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The Owl

British, Pub Food • Loughton
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4.4/5
(020) 8502 0663 Lippitts Hill, Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AL (020)850…Show
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Cosy woodland pub in the heart of Epping Forest near Waltham Abbey.
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About The Owl

The Owl is a cosy and characterful pub in the heart of Epping Forest, near Waltham Abbey, with open fires and wood panelling. It has a large bar and dining area, a private function room and an extensive garden area with covered outdoor tables, benches, a BBQ section and a children’s play area. Four-legged friends are welcome too. The traditional British menu is freshly prepared and food is served right through from 12 noon to 8pm Monday to Saturday with a traditional roast on Sundays. The Owl has a wide range of lagers, cask ales, ciders and craft beers on draught and an extensive wine, gin and spirit list.

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4.4
Food 3.8/5
Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.5/5
Value for Money 4.3/5
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Mon 12:00 - 22:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 22:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 22:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 22:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 22:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 22:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 20:00 —
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The Owl Offers

British
Pub Food
Loughton

Buy One Get One For A Quid

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  • Fri

Buy one main course and get the second one for a quid. Offer available all day Monday-Friday from 5 January 2026.

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British
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Loughton

Glass of Prosecco, £3

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Get a glass of Prosecco for £3 every Friday between 5pm and 7pm.

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5.0
Ria
Had a lovely late lunch at The Owl. Aa a coeliac it was an easy pick as the menu was clear. Ok arrival, I informed them of my dietary requirements and completely reassured. I had the best pub burger in years! The sticky toffee pudding was also fab... Staff were polite, friendly and very welcoming. The pub itself and the grounds are lovely. I have waited 24 hours to post this, I can confirm that no reactions were had!
Roger Harris
The location is excellent, range of beers very good and service quick. Menu was a bit limited for vegetarians. Need some more parasols in the gardens and the beer garden seating could do with an upgrade.
4.8
Alan
Excellent pub. Good food, great service, beautiful large garden. Dog friendly. Would definitely go again. Very handy for walkkng in Epping Forest.
Lee
We enjoy going to the Owl and its a great setting and there's the park area for the kids. Disappointed in the Sunday roast as for the money it wasn't a full plate. No carrots, parsnips, peas just some green beans and cabbage, plus potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The fish and chips looked good, a massive piece of fish. We would visit again but have some different from the menu.
5.0
Sharon Brown
Had a lovely lunch here on Sunday, a good variety to choose from, really lovely staff who looked after us very well and reasonably priced, we will definitely return!
5.0
Chris
I bring my elderly mum her for lunch regularly. It's easily accessible for her and in a lovely setting. Staff friendly and efficient. Food lovely and good value. And a varied menu too including small plate meals which are good for anyone without a massive appetite. Well worth a visit.
4.3
John
Food was great and staff were fantastic. Only criticism is I observed the chef using his hands to put food on plates. Not great when the kitchen is clearly on display from the bar.
3.0
Hannah Harlow
The goats cheese pizza was so bad it was like a lump of rubber and the onions wasn’t caramelised
4.3
Darryl
The Owl is now a regular haunt for us having discovered it last summer. This visit we went for Fish & Chips it’s always good and a match if not better than any other in the area including the local fish and chip shops. We were there over Easter and it was very busy , but we got our food in less than 15 mins and I was impressed to see 6 people behind the bar, this pub thinks about its customers and giving a good service across the board. The only problem we have is we don’t live closer, maybe we should buy one of the chalets in the park next to them!
4.8
Mia
Three of us went for a meal on Wednesday 8th April. We all ordered different meals and all of them were delicious. Service was good and staff very friendly.
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