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Great all round Brunch for my family. They all so enjoyed the food (all of it!). My two grandchildren (boys) were adequately filled up!! They all want to come back whenever they are in Benfleet!! See you soon ….. Pat and Eddy. x

Had sandwich and takeaway pasta.

I enjoyed Sunday lunch. Fine meals and atmosphere, be loved by the locals, I believe. Perhaps best for a semi-special or special occasion.

We stayed here the night of our wedding as it was perfectly located. We could not have asked for better accommodation. The room was huge, lovely comfy bed and the staff welcomed my husband to be when he came to collect our key earlier in the day, as we knew we were going to bed late back they were kind enough to allow us to collect the key before official checking in time, this made our day and night so much easier and stress free. We will be recommending the hotel to anyone who needs accommodation in the area. Thank you all so much, the new Mr and Mrs Smith xx

Absolutely delicious food and the service was outstanding. The waitress Michaela went above and beyond and made our evening great. Such friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere . Will definitely be returning.

Best thing that's we've tasted in a long while the misses had a chilly willy and I had a classic aussie both were fantastic the mash and peas were melt in your mouth will be back!

Wow! What a pleasant surprise to a generally average St Albans dining experience. Amazing, high quality Turkish food, which was very reasonably priced. The service, run by this family business was also warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Excellent local café. Good food excellent staff

We went out on a Friday evening and had the most lovely dinner here. The prices were reasonable, specials and regular menu food delishes, and the staff was super friendly. Also, best canoli I've had in a long time!

Warm and welcoming little cafe, delicious freshly prepared food and coffee, with a handy car park just round the corner. Will definitely be visiting again.

Such a nice friendly place, my partner is vegan and has some allergies but despite being very busy, the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful trying to accommodate us and make us welcome. They were very happy to make a vegan meal if booked in advance but in the end we were happy with making a meal from the very generous sides of chips, onion rings, mixed salad, coleslaw and olives. Had a beer up on the terrace watching the sunset as well, top pub, top people.

Dead atmosphere, prices on the www are not what you are presented with when you sit down, I understand prices for takeaway may be cheaper but a 50+% hike to sit down is a bit heavy! Good luck in getting people to sit at your prices, explains why you are empty on Friday night at peak times

Good food, great portions, nice people

Hi 👋 very friendly very good service

Friendly service, excellent Sunday lunch. Thank you 😊