The best restaurants serving Other cuisines food in Maldon East of England

Super friendly staff who make you feel like part of the family, serving home cooked, super reasonably priced, mahoosive delicious breakfasts…what’s not to love? Child and dog friendly, it’s everything you could ask for and more!

Friendly staff that go the extra mile.Good range of food and drinks of good quality all at very reasonable prices. A very popular choice 👌

Great pub/restaurant with pleasant decor. Good varied menu. Delicious food. Staff very welcoming. Will definitely be back as heard their Sunday roast is good.

My Mother and step father came along for lunch with my teenage nephew, using a gift voucher that I purchased for their 40th Anniversary. They had a terrible experience with the food they were served, my mothers jacket potato was not only cold but had been cooked the day before with the stale taste, she sent it back and they brought out another, undercooked and hard! Needless to say she didn’t eat it. My nephew’s cream tea didn’t fare much better, again the scones were not fresh, like the had been made the day before, a bit hard and stale. My stepfather’s ham sandwich was OK. This is very disappointing, especially as it was for such a nice occasion.

We have regularly visited the cabin over some 15 years and sadly the latest reincarnation of this pleasant cafe appears to have given up on any kind of customer service, visiting this weekend we politely stood beside the sign asking us to wait to be seated and three members of staff ignored us for 5 minutes, we looked into the dining area where a few guests were surrounded by uncleared tables. We left having been ignored for another couple of minutes and visited another establishment which was equally disinterested telling us they had no drink or food..... Sadly 40 years ago when I sailed regularly at Burnham week and evening racing we always had troubles with aggressive locals,although we only live a few miles away, it would appear the people of Burnham really don't want visitors to support their businesses. I would suggest if you want to walk by the river and get lunch or afternoon tea, go to Maldon they are far more welcoming.

Stoped on Saturday after around 2.30 hardly anybody eating Ordered two teas panini and sandwich . Notice says “good for is worth waiting for “ . Yes we waited went in to ask for the teas which eventually came Eventually the food and it was dreadful. The coleslaw looked runny and not to good at all . The BLT on white was truly awful pale fatty bacon the cheapest of bread and lettuce just inedible I went inside with the plates and told the girl who was indifferent and surprised Toilets awful no paper which I also said when I left Really poor experience

Review of The Hurdlemakers Arms, Post Office Road, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, CM9 6ST What a delightful evening meal in this ‘pub under the hill’ as-it-were out there in the back blocks of rural Essex. Inside the pub there’s a photo on the wall showing three kids in their late 19th C. clothes lined up in front of the entrance to the cottage that became the entrance to the pub. How old is the building? I didn’t think to ask … >200 years? There were five of us, three of whom had eaten at the Hurldemakers Arms for the first-time last year – and came away with a highly favourable impression – quality/foods, meals, service, prices and convenience. (Convenience, perhaps, comes from living in a neighbouring village – distances are short.) They’d encouraged us to return with them this second time … and our experience was much the same. If you’re looking for that quintessential English village pub with good food/services in the middle of nowhere – this is the place to go. We’d arrived ahead of our booking for 18.30 h that evening. The fence between the pub and Post Office Road was festooned with small England flags, and there was parking for half-dozen cars where the pub jutted out into the road. The main car park, however, is around the back which is where we parked. One of our group was unable to walk well and we took the convenient short path from the car park to the entrance. Enter the pub and there’s that delightful rural pub image of low ceilings and black beams/white walls everywhere - a sense of being underground. The bar is to one side and immediately in front of you. We had been allocated a table in the corner and adjacent to the window – to the right as you enter and a few metres from the bar. From the window you could look out to seating areas in the garden/grounds and, further away, a children’s playground. There was also a mid-size white marquee with tables/chairs inside and presumably for a private function. Our lounge/bar/dining area was all but empty, but this was likely to change during the next hour or so.* It was to our advantage to have arrived early – mine host was prompt to hand out menus and request our drinks order. Check out the reviews (32 of them since 2018) and you’ll note criticism/complaints for slow delivery of meals – sometimes harsh critique - wherein issues of kitchen capacity had cropped up. (Nettie’s chalk board in the pub contained a message requesting patience when the restaurant begins to fill.) First come – first served and there was no delay this time - the meals were delivered together 20-30 minutes after ordering. They were hot, delightful to look at and … wait for it … LARGE. In a sea of chips/salad my battered cod stretched from one side of the plate to the other. It was typical of a size that the pair of us normally share. Side dishes of peas and cauliflower were piled high. Other meals – skate, roast-of-the-day, etc. – were more one-person-size. No issue, however, the meals were delicious – setting the table for that England win later in the evening. Talking with mine-host after the meal, she said that we could have ordered smaller meals. Next time then. We paid £96.50 for our meal – five mains with a couple of dolce and drinks. So, good value at <£20/each. Check out the ‘in the middle’ menu where mains are within the range £16- £20; add an additional £5 if you’re after a steak. Good value too. In summary then, a fine table in an attractive restaurant with prompt services and delicious foods. Good value. And, in passing, what’s a hurdle? It’s a portable/lightweight fence section typically 1.80x0.90 m2 for sheep (and larger for cattle). Woven from split hazel/willow, hurdles were widely used in rural England from Medieval times through to the introduction of modern fencing materials from the 19th C on. Peter Steele 26 September 2024 *England was due to play The Netherlands in the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 2024 (soccer for the ill-informed) in Dortmund 20.00 h UK time 10July24. We figured to be in, eat, out and return home to catch the start. There was a large TV set up inside the pub for those planning to watch the match over a pint or two with their mates/families. The match … was a bit of a ho-hum, then a cliff hanger until 90 minutes - with that winning goal from Ollie Watkins. Amazing.

Outstanding liver and bacon was cooked to perfection daughter hoovered up all the mac and cheese and she is fussy so well done cheap but excellent food totally recommended

We recently celebrated our wedding at The Bull, Troston and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment we arrived, we were met with impeccable service that made us feel truly special. The evening meal was beyond amazing—every dish was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavour, and beautifully presented. The attention to detail and the warmth of the staff made the dining experience even more delightful. Our stay at the Pear Tree Inn was equally impressive. The rooms were not only beautifully decorated but also provided the perfect blend of comfort and charm. It was the ideal setting to relax and enjoy the weekend, and equally fabulous breakfasts. Overall, our time at The Bull and the Pear Tree Inn was nothing short of fabulous. It was a weekend full of wonderful memories that we will cherish forever. We can’t thank the team enough for making our special day so perfect. Highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional food, outstanding service, and a cozy, elegant stay.

I always do click and collect here in the mornings when I’m working in Maldon, usually 2 or 3 days a week. The ladies are always so friendly (even though I sometimes have a big order from all my colleagues!) and nothing is too much trouble.

Absolutely perfect. What a truly wonderful gem this is. Thank you so much for making an afternoon celebrating the life of my husband so completely pefrect. The buffet provided was gorgeous. All fresh and wonderful, including fish and chips, fine cheeses, sandwiches, pasta and home made scotch eggs (a favourite of my husband's) still hot and everyone said the best they'd ever tasted. Honestly couldn't have asked for more. Nothing was too much trouble. My heartfelt thanks to Rob and Toby fur everything. P.s. My overnight stay in the red room... so tastefully furnished and gorgeous.

Had a lovely Christmas meal, the food is excellent and big portions. Thank you to all the staff that made our evening really enjoyable.

Best Sunday pub roast we’ve ever had! We definitely will be returning, delicious roast beef, huge portions with all the trimmings! And a homely environment too!

The Chequers is an excellent pub and restaurant. The menu is varied and the portions are generous. The quality of the food is always very good. I always have problems deciding on what to order as I really like about 8 things on the menu. What a dilemma to have! The bars are in keeping with this historic coaching inn. Cosy and welcoming. The selection of ales is very much to my taste and I enjoy the choice. The friendliness and service of the staff is first class. The host, Dominic, is usually on hand to have a chat or checking if his customers are happy. This really is my favourite pub in the whole of the Maldon area.

Went here on Friday for a wake and they had closed the pub for this occasion ... The staff were just lovely and friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The food was absolutely gorgeous and well presented. The occasion was a sad affair as we had lost someone who meant the world to us but honestly I couldn't think of a nicer place and setting to end the day. Truly amazing!!