The Sun Inn in Braintree - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fabulous place, with the best service I’ve had in a very long time, food was delicious, well presented and good portions. All staff members were friendly and proffered, would definitely recommend.

Lies, discrimination and a rude waitress. Told it was accessible when it wasn't. Rude staff and a new manager left to take the hit. Think the owner was there but didn't realise at the time. Either way the owners didn't care. Foods decent but I wouldn't recommend based of our experience and what I've found out since. If you have accesibilty needs and don't want rude staff go to the angel. It's much better and not far Edit: More lies. We specifically mentioned an electric wheelchair. I was the one who offered to buy you a drink you fool(because i didnt think you were the owner). Your staff caused the problems and your manager agreed with us. Most people in the village know what you're like. Look at other reviews. If you could've accommodate us inside you should have. If you couldn't you shouldn't have said you could. Sort yourself out, you took no interest and now you're making it up as you go along. You should have told me you were the owner and not left your new manger who knew nothing about the building to deal with it.

Lied to about accessibility. Rude waitress and useless owner who hid away. Food was the saving grace but we couldn't get in to use the toilet so we had to leave shortly after our meal. Poultry apologies at the time and rude responses to our reviews since. I hope the owner knows what we have to go through one day

Called in advance to check electric wheelchair accessible and to ask for a table that would also be suitable, told there was a small step but it would be fine and to make sure we noted on the booking and shed know who it was when we arrived, no entrances are accessible this left my family member unable to use any facilities the table provided was in a corner between a narrow pillar and no space was left to seat wheelchair user who couldn't get in anyway an extremely aggressive barmaid when we questioned this told us " we should have told them and we've had wheelchairs before and they're booked outside and later was complaining about it being to busy to deal with us the new manager tried her hardest to rectify an embarrassing and disappointing experience and we thanked her for it , the owner offered 10% off the bill for the appalling discriminatory experience however the manager knocked off a little more all in all , we'd never go again, never recommend and frankly looking at the owners responses to poor reviews the culture of attitude is clearly the issue , NOT a person with disabilities

Really lovely restaurant, perfect for couples or groups. Food was absolutely delicious. Cheese board with choice of cheeses and homemade crackers was sensational. Great vegetarian menu as well. Lovely service and garden area is very romantic.

Great food, great service what more can you as for

Highly recommended by our Airbnb hosts and they were not wrong. Lovely food served with a smile. Booking is required especially at busy times. Nice outdoor area, cosy pub, good selection of beer and wine. Dog friendly.

Always fabulous food and I love sitting in the Courtyard in the Summer. In the winter the inside is cosy. Not cheap but oh so worth it. Veg from their own garden, fresh foccacia with oil and saba, great roast and puddings to die for. Burgers also awesome. Ate my roast so quick I forgot to take a photo!

Lovely pub . Food to match Service spot on . Did not wait for any courses, only when we asked for a breather. Best fish and chips so far in Essex.

The best roast dinner as usual. Can’t recommend The Sun Inn enough. Great atmosphere, amazing service and the best food in the area.

Went for a midweek meal out with a friend here - was very impressed with food and service. Wasn't feeling that hungry so we went straight to mains, really lovely food and in the case of the fish and chips that I had, there was a lot of it! I have to give a special mention to the smashed peas that came with it, they were awesome - think I could have had a meal of just those, they were so nice! We finished our meal outside with some hot drinks, although I was very tempted with desert - too full for the cheese and biscuits offering (that sounded great) and unfortunately, they ran out of cheesecake... perhaps next time...! Parking (if driving) is a bit of a pain, there is a small car park, but otherwise it's a case of finding a suitable space out on the road. Look forward to trying this again, maybe with the family...!

Really good food and the staff are friendly and efficient. Would recommend it.

Another great experience (when isn't it?!). The beer festival was so well organised! A vast array of beers and ciders to choose from, all of which were excellent. We also had their street food which was such a treat and so indulgent. Great atmosphere, finely tuned table service (always with a smile and timely). Couldn't ask for more. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful establishment in the area and we'll always recommend visiting here - groups, families, couples, it's a great place for all.

Visited many times in the 60s and loved this pub. It has changed slightly but still one we will visit again. Lovely outside seating and good atmosphere. Staff helpful and food good. My only comment I would make is not so many thick cut chips please.

Amazing food and great service. Came for the Sunday roast and left really happy. Dog treats and water bowls were also given to my dog which was a plus point!

We enjoyed the beer festival and the street food.

Great beer festival as always a lot of hard work to organise but for us a super event Almost missed it but got back from a trip on Sunday afternoon straight to pub to help mop up beers ha ha, well done Andy we are blessed with a great local pub. It’s sad that people from outside of the area give ridiculous 1* reviews & recommend “avoid” happy for them to do so as a loyal local customer Very WELL DONE as always thanks to everyone & especially Tess in courtyard Chrissie & Reggie

Terrible, Outrageously rude. Food was ok nothing special. Seems as though there is a number of negative reviews on here. We have received some completely unprovoked abusive messages from the staff on the customer review form to add to the negative experience. (I assume as we were honest about our experience) seems like a common trend when anyone has called them out on here. Clearly the restaurant is run by inexperienced and unrefined people. AVOID!!

I almost never leave reviews (good or bad) but wanted to highlight the amazing summer beer festival put on at the Sun last week/weekend by Andy and his team. A fantastic selection of c. 40 beers and ciders of all types, all offered in half/third/full pints, and at c. £2 for a half, very reasonably priced. Run over five days so that people can pick a time that best suits them / the weather. The courtyard and beer garden at the back are both lovely, and the staff really friendly. You could tell that a lot of thought and effort had gone into making it a fun time for all, and the street food menu put in place specially for it was varied and interesting and fitted well with the general relaxed, summery vibe. 10/10 and will definitely be coming back next year and recommending to others.

If you’re a family with children avoid staff clearly don’t like children. We booked for father day lunch at 4:30 with friends and children and was very clear from the get go that certain staff member didn’t like the Children with rude remarks and dirty looks. Since leaving we have received horrible messages from management, after spending £200 in there this is no way to run a business and treat local customers it’s honestly appalling.

Been a while since last at The Sun Inn but back with new neighbours and have realised what we were missing. Great service and food well cooked and presented. Menu with something for everyone and a the fish specials excellent. Looking forward to going again soon. 👍😊

This has to be the very best haddock and chips the fish in beer batter was the best I've had tartar sauce 2nd to none and the peas was also something special! Great service very clean and also lots of room! Thanks you

Everything was wonderful. Only small issue that niggles is the potential charge for no shows, frequent reminders and only a 10 minute window for late arrival

The Sun has changed somewhat over the past year. Same well cooked and lovely food good beer and God atmosphere. The change, however, is the prices. It is now, in my opinion, quite expensive to dine here with prices for mains costing upwards of £18- £25 I visited recently to have a beer, which I did £4.50 for a bottle. Of 1698 ale, the shock was having a single Jack Daniels at £6,25. The sun is still a nice pub, but be prepared to spend a lot of money. In my opinion, this has turned the pub into a gastro venue.

What an experience! If you're looking for genuine England feeling, that's the place to go! Food is excellent and service is top! Wish I could go there everyday!

I went twice over the last 2 weeks, first time with my girlfriend and it was on a Saturday, I ordered the slowcooked honey glazed belly pork sandwich, it was £8, and it came with really nice rosemary fries and my gf ordered a mushroom soup, probably one of the best mushroom soups i had, the previous best was Marco Piere Whites in Chelsea football ground, their mushroom soup is to die for too, we also had the crunchy Potato Dauphinoise/crispy gratin... Amazing as always..garentee a pleasant visit to The Sun Inn, they have a great selection of beer on tap too, outdoor seating is a little gem too, I will be a regular, oh the staff are all very helpful and polite, not snobby, not intimidating and informative.

A very quant and unassuming local pub that exceeded all expectations from quality of food, the attentive service and the high quality of hygiene. The starter of crispy duck egg with Chorizo and Asparagus was an absolute delight, the pie was perfectly baked, fish and chips was so light. Along with the pie came a side of seasonal veggies which was exceptional as the attentiveness of the service they split out the butter seasoning due to personal allergies. Would highly recommend coming and booking in advance, we walked in and was very lucky to get a lovely spacious table tucked away. Thank you very much for everything, keep up the exceptional work, we will be back!

Had another delicious meal at The Sun. This time I was there for lunch and chose from their extensive vegetarian menu. The dish was described as braised onion, truffled wild mushrooms, cheddar rarebit, baby leeks, hazelnut and soubaise. My nephew had confit of duck, which he really enjoyed. The menu at The Sun always has interesting dishes that you don’t find elsewhere, as well as a selection of more familiar ones. The food was tasty, the staff attentive and the experience was overall five star.

Really nice service, comfortable, great ambience. The food is excellent and varied. They serve pies and fish and chips, but also a wider range of daily specials. The liver and bacon with bubble and sqeak was great. Lovely desserts including a memorable malted milk chocolate torte. Beers and wine good too. Book in advance. Packed out on Sundays. At quieter times, they limit the number of bookings they take to the number of staff working on the day so that can offer everyone a good experience.

Don't bother going if you only want a drink! Or book a table, just to have a pint! Lovely old pub spoiled by non-plussed staff! Only interested in profits, even lady waiting to pay for large food bill for her family, was ignored for ages, two people behind the bar, just ignoring anyone walking up to the bar,! Customers seem to be an inconvenience. Go to the Railway Tavern down the road!

I have been to this pub/restaurant before but I had forgotten how good it is. Delicious food, probably the best I've eaten in any pub, reasonably priced and the staff are excellent.

What a lovely place to have a meal. Went for a Sunday lunch for a family birthday, and was not disappointed with everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Highly recommend 👌

Went here for lunch with the parents and it was fantastic. All freshly made and delicious food. High quality. Worth the wait and the money. Plus staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely pub atmosphere with good seating and plenty of light.

Sunday roast is fantastic here. This was our third visit.. such friendly staff Highly recommended… The bread and butter pudding OMG Ps when available try the Scotch egg for starter.

We came here for dinner just before Christmas and it was sublime. We sat right by the fire and it was a good temperature for all our party. The food is excellent. The service is great and very helpful. Helen and her team are knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. We came back 3 days later to just have a drink and a snack at the bar. I would recommend this to anyone whether a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of many whom you have not seen for a while. We will definitely be back. They are also very dog friendly

The Sun Inn consistently out performs in all areas of hospitality. Service and quality of food are exceptional and never disappoints. A real pleasure to enjoy an evening at the Sun Inn

Great spot, amazing food and very attentive service. The quality of food was excellent as well.

We visited the Sun Inn for a family lunch. Very attentive staff checking in on us. Delicious food. I had cod for my main and a crumble for dessert. Only change I would make is thicker custard! But everything else perfect.

A great atmosphere pub was full & buzzing. Food was excellent as always meat pie is right up there with the very best, chips & veg cooked to perfection Lamb Tagine was full of flavour & traditionally presented, well done & thank you Andy, Charlic & the team Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Chrissie & Reggie 🎄

Went to the Sun for lunch disappointed . I had the pie too salty to eat . The sauce was like brown salt . Noticed a previous review the other day saying the same thing . Not taking any notice ?

What a great find, superb food, Turbot, Skate and Veggie Tagine for the 3 of us, good value and first class service. Great desserts too.

Great Sunday lunch, the best I've had in a long time. Very reasonably priced

Great reviews made us travel to experience, lovely old beamed pub, warm ambiance with fire burning. Couldn’t fault staff. But oh the food was so salty! Party of four, apart from the burger all dishes were very salty. Pie looked lovely with a separate serving of gravy. But all, over salted! How does that happen! Really disappointed. Sadly can’t recommend!

A regular of ours which says it all Lovely food,service and atmosphere 😁

We went for a late afternoon meal. The warm welcome and attentiveness of the staff made for a great experience, the food was superb and would recommend The Sun to all. Thank you.

A very warm and friendly welcome we were seated for our first visit after a recommendation and a voucher for my birthday l.

Good quality ingredients, well cocked. A balanced menu for a small local pub. Good range of beers. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended; you should book as it can be busy.

Staff need a lot more training. My pressed pork belly was tough, which was my second choice because the waiter did not tell me my first choice was off the menu. As was my friend's first choice, so she also had to make a speedy second choice.

Fourth visit and each time has been very consistent. Excellent customer service . Very very good food ! Will ( if not already )become a regular customer as live local.

Tasty meal in a cosy, warm atmosphere. Dog-friendly too.

Nice cosy and traditional pub restaurant, food was really nice and the staff were friendly, lovely atmosphere with log burner and also a decent outside seating area thats also covered, on street parking is easy enough too, would definitely re-visit again.

Very inviting traditional pub. Friendly staff and a great menu with lots to choose from. Outside seating, which would be perfect for the warmer months. Plenty of parking on street. Food was amazing! Will be returning.

Was invited to a friends birthday celebration. It was my first visit to this pub. The food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend.

Great food and choice of beer. Attentive Friendly staff that work here, in my mind this is the bench mark for all pubs to follow.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch today to celebrate my birthday. There was a birthday card waiting for me from the Sun Inn, so thoughtful! The team were great and very understanding when one of our party was delayed. The menu is really lovely and the food is beautifully cooked. The best roast potatoes I’ve had in a pub! My only comment would be that there wasn’t a lot of meat, but it was beautifully pink and served with lots of veg. We had children in the party and it’s so nice that they eat off the main menu, just smaller portions - no nuggets or basic pasta dishes here! Thank you for a great lunch.

Terrible Night, staff refused to serve us drinks until all our party arrived. And then waited a further 30 mins before serving upshot almost 45 minutes no drinks. Even when we tried to buy at bar were told to sit down!! One chair was missing from our table and rather than apologising, we were insulted by the staff apologising to adjacent table for getting a chair. Service was slow and unfriendly. Food not as good as used to be ordered the pie well what rubbish a cheap bought in one no filling and hard pastry. Dessert rubbish so disappointed by our treatment that won't be going again. Used to be our go to place which we always recommended

Favourite place to go for a roast! Amazing service from the staff. The atmosphere is so cosy and friendly. The food is absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to go back already.

Excellent Sunday dinner. Food was very good and service was as well.

Lovely gourmet pub with food that is always delicious and service with a smile. We eat here at least every couple of weeks and have always had great experiences. Lovely open fires in winter too.

We have been to The Sun a number of times and always found the food excellent. This visit was no different but the occasion was ruined by the officious and rude attitude of the lady in charge. And all totally unnecessary. We will give The Sun a miss for a while and hope she is not on duty if we return.

Some distance from home but decided to give it a go based on the positive food reviews and glad we did as it was a very enjoyable lunch. We sat outside under the tent structure, which was nice but as the weather was still warm and sunny we would have liked to have been in the gardens. Often struggle with the veggie options on offer being boring but here I really enjoyed the Vegetable tagline and hubby thoroughly enjoyed his burger. The coffee with a shortbread biscuit is also worth a mention as it was really good. Service was faultless and very attentive.

I’ve been coming to the Sun Inn for around 3 years now. The food is consistently excellent & always caters well for me being coeliac. However, whilst the food we all had was beautiful this evening, the service was really lacklustre. Went to the bar on arrival to order drinks. Was told to be seated as it was table service only. 20 minutes later, someone took our drinks order. Previously I’ve had the best bloody Mary’s ever here but tonight they were appalling. Took another 10 minutes to get me a gluten free menu. Apart from the older lady who’s worked there a while, the younger staff were lacklustre with no personality & quite ignorant. It pains me to write this but whilst the quality of the food remains absolutely top notch, the serving staff need a rocket up them.

Very friendly and helpful staff and, as always, the food is beautifully cooked and presented. A very good choice of menu selection. Can't wait to go there again !

A traditional pub with fabulous food served by attentive professional people, keen to make sure you enjoy your visit - they succeed !!

Great place , great service as always. Nothing is too much for the staff. Easy to book and a pleasure to call it our local . Don’t change

Amazing Sunday lunch today. The best food, amazing service and a lovely atmosphere. Would not want to be anywhere else.

Had a fantastic Sunday roast here! Service and food were great, would certainly recommend to anyone considering it. You won’t be disappointed!

Although a pleasant meal , the portion of vegetables were quite small . Also the hot chocolate was lukewarm. Otherwise it was all fine . I hadn’t been here for some time and it is now really a restaurant rather than a pub doing food...

Fantastic little find in the Kelvedon/ Feering area. Best pint I’ve found yet in Essex (as an Irish man I know my stout!). Food menu is outstanding and the Sunday roast is an absolute must! Extremely welcoming and hospitable staff, a credit to owner Andy and a special mention to staff members Nina and Helen who without doubt always cater to your required needs. Biased I might be but it’s without doubt the best establishment in the county!

Food was delicious, both carnivore and vegetarian options were delicious. Super dog friendly. We visited en route to a holiday rental, and we're planning to return for the home leg.

Quality traditional pub food home made on the premises - beamed interior and open fires create good atmosphere - add in friendly staff for a great experience 👍

We visited the Sun inn for Sunday lunch today. We had a table in the courtyard which is an outside covered area at the back of the pub. It was absolutely delightful, the ambiance was fantastic, the garden was wonderfully well kept and decorated and...

Great staff, great meal even if a little expensive 👍🏻

A very good meal. Excellent service. Really enjoyed it - would definitely recommend.

Visited 03/09/2023. Sunday Roast was fantastic, we tried the Turkey, Pork and Beef and all were exceptional. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. We will visit this hidden gem again.

Couldn't have been any better! Service was absolutely spot on, the food we had was amazing, timings were perfect, atmosphere was lovely. 5* without a doubt - a must visit! Best visit we've had to date.

Great food and drink. Will definitely be back

We eat here regularly and it is always wonderful food and friendly and efficient service. They even have a Gluten Free menu - so I can eat safely and enjoy the wonderful food and beautiful surrounds of this lovely pub.

After finding this place on Google and seeing the great reviews, I booked it for a family meal. Andrew was great and answered all my questions beforehand. From the moment we arrived, we were given a very warm welcome, the setting was lovely and the food that followed was incredible. I highly recommend the beef roast! Fantastic roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Will definitely be coming back again!

An impressive menu and the food was fantastic. Excellent service and great atmosphere. We could not fault our evening and will definitely be back!

23rd August Myself & 3 friends met for lunch & a catch-up. As ever the atmosphere very pleasant, especially so as we sat out in the courtyard which was very relaxing. The food was exceptional, staff very helpful & friendly. Always such a pleasant experience to eat here. Myself & 2 friends came for lunch today as a belated birthday get together. The atmosphere was friendly & relaxed. Lots of people were visiting for lunch too as well as a couple with their very well behaved dog. We chose 3 different dishes & they were the absolutely delicious. I was amazed with the flavours of the lasagne which were really incredible. Never eaten a dish like it!

Had a family meal yesterday evening. Food and service were amazing. Such a beautiful pub and the outside courtyard is stunning. Definitely the best pub in the area. Feering is very lucky to have it.

An incredible pub in the little village of Feering. Food is always above and beyond and staff are very friendly.

Great pub with a good menu selection and the food was excellent 👍

We called in yesterday evening whilst on a business trip. We were met with a very friendly greeting from the bar staff who were very pleasant and attentive. The food was freshly prepared,very good and arrived in timely fashion.

absolutely delicious I had the chicken , and then the banana fritters. Will definitely come again .

A pub that moved with the times. Fab food and great wine

I cannot say enough good things about the sun inn. Food was amazing and lovely choice. Staff were all really friendly and welcoming. Lovely touch of a birthday card from them for my friends birthday Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

Great meal in a lovely pub full of character. Hardest part of the meal was choosing from the extensive menu & we were gutted that we couldn't manage a desert! Staff are great & very attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.

We stopped off for a quick evening meal sat outside in the courtyard which is lovely the staff were friendly and the food was really good portion size was even to big for me but delicious

We always enjoy our visits to The Sun, for great food and friendly and accommodating staff. Keep on doing what you do so well - we love it.

The Sun continues to excel - with outstanding food, great staff and wonderful ambience. Our waitress was outstanding, very attentive and good natured.

After a bad experience with another local pub we arrived at The Sun Inn. We were dealt with in a very professional and friendly manner. Nothing was to much trouble for the staff. We were very very impressed with the service and the quality of...

Menu choice was pretty good. Service was ok but could have been more attentive. Pork chop was great but served with an uninspiring dry fennel, orange and mixed leave salad. (and fries). Lights around the marquee could do with a spring clean I normally love...

Really lovely food! We had gluten free stipulated on the booking but were not offered a gluten free menu until after we'd placed our order, and was told the meal that had been ordered contained gluten. Would be nice to have been offered the menu first time around, as no one checked there were any allergies or intolerances until after the order was taken. There was no mention of a gluten free menu online so we didn't know that one was even available. However, it was sorted out very quickly and the staff are so helpful and friendly so it didn't matter too much. The service was very quick considering how busy it was, and the food was delicious when it came out. Now that I know there is a separate gluten free menu, I can't wait to go back again! Thank you for having us.

Een gezellige pub, het eten was erg goed. De bediening was goed en behulpzaam.

Lovely tapas style food in a cool courtyard with excellent beer.

We were there for a special lunch, 70th birthday. We had been recommended by friends as a place for a special celebration. We booked on line after reviewing the location and menu, we also advised that it was a special celebration when booking. On arrival...

Quality food and drink in a lovely old building plus covered courtyard dining and a shady garden. Occasional beer/cider festivals.

Fabulous Sunday lunch and a treat to take home for the dog that couldn’t come! Excellent wine too! Will definitely be back