Three Horseshoes in Maldon

We just moved to the area and went here for lunch on our second day here. Service from Liz was lovely and homemade food really tasty for a fantastic price. Doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not and has a real family feel. Was a great welcome to the area. We have returned twice since, once for a roast, and never been disappointed. Book an early sitting on a Sunday if you want a choice of roast meats as it gets very busy!

What a dissapointment! Booked a table for 3.45 arrived at 3.47 to be told no roast! Did you ask for roast? Erm no did you tell us you didn't have any? We left!

would recommend this pub for its homemade food, we have eaten here a few times, food and staff have been A*** everytime.

I stopped off after a long day on my motorbike recently. I hadn't booked but was welcomed into the non booked room, which was light and airy and only three other people eating in the room. I had a lovely scampi and chips with Lemon Meringue pie for sweet. The lady who was serving behind the bar taking orders and waiting the tables was very friendly and willing to provide condiments required. I couldn't fault the service.

We have frequently eaten here for years and always had good food at reasonable prices. Now the government has instructed all pub/restaurant to close due to the Coronavirus Liz and her staff are offering a food delivery service. My wife and I, who are in our 70’s, have just had a superb roast dinner delivered to our home and you couldn’t ask for a better dinner served hot to your door. A very big thank you to Liz and all her staff.

A lovely late lunch with 11 people. Very nice food. We all had something different and it came hot and delicious. Liz who is in charge was friendly and helpful. Massive choice on the menu. Would recommend most dishes as have eaten from it quite often.

Very tired surroundings, staff disinterested in pleasing customers. The food was poorly presented and uninteresting. This was very disappointing, we would never go again

Warm welcome from the owner, extensive menu, reasonably priced menu with large portions. Nice looking restaurant area with open fire, plenty of outside space for the warmer weather.

We stopped for lunch but after waiting at bar for 10 minutes we left as no one was there to serve us. We could hear someone out back and there were two/three tables of people eating.... We decided we would go elsewhere, very disappointing.

In Essex for a sailing regatta, stopped here for a late Sunday lunch. Sign outside saying "Fine wines" was appealing and suggested something decent. Horrid interior, dreadful "garden" and basic pub food. Wines were 2 x cheap screwcaps and barmaid laughed when I mentioned the "Fine wines" sign outside. I shall probably report the place to Trading Standards. Food was not terrible, just basic overcooked simple veg, no sauces, watery, with watery gammon "roast" and the fish & chips was greasy - just typical 1980s basic pub food. Possibly confusing quantity (plenty) with any form of quality. Avoid if you are at all discerning.

Last minute decision for a meal out, decided on a local pub The Three Horseshoes in Althorne which we’d visited before. Once again no problem just turning up and a table for two was available from the very welcoming staff. Ordered our food and a drink and waited. When the food arrived we were not disappointed, the portions were huge!! Seeing what the other diners were getting it was not unusual for such huge portions. We would highly recommend and certainly come back again.

Went for lunch expecting it to be as it was on our last visit which admittedly was a few years ago. Certainly not as inviting. Food was always lovely but on ordering cod and chips it was absolutely tasteless! My husband ordered spotted dick but got a plain sponge. Spotted dick is made with suet!! And has sultanas in it!! Also my husband has a bad back and we were told we couldn't sit in the restaurant. Had to sit in the bar on seating that really didn't help. One man came in and stood at the bar for a long time. No one came out to see to him and he walked out. shan't be visiting there again.

Booked for 16 people for Sunday lunch. We requested a long table and we also had 1 vegan in the party. Excellent food and generous portions. As we were a large group they kept us up to date with when they would be back to take orders and drinks. They were very busy but very polite and friendly.

Popped into the Three Horseshes for an early evening meal after a long day and was looking forward to a meal here as it was so pleasant last time we were there.I don't know what was happening when we arrived but we stood at the bar looking towards the kitchen for 5 minutes waiting for someone to serve us. Although 2 members of staff were in the kitchen and one saw us standing there we were totally ignored so after 5 minutes we walked out.

We visited The Three Horseshoes for the first time on recommendation and it certainly lived up to what friends had told me. The choices were excellent, good home cooking at a very reasonable price. It is to popular that you would need to book, certainly on a Sunday. The service was great, the atmosphere friendly and we will definitely return. Big thanks to the staff

We visited the pub for the family fun day, enjoyed a gourmet BBQ, drinks and entertainment for the kids. Have been here before for food and drinks and always welcoming.

My husband and I booked a table at the huntsman and hounds at 2-2.30pm upon arrival was told the kitchen had closed we was sent to the three horse shoes upon arrival the lovely lady behind the bar told us that the kitchen was closed when we explained what had happened she said let me see what I can do of she went and come bk and said they would accommodate us I’m so glad we went here the food was amazing plenty of it defo worth a visit to anyone looking for friendly staff and amazing food in a lovely setting

Very welcoming first time visit. Good food and service. Plenty of car parking space. Have booked the walking group in for August!!

My family love this place and we love the current staff! Food is still wholesome, good value and are always welcomed warmly. Would love to see a few different deserts......but thats just me being a picky moo! Can't thank the staff for the outstanding job they continue to do. Its a proper family pub with a relaxed environment! Included a pic of my daughter skate tonight..........it was amazeballs !!!

For the first time I'm submitting a less than glowing review. Nothing was up to the standard of previous visits. Atmosphere was lacking, service was patchy, food was lacklustre (although portions remained huge) and prices seemed to be creeping up. Hopefully just a "blip" as The Three Horeshoes is our "go to" venue for excellent pub grub at reasonable prices.

We recently moved to the area and were keen to find a local who does sunday lunch. We love our sunday lunches so have quite high standards! Their choice of meat is extensive along with a hearty serving of vegetables and proper cauliflower cheese! For those of you who are ravenous, they do large servings too although the standard has always been more than enough for us. Great selection of desserts on offer too, if you can manage it...and clearly we do! The staff are fantastic and very friendly. We have been back a few times now...its has definitely become a must at least one sunday in the month!

Had steak pie / fish and chips for lunch. Both well portioned..... no.... make that VERY well portioned and tasty. Staff lovely, would return without hesitation

this was the best food ,service we have had for a long time,we live in RAYLEIGH ESSEX,@ have a large amount of choice for food,but this is the best by far.Clean tidy @ service was quick but not rushed and a large amount of food,the price was well worth it.We will be visiting THE THREE HORSESHOES many more times,thank you for a welcome we will remember,Peter @ friends.

Quite why they do so well is a bit of a mystery to us. The Sunday lunch we had: meat was good and plentiful, but the vegetables were a little tired. But on our visit the service was just not up-to-scratch. Drinks immediate. Menus? A while. Meal? A while. And then? Nothing. As a mere male the dessert is, or ought to be, a highlight. But no menu was brought, plates not taken away. Eventually we paid up and walked away. So not a dining experience to remember (at least not for the right reasons). This was our 4th visit and we've had two good experiences and two, not so good. Sad.

Wednesday night is fish and chip night. We both ordered skate and it was cooked to perfection, crispy beer batter on the outside and pure white meat in the middle. The chips were plentiful and delicious. Peas and a small salad are served on plate.

Visited the three horseshoes recently but was disappointed to find a change in the lunch menu which is now the same as any other restaurant portions are a bit smaller which is not a bad thing, no nice veggies just peas & carrots & not such a big choice as before. Food is still very good but please bring back the old menus don't mind paying £1-£2 extra for the blackboard 2 course lunch.

Cosy little restaurant...Great food, we had a roast meal and everything was perfect....., good portions and value for money.... friendly attentive staff.... Made to feel very welcome.

As always, well above average "pub grub", huge (and I do mean huge) portions and friendly service. Amazing value at £60 for four, including two beers and a bottle of wine.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here, the food was delicious & plentiful & beautifully cooked. You can order a standard size or a large, but believe you me the standard is more that's enough as my brother found out after ordering the large! It's excellent prices too. It is advisable to book as it does get, not surprisingly busy.

We eat here several times a year when camping in the area. The food is excellent, with a great selection of specials (I had a 3 fish fried platter), stuff for the kids outside and the best prices around.

I often visit the Horseshoes, but you have to book as it is very popular, which is understandable considering the...

Always get a good meal from roast to scampi. Food always hot and tasty very big portions for standard and...

Recientemente tuvimos el almuerzo de domingo. Cena con asado excelente, tuve Turquía, pero tenía la opción de carne de cordero. Verduras frescos, buena selección, no sólo guisantes y zanahorias! ! También puede elegir una pequeña comida, lo cual es genial para los niños, o quienes...

I have just come home from another very satisfying dinner and would like to compliment Dave and Dan for their lasagne and the Chicken dish I had. My friend travels 40 miles once a month for the lasagne and she LOVES it ! I know all our taste buds are different but how someone could describe it as inedible stuns me? This is a GREAT HONEST pub serving GREAT HONEST food. If it wasn't for the fact I worry about my ever I increasing waist line I would eat here every week !!

I came along tonight with my mum & daughter, we had booked a table. the bar was quite busy with diners/drinkers. we ordered our drinks & food (3 soft drinks, 2 sirloin steaks & 1 fish & chips) which all arrived very quickly. the food was lovely, steaks cooked to perfection & everything piping hot. we all enjoyed our visit with great staff & food. will definitely be back & will highly recommend.

We have been to this place 4 times now and on the first 3 occasions we were very disappointed, but so many people said it was really good, we felt we may have just been there on "off days"so thought we would give it another try, big mistake, the service was slow, you don't get a menu, just get referred to a board on the wall, which means standing next to other dinners whilst they are eating, so you can read the board, my wife and our friends lasagne was ineligible, our friend ordered a drink with no ice, when the drink arrived the glass was full of ice, we did get an apology from the " scruffy " chef and wasn't charged for the lasagne, but overall very poor and definitely won't be going back.

Went to this place with my husband and friends. To begin with, tge service was very slow. My friend and I ordered the Lasagne. Big mistake. No flavour, too much cheese. My friend's was so poor she couldn't eat it at all and she said she didn't think it was cooked through. The staff were very apologetic and didn't charge for her meal but it was awkward as I knew she hadn't eaten all day. This is the third time we have been here because it is local and we went with other people who wanted to go there, but we won't be going again!

Food always excellent with plenty of choice specials board always has new things to tryStaff and owners friendly and welcoming and do their best to make you enjoy your visit

What a little gem! We visited with some family and was expecting pub grub on a Wednesday night but all meals looked fab and my lamb chump was delicious, totally exceeded my expectations. Really great service, very flexible and helpful and kids meals were great too. Amazing value, lots of choice and I wished I lived nearer.

We keep going back.the food is good and great value for money.the staff friendly and helpful I had mussels in white wine and garlic which were great.I would have preceded them served in something less resembling my dogs food bowl though.but that's just not picking.would thouroughly recomend.

We have been eating here every Friday evening for about 3 years. You never get fed up with the menus as the specials board changes weekly. Liz and Dave are great hosts and the bar staff are very helpful, especially Katie. The portions are huge so we only usually manage one course. However, good starter and dessert menu on offer.I love the fish that dave cooks, he will also alter dishes as required or cook your own choice with some notice. The best eatery in the area without a doubt.

I have been looking for a restaurant that serves a great Sunday roast that my husband can enjoy without complaint- struck balls eye with this little beauty. Fabulous food all round, especially the roasts. Plentiful portions and lovely puddings at great prices. Perfect for families. Plenty of parking but be warned! Book early! This is a very popular restaurant, understandably, so gets very busy. Always a pleasure to eat here, staff are fab

Lovely food, good choice, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Gets busy though, so booking is definitely recommended!

Called in for lunch on 7th March for the second time although we live just 5 minutes drive away. Was full but we were offered seats at the bar. Chose fish and chips from the main menu at about £10.50 but were directed to the set two course menu for £7.50 so we could also get a dessert. Great service and a large portion of delicious cod, chips and peas. They also do a fish and chip night on Thursday for £7.95 and a steak night on Wednesday night for £7.95. Warning!! You need to book for both lunch and dinner. Closed Monday - we were going on the 6th March but luckily checked online. Huge selection of meals from the £6 and £7.50 two course lunches.

A traditional pub with a restaurant. Great prices mean it does get booked up. Service is friendly, you won't do getter for the price.

This is my favourite venue for Sunday lunch and well worth the half hour drive. Booking is essential due to popularity. Today there was a choice of lamb, pork, gammon, beef or turkey. There is also an extensive blackboard menu. Generous portions of meat are served with Yorkshire pudding, parsnip crisps, roast potatoes and a side selection of veg which included cauliflower cheese, carrots, cabbage, green beans, mange tout and red cabbage. The staff were welcoming and attentive and we were quickly brought a jug of extra gravy when we asked. Excellent value for money. We dined as a couple but there were a number of families and children were welcome.

On Sun 22 Jan 17 I took my daughter & gran kids to the three horshoes. Booked a table for 6 people for 2.30pm. Busy when we got there. Kids played out in garden & we had a drink at the bar. As soon as our table became free they quickly cleared it which enabled us to sit earlier. A fantastic menu to please all. Great portions, piping hot & value for money. The best I've had in a long time. Recommend the Sunday roast and be sure to book. The food & service were excellent. Many thanks Dean the sweep.

We had a fantastic evening meal at this lovely country pub the service was excellent we were given a choice of a very varied menu with a large specials board quite a few meals have the choice of small or regular portions I had duck which was cooked to perfection as were the accompanying vegetables the sauce was to die for the portion was very large the prices on all the meals were very reasonable real value for money We enjoyed the wine which was reasonably priced .you do need to book as we have tried a few times before on various evenings and they have always been fully booked our visit was a Thursday and it was full as were our tummies when we left

The Three Horseshoes is a small but very cosy little place with reasonable seating for groups. I believe booking is best as it seemed to be very busy especially at lunchtime when we went. The meal, Roast Lamb, was very well served up with roast potatoes and vegetables which were all well cooked and very enjoyable. Service was prompt and very efficient and we did not have to wait long for our meal. My only moan would be the fact a group of children came into the meal area and opened the outside doors to go out to play in the yard. The constant coming and going of the children made the room very cold as the outside temperature had dropped considerably. This aside, I would certainly go back again for another meal..

Great food, great staff! Would recommend to anyone!! The best pub meal I have ever had the portions were huge and delicious!

Although one might say that this pub is fairly ordinary, the food it serves is extraordinary and very good value. They have an extensive menu of delicious family favourites. My particular favourite id the Liver and Bacon. The staff are very pleasant and the service is excellent. Book to avoid disappointment. It can be very busy at peak times which speaks volumes in itself.

Our first visit here and won't be the last. An amazing choice of food and very good value. The portions are really generous and well cooked. Staff are all really friendly and helpfull.We did have a bit of a wait but it was a busy lunchtime and at least you know the food is freshly cooked. Will certainly be going back. Well worth the drive out there.

Excellent roast good portions sweet was so good all homemade one of the best roasts I have had friendly pub

We have eaten here on many occasions and every time we have no complaints , extensive menu to cover all tastes, the specials change every day and are wonderful. Bar prices are normal and food great value, sometimes when busy there is a wait but the wait is worthwhile . Because of the popularity of here please book to avoid disappointment , every day seems to be busy.

I observed an elderly gentleman publicly cascaded because he stated his sticky toffee pudding tasted like treacle. The waitress spoke to the chef and then she came out and spoke loudly to the customer and said he was wrong it came from a packet and it was sticky toffee pudding. a less public display would have been more appropriate. i have eaten here many times and food and service have been exemplary but you let yourselves down this time. I hope the staff just had an off day.

I have just returned from a second visit to the Three Horseshoes this week. The food is great, especially the 2 courses for £5.50 deal. The two ladies serving are very polite and friendly. If you have children, there is a bouncy castle, trampoline and slide to keep them occupied. This place is a real gem.

Busy, and with only one chef on duty service was a little slow....although as friendly and attentive as usual. The food (as always) was more than worth the wait with their signature giant portions matched in quality and flavour. Fantastic value for money at £60 for 4 (including 8 drinks). The Three Horseshoes remains our "go to" venue for great pub grub.

Excellent value and always excellent food. Nothing fancy just honest good home cooking served in a pub environment.

Food great, staff and service great, good range of well kept beers. Going again in a couple of days time. Can't recommend highly enough.

Amazing food as usual, fantastic value for money & friendly staff. Has a great selection on the menu for those just wanting good pub food but also some truly amazing specials.

Huge lunch menu in two price bands. We chose the £5.50 menu which included a main and dessert. Portions were huge and really tasty. I was expecting the portions to be a bit small but we all agreed we had had plenty to eat and were mindful of which dessert we could manage. My Mum had an omlette and said it was lovely one of the nicest ones she has had. I had a burger which was huge and a banana split. Both were really nice. The place was busy and booking is definitely advisable. We tried to turn up the week before and they were fully booked. Staff were friendly and attentive. Sneeky a peek at the choices of other customers everything looked nice and well cooked. Many of the other customers seemed to be regulars known to the staff. Will definitely be returning. Thank you

Frequent visitors here. Have never been disappointed with the quality and portion size of the food.there is always something different on the specials board and I'm usually spoilt for choice with what iam going to choose.best to book a table as I have seen lots of people turned away as all tables taken.good value for money

Great Sunday lunch, huge portions, reasonable prices and lovely staff. We will definitely be returning another time.

Really lovely food and service , and very reasonable priced , fish was fantastic as was the mixed grill , hope to visit again soon , thank you all again . Regards the parr family

Fantastic menue and drinks had great meal with friends very reasonable price with lovely staff , cannot fault this venue , the best place to eat , lunch, or dinner you can have and still only pay very little, and must say staff are always great ! Tonight's was kate !

On Saturday 28th May our group of 9 adults attended these premises for a meal. The menu was quite extensive and varied. Almost all of us ordered different meals.Inspite of this they arrived after a short period. Quality of the food was top class and a good quantity.The service from the staff couldn't be faulted. Pleasant and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Desserts were also very nice. They offered two course meals at a very reasonable price. We will most certainly return and would recommend it to all. Thankyou staff for a very enjoyable meal.

The food and service was fantastic, we were a party of eight, we all got our food at the same time served on lovely hot plates the food went from T-Bone steak to scampi, it was all cooked as we wanted it as for the deserts I had a banana split and it was to die for, we all had a fantastic night the staff were all very friendly and nothing was to much trouble will definitely going back. Thanks to the staff at the Three Horseshoes, Althorne. PS The picture is of my Banana Split

Went there with my walking group on Saturday the food was excellent and home cooked well worth the wait. I had liver and bacon and it was delicious super Vegetables and mash as well as for the gravy well some of the best I have tasted. Then a dessert as well all for £5.50 don't know how they do t for the price.

Originally visited here with friends at for a birthday lunch but have since eaten at Christmas, as a group, and at other times mid week as a couple so have seen a number of menus; all of which have been fantastic. The food is always a good size, tastes superb and is excellent value for money. Two sides to the restaurant with additional seating outside. Closed on Mondays (which kept catching us out) apart from Bank Holidays. Good idea to book at popular times but very much recommended.

This place has shabby decor and could do with being brought up to date. The choice of food is good but what we had was a let down. My dining partner had bacon egg and bubble and squeak. He said the bacon was very dry and just broke away on the plate, I asked him how was his bubble and squeak, which he replied was a bit of mash with red onion through it. The fried egg was the best bit of this dish. I had omelette chips and salad, the mushrooms were of the frozen variety ie full of water and the salad had balsamic vinegar poured over it , which I was unable to have. The omelette was small and very cleverly placed on top of some chips so it appeared bigger than it was. We had a chocolate fudge cake with cream for desert, the cake was warm and the cream fridge cold which would of been better if the cream was not as cold. The citrus crumble, well small in portion size, and very plain . The other most annoying part about our visit was the very loud over powering voice of the barmaid, we could not hold a conversation between us as her voice echoed throughout .. Very rude we thought and we won't certainly be back.

You have to book a table as the restaurant is small.We didn't but were accommodated after a group had left.Gorgeous food and great attomosphere.Drink prices are reasonable as well.Can't wait to go back

Really enjoyable. I'd pre-booked a lunchtime table for 8 & we arrived to find we were seated in a nice light airy part of the restaurant. Good food and service with a relaxed atmosphere. We finished with drinks in the garden which has a play area for the kids. Easy to find as its on a main road just before the 'Burnham bends' start. I'd not hesitate to eat there again or to recommend it to others.

Our organiser had pre-booked for a post ramble meal at The Three Horseshoes,and after a windy but very pleasant ramble down to the river,along and back,the five of us were ready to test our tastebuds.Our walkers have been before and reports were excellent but it was my first meal there.If you really want value for money,an excellent menu,and really fantastic tasting food I don't think this venue can be beaten.Twinned with a very welcoming and friendly staff it is a place I will return to again and again.Where can you,at this moment of time,get two courses for £5.50 or £7.00 depending on your personal choice.A more extensive menu is available should you wish to indulge yourself.With the proportions being generous you won't leave hungry,but you will be back again!

Went here on recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed.Great food, and very reasonably priced, £5.50 for two course!Served with a smile by pleasant staff, very nice atmosphere, clean and tidy everywhere.Will definitely return

After moving to the Dengie a few weeks ago, we finally stopped for an afternoon late lunch at the Three Horseshoes. The moment we opened the door, we were greeted by friendly staff who sat us at a table. We were shown the menu board on the walls and counted over 20 hearty and welcoming choices including vegetarian options (Which I am). Over a drink we had so much choice and finally made our selection. The wait staff was super friendly and conversation was easy. We told her that we have just moved around here and she recommended places for us to visit which was an added bonus.Our meals were served (I had blue cheese mushroom and jacket potatoes with salad, my husband had steak and ale pie with mash. The food was well presented, wholesome and had great flavour, I was actually sad when I finished mine (a sign of a good meal). The staff had good banter with the other customers and themselves and it made me keen to return - before I had even left.So would I go again? You bet. This is now our appointed local and I feel very lucky this is on our doorstep. Well done Three Horseshoes, you ticked all the boxes!

The Horseshoes is extremely good value for money. Food excellent and very generous portions.The owners are lovely and the staff helpful and good fun.

We have lunch every two or three weeks and have had lovely food and brilliant service every time. You must book first and do it at least a week before you want to eat As it is so popular people eat there weekly!! Highly recommend it.

We go to this little pub at least once every two weeks for something to eat. Friendly staff who are accommodating, nothing too much trouble. Food is always brilliant, specials board changes regularly and had a large daily menu with plenty of choice. Usually need to book a table. A good pub that sells good food. Don't expect the Ritz when you walk in, it's a Grays pub, but it is always clean, well decorated and has a homely feel. Places to hang your coats, fires in the winter and garden in the summer.

Dined here late Sunday afternoon. Good home cooked food at a very reasonable price. Service was also spot on. You get a choice of the size of meal you want, I went for the standard home made steak pie which was plenty, don't think I would handled the large version.We both enjoyed dining here and will definitely be returning at some time.

Have been driving past this for some time but always noticed lots of car parked NOW WE KNOW WHY!Lunch WAS SO GOOD that we booked another three times in December.Don't take my word for this get down there,Best to bookREALLY GREAT STAFFWHAT MORE DO YOU WANT

Visited with a friend , excellent food and drink lots on the menus,very good value , staff very nice , I would advise booking , can get very busy.

We've lived in Burnham for 4 years now and are furious we haven't been to this place before. The food was gorgeous and great value for money, the staff and owners were lovely. I think my wife and I will be frequent visitors from now on. Also can't wait to take the kids there in the warmer months as the outside area for the kids looks great.

First time there for a good while, great food, long wait beteen course, but worth it by the time the food came.

My wife and I came over to the three horse shoes pub for early evening dinner we both selected different burgers from the wonderful you ladies,barmaids,waitresses and after a fairly short Wait while we had a drink the dinners were brought to our table.I can only say the chef (apparently Dan) had performed a miracle and made not burgers but a fantastic culinary delight.If you haven't tried the homemade burgers here please do not take my word for it come and try!A huge thank you to the staff for making us welcome and to the chef for making sure we will be back!!

Fabulous food, great service very friendly staff, will be visiting again very soon, give it a go you won't be disappointed!!

We as a family have been eating in the Three Horseshoes for 2 years, the quality of food here is amazing as is the price. Dave the chef and owner is top notch and Liz his wife is so friendly. Only problem is that you have to book as they are fully booked most of the time.If you want good pub food at a price you can afford then go to the Three Horseshoes.Stuart & Sarah

We have been here alot lately as the food is excellent,all home cooked and freshly prepared.There is so much to chose from and new menus go up each time we visit,you certainly get alot for your money,we have had roast dinners here and have been to a few of the special nights during the week,we have never had a bad meal or service,the staff are very friendly and welcoming,would certainly recommend

we came across this restaurant by chance and have to say it is one of the best ever that we have visited. The owners and staff alike make you feel so welcome and you leave feeling that you`ve known them all for years. The food is excellent with a good variety to choose from and portions that you would not believe. We can highly recommend this pub/ restaurant. We were only on holiday for a week but managed to visit them three times and would certainly go again and again.

just managed to get a table for 4 (we forgot to book-its a must) one wet sunday.it certainly brightened our day.the food was just simple sunday lunch, but what a lunch .my wife had what she said was the best beef she had ever had. the rest of our party were equally impressed. the service matched the food .

I've written a review for here before but have to do it again to reiterate what a fantastic little pub/restaurant this is! My husband and I visited last Saturday with my mum for lunch and the food was epic! The portions are huge, the bill is soooo reasonably priced and the staff are courteous and nothing is too much trouble. We came out feeling absolutely full and didn't need to eat anything at tea time! The only slight downside is that the decor is a bit dated but, at the end of the day, if you're not over fussed about the surroundings the food and service more than makes up for it! Would recommend The Three Horseshoes time and time again (book to avoid disappointment!).

My wife and I live close to the 'Shoes' and eat there almost every day. The food is freshly cooked and so reasonably priced that there is just no point in cooking at home. The menus is vast and caterers for most tastes. Given adequate notice in advance the skilled chefs will cook any meal you want, nothing seems to be too much trouble. All the staff are very pleasant and welcoming.

WE called into this establishment for a light lunch.On entering the premises it looked quite tired and dated.The staff we young and very friendly. We ordwred our food and didn't have long to wait for it to arrive.It was very good and a very good price.

not been for a couple of months, but went today and we both had roast beef, i don't know if the chef has changed, but the food was definitely not up its normal standard, i would say the food was average at best which is a shame as the food has always been top notch before

Visited the pub with friends on a night out from the local Railway Museum and had the best time. The food was awesome - excellent flavour and beautifully presented. I had a goats cheese tart that melted in the mouth and my main course almost defeated me, the portions were so generous. It was all beautifully cooked and served and the atmosphere and friendliness of the place just added to our enjoyment. Well worth a return visit.

Friendly staff. Gets busy so best to book. Good for all ages. Large garden with play equipment to keep the children entertained

We visited this pub for dinner last night. The selection from the menu boards leaves you with a dilemma of what to choose - our order was the Cromer crab salad ( scrummy), the sausages and mash ( with lashings of gravy) and rump steak ( cooked to perfection and fantastic value as it was Steak Night & only £7.50!). The main menus can be small or large, which is a good idea as these portions are generous. The quality of the food is very good indeed and you don't have to wait overlong either - would advise booking though as inside tables are limited but with additional seating outside. If you are looking for a traditional pub with friendly service and meals that are simply delicious then I recommend this restaurant - when you have tasted the food here you will appreciate that the staff in the kitchen really know how to cook good wholesome food. Do remember the portions are generous and book for evening meals 01621 740307 Tues-Sun. I am almost selfishly loathe to recommend this establishment to the height it deserves, because at the moment it is a relatively undiscovered gem - one which we want to return to often. This is really good, trust me! There is also vegetarian options too. The Cromer crab salad was around £10 - in some restaurants it would have been double and with small portions! There was a large family group eating in whilst we were there but you would definitely need to give them a call as inside space is limited. There is an excellent area outside if the weather is good.

Popped in for Sunday lunch on the way home from a weekend away in Maldon. Proper old school country pub, not a chain and all fresh home cook food served up piping hot in massive portions. They offer roasts in standard or large sizes, I am thankful I opted for standard as this was huge enough! Really good value as well.

Living only a few miles away we had been meaning to visit this pub / restaurant for a long time. What better time than on our 25th wedding anniversary. We booked - you nearly always HAVE to book which in itself speaks volumes!There are no frills here, no crisp white tablecloths no candles on the table, no linen napkins - just a warm welcome, a varied menu and at least two (I was driving) really well kept beers!The menu was on several blackboards and catered for most tastes, from traditional pub meals in various portion sizes and several specials - this being a Tuesday it was also 'Burger and Beer' night - although not burgers as you'd expect - much much more.We skipped starters (to make room for puddings) and I had a 14oz T Bone and my wife had the Steak and Ale pie - a bit of a cheat but we asked for some 'sides' - onion rings and garlic bread but asked for them to be brought out early - so in effect I suppose we DID have starters! The onion rings were crispy and cooked through and the garlic bread dripping with garlic butter! Main courses - My steak was cooked exactly as requested had more than enough accoutrements and as I opted for peas instead of a salad I was also given a huge bowl of fresh tasty peas! My wife's Steak and Ale pie was a REAL pie obviously cut from a massive dish with filling and a short crust pastry topping cooked ON the pie rather than a pre shaped 'lid' being added on afterwards! The mash with it was buttery and very tasty! She ordered a 'small' portion but what arrived was larger than most 'normal' portions!My wife left most of hers (this is normal for someone with the appetite of a sparrow) and the attentive and helpful staff offered to pack it to take home and suggested she asked for a 'child's portion on our next visit! I emptied my plate (this is normal for a glutton) although I left a few peas just to be polite and to leave room for 'afters'.Dessert consisted of Apple Crumble ( extra small portion) and Ice Cream for - you guessed it - my wife. I opted for the Spotted Dick which was light, sweet and came with a gravy boat filled with custard - yum!Atmosphere - we arrived to an empty bar, we greeted warmly although it was our first visit. As other 'regulars' started to arrive, many were greeted by name and it was obvious that they were 'very' regulars - and that comes as no surprise! The place was soon buzzing and everyone was enjoying food, drinks and company!So all in all, not a posh pub but one you could feel very comfortable in and one that offers a great choice of meals in both variety and portion size - plus several veggie offerings and at a very reasonable price.We will be back!

Had a Sunday lunch today, roast lamb with all the trimmings followed by a gigantic apple crumble with ice cream. We are stuffed!Talk about good food and value for money!Good service, nice people and this place is always full- the word spreads!

We had a very enjoyable lunch today. Friendly staff, lunch good value for money.We will be returning again soon.