It had been a while since visiting this wonderful 15th century inn. So on passing, on our way back…read morefrom West Mersea, we decided to pop in for a pint. It hadn't changed, and it would be a shame if it did. Nice bar, serving food as well. Nice range of local ales and other beers. Courteous staff, albeit a little abrupt and in need of careful training in hospitality. However, no worries as the service was quick, the ale perfect and the surroundings awesome. We will be back when in the area for, maybe, a meal.

Long time since I'd been here but last night took advantage of a TravelZoo offer and the mrs and I…read moreeat for£35 inc a glass of bubbles, Italian ones. food was very very good, service a little slow though and we got our coffee before our dessert. Nevermind though we will go back and enjoy the food again

Cool little stop with great coffee and great service. I recommend you stop in if in the area. I may…read moretry the food here on my way back from the coast.

Me and my partner managed to discover this gem of a pub by randomly choosing somewhere close on the…read moresat nav whilst we were away for my 30th birthday. The pub is beautiful and cosy, the landlady was kind and cheerful and the food.....oh god, the food! We both had a starter of pigeon, not something you usually see on a pub menu and it was superbly cooked and tasted amazing. For my main I chose the steak burger with chips and onion rings, the burger was big, flavoursome and juicy and the touch I like is that the tomato ketchup on table was all homemade, not from a bottle! We will certainly come back to this awesome place if we are ever near the area again because it was outstanding!!

If you're looking for a good pub, it doesn't get much better than this…read more Lovingly called simply "The Axe" by locals, this pub is in a different league to most other rural pubs. I'll explain why and try to be concise. The cuisine is exceptional. There's a good selection of quality drinks. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming -- the sort of place where complete strangers tend to strike-up conversation. The location is perfect, overlooking the Village Green, with a big beer garden behind, and a vast playing field behind that. It's a lovely village, nestled in the gently-undulating farming landscape of rural north-east Herts -- no wonder Braughing was recently awarded the prestigious "Village of the Year" accolade. The pub's menu always includes the best of local produce, from locally-reared beef to local pork sausages, alongside popular country pub dishes. (Braughing village is famous for, among other things, the delicious local sausages, and this is a good place to sample them.) Did I mention the pies? A different pie every day it seems, and you won't find better pies than these. I don't make a statement like that lightly.

The George is one of my favorite pubs anywhere. Beautiful drive through country roads in Kent to…read moreget here, full traditional pub with a beautiful garden with tables outside. Service is super friendly, food is amazing, beer is plentiful. I would have lunch here every weekend if I could.

Great gastro pub. Fab food, atmosphere and really friendly service. Strongly recommended.read more

The Bear has become a good quality gastro pub recently with a nice atmosphere and a good menu and…read moresome great specials. The ambiance is relaxed country pub and the staff are very helpful. There is a reasonable ca park as it gets quite hard to park in the summer. I have visited for lunch and dinner and both were very nicely presented and well cooked. The skate is very tasty and the scampi and Jenga chips are good. The costs can be a little bit higher for lunch but the menu is very similar and therefore for dinner, I thought it was quite reasonable. Peter who used to be at another Billericay restaurant is the restaurant manager and as normal makes sure we get well looked after.

I have visited this pub since I was a kid, and I always enjoy my visit here. This is a spectacular…read morefamily friendly venue, with amazing, professional staff. A nice, spacious venue with occasional live music and friendly locals. I highly recommend this pub. Top marks.

The only pub in the village and a good one too. Plenty of local trade but welcoming to strangers…read more Has a very large car park and a huge beer garden with pond. At the rear of the pub is a games room, which also doubles as a dining area for the great food this pub serves. the barstaff are friendly and polite and take debit cards with cashback!! Sky Tv available for sports. Child friendly.All in all a great pub

Good bar for cask ales…read more Selection of cask ales is good and they have a good range of other beers on tap. Full bar otherwise.

Really nice pub, great selection of drinks, good food. Dog-friendly. Friendly staff!…read moreThe menu is very decent and there is an extra bar snacks menu as well.

Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.

This pub/restaurant is well off the beaten track,but once you have visited it you will return! It…read moreis a family run pub.It has a real log fire and a childrens play area.There is a lovely patio/garden which is great in the summer.The food here is excellent. Most of the ingredients are locally sourced and the portions are large.The last time I visited I had locally caught Whitstable fish wich was delicious. They do a special 2 course lunch or why not go the whole hog( no pun intended) and visit on a sunday for an excellent roast. They have 3 bedrooms too for B & B. I would advise early booking for the restaurant as even though it is off the beaten track it gets very busy.

From the owner: The Duke William, a traditional pub within the quintessential English village of Ickham near…read moreCanterbury in Kent, is the latest addition to Chef of the Year 2002 and ex-Gordon Ramsay Restaurant head chef Mark Sargeant's portfolio. With a cherished selection of ales, beers and wines or meals containing the very finest produce served at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, The Duke William utilise the recently renovated pub and restaurant to provide a welcoming, endearing environment. The award winning food, spearheaded by Michelin Star chef Mark Sargeant, has been developed to mirror simplistic but perfect traditional pub meals. With a beer garden and bedrooms, the pub-cross-restaurant set in the picturesque village of Ickham is a place to visit whether you would like a coffee, a meal or a night's stay.