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.

*GUSHGUSHGUSHGUSHGUSH!!!*…read more I can't say enough wonderful things about this pub. This five stars is 90% based on the food. Best pub food ever! First of all, there are 5 or 6 veggie options on the menu, which is a rarity. Some of their options are a mushroom stroganoff, vegetables au gratin, ploughman's sandwich, and a mediterranean pasta. My husband had veggie lasagna which was served with chips and salad. I had vegetables au gratin - broccoli, carrots, aubergines (eggplant to my american friends), bell peppers and onions, drowning in a rich cheese sauce topped with breadcrumbs. Heaven in a bowl!! There was a lovely salad on the side along with a generous portion of coleslaw. There's a nice selection of homemade desserts as well, which seem to change every week. We sampled the almond cheesecake which was amazingly delish. Aside from excellent food, there is good selection of beers. The manager is a super friendly guy who remembers us every time and always stops to have a chat. There's a cool layout with the bar in the entrance and two rooms off to either side. There's plenty of room for groups, however it's still small enough to feel cozy. Lots of outdoor seating as well. The White Hart is now a weekly trip for us!

Quite lovely Sunday dinner. Food was plentiful and very good array of choices. We have done several…read morepub meals and this was one of the best . We both chose the chicken, spinach an mushroom pie from the specials board. There was also quite good new potatoes (nice alternative choice from chips, they also had mashed) and the vegetable side was a veritable garden. Green beans, broccoli, peas and carrots - all in a portion size that would have sufficed alone. The tomato basil soup starter was delicious. We were unfortunately too full to partake of any of the yummy sounding desserts. Service was friendly and location is quaint-true locals type of place we go out of our way to find.

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.

Outstanding food, convivial ambience and excellent service contributed to a wonderful dining…read moreexperience at this quintessential English country pub. Definitely a place to revisit for a special occasion or a casual lunch in the adjoining "Bakehouse". Highly recommended.

They say if you have enjoyed food at a restaurant, never go back because you will be disappointed…read morethe next time. We have just disproved this theory. The Thatchers, once again, proved an oasis of good food and good service. This time, there were only 12 of us. Orders were taken quickly and the food followed in a very reasonable amount of time. I can't give this pub a greater recommendation than get there and try it. Nice selection of ales in a very friendly environment. The staff are brilliant. The one, and only, drawback is that when booking (and I advise booking) you are given a 2 hour slot. Understandable as the food is so good and the pub full. However, there is little room to have a drink to finish off the meal, as all tables are laid for meals. No problem in the Spring or Summer when you can sit outside. I repeat, this is a drawback not a complaint.

Nice pub in a rural environment offering a wide range af lagers and ales, the food is absolutely…read morewonderful!!

A delightful country pub offering fine ales, refreshments, home cooked food and a friendly…read moreatmosphere. At the heart of the community The Crown is the ideal location to refresh after a long country walk, to have a drink with friends or a freshly prepared meal by Chef.

Went there yesterday 29/7/25 the building is lovely and the Peroni I ordered was very tasty, it's…read morein a lovely setting, red e food smelt lovely

What an amazing find!! Driving to Cambridge from London and we stumbled upon this gem on the way…read moreand really enjoyed the look and feel in this historic spot. The side part of the building was constructed in the 15 hundreds. Small doorways are a real treat. We started with the Honey-baked whole camembert which was a real treat. Had two ales which hit the spot and then debated for a while with the great menu options. We went with the pie of the day which was very flavorful. Joined with fresh veggies and chips. The mustard to go with the chips hit harder than a pimps slap. The chicken sandwich my friend got was good. Chicken very crispy and joined with chips. I went with Gammon steak with peas and chips and it was a good pick. Then to close it up we went with several pudding options and tea to cap off a great meal. Will be sure to stop in again and if you are nearby think you should be sure to check this spot out too.

This pub hasn't changed from the first time we visited. Still a very friendly atmosphere and…read moreperfect service. We arrived early with no booking but that wasn't a problem. Seated immediately in their cosy, but large, dining area. A nice pint arrived with my partners spritz. Perusal over the menu with, a nice offer, of two courses or three courses for a set price with a choice from the menu with those items marked SC. This, if I remember rightly, is Monday to Thursday from 4.00 pm. Wonderful Pate with sourdough bread and a remarkable red onion chutney that really set off the starter. My partners Hunters Chicken was delicious as was my beef and red wine pie. Full off slow cooked, tender, beef with silver skin onions and mushrooms. Great service from the manager and his young lady helper. Can't be beaten. Another thing that I love about this pub is that they still have the 'after work' clientele popping in for a pint or two. So many pubs now give a rejection of the guys, in work gear, finishing off the day. Why??? Then, again, that's why so many have closed down.

Mmmm, whatkind of things make a festive works do with colleagues extra special? An olde worlde…read morecountry pub? check. REAL beams? check. Roaring fires? check. Horses grazing in paddocks? check. Some of the best grub in ages? Check, check, check. I've just returned, stuffed and content, from the Three Horseshoes in Sawbridgeworth. Forgo the crayfish cocktail as a starter, it's chill temperature made me think it wasn't long out of the freezer, but indulge fully in the roast pheasant with trimmings, and the fab winter crumble with custard. The wine list is pretty nifty too. Gallons of South African and Wolf Blass to be had. Yum. Recommended for all kinds of reasons, charming, helpful staff included.

There aren't enough words to describe how much I love Chequers Inn! It is definitely the best pub…read morein Ware (and in my opinion, the world!) This place isn't a corporate-type chain, but a wooden-beamed, crooked doorways, real, actual pub. Some reasons to love it: 1. Chequers is so cozy. There is a big fireplace and soft cushy chairs and sofas to lounge in. Even the dining room is warm and friendly and feels more like your grandma's house than a pub. 2. The menu. It is fabulous. There are a few favourites that you can always get, but there are always new dishes as well. They also have a vegetarian AND vegan menu--vegan friendly meals seem to be a rarity and I was impressed to find so many options. I've tried many different meals here and have never once had one that I didn't like! On the one occasion I wasn't keen on the options, they offered to make me something else. 3. The game room. Next to the bar is a small room packed with books, cards and board games. I'm a big-time sucker for a good board game and have wasted many an hour playing Scrabble in here. Everything about Chequers is welcoming and we're always happy to go back. Even my dog is welcomed with a bigh dish of water and last time was personally greeted by the owner. Definitely a winner for me!

Good friendly locals pub always with an interesting guest ale or cider on tap - they have Stowford…read morePress on now. Open fires in winter and a fairly decent menu of pub grub, with veggie options. Not very child friendly - don't take your little darlings unless they know how to behave. So if you want a quiet pint this is the place to go!!

Another works get together lunch. We chose a different pub/restaurant this time and crossed our…read morefingers. Shouldn't have worried, The Two Brewers came up trumps. Great service, especially from one Spanish young lady, a character. Food was second to none, very filling roasts with more than sufficient veggies and various types of potato. Would I go back again......most definitely.

The Two Brewers changed ownership and is now known as : The…read moreTwo Brewers Pub Northaw, EN6 4NW. Their new number is 01707 664 101 Excellent service, lovely staff and management. Good food with two different menus, one smaller menu for bar food, and plenty of seating in the bar area, and a much larger menu (way larger!) for the lovely dining room seating. Their outside garden is very pretty and they also have seating outside in the front. Plenty of parking. Recommend