A solid middle-class gastro pub, this is. From the respectable range of ales (including some guests) to more than quaffable wines, you're sure to find something you enjoy drinking. Sierra Nevada is a mainstay. The food menu is long and varied, and the fare I've tried was respectable, albeit a bit spendy given this is zone 4. On the subject of cost, I should say I would have liked to see the prices about a pound or two cheaper for many main courses. And the 10-pound round for two pints of ale did give me a bit of sticker shock given this pub's almost-Essex location. I guess it IS located in yummy mummy Wanstead valley, though. All in all, the pub has good food, good booze and plenty of inviting seating areas and a vast beer garden. On my two weekend visits, it's always been buzzing. If you're in your 30s and living in Wanstead, it's where you're going to end up eating and drinking at the weekend. If you're visiting friends who are the aforementioned, you'll be happy here too. read more

The Cuckfield - Part of the beer garden - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Really surprised this place has 4 star reviews. Maybe we just got unlucky. The whole place feels a bit run down, the seats we were sitting on we're stained and the lock on the door in the bathroom was broken. I ordered a flat white (on the menu), but was told they couldn't do that today (?) I had a cappuccino instead which came half full and appallingly presented. Then I ordered the smoked chicken and avocado salad which came without any avocado and no explanation after a longer wait than you'd expect in a pub. All in all, pretty disappointing! read more

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Went there with my family for an English dinner. The place was spacious and clean. Service was so-so (we're from the USA where wait staff work for tip so they are especially nice). Dinner was marvelous. I had the cheese tart with beet jam that came with a salad. My daughter said the pasta was very good. We shared and enjoyed the toffee pudding, I though they should have been more generous with the ice cream. I will definitely go back again the next time I'm in London (Wanstead) area. read more

Excellent selection of beer and a very nice refurbishment a while back have made this a decent pub to go to. It is a little expensive, so if you're short of cash head to The George. Major annoyance is the constant lack of bar staff. The few that are there are exceptionally busy so expect a reasonable wait at the bar. On Saturdays I usually get two beers in at a time. read more

A family friendly pub, although there seemed to be a time after which children were no longer welcome. That actually seems a pretty good compromise to me. The pub is very modern. I would recommend the window seats if you can get them. We managed to and it was a nice place to relax (particularly once the nearby kids had gone!) They serve real ale but the selection was pretty boring so keg is the way to go with a difficult choice between Beavertown Neck Oil and Lagunitas IPA. Best to make the decision based on how strong they are! Autocorrect wants to call this pub Cuckoo Egg which is a pretty cool name. What is a Cuckfield anyway? read more

Yeah, this place hits the spot. I'm impressed to find somewhere in Wanstead that does a roast dinner under a tenner. And you know what? It was pretty damn good too. Lamb roast came with a Yorkshire pudding which was very tasty indeed. It was all nice. Although they could have given me a few more roast potatoes (and they could have been slightly 'roastier'), but there was mash as well. Not too shabby. I don't like cabbage all that much though and there was a lot of savoy. But still very yummy and a huge portion for £8.90. Not that that stopped us polishing off our plates, we were ravenous. They dealt very well with a full table, there was about 11 of us I think and we ate mostly at the same time. The only reason for four stars is my poor friend Eddie who had to deal with his measly meal. He ordered it from the specials menu. I think he was hoping for a posh version of sausage and chips, he got a tiny plate and only two sausages. I think 'kids' menu would be a better description. If you're out in the area and don't fancy one of the many many delis around, this place is great. Just avoid the special. read more

Just had to return all of our food after waiting an hour for it to be cooked only to be disappointed to receive a plate of slop! read more

The Cuckfield - Dangly lights - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Our Christmas dinner was ruined this year. We went to our prebooked meal on Christmas day at 2pm and left at 5pm, having only had our starters. We were a table of 20, but had paid and preordered all of our food weeks in advance. We waited an hour for our disappointing starters (many were wrong or missing condiments), and after that our turkey dinner was nowhere to be seen. We felt very sorry for the waiters because the place was overcrowded and understaffed. The tables next us were in the same boat. Although we were given some complimentary prosecco, the children waiting for their food were hard to keep happy. In the end, we left and had dispiriting McDonald's for Christmas lunch. Management should have warned us of the wait and called in help on the day. Don't book your Xmas lunch here. read more

A solid place to stop in for a drink if you're in the area - we had that Friday feeling which probably helped too (everyone's always just that little bit smilier on a Friday don't you think?!). It's a deceptively large space inside with a number of different types of seating - sofas, high stools, booths and proper tables if you're eating too. We were double dating and lucky enough to nab a table for 4 on a busy Friday eve, as others left just as we got served. The barman accidentally poured me a double gin when I'd asked for a single, and I thought it was a bit of a shame he didn't offer it to me (I probably would've taken it!) and put it aside to go to waste instead. Oh well, the drinks prices are pretty reasonable for someone used to central London prices anyway! I liked all the mismatched pretty decor inside and I'd recommend grabbing a seat by one of the massive windows if you can - they're more relaxing and great for people-watching. read more

Having frequented this pub for many years, i can safely say the atmosphere is normally good and the food is of a very good standard for pub food. On my most recent journey i decided on the beef burger and chips with the addition of 'bacon jam'. In the words of George Takei, Oh My! It was delicious and everything i hoped it would be, salty, sweet and umami and generally a totally unexpected addition to the menu. The burger and fries were also good and a merry evening was passed in good company and cold drinks. In my opinion, The Cuckfield is always a reliable choice of venue. read more

Always considered this place 'my local' even though had to walk past two other pubs to get to it. Its very spacious with a god mix of comfy sofas, lounge chairs and more formal setaing (for eating). It has a large beer garden outside and they do BBQ's in the summer out there. Food is above average and not too pricey. Very friendly atmosphere. Always fel at home and relaxed here, ovely place would highly recommend if you are in the area and need a drink! read more

This place has awesome food; is a lovely inside with. Nice conservatory area - veggie options can be a bit rubbish. Be aware on a Saturday night can be a bit scary as turns into a bit of a youngsters cattle market read more

Great atmosphere. Fabulous beer garden. Excellent range of ciders and ales. Only rubbish service especially at weekend lets it down.

Not enough staff! We booked our Christmas lunch here with family members travelling quite long distances to meet up. We waited an hour for our starters (with some pre-ordered items strangely 'off the menu' and substituted) and the children began to get restless and upset. The place was packed with diners becoming agitated by the long waiting times for food. The next table sent their main courses back (cold?) and there was no sign of any progress with ours. They said that a chef hadn't turned up. After nearly three hours with only a bowl of soup or pate we lost patience and demanded our money back. Maccy D's was open - but our Christmas day was completely ruined! read more

Better food than the Weatherspoons down the road but you defiantly pay for it. Nice friendly atmosphere though and good bottle beer. The roasts and specials are excellent. read more

Very nice place for a drink either after work on a weekday or over the weekend. Amazing outdoor area. However, in my opinion the food is a little expensive for its quality and proportion. read more

Food was great. I literally downloaded the yelp app for the purpose of commending an excellent meal. As a vegetarian, I am often disappointed by substandard burger substitutes and therefore try to make up for this in choosing exciting and high quality toppings. Faced with few vegetarian options, I picked the spinach and lentil burger. As this did not sound at all appealing, I supplemented it with Cornish brie and red onion jam. This, as it turns out, was an excellent choice, and I only regret that I did not also pay the extra one pound to recieve sweet potato chips instead of the standard savoury potato chips. The burger, as it turns out, was very nice indeed, if far too large for the bun. The spinach was not overpowering but it had a nice edge, and the pulses were very enjoyable indeed. The brie was creamy and well cooked, and perfectly balanced by the jam. The chips themselves were very nice, in a 'rustic' fashion, and came with a small pot of sauce, some sort of flavoured mayonnaise, that complimented the meal very nicely and was an unexpected touch. The pièce de resistance, however, was the bun. I'm afraid I cannot name the material from which it was made, but it was very high quality. I'm hungry now just thinking about our lovely dinner, which was worth our money. The general atmosphere and manner of the waitstaff also seemed to be sufficiently pleasant, although I really didn't mind. Four stars, however, due to the small number of vegetarian items available. read more

This place is very busy has a kind of west end pub feel about it! always busy on a weekend! love it!

I absolutley LOVE this place! I reguarly eat and drink in The Cuckfield as it is perfect for all occassions; be it a drink with friends, a gastro meal with the other half or even a big family get-together! The food is always tasty the menu changes daily and the portions are always ample. The decor is stylish a real mix of old and new which I think makes for people of all ages to feel comfortable in these surroundings. The interiors are a combination of chandeliers and industrial steel with a real unique vibe. The beer garden is spacious yet not the most beautiful aspect of the venue (the garden is rather concrete) although there is plenty of shelter (useful come rain or shine!) as well as outdoor heaters. During the summer months regular barbeques are held which I can highly recommend! The atmosphere is usually pretty buzzy especially Friday-Sunday and The Cuckfield seems to get everything right! Except for one thing: the bar often appears to be under-staffed since there is a quite a wait during 'peak' periods. Although staff are rushed off their feet they are always efficient and courteous so that kind of makes up for any waiting! I would certainly recommend this place! It can't fail to impress! It is THE place to go in Wanstead! read more

Nice pub with a lovely atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price.

Our local pub for a number of months and will definitely return. Great outside areas, huge choice of beers on tap if that's your thing, a decent Sunday lunch & a very popular quiz on Tuesday nights. Friendly but overstretched bar staff who always seem to be getting a telling off from the manager(?) read more

Even with the number of seats this place has, it is always packed in the weekend. The roast is well worth the visit (if they haven't run out). They have a back garden where they normally do BBQ in warmer weather but also very busy. read more

Mediocre service and a glass on the bar with a message 'feeling tipsy' got up my nose. I was tempted to put a note in the glass saying no service no tip. And why should you tip somebody who serves you a pint of London Pride at £4.05 in Wanstead ? read more

Fantastic gastro pub food is of excellent quality and not at all badly priced. I can highly recommend the fish and chips, lamb shank shepherds pie and burger! The Cuckfield also has a really nice big beer garden which gets lots of sun. Staff very friendly and helpful. The place is decorated really nicely and you get a very nice mixed age group crowd in there. read more

Food is very good, and the selection of drinks is good. The ales are not very well kept though - it's not really an ale drinkers pub. The bar is quite small, so it can take a while to get served. read more

Happened to stumble across this place while their weekly pub quiz was on. Didn't participate as we were just too late but it could actually be a place where you may be able to win, which is quite refreshing. They have a good selection of beer/ales and offer a beer of the week which is at a reduced price. We ended up getting burgers and a side of Mac & Cheese. My beef burger was ok, nothing special but still ok. Burger bun was toasted just to the point it was starting to char and the actual burger was over done. You also get chips served in a mug but unfortunately it's just a small handful and the mug is only half full. Also the Mac & Cheese had way too much pepper in it. My partner went for the green lentil burger with sweet potato fries. I tried a bit and it was insanely good. Wish I had ordered that. Not sure the pricing for the burgers are justified. Paying £10 for a plain burger and then up to £2 for each individual topping, it could get pretty expensive. Overall nice big pub, good beers, friendly staff and good food dependant on what you pick. (Visit - 09/06/2015 Dinner) read more