Western Arms Pub in Braintree

We came here as a party of 30+ over £500+ spent on the bar. Very disappointed to feel Like we were a pain and a nuisance to the team, constant eye rolls and tutting Waiting long time for drinks and no smile with service. Good(buffet) was amazing. Server I am referring mainly to I am told is called Rihanna. Our younger ones were in the bar area at 10.15 playing pool to be told this bar is now closing and u can go back next door and order one more drink!! I have spoken to the man who said was in charge and he acknowledged this was out of order. Still can’t help feeling aggrieved at how unwelcome we were made to feel. Even as I write this we are having eye rolls and sighing. Very disappointed for my mother in law who’s 70th it was and she was let down! Not happy at all.

Popped in for a few drinks, the pub is very cosy and clean The staff are very friendly and made us feel welcome The only negative thing that we went on a Saturday night and it closes at 10pm apart from the we had a great experience

A cosy, quiet pub in a sleepy country village. The hosts make you welcome, the food is good quality and lots of it. Food can take a while to arrive, but it is worth the wait. Big car park, and outside seating.

Called in for food, first time in while and the food was really good couldn’t fault it in the slightest! Highly recommend!

When we walked in lunchtime, I could tell this is a local residents pub , it was also very quiet just a handful of people. This was Ok, food wise was lovely . My friend had Macaroni cheese, very well presented with chopped spring onions on top.Etc. My husband and I shared a Chicken platter. Delicious with dips. Tender meat. The salad was well prepared chopped and delicious with a tasty dressing. My friends sweet chilli linguine was flavoured beautifully.

After cycling 10 miles I needed some food. Haven't been here for some years but thought I would try it out. Went for the Sunday Roast (beef). Good portions and tasty food. Well worth £10 Friendly staff. Definitely recommend and will be back.

Quite simply love this place, the food is always cooked well and reasonably priced and the staff treat us and everyone else exceptionally well! Recommend the gammon and eggs and copious amounts of Stella……… 😬

First time we have eaten here normally just stop for a drink. Usual pub grub comfort food much needed on a cold day! Was pleasantly surprised. Best food we have had out for a long time. Definitely will be there again. Excellent value for money too, staff welcoming.

Our group of walkers visited the Western Arms for lunch today. A warm welcome, with a good range of beers including traditional hand pumped Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen. A good range of pub style reasonably priced food on the menu, which apparently is under review. The service wasn’t particularly quick, but it was pleasantly executed and worth the wait. Between the ten walkers we enjoyed six different meals plus three different desserts. We are happy to recommend the Western Arms and we look forward to returning before too long.

Went for the first time for Sunday lunch.4th July 2021 ordered three roast dinners.....all arrived smothered in gravy.....Yorkshire pudding burnt black as well as stuffing and some roast potatoes unable to eat 25% ...did mention to waitress who smiled but made no comment....coffee cold......so needless to say first and last visit ..

Like a previous reviewer. we visited on Sunday, 4th July. Quite a long wait before our order taken, and then a further 35 minute wait for carveries to arrive. Our Yorkies were also burnt - we just didn't eat that part, but poor quality control in allowing that to be served. The stuffing balls were also crunchy and overcooked. The rest of the food was fine, although the belly pork portion was pretty small, and even the peas were still hard.

Been there a few times recently, the high standard is quite consistent. The food and service is good, and not too expensive. Food takes a while to arrive, but it is worth the wait.

Well there was good quality, and big quantities of food. It took a long time to arrive but I suppose good quality takes time. The food was served by friendly staff. The tables were a bit close considering social distancing, seemed to meet possibly the bare minimum requirements.

Such a lovely little pub. Went for food with the family and was really pleased we did. The food was really good took a little while to come out but well worth the wait. The gourmet chips are the best you have to get a portion.

I Loved my meal the best I’ve had in a braintree pub x well done the chef xxxx Nice atmosphere in pub xx

This is my local pub, it has never really been that nice if I’m honest it was always empty, not much atmosphere and lots of visiting traveller families however that is no longer the case. Personally I think it could still do with a few more customers thru the door but the food here is now as it should be. I have had their burgers and they always come out as I want and the last two trips which were this month I had gammon, chips and eggs and it was about as perfect as I could have hoped. It was a nice thick piece of gammon and the eggs were cooked perfectly which is so rare for a pub these days but they do it like that every time I’ve ordered. I’ve tried the pizzas and my family have ordered the scampi and several other dishes which consistently come out well. Silver End is a quiet village and perhaps people haven’t been in for how it used to be but please take it from someone who is very fussy when it comes to food. The beers clean, the staff are friendly and the food is exactly how you would want it to be, I will keep going and I suggest you try it too.

I done a review recently without sampling the food however i have returned with family and between us we had burger, fish and chips, hunters chicken and I had the best steak pie i have ever had. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. The restaurant was warm and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful . However dont be in a rush as everything is cooked fresh so there will be a bit of a wait but worth it . I highly recommend this restaurant.

I went to this pub a few years back same owner/manager when i had xmas dinner and there was a power cut had to eat in the dark after paying through the nose for a below par meal i went back recntly giving it the benifit of the doubt. the carpet was so sticky my shoe nearly came off i also see some exposed electric wires i told some short tubby bloke about it the manager i believe only to be met with a hostile attitude as for the food i wouldnt bother. i have never eaten at such a badly run green king pub ever i would not advise eating here and is deffo not safe for kids

After an amazing refit the Western Arms looked amazing. I had booked the pub for a large lunch time party. The staff was very helpful. Heather couldn’t do enough for us. She bright, polite and cheerful. The food was excellent. There was plenty of choice for our special dietary needs. Last year we had book a table for our Writing Group Christmas Lunch and was very happy with the food and service. This year we were just as pleased too. We look forward to returning again next year. Thank you, Western Arms.

Took my 90 year old Mum here today; we have been here before and know it is a basic restaurant. Arrived about 12:20 the barman was welcoming, but he was eating his lunch at the bar with mayonnaise on his face. Mum had a Senior's ham, egg & chips, although there was plenty of ham it was rather tough for her. The barman was attentive, although I think we could have done without his singing. When we left the barman was topping up bottles of Heinz Mayonnaise from a large tub which although it stated it was low fat mayonnaise did not have the Heinz name on it! I was concerned as to whether the bottles had been cleaned. The bill was very reasonable but I think we will find somewhere else to eat in future.

Food good quality and well served. We all had something different but all served together. Good local pub and restaurant

Absolutely disgusted by the way me and my partner were treated today. Will never ever go back there... the food was cold the service was awful

We happened upon the Western Arms during a long journey and were really pleased to find a friendly welcome, good service and tasty food! They proudly display their 5* Hygiene rating and I was impressed with the menus: standard, vegetarian and gluten free.I opted for the Halloumi Wrap - both the halloumi and the wrap were deliciously crisped by a grill/griddle.There is plenty of parking and an outdoor space for sunny days.

Honest pub grub. Kids menu very reasonably priced and tasty. Roast dinners are generous and tasty. Kids garden area really good and a nice touch allowing small dogs in the bar side of the pub.

We have lived in the village (Silver End) for more than 20 years. Our first visit to the Western Arms was a very long time ago and we were far from impressed. The current administration has provided a quiet and well appointed restaurant area, away from the public bar where my pet hate (loud television with football showing) is inaudible. Score 10 out of 10 for that!Although slightly confusing, the menu is extensive and caters for most tastes and allergies. We had a starter of spicy chicken strips followed by pork belly which was exquisite.Pricing is very reasonable and the service friendly and efficient.We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Came on recommendation... and it is great. Lovely hot home cooked food. It was quiet when we visited on a Sunday lunchtime. My partner had mixed grill and it was huge. I had mac and cheese with bbq pulled pork . It was really great. We will definitely be returning

My husband and I went for Valentines day as we live in the village and wanted somewhere we could walk to. The staff had reserved us a nice table in the window bay and put heart shaped napkins with a chocolate which was a really nice touch.

First visit, fairly local for us so thought we would give it a go. I had already checked out the menu. we had a very nice meal stilton and ppercorn mushrooms we r very nice as was the pork belly. Unfortunately, the limoncello cheesecake had all gone by the time we got to dessert which was shame but the apple pie and custard was also good. The staff we very nice also and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.

17 October my partner and i visited the Western Arms and it certainly lived up to it's recommendation so much we booked a table for Sunday lunch with the family. Can highly recommend te Western Arms, food great and a friendly atmosphere.

First came here in 1972. It’s changed a bit since then.

This is a local village pub that people go out of their way to go to. It changes management regularly, but the current owners are making a big effort to make a go of the pub, with special offers, and increased food availability. A good time to pay it a visit.

We wanted somewhere to go that was fairly quiet were we could have a few drinks , this was a nice and cosy feel to it and a rather enjoyable evening

We have used this pub several times, but the last couple haven't been so great. Last night we stopped of for a meal and wish we hadn't. The pub was empty except for 2 other tables. We ordered food and received it within a reasonable amount of time. I had ordered a beef Yorkshire wrap. It came out with sage & onion stuffing which is meant for the chicken one. I did try to eat it but it really didn't go so I returned it. I shouldn't have bothered, the beef 2nd time round was as tough as anything and I didn't bother eating it. My husband ordered a mixed grill, it was all over cooked. I wish we had taken a picture at how dry the steak, gammon and chicken was. When we were asked if the food was ok, we got a mumbled "ohh I'll tell the kitchen" and nothing further was said. I understand that you won't get perfect every time, but this was very poor. Won't bother coming back again.

What a fantastic day we all just had, BBQ followed by live music and was nice seeing some lovely cars on display in the garden so good to see the village pub doing good

So after waiting 1h15m for my chicken burger out comes a hamburger i was not sending it back to waste more time could have been more then a hour aging. The pub was not even busy I now know why

This is a village pub, making an effort with the new management offering fantastic, good value meals. People are beginning to notice and it is becoming more popular. It has a big car park, a children's plaything garden, outside seating, and two separate bars.

Better menu, seems to have new management. Food prices very reasonable,portions large and food cooked well for pub grub. Vastly improved on last year.

I came here today with my sister in law. We both had a roast which was lovely! Very filling and the meat was properly cooked. Staff were very friendly and efficient!! Will definitely return when I’m next in the area!

Love coming to the Western with family and friends, such friendly staff and Fantastic choice of food on the menu plus a special menu for the kids. Really good prices as well..Nice to see the local village pub doing so well :)

Food-very average. Like Wetherspoon's standard but somehow less flavour.

Visited Western Arms for the first time for a family Birthday meal. Decided on the Sunday roast (we all chose the mixed chicken and beef dinner) and the food was delicious, served hot, very large quantities and everything on the plate was cooked just perfectly. My wife and I also shared a dessert (Jam Roly Poly Crumble with Custard) and that was also very tasty.

This was our first visit,but it won’t be our last! There was a choice of roast meals as well as the usual menu. I had the lamb shoulder and it came with Roast and mashed potatoes,brussels,carrots, peas , cauliflower, beautiful Yorkshire and stuffing. The meal was enormous,hot,and fresh. I couldn’t even come consider a dessert.

Considering I used to live in this village up to around 15 years ago I only ever visited this pub once or twice but due to still having friends in the village we came here for dinner. Lovely food and good price.

Weekday evening visit food is excellent nachos with cheese are pretty good. Meal for 2 @ £20 -£30 including drinks.

Nos visita este pub varias veces al año y tiene renovado desde nuestra última visita. Hay una aburrida elección de ale, aunque está muy bien cuidado. El menú es comida de pub básica y está barato. No pretende ser un restaurante gourmet. Si quieres un sencillo menú barato, este es el lugar, si quieres más hay muchos pubs alrededor que poncy y te cobran por el privilegio.

2nd time we've been here, this time we tried the roast £6.99. And very nice indeed. Bit slow to get served only one at the bar, then all of a sudden there was 3 or 4 ??. Place seemed clean and friendly.

Regular visitor here now, food always a good standard, I had the massive mixed chicken plate and dared the Hot Hot sauce! Just as well I had a nice pint of Strongbow Dark to cool me down after it ;) Will be back soon

Mi familia (5 adultos y 2 niños) visitó recientemente para comer el domingo. No había mucha gente cuando llegamos, pero el personal del bar era que no sabía el menú, no era atento y el servicio general dejaba mucho que desear.

La comida se servía fría y era como una grasienta preparó café cuchara, y para añadir insulto a la injuria de que suban los precios por £2. 00! ! ! Para la comida basura. era un visitante habitual! Pero no será hasta que ordenar las cosas!

Gran relación calidad-precio comida de pub. . menú variado muy razonable precio. 2 comidas principales por £12. Recomiendo el pastel de carne es genial. Entorno agradable y atento personal.

Came for mid week dinner, everything was good nothing to complain about nothing that wowed me either. Will return

Visited with family on off chance, great food,reasonable priced, and good chilrens menu, friendly staff and lovely safe inclosed garden for children to play in. Will definitly be back when in area again.

Staff were lovely, they were very helpful and very good with the children, we felt at home in this very friendly atmosphere . Food was of a good quality and reasonably priced. They also have a very nice garden for the children to play in safely. We are looking forward to our next visit.

I visited here with my family as a member had came to visit from overseas, special occasion to say the least. Slow drinks service and unwilling staff members on the bar. Due to there being a large group of us we disregarded the hour and forty five minute wait we had, when the food finally arrived it was diabolical. I ate the roast and I would put £100 on all of the ingredients being purchased from the frozen section in Aldi, nothing wrong with Aldi but not when served somewhere that classes itself as a restaurant. Ignored the poor quality meals and even ordered desserts. One knickerbockerglory and one mint sundae. 30 minutes later.. the mint sundae was beautiful.. the knickerbockerglory was what I can only describe as milk and fruit.. when I asked for my money back the waitress went and spoke to her manager who refused to refund me. The poor girl was mortified as she could clearly see that the dessert was abysmal. The thing that enraged me the most is that the 'manager' refused to even speak to me and sent somebody else to take the fall. You're better off putting your money down the drain.

spent a very enjoyable afternoon and then evening meal here this Septmber. Real Ale ws first rate with a good range of wines by the glass. Atmosphere was very pleasant. Secluded courtyard was gorgeous. We had Swallows flying around all afternoon. The meal, later in the day was very good. The menu had just right range of choices and the staff were extremely pleasant. Having arrived by canal boat, this was a perfect destination. Thanks Great Western Arms!

Birthday meal for 9 year old granddaughter who lives in the village , 5 adults 4 children , one under 2 . Arrived at 5.45pm for a booked table ,which due to the short notice was in the middle of the main bar area . The pub was already quite busy , as was the restaurant /dining area on the other side of the pub . Meals and drinks ordered at 6.10pm , the waitress /barmaid , a trainee , read the order back to make sure it was right . Within a few minutes all the drinks were served at the table . No starters were ordered and by 6.30pm all the mains were being served . Quite rare to see meals that actually looked like the advertising . The Burgers were stacked high in the buns and my own surf and turf was nicely cooked bit of rump with no fat or gristle , southern fried chicken skewer and scampi served with chips , peas , tomato and mushrooms .Children's meals were a good enough size . Bottle of wine for under £10 , pint of Strongbow was £1 as they took it as part of one of the burger meals . Children's meals came with dessert and as we were all quite full from the mains only one extra dessert ordered . They were accommodating about letting the granddaughter have her own cake and candles lit . Total bill £80 which for the number in the party , size of portions and standard of food was very good . The pub started to get busy , so a shame we couldn't get in the dining area proper , but at least they managed to accommodate us .The garden area is spacious with plenty of things to keep children occupied in good weather . Outside lean to for smokers . Bottom line is that this is a pub serving good honest , no nonsense pub grub , good sized portions at a reasonable price . Certainly wouldn't hesitate to go again , a good place for families who don't want a formal atmosphere . I couldn't honestly say how they would cope with a bigger party as the dining area is quite small with only large large table for parties .

Came here for lunch for my birthday on Friday 26th August with my family ranging from 3 to 75 years of age, fantastic garden for the kids, huge food range, lovely food, and great service from the waitresses as there were a lot of us. We will return soon

We ate at the Western Arms with our two teenage children. In honesty it was the prices that attracted us and as they are so reasonable we were not sure what the food would be like! We were pleasantly surprised. The menu was varied (normal pub grub type menu) the food was cooked and presented well and portion size good. Staff were helpful and friendly. Our desserts did take twenty five minutes to arrive but this was a small niggle given the value and quality of food. We would definitely return.

Me and my family regularly eat at this restaurant. Although the only reason we keep returning is due to the new management. Apart from Dale who has just taken over the management this place would go down hill!! All other staff are rude, non sympathetic and un sure of the meaning of customer service! Repeated times that our drinks have been 'forgotten' and our orders have been wrong and taken over an hour to wait! Without any warning of the length of time. Dale is an absolute credit to the team! It's about time the owners take some tips from him!!

We went to the family day on Saturday and what a great success it was. Lots for young children to do and a very relaxed friendly atmosphere. We ate in the evening, very nice curry and my wife had scampi again good. Entertainment in the evening added the final touches to a lovely day. We returned for Sunday lunch and the pub was again busy. It's probably wise to book if you want to eat in the restaurant.

Had a weekend in Essex & came across this lovely pub.The staff were welcoming & friendly & the premises clean & well looked after. There is a big garden with a children's play area & plenty of tables with umbrellas which meant we could sit outside with our two labradors as it was a hot, sunny day. The pub itself has a bar area & a separate restaurant which was very busy on the day we visited. The food is great value & when it arrived at the table was hot & well cooked. Would definitely visit again the next time we are in the area.

I visited here in February and wasn't that impressed by the food and customer service myself and 3 other friends received. However, we decided to visit again because one of our friends lives in silver end. It's like we visited a new place, the pub was extremely busy and the service was fantastic this time round. I believe they have a new manager and other staff as I over heard a conversation with another table (I'm not usually nosey). Overall the food was brilliant, staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great amongst the locals. We will all be returning very soon I'm sure, keep up the good work. Alex.

Went to meet some family over the weekend where there was a family fun day organised. The place is amazing there were bouncy castles, face paints and a BBQ in the garden where the play area is, which is great for kids. The whole place is really big it has a restaurant area and a separate bar area which has tv's and a pool table and a space for live entertainment. The food is brilliant and all the staff worked so hard and did a really good job. Everyone seemed to be having an excellent day and were really friendly. Would definitely recommend coming here: great atmosphere, great food, great staff and all around lovely place to come for any occasion!

We went to meet family members for the day. They had a family fun day, with children's games, face painting, bouncy castles, BBQ and serving food all day, with live entertainment throughout the day and evening. The food and staff were amazing, which seemed supported by the locals and visitors alike.This restaurant and pub has recently got a new manager. I would highly recommend this Pub for families and anyone else who wants a meal or drink in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Brilliant job everyone.

Very pleasant pub with a very nice restaurant serving a range of food. As a very fussy eater and vegetarian the menu offers plenty of variety and there is lots to eat! The food is always hot and is served very quickly! It is not over priced and is a good value for money.

good value for money and nice food good for everyone and business meetings. we had the burgers they were done nicely and presented good only thing that spoilted it for me the paper thing they put on the plate made the bun soggy otherwise lovely.

Lovely quiet pub. Menu fantastic value, ordered food at bar service very quick. Food was lovely followed by ice cream for dessert. Bar staff very pleasant.

Had a lovely meal here for a friends birthday. All was cooked fresh and hot, I had the fish which was delicious, few others on the table had Rib-eye Steak again cooked perfect. Fantastic friendly service and great value for money, will be returning very soon with the family.

Popped in on the off chance as hadn't booked, only one other table occupied which we thought a bit strange for a Sunday lunch time. Was asked if we would like to run a tab and we said yes but then they wanted our credit card details so as we were paying cash we said that we'd just pay as we went along which was a bit of a pain going to the till and paying for drinks during our meal. The food however was great pub grub only 9.99 for the 2 meals, the meat pie huge and full of beef. Would eat here again.

A couple of false leads for lunch, we just then passed the Western Arms in Silver End near Witham. It was a straightforward no-nonsense country pub, with several groups of locals eating. We had pub favourites cod and chips and steak and ale pie for £9.99 which was very reasonable.

Visited the Western Arms with friends for a casual evening drink. First impressions were that it has been recently refurbished and featured a small, quaint bar.First thing that hit me was the rowdiness of the bar, voices really seem to travel - as do the locals. We then discovered there was another bar/restaurant area which was much more relaxed environment with 80's classics playing in the background.A friend wanted to try the food but upon ordering he found that the kitchen had closed - however the helpful staff decided to re-open the kitchen...they were eager to please and were very helpful and well mannered.Facilities include a pool table, darts, numerous Sky Sports TV's, a kids play area, and a separate beer garden to the side. Historical features abound in this wonderful little pub - an old water pump stands proudly outside beside a war memorial - the restaurant also features newspaper clippings from the war.Food prices are very reasonable. and there is a small but tasty selection of ales and lagers available.I look forward to going back soon.

Having passed this pub many times I'd been meaning to pop in and try to food, cut a long story short I tried it Sunday it was one of the nicest burgers I've had now I'm back for round two. Brilliant value for money, lovely staff.

First time we`ve been back since the refurb and new management, 2 for 1 offers on lunch meals but quality very good only down side for me only 2 choices of ale but as we are local we will be back.

Visited here during nostalgia trip to Silver End. The pub was clean, well laid out and staff very friendly. Ordered a bottle of Merlot while we looked at a typical 'pub grub' menu which gave a good range of pub food from sandwiches to steaks. We placed our order and after approx. 15 min were delivered two excellent plates of food. Ample portions with good quality ingredients expertly cooked (and on hot plates). Very tasty food and thoroughly enjoyable experience, and with the meal deal we spent only £21 for two main courses and a bottle of wine - difficult to top !! Can definitely recommend.

I was on my way from Great Dunmow to Kelvedon and happened upon this pub. It was clean, freshly painted and well presented with plenty of parking. The toilets were spotless. We had a very nice lunch at a good price and so we will try to visit again.

I visited this pub a couple of years ago with a mate who lives in the village, just for a few beers while watching the football and thought it was a bit of a dive but they said it has recently re opened after being shut down for months, so we poped in and had dinner for six of us. The staff were great and no complaints from any of us about the food, will definitely go back, keep up the hard work

Visited for the works Christmas meal, management were friendly enough but waiting staff looked grumpy as hell. Starter of soup, was clearly tinned soup and of a cheap brand, came with standard white bread, and butter which was so hard you could snap it, yet wasn't cold so not sure what that was. Main was butternut squash roast - cauliflower cheese had been boiled to the point it tasted of nothing but water, and I'm pretty sure the cheese was some sort of dairylea type thing, potatoes were microwaved, Brussels okay and the butternut squash part was also okay, not great though. Dessert of Erin mess - probably about a teaspoon of meringue, no berries except a teaspoons worth of sauce type stuff on top and then mostly just some sort of cream paste, grey in colour and made me feel sick. No atmosphere, lots of young men in dirty tracksuits and old men staring at people.

We visited this pub after a church service nearby. The congregation had already booked a meal there so we called ahead and booked a table also. On booking we were asked if we would mind sitting in the bar area if the restaurant area was full, which we said was fine. When we got there we were seated quickly in the restaurant area, and we were the only one's in! It eventually filled a little more when the congregation arrived by which time we were on the starters. Food was nice and hot and was served quickly. The children's meal was very good value for money! Our meal was also nice but not of the best quality as the chicken was a little dry. The price we paid was a fair price however.After the meal we spent some time in the beer garden in the back which on a summers day would be great, with enough room for the kids to run around and a great children's play area. Would definitely go back here in the summer.

Called in on a Sunday for a quick lunch... Served drinks quickly but there was a delay in paying as problem with change however soon sorted and we ordered our lunch..seemed quite a wait but it was hot when arrived..disconnected atmosphere..strange..some bickering between bar staff..tables not cleared and indifferent attitude from staff..won't rush back

Fantastic, friendly staff, lovely clean restaurant, unfortunately food left a lot to be desired. Tried Western Arms 3 times now and have been left disappointed. Not a fan of microwaved roast potatoes, and burnt parsnips. Can not knock the waiting staff as they were very accomdating.

Absolutely terrible. Disgusting place, filthy. Food was literally the worst I have ever tasted, and I do really mean that. Beer was so over priced and tasted watered down. And I saw someone making a drug deal in the corner of the pub. Absolute joke.

The Western Arms is actually in Silver End.Lovely pub. Lovely staff and lovely food. Green King ales. Well looked after. (Often surprising in this day and age). (So someone knows how to run a cellar)Garden out back for children. Can't comment about that as stayed inside.Food pretty standard pub fare, but that's exactly what you'd want and expect from a country pub. Nobody really goes to a quiet country pub for sea bass with pomegranates or sharks brain with turnip purée do they? First came here when Silver End started to grow back in the mid seventies. (Bought a house there). It was a great pub then and I'm pleased to say it's still a great pub now. Albeit with different staff. (Obviously).

The staff here are nice and looked after the kids, ensuring they were occupied whilst waiting for their meals. It has recently changed hands and it's clear lots of work went into it. The dinner was ok, pudding was much much nicer! A lovely place

My wife and I had lunch at this pub today and found the beer good & cold, the staff accommodating and friendly. I enjoyed the fish & chips and she enjoyed her ham & eggs. Had a nice chat with the manager and found it to be a cheerful place. I would recommend it without hesitation.