Reviews in Essex

Love love love this pub, never disappoints whether you go for food or a few drinks. Lovely garden too

Came for a meal on Father’s Day - service wasn’t too bad considering how busy it was. Three of us had roasts and all felt the green veg was raw and inedible. The potatoes had an almost impenetrable shell, as if they’d been kept warm a very long time. The meat was ok but not sure I’d return for a roast. One of us had a meal with chips and they were the happiest, so that’s probably the way to go. Really did enjoy how dog friendly is it, and the dog menu is a lovely touch. Dog enjoyed his meal very much.

Food always good and super desserts. Love they change menus every few months. Service good and lovely to browse the shop and plants. Very enjoyable afternoon

We often go for Sunday Roast, usually to celebrate some family occasion and have never been disappointed.

Nice visit for Father’s Day. Service was good, even though staff were incredibly busy. Food was mainly good. The green veg options, broccoli & savoy cabbage, with Sunday dinner options were basically uncooked and very difficult to eat. Whole party attempted but gave up. Rest was great. We didn’t raise it because everything else was ok and it wasn’t a game changer. Had better meals there.

Grumpys never fails to disappoint. Breakfast is always delicious, fantastic value and served quickly. The only thing that beats this is the fabulous service by the front of house team!

Lunchtime for six people - mixed feelings about quality and particularly disappointing that Coronation chicken was actually a dry tikka masala mix. Other dishes were generally received well enough though a bit bland overall and far too much salad on most. As with many restaurants the specialist coffees were delivered to table too cold and were returned three times. Atmosphere, surroundings and service were all good as always here. Our sense is that the quality of food has noticeably fallen compared to several visits in 2024 and the experience overall is therefore not as good.

Meal was ok had sea bass could have done with a few more potatoes. Liked table service like you used to have.

Usual good food and service in very pleasant surroundings.

Dog friendly, great food and excellent service.

A perfect evening out with a lovely calm atmosphere ,beautiful food and refreshing drink in a comforting setting. Pippa and Michela were so caring and looked after all our needs.

Went for breakfast with a friend, which we've done many times before. As always, food was exceptional, service was efficient and staff were friendly and welcoming. Lunches are delicious too, as are the cakes. A lovely, pleasant environment to meet, relax and enjoy the company of friends.

Went in on a Saturday afternoon , service was good and friendly. Food very tasty and reasonably priced. Would happily go back again. Communication also good in booking as I did change the time.

We hosted a lunch party to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary at the Blue Anchor. Everything about it was perfect, food, service and atmosphere. We felt the meal was very good value for money. Additionally the events manager helped us to arrange even the tiniest detail of the day, for example liaising with our cake supplier.

Visited yesterday - Sunday 8th June and had the most delicious braised brisket roast. Crispy potatoes, huge Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables and a delicious cauliflower cheese. Coffee was also fabulous. Would highly recommend and will return asap!

My family enjoyed excellent roasts. Veggie options not to my taste.

Teas and cakes wonderful. Spoilt by the butter so frozen,impossible to use. I now bring my own butter to save spoiling the scones or teacakes being reduced to crumbs. Does not matter how much one complains you still get frozen butter every time.