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    Theydon Oak Public House

    3.5 (4 reviews)
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    2.5(2 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Get out your satNav because this is a hard pub/restaurant to find. Find it and you will be 'blown…read moreaway'. In the middle of nowhere but the food is outstanding for a pub. Very small and really quaint with loads of real ales on pump. Nice seating area outside for the summer visitors with outstanding views of the Essex countryside. I love the place but you need to book by telephone if you are dining, or, get there early.

    Firstly let me make it very clear that this is a pub I have frequented on numerous occasions over…read moremany years and have enjoyed excellent food and beer. I have recommended it to many people, it is a great shame I will never go back. I had booked a table for nine people to celebrate my birthday .I rung three times on morning of meal to extend to ten people to eventually be told, very aggressively, that they were closed due to a family bereavement. Ok, totally understandable but more than half an hours notice would have been useful. When I queried why we had not been telephoned I was told, again in a very aggressive manner, that they did not have my number and was I not listening, they would not serve us and he slammed the phone down. A week or so later I visited the pub, as I often have after playing golf' to be greeted by Mr. Kirtley appearing from the back of the pub in a totally aggressive, intimidating and frightening manner shouting and swearing at me to, "Get out of my pub or I will throw you out". He subsequently manhandled me to the door and threw me to the ground injuring my hands. I later suffered chest pains and was taken by ambulance to A&E, where I spent around five hours having tests. I know Mr Kirtley has lost his brother and for that he has my sincere condolences, we have all lost friends and relatives but don't react so violently. This sort of behaviour is not acceptable particularly to someone who has been a loyal and supportive customer over many years. Lastly, I still have no idea what upset him. Steer clear is my advice!!

    The George & Dragon

    The George & Dragon

    4.1(8 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Amazing place. Came with my friend and my sister for her birthday lunch and we were treated…read morewonderfully. The food was exceptional and the ambience was really cozy and relaxing

    Having visited here loads of times for drinks, it was long overdue on my "to do" list to actually…read moredine here. With my bestie having packed up and left London for leafy Epping, it was clear that Essex in general, would become a regular haunt; and it has. The George and Dragon has a nice local feel. All ages roll up for drinks, food and banter. I have been here several times, even had my new years' eve drinks there which was nice. Finally on a Saturday afternoon we wanted to recover from the night before with a hearty lunch! You should definitely note that from Monday to Friday until 6pm, they have a great fixed price lunch with £12.50 for two courses or £15.50 for three courses. Well worth it. Unfortunately it being the weekend, we missed out on this saving (sad face). The restaurant is not expensive though, it is reasonably priced. In terms of space, it is very cosy and warm. To the rear, they have outside seating for the warmer months. We opted for two courses to help us recover from our La Sala shenanigans. Delicately fried salt and pepper squid with aioli was my starting off point, gorgeous. I followed up with sticky chicken marinated in lemon, honey and chilli sauce, roquito peppers (which I love) and French fries. The chicken was a little bit dry, but generally it was ok. My Essex champion had deep friend Somerset brie with an apricot and cumin chutney. Unfortunately, her cheese had not been cooked enough and could have been a bit more gooey. For mains, it was the beer-battered cod fish finger sandwich with tartare sauce. This brought a smile to her face, as it was good. The service was prompt. The place had a good buzz with a half full restaurant of dining folks. They say it is the people that make the place. Every time we have been here, the bar team have been suitably cordial. We never need over the top in your face service, but the odd smile and attentiveness is welcomed. On this occasion, our waiter was miserable. He acted like he wished he was somewhere else, as did we, as this put a dark cloud over my first dining experience here. Having heard friends rave about how amazing the food was, I only saw glimpses of it on this occasion. Maybe this was an isolated day or perhaps we were psychologically affected by our bored waiter. Regardless, this is not the last you will see of me. I will be back to get me some of that outstanding food and service my local friends have been promising me.

    Theydon Oak Public House - pubs - Updated May 2026

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