A great, but really quaint, old English pub in the middle of nowhere. Great service and extremely…read moregood food. Very nice in the summer as the gardens are vast and overlook the countryside. Lao, if you are in the area in November, they have a fantastic firework display (arrive early, it gets packed)

What an amazing traditional pub. Views to die for, massive garden space, ample parking and the…read moremost amazing pub brimming with character. The staff are always friendly, professional and helpful. The food is always amazing quality from rolls at lunch to the best chicken pie in the evening. We turned up without a booking just wanting a summer time drink but when we asked if we could possibly have a table they managed to fit us in. During lockdown we visited several times. Everything was really professional. We felt extremely safe but none of the enjoyable experience was compromised.

Second time I've been to Smiths and it won't be the last. Great food, great service and just a…read morereally nice place. Im a loud American an our steaks can not be beat! But this was a thing of beauty and cooked perfectly to a medium rare. I regret not taking more photos but the Brits started looking at me funny and I was trying to play it cool... Go there if you can afford it!! Fuckin delish

Been going to Smiths with my Wife for years now, never have a bad meal. West end service in Ongar…read more By far our favorite restaurant. Highly recommended.

Great Pub with exceptionally good food.read more

Great lunch spot after hiking. I had sea bass with vegetable and chips. Garden area has umbrella so…read morewe can rest without baking.

Nice Lunch stop, haven't had Bitter in many years. Very nice, Greene King, had their Abbot Ale many…read moretimes over the years and this was lovely as well. A quick lunch, Sausage Sandwich with HP style sauce hit the spot. Thumbs up

If you are on your way to or from London this magnificent pub is a must. It is just off the Harlow…read moreturn of the M11. You take the A414 off the roundabout towards Chelmsford, immediately turn left into Hastingwood and you'll find the pub within 500yards. When the lads go on a day trip to France (a vomit voyage!) we always stop here for dinner. The second time I visited I had run out of money and Andy, the publican, recognised me and told me to just send him a cheque which I did. The pub has been run by the Keep family for over 16 years and has very friendly and attentive staff. In the 17th century it was known as the Half Way House due to it being halfway between London and Cambridge. Oliver Cromwell was a regular visitor. There is a good wine list and three real ales. Greene King IPA and Adnams Broadside are regulars with a constantly changing guest beer. The food is outstanding and is served lunchtime and evening (orders taken until 9.15). I love the constantly changing special board. On a recent visit I had a great spaghetti bolognaise with the most delicious garlic bread. On another occasion I had the broughing sausages with rich onion gravy and mash and another day it was the salt beef sandwich. All the meals are reasonably priced and great value. There are special food nights and Sunday roasts available. They tell me they have many visitors from Cambridge and even further away. The bar is split into 3 areas, attractively furnished with old oak beams and a lovely atmosphere. The pub started life as a farm and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was named the Rainbow, but had a topiary of a dove in the front garden, hence being renamed the Rainbow & Dove. For a great treat when heading along the M11 this pub makes a welcome break

Had a great time here - the owner is extremely attentive and can't do enough for you! The mezze…read morewas lovely - loads of it, so much so we didn't need to order a meal each. The wine was fantastic! Even sitting outside we were given warm blankets! Final bill a tad on the expensive side but overall made a nice change.

Me and my wife booked a table with 6 of our "couple friends" for my wifes 40th birthday. The decor…read moreis sublime very morrocan. The food was delicious BUT very spicy & the service 10/10. Will deffo be returning

Just had a, still nice & hot, delicious/tasty, lamb shish with rice, plus wedges, I'm stuffed! Son…read morehad meat feast calzone & garlic bread yum. Rumbaba for afters & Tara with Pittas for tomorrow. Delivery & a bottle of coke free! £32.

I've been to this Prezzo several times and it's fairly good, if rather hit and miss. When it's…read moregood, it can be very good; when it's not, orders get muddled, things don't arrive, and it's all a little mediocre. The chefs are good - I love the goats cheese al forno dish - but the waitstaff are more of a mixed bag. The lunchtime staff I've encountered have been lovely, but in the evenings they seem very rushed and harried, even when the restaurant isn't full. The room itself gets very loud when full - the acoustics amplify every bellow, shriek or exclamation from your fellow diners. To conclude, it's fair, but could be very good - it's a great location.

We visited this branch after a day out. I don't think you can really go wrong with Prezzo but in…read morethis case we were let down. The staff seemed distracted and the food took ages to come out even though it wasn't that busy. The starters were ok, the crab balls were nice, but the squid wasn't liked at all. Out of four of us, only one person really enjoyed their food, which was unfortunate. The cutlery and glasses should have been much cleaner than they were! The waitress poured the drinks, so the grime on the cup wasn't visible until after. Another thing that confused me was the recycling bins being taken out through the front of the restaurant whilst people were eating. Maybe it was a one off, but I didn't think it was appropriate. Because of all the above we decided against dessert. Prezzo are usually good, so I will visit again, just not this particular branch.

This is a great place for breakfast. Perfect cappuccino. I had Eggs Royale yesterday- delicious…read more The hollandaise sauce was excellent. Having poached eggs and muffin today. Once again, prepared perfectly. If you are in the Buckhurst Hill area I highly recommend you take time to stop and enjoy the food and service. They also serve lunch, which I will definitely try. Note: it is cash only, but the prices are very reasonable.

Myself and my wife went to Miller and Carter epping 5/3/2022. I ordered the scallops for a starter…read moreoh my days the peas on the plate was not far in size from the scallops they were ridiculous small and dry like the desert, I sent that straight back, hold up its not over yet guys, I ordered the Angus succulent 5oz x2 steak what turned up was a tough 8oz rump steak lol I sent that back as well, we couldn't get out of there quick enough, £75 oh my days. I advise you guys DO NOT GO

Cool London types are quite fond of displaying disdain for chain restaurants; even the ones where…read morethe food is good - yes, they do exist. I would happily travel for a steak here and I'm not even that fond of bovine meat. I've had better food here and for better value than in many trendy eateries in Soho. The selection of starters is yummy; they don't change much, so you better get a favorite. The beer glazed pork belly and the black pearl scallops are my pick, in all of their different incarnations. The portions are fair sized and won't leave you too full too early. For the mains, I usually go for the rump steak or the ribeye. You have a choice of sauces, some great and some not so much; but the garlic butter is still the best. You also get amazing fries + a whole wedge of lettuce covered in blue cheese sauce and parmesan shavings. In the days when I'm really not into cow I go for the chicken with cheese and pancetta crumbs. Some orders (the steaks and the chicken, for example) will get you a slice of something called "onion loaf", basically a lump of caramelized onions fried in a bit of batter? Sounds odd, but if your choice of mains doesn't come with it then order it anyway. Trust me. After stuffing yourself with protein walk into the Epping forest surrounding the restaurant to burn some calories and breathe some fresh air... Just ignore the roundabout noise and enjoy. :)

The Blue Rooms is a boutique cafe set in the lovely Essex countryside with stunning views…read more Serving a tasty menu of breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, Fresh coffee and refreshing soft drinks (the Sicilian Lemonade is my favourite). Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.