The best restaurants serving British food in West Thurrock and South Stifford Thurrock East of England

I have been here a couple of times for a drink. But this time, I had something to eat. From the outside, The Royal looks like it needs some tlc. The outside seating area could also be improved with some potted plants and fairy lights to make it feel more cosy. However, when you enter the restaurant, it is fresh and newly decorated. The decor in the restaurant is really nice and looks great. I like that the bar and restaurant have models of ship on display (links to the history of Purfleet). The cocktails here are well priced and there is a good selection to choose from. I only ordered a couple of small dishes. The chips were seasoned nicely and tasted good. The chocolate fudge cake was delicious, I'd like to have some raspberries alongside the cake for that extra flavour. There is a good selection of food on their menu. When I visit again, I will be trying food from the main menu. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. There is also a pool table to play. I'd come back here and recommend The Royal for good food, drink and cheap prices.

Came in for a pint after work and had not visited before. Lovely lady behind the bar poured a great pint and was very friendly. Nice quiet friendly pub. Will be back.

Whenever I fancy a decent breakfast to perk me up, I always pop along to the Magno for a fry up. Don't be put off by the 3 star Food Standards Agency hygiene rating - this place is a real gem. Quality food, proper sausages and extremely good value for money. Proper cafes are few and far between but this is my favourite.

Very relaxed staff attentive, food fresh and hot, all meals show calories content, definitely worth a visit for a breakfast.

Staff are polite food is good and cooked to order, so is hot when served. Waiter service. And don't need to book in advanced (Lakeside shopping centre)

1st time I have tried sainsys and was not disappointed, the pies are huge and filled to bursting point, mash was lovely and so was the liquor. Ordered and collected couldn't find a parking space so it was brought out to my car thank you for that. Will defiantly be going back for more. Didn't have time to take photos, it was demolished as soon as it was on the plate lol

If you could give this place minus then that’s the way it would be! I really don’t know how a shop like this is still running based on the reviews but I’m not one to judge on reviews! I went down there yesterday to try one of the shakes…. I was greeted by a young woman who had a stinking attitude who looked like she couldn’t be bothered to her job. Once the shake was served I took it back to the car to enjoy. Little did I know the smell of it like the milk was 3 months out of date half of the ingredients was barely blended! I should have walked away before ordering after seeing how dirty the shop was! I phoned the shop to speak to the manager to be told “ we don’t have a manager in the store currently” only a supervisor who weren’t worth speaking to ! I really don’t know how a business can run like this i definitely would never recommend this shop unless you want to be off work and certainly don’t take your kids there!!!