London's hidden gems in Brentwood

“Best starter platter ever! Creamed mushroom, cheese fingers.My friend loved his halloumi vegetarian main course and my lamb skewer was melt-in- the-mouth tender, cooked to perfection. Baklava as afters- wonderful.”

“I haven't been here for a long time but I'll be returning very soon. From the moment we arrived the staff were so welcoming. The food was great, I had a beef salad and the dressing was amazing, when I mentioned how good it was a staff member came back with a little pot for me to take home, how lovely was that. Can't wait to eat here very soon.”

“Lovely, very secure place. Excellent care and the best quality for our fury members of family. My bunnies feel there like at home, they relax instantly and happily explore territory. I've been using Woodcroft Warrens for last 2 yers, feel very confident going on a holiday, knowing that my bunnies are in good hands!”

“Excellent coffee and pasteis de natas. Lovely welcome and service.”

“Great selection of constantly changing beers, both draught and in cans - as well as a great selection of spirits and ciders. All served by friendly and helpful staff - a gem of a pub!”

“Lovely little cafe, open early, good quality fresh food at a very reasonable price. Clean and friendly, what more can you ask for?”

“Great cafe, good atmosphere and lunch time food was delicious. Massive range on the menu to choose from as well.”

“Worth a visit to see the wonderful setup here for the care of animals, credit to all the people volunteering and working in this place. The reasonably priced entry fee is being put to a good use. Cafe on site and picnic facilities provided.”

“I’d booked Hienie (after a lot of indecisiveness about appointment times on my part) for both my wedding nails and my mother’s nails, and she did such an incredible job that we could barely look away from them on the drive home! (I did for obvious safety reasons but mum was very content to do so). Hienie was incredibly kind and comfortable to converse with, and completed both designs with a smoothness and ease that it was very quick to trust that we wouldn’t be disappointed with the result. From the time we were there also, all the girls were so welcoming and energetic, I couldn’t have asked for a more positive outcome and experience for us both. I highly recommend booking Envi, and soon.”

“Lovely pub restaurant. Cosy bar at the front with fires to make it extra cosy. We went to the rear dining room with views of the garden, and it was delightful the watching the birds, the squirrels and the fallow deer visiting the garden. Nice choice of traditional British favourites. I had beef and Guinness pudding which was tasty and also light, perfect. Very friendly and helpful staff.”

“Had a very nice lunch with friends, good value for money and lovely staff Will definitely go again”

“Really good cosy and friendly atmosphere in the restaurant or public bar, which is situated on the left as you enter. I highly recommend their Sunday roast options, including the 3 meat offering. Overall, a little gem of a place just opposite Shenfield High School.”

“Great place very nice outdoor area as well Great Halloween decorations best I have seen so far.”

“Miah was fantastically attentive. The food was delicious. Can not believe we have not tried The Raj before. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening, thank you and see you again!”