A wonderful pub in Bishop's Stortford, it's a proper old pub with centuries of history and a great…read morefeature is how it's separated into different rooms on different levels. The staff were very welcoming and we found a number of real ales on, although I don't recall seeing any craft beers. There's an outside courtyard and apparently a large room at the back with a stage where they host live music. The walls are decorated with various old paintings, and there's a fire place in one part of the pub. It's easily a place where I could see whiling away an afternoon or evening in a very traditional setting! They weren't serving food when we were there which was a little surprising given it was a Saturday evening, but someone said they were doing food at lunchtime. Although, with a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 according to the Scores on the Doors website you may not want to eat here anyway. Hopefully I will make it back at some point to enjoy the pub some more! Possibly skipping the food though...

Nice boozer, with an almost labyrinth layout. the other reviews have this place spot on, my only…read morecomment would be that since the smoking ban, the 'problem' with the loo's has become more apparent. This in no way detracts from the charm of the place, particularly if you're out with some mates, but if you're taking your other half out, just forewarn them before they take a trip to the WC. The best pub in town by a long shot.

Lovely country pub, I've eaten here a couple of times the last 2 weeks and my food was really good…read more I had a lamb dish which was perfectly cooked last night. It's a pretty pub, the staff are very friendly and helpful, good choice of beers.

Cosy pub, with a lovely coal fire by the bar, located in the heart of the village. It is the sole…read moresurvivor of the three that used to be in the village within living memory. The pub staff are friendly and welcoming and the food of good quality and value. (I've never seen such a huge portion of scampi!) Local ice creams feature on the menu... loved the coffee one!

Limited menu choice but what was there was of high quality…read more They had sold out of one of the specials by 7:30 (not even late) and offered not so much as an alternative. Service began slowly as we waited 10 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation, but our waitress ended up being the redeeming factor of the night, despite the proposterously long wait in between visits. When I ordered for a medium-well steak and was presented with one so raw it was still mooing, they gave me an entirely new plate free of charge. Some redeeming qualities in that the food was of high standard, but did not feel as though it justified the high prices. The restaurant could quite clearly not keep up with demand. 3 stars.

I've eaten here a couple of times recently, once on a Saturday night and once on a Sunday lunchtime…read morewith children. Both times the food and service has been excellent, very friendly and welcoming and great value for money. I will definitely be coming back.

Lovely little pub in a listed building, the owners are more than friendly almost felt like family…read more Good selection of lagers and ales. Pool table, karaoke, live music, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere

We went there Sunday lunchtime a couple of weeks ago. There is good variety to the menu. We both…read morechose cod and chips; it was served promptly, freshly cooked, using fresh batter and more importantly fresh cod which was not over cooked (unlike so many restaurants!) Service was attentive and discreet. Good value for money. We shall definitely return.

Just found this fabulous pub on moving to Dunmow end of Aug and although we've only been 3 times so…read morefar, every time has been brilliant! Great service, with lovely attentive & humorous staff, not to mention being very child friendly/accommodating! Food always spot on!!! Prices great too as is Sunday roasts! And really nice, modern seating too! Toilets also always clean! Lovely play area with lots of seating outside for the summer and Dog water bowls!! Our fave place to eat with our family!

Our first Visit but not our last! We had a Day out to Audley…read moreEnd House 6/04/2022, then was looking for a Pub Lunch, stopped at one Pub, Food not to our liking, then we noticed The Cock pub by now it was pouring of Rain this was at 2.20pm But they were more than happy to accommodate us as they normally stop food serving at 2.30, The food was piping Hot (Not Ploughman's) and the service was great and very friendly our thanks to Victoria & Dan.

We went into this pub on a Monday evening at about 6:30pm for an early dinner. At that time it was…read morequietly busy and the clientèle were predominantly men who appeared to be commercial travellers. However, the food, which was served in a separate dining area slightly away from the main bar, was excellent and quite good value. We would certainly be happy to return.

The Castle was one of my favorite experiences I have ever had. Missed a flight out of Stansted and…read morefound ourselves sitting with some locals who were so welcoming. The bartender,,Ellie, was super sweet and very helpful. The night turned into a highlight of the trip, playing guitar and hanging out with some cute dogs. Would love and hope to be back again at some point.

Another good Friday night at the cock inn. Good selection of ales and reasonably priced Rioja…read more We ordered a few sides to nibble on and can highly recommend their beer battered onion rings. Massive onions with crispy tasty batter. Cheesy chips were also well cooked with generous amount of cheese. Also enjoyed playing on darts the whole evening :)

A real disappointment, in a lovely town. Had the special battered fish and chips @ £6.95, was…read moretasteless and swimming in fat, looked just like a Iceland special, couldn't have been more disappointed.