On our last visit to The Plume we noticed the strict covid19 precautions in place. Name and…read moretelephone number taken on ordering. Contactless payment on ordering. Perfect for me in the vulnerable category. I felt safe. Luckily we were able to enjoy their garden area for our drinks. The weather was brilliant. The sun beating down so shade from the brollies was necessary. A nice visit, as is the case every time. Friendly service and, next time, we will stay for an evening meal because the food looked awesome.

Traditional, country-side pub on the outskirts of Harlow serving up awesome food and a decent drink…read moreselection. Regular pub fair as well as some hot rock food (not the music, but searing hot rock that acts like a mini grill)... all of which is good. Never been disappointed here so give it a shot if you're ever in Harlow.

Food was terrific, however chefs pompous attitude completely ruined any sense of pleasure. The…read moreplace is not a Michelin Star restaurant so the chef ought not to act like it is. Avoid.

Food was really great, not just pub food. Try the hake or bangers and mash. Wait staff was very…read morefriendly. Will go back for Sunday roast.

Small locals traditional pub. Great live music , and net curtains, and swirly carpet. Beer good and…read moresome parking available out front. And a Pool table, if you fancy a hustle.

I'll write a proper review then, shall I?!…read more The Moorhen is a large country pub tucked out of the way just off of the A414 as you approach Harlow. It is signposted, but only just, so unless you know it is there it's easy to miss. In light of that, the fact that this place is always pretty busy (especially on Sundays) is perplexing. It's in the mold of a chain pub, although I don't think it is. The only saving grace is how child-friendly it is. Downstairs they have a large 'play-barn' type area, with padded climbers and ball pits etc., along with some arcade machines for the older kids and a few TVs for the adults. There is also a small bar down there but only serving soft drinks, beer is upstairs (from memory). Upstairs there is a main bar, and then a very large restaurant, split over two levels. It's a nice enough environment - a bit on the grubby side in places but on the whole it's OK. The food though, leaves a LOT to be desired. It is frequently cold or luke-warm, and is patently reheated. Potatoes are hard, veg isn't cooked properly, and it all seems a bit low-quality. On the three separate occasions we have been (not our choice!) the food has been pretty diabolical. Drinks-wise, there are the normal range of beers and soft drinks, nothing unusual there. On nice days you can also go outside where there is a lot of seating and outdoor climbing frames for the kids. The view is quiet nice, situated right on top of the River Stort, but it hardly serves to save this pub from mediocre-ville.

I wouldn't even give this one star if I didn't have to! Service was abysmal and the food was…read moremicrowaved and dry. My family and I went for a birthday meal and only one of us ended up eating. The rest of the food was over half an hour behind and they didn't even apologise! I asked for the manager who eventually sauntered over and claimed half an hour wait was reasonable given how busy they were! When originally asking for the manager I was told the staff didn't know where she was! Never again, rude staff who do not care about their customers and equally as poor food that is not worth the money!

If you like watching fights and listening to music so loud your ears will bleed, then you'll love…read morethe Emperor. Sells lager and fags too.