemados, tan negro en un lado que había convertido todo en la esperanza de que no nos aviso. Este cortésmente señaló a Daniel para ser cambiado y él simplemente tomó el plato sin ninguna disculpa. La cena de mi padre de cerdo y ternera, suponía apareció como cerdo negro muy quemado y chuletas de cordero y para colmo de males, todos sus patatas, junto con la mía y mis hijas eran quemados. En este detalle a David, nos saludó con esa actitud y falta de profesionalismo que nos sorprenderá. Él se quedó en la mesa y sostuvo que mi padre pidió equivocada, su excusa para el cerdo negro quemado era "Cómo lo servimos" y las patatas se quemó" eran todos de procedencia local, así que no pudimos ver nuestro problema". Acerca de donde se producen no tiene nada que ver con lo mal que consiguen preparada y presentada. En el momento en que nos quejamos, que pueden añadir no discretamente, nos trataron con total desprecio, y luego procedieron a ignorar el resto de la comida y no regreso a nuestra mesa para rectificar algo. Sin embargo, alboroto alrededor de las otras mesas como si dar la impresión de que no había una mesa problemático. David y Daniel están más allá de creencia arrogante, así lejos del mundo real que están claramente fuera de su profundidad en una instancia y desaparecido pasado sus mejores en la otra. Total falta de profesionalidad a su personal fue mostrada también. Les parece lo mejor de lo mejor y que está en la zona de negocios para la duración de tiempo son justifica su comportamiento. Si se reproducen como este, y si nuestra palabra y boca tiene que hacer con él, luego, su reputación será su deshacer. Yo tranquilamente y educadamente pedí hablar a David, alejado de otros comensales. He mencionado calmamente y profesionalmente, que me pareció que había sido muy irrespetuoso en respuesta a mi queja del padre y lo que le ha sucedido a la cliente siempre estar justo? Él era extremadamente paternalista y me dijeron de "calmar" queridos y si permaneció en él piedra me fuera? Realmente, no me había planteado mi voz, juramentada o estado expresivo con mis manos a él de otra manera, pero esta fue su respuesta me inmadura En total incredulidad en su comportamiento, sólo caminamos lejos y me transmitió a mi marido y padre que estaban esperando para expresar su decepción y disgusto en el servicio en la zona del bar. Él de nuevo y me siguieron immaturely dijo "Oh yo sabía que haría eso" y cuando intenté hablar de nuevo él sólo puso su mano en mi cara y me dijo que no podía tratar con mí! . Todo este escenario fue muy bien resumió por mi hijo de 13 años que dijo "así que nos mostraron sus colores verdaderos no "NO PIERDA SU DINERO GANADO DURO EN ESTE LUGAR, HAY MUCHO, MUCHO MEJORES QUE SE SENTIRÁ MUY CORTESMENTE Y PROFESIONALMENTE CON LA PRESENTACIÓN DE BUENA CALIDAD Y DE COMIDA".

Vinimos aquí para una comida especial para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi madre. El entorno es precioso y esencialmente inglés. Teníamos nuestras bebidas en el jardín, que es casi como un jardín secreto, siendo una distancia pequeña del restaurante principal, bien plantados con la iglesia como telón de fondo. Luego nos fuimos a dentro para comer, el restaurante está en un antiguo edificio con vigas de madera y un diseño encantador. Los vinos eran excelentes y muy buena relación calidad-precio, el personal era muy eficiente y servicial y claramente les encanta lo que hacen. El menú era variado y muy bueno, buen tamaño de las porciones sin ser demasiado. No tuve budín, pero el resto no y vinieron en un tranvía y aparentemente estaban todos deliciosos. Yo opté por queso, que era un plato muy generoso, tanto en variedad como en tamaño. De especial atención fue el Stilton, perfectamente envejecido y en la cumbre de su sabor. Incluso si yo estaba buscando un fallo en este restaurante no pude encontrar uno. Esta era mi primera visita y espero sinceramente que no sea la última.

I was taken by my son for a birthday treat. Fabulous dinner all beautifully cooked and the dessert trolley was amazing.

Tuvimos la suerte de ser invitado a la Punch Bowl de amigos que con frecuencia este establecimiento en muchas ocasiones. Nos quedamos tan impresionados desde el momento en que llegamos hasta el restaurante hasta el momento en que nos fuimos. Es un marido y la asociación mujer. El marido está al frente de la casa y era increíblemente atento y profesional. La mujer, que es el chef, proporciona una excepcional comida de cinco estrellas. Ella y su equipo de creativos platos que juntas estaban cocinados a la perfección y presentada de forma creativa. El menú es variado. El ambiente en el restaurante era cálido y agradable, con muchos clientes habituales. Un gran hallazgo - volveremos.

Fuimos a este restaurante para mis hijos 21 cumpleaños Calle como lo habían impresionado en una visita anterior. Nos saludaron calurosamente, pero no había mencionado su cumpleaños. Una cálida bienvenida de 'David' revelado la razón por la visita. En su debido momento nos dieron su nombre con menús y motivo de celebración en la planta (mantenía como recuerdo).Esto puede parecer una extraña razón para recomendar un restaurante pero es una medida de la solícita atención profesional al servicio sin ser empalagoso. La comida como antes era excelente. Una solicitud de verduras adicionales sin duda era suplementaria o adicional.Nunca es una 'comida barata acompañados por un buen vino pero el nivel de servicio "viejo mundo" hace que la pena. Sin duda volveremos a visitar.

David (dueña) y su esposa Penny (chef) probablemente no gracias a mí, pero entre ellos, orquestado una gran noche.Digo "no gracias" porque me podría pedir los futuros clientes el mismo trato.Habíamos reservado una mesa para seis el viernes por la noche para celebrar el cumpleaños de nuestro amigo, había unas bebidas antes de la cena con nuestros amigos y nos dirigimos a las Punch Bowl.Debido a un fallo, llegamos en medio de una recepción de boda. Claramente las fechas, horarios y lugares estaban confundidos, pero sin amilanarse, David propuso una solución que era ideal. Una mesa en la sala de vino ambiental a la parte trasera de el restaurante. Engalanado con luces de té, ramilletes de rosas y un ambiente elegante, cenamos en la sala de vino. Fue espléndido. Rodeado por casos de vino, parecía un lugar totalmente perfecto para pasar una noche.Acabo sirviéndonos un fino Pouilly que fumé con el primer supuesto, optando por los más mullidos vieiras de Nueva York. Fueron experimentados ligeramente y sabor fresco y delicioso. Tras el drenaje de la tercera nuestra botella blanca, francés dirigido a una deliciosa NUEVA ZELANDA Sauvignon Blanc - nuevo haciendo justicia por tocar otro tres botellas.Opté por el Dover sole, pero la estrella del show fue el Halibut con Chile y Lima, cocinados a la perfección por tres de nuestro grupo. Los peces con carne lleva sabores.Por el momento el carrito de postres era descomunal, estábamos en finos licores. El Maître y sumiller proferido un par de botellas de d'Arenberg's sweet meloso pegajoso y que remató una gran noche - como dicen - bien en nuestras tazas.Como una recuperación, fue magistral. La extravagancia de los Punch Bowl nos siguió a través de la sala de vinos y nos reímos mucho durante la noche.Uno sólo puede decir 'gracias'. Gran trabajo de David y el equipo!

Hicimos una reserva de última hora para comer el domingo y nos dimos cuenta de lo afortunados que éramos por conseguir una mesa para 6. El Punch Bowl está abierto sólo los viernes, sábados y domingos y estaba lleno de una manera buzy eran aún puede oír tu mismo pensar y llevar a cabo una conversación con todo el mundo en su mesa pero crean un ambiente encantador.Hasta hace 4 años he vivido en el lugar por más de 20 años y no puedo creer que nunca había estado en el Punch Bowl! ! ! Fantástica comida, gran ambiente, personal amable y si te gusta el vino que definitivamente no será decepcionado aquí, sólo hay que preguntar si se puede tener un aspecto en la bodega de vinos del realmente son algunos vinos fantásticos disponibles para elegir. Los jardines también eran encantadores que ofrecen los niños un excelente lugar para escapar y explorar después de cenar o comer. Lo recomiendo visitar aquí, definitivamente volveremos! ! ! !

Bien por dónde empiezo, mi familia organizó una visita sorpresa a este encantador restaurante. No haber sido antes no estaba seguro de qué esperar. . . . . . . . . Al llegar nos recibió el dueño cálidamente y servida con rapidez con bebidas y patatas fritas caseras encantador. La comida es esencialmente un menú inglés, Chateaubriand parecía ser el favorito para nosotros seis. El propietario David tomó nuestra orden individualmente y cuando llegamos a mi nieto de 3 años le pregunté lo que él tenía, respondió frijoles Oscar en tostadas! Este fue junto con los entrantes que realmente entretenidos a todos. Hay un tranvía suntuoso dulce que no he visto uno como este por muchos años. Cada postre encantador que te puedas imaginar. Las mezclas preparadas higo era un ganador junto con el chocolate roulade. La joya de la corona parecía ser la Frambuesa no fue desgraciadamente Pavlova adecuadamente preparado en el medio y fue bastante brusco. Esa sería mi única crítica, todo lo demás, incluyendo un servicio impecable y una factura final democrática terminó una velada encantadora. El restaurante no estaba muy lleno y nos encajó con un niño de tres años en una noche. El viaje es bastante largo, pero de nuevo la pena de Brentwood.Volveré a probar la comida de los domingos. Gracias

Nos recibieron con muy elegante anfitrión amable David. Él nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos y esto continuó durante toda nuestra visita, el servicio de los camareros y camareras era excelente y la comida y el vino también es excelente. Sin duda recomiendo este restaurante para cualquier ocasión y especialmente bueno para una ocasión especial.

Mi esposa y yo hemos disfrutado de almuerzos, bebidas en el jardín y en la noche estupenda significa al Punch Bowl durante muchos años.El "Comentario actitud maleducada", señaló no refleja una experiencia genuina en el Punch Bowl e inusualmente siento la necesidad de escribir una crítica. Los clientes que quieren un 2 - 4 - 1 oferta satisfechos se informa de que este no es el lugar para ti, Chateaubriand es un plato servido para dos, no uno, todo el mundo sabe eso.Para aquellos de nosotros que nuestras propias empresas estamos familiarizados con mala prensa cuando "chancers" no exigen el descuento sin importar cómo irrazonable, afortunadamente tienden para no volver y probar su suerte en otro lugar.David me encanta su impresión de que es sólo Basil Fawlty alcanzadas por su impresión de SybilDavid y equipo, seguir haciendo lo que hacen mejor, comida increíble y increíble atención al cliente

Disfrutamos de un maravilloso almuerzo de domingo en el Punch Bowl unas semanas atrás.Es un restaurante muy atractivo pueblo escondido en la campiña de Essex, cerca de Chelmsford, asegúrese de usar un GPS.El personal es atento, cálido y encantador, incluidas las de David, el dueño del restaurante.La comida era excelente y entregados en buen tamaño para repetir, la carne era deliciosa, así como el acompañamiento hortalizas.El ambiente tiene una mezcla de gente que se reúnen para una bebida de la hora de comer mezclados con restaurante de estilo viejo inglés.El restaurante es de categoría de ahí yo diría que el costo de la cena es un reflejo de eso. Esperar para pasar más de £100 por dos.¿vale la pena? Nos diría que sí, pero no es un lugar que visitar cada mes, pero su genial ahora y otra vez.

Fui para la cena en el Punch Bowl como un grupo de 4 para una celebración de aniversario de boda. La noche comenzó muy bien, Daniel nuestro camarero bebidas era muy encantador y ingenioso.pedimos el 2 cócteles de la casa y una botella de vino.David llegó a tomar nuestro pedido de comida. Mi cuñado dijo que a él le habría gustado pedir el filete de ternera 'chateaubriand', pero por desgracia el menú catalogado como una comida de 2 personas y no tengo a nadie a compartir con.David contestó que él haría el plato para 1 persona. Mi cuñado dijo que si era posible y David respondió 'chateaubriand' para 1.Las entradas llegaron y eran muy bonitas.Sin embargo, los platos principales no eran tan elegantes. Apariencia era pobre y verduras en ración!El tranvía de dulce y todos decidimos llegamos en la frambuesa pavlova. La mayoría de esto también fue dejado en el plato como el merengue era el rock duro.David nos trajo la factura. En el registro de la factura de la comida mi cuñado era un suplemento de 30 libras por su carne y chateaubriand' también hay una discrepancia con nuestro cargo de vinos.Llamamos a David a nuestra mesa para discutir los artículos cobraron. Su sonrisa inmediatamente cayó, que era un maleducado a mi hermana y a mi hermano en tono condescendiente de la ley.Hemos intentado explicar a él que él debería haber informado que la carne chateaubriand sería un precio diferente a las otras comidas. Él completamente citada y comenzó a este comentario casi parece 'aburridos' con nosotros. En realidad no diga "me voy a aburrir de ahora "Mi hermana estaba tan molesta que dejó la mesa y estaba esperando en la zona de bar - aquí ella fue verbalmente abusado por una cena que habían de estar directamente detrás de nuestra mesa en el restaurante y que nos habíamos notado David pasamos bastante mucho tiempo con más tarde durante la parte de la noche.Contra todos nuestros sentimientos nos instalamos nuestra factura, no pagar el adicional de £30.Nos han dejado de llegar desde nuestras propias manos el armario. . . . . . . . . .Toda la experiencia fue intimidado y si David había tomado un curso en "servicio al cliente", podría haber sido evitado y manipulados de una mejor manera.No recomendaría este restaurante.

Best restaurant around, fab owner a real showman. Food fabulous and customer service 10 out of 10 If you want a great Sunday afternoon visit this place you wont be disappointed.

Fuimos a celebrar un cumpleaños especial ayer. Desde el momento que entramos tuvimos un servicio cálido y atento. El dueño nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos. La comida era fabulosa: entrante un mero precioso seguido de costillas de cordero con un delicioso intenso. Un antiguo trolebús postre moda seguido con una amplia selección y generosas porciones. También tomamos cócteles deliciosos vinos de champagne a la llegada y encantador.El personal trabajó muy bien juntos y toda la experiencia fue una delicia. No puedo esperar a volver. Gracias.

As opposed to most restaurants of this standard you would never leave hungry, great food well served with a sence of humour.

14 of us went to the punch bowl to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We had the most wonderful evening. The atmosphere the service and the food was outstanding. I would recommend to any one that wants a little luxury for a special occasion.

Este excelente lugar muchas veces y siempre nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos por la gerencia y el personal. Como siempre, la comida era fabulosa. Lista de vinos como un sueño con lee cada etiqueta posible que puedas desear. Los precios de los vinos son mejores que competitivos y, con una bodega en el edificio, se puede comprar para llevar.Recomiendo este restaurante a todo el mundo y se debe probar, si puedes conseguir una mesa - siempre muy concurrido.Disfrute!

Nuestra segunda visita en seis semanas con amigos. Servicio de comida y lugar como de costumbre. Siempre una cálida bienvenida con personal atento y amable durante toda la noche. Esta es una joya de restaurante, muy tradicional inglés, con un fantástico menú en un precio fijo por cabeza con una lista de vinos que puedan competir con cualquier establecimiento de Londres. Si estás buscando un lugar especial para celebrar una ocasión especial, entonces usted no será decepcionado.

Era nuestra primera visita a la Punchbowl y no me decepcionó. Genial de principio a fin. Reservar una mesa de 7 para un sábado por la noche y tan pronto como llegamos sabíamos que iba a ser una noche excelente. El ambiente era genial, David, el dueño era muy acogedor, fue una pena que la noche llegó a su fin. La comida, la bebida y el ambiente es genial.

Went here for my girlfriends 30th birthday with the in laws and was very impressed. Food was amazing and the service was spot on. Highly recommend the lobster and butterscotch cake for desert.

La última noche fuimos a cenar. Todo era de primera clase, bebidas desde las 06.30 a la llegada a café en la salida. La comida fue excepcional, el mejor restaurante que he probado. Todos los ingredientes estaban frescos y cocinados a la orden. Mi cangrejo entrante y plato principal pescado, estaban muy bien presentados, cocinado y servido. Había una gran selección de sabrosos postres, parecía grosero no tener uno. El restaurante era muy limpia y espaciosa. Todo el personal era muy amable, servicial y atento. David, el anfitrión es muy amable y nada es demasiado problema para él. No había nada que criticar, sin duda volveremos