Relaxing bar atmosphere in Brentwood

“Anya is fantastic. Have been getting my nails done for years in various places in Brentwood. Anya is the most experienced I have come across. My nails always look fabulous and can't wait till the salon reopening.”

“Dad's favourite fish and chips shop, he would not go anywhere else.”

“I was warmly welcomed by Patrick upon my arrival and the service only got better after that. They had a great selection of beer and food. It was the perfect place to meet up with friends and I'll definitely be back soon.”

“Beautiful place, super atmosphere, friendly staff. We had a great time!”

“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?”

“You cannot beat the atmosphere and the food here. From start to finish you will feel special. The food is exquisite and the drinks the same. The restaurant is so nice! Turn up early so you can enjoy the champagne bar!!”

“Never see my husband as happy as he tales in the real ale selection.great old fashioned inn.good pub food.very nice bar staff.and the whole place is spotless”

“Nice friendly pub with a cool local feel. Chilled and unpretentious. Probably the best pub in town for meeting friends for a beer and a chat.”

“Wonderful service, prompt with a smile, and really nice options on the menu. We ended up here somewhat by accident after the Grufalo trial and booked a table purely based on reviews. Although it was about 15 minutes away I'd say it was worth the drive. We had the double stacked friend chicken burger, pear and walnut salad, ribs for starter and the meringue which was a perfect summer dessert. Good vegetarian options as well. They cater well for outside bookings and are also well setup post Covid. Lovely pub, lovely people in a lovely area.”

“A lovely pub with a great atmosphere. Well worth a visit”

“Great atmosphere, best kebab available on the car park”

“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”

“The Drill opened its doors again today and I just popped over for a couple of drinks and a meal, both of which were excellent! I can't wait to sample the whole menu in the future. The new and old staff were super friendly and the manager Wayne was very welcoming and was clearly running a well oiled machine. Their social distancing measures seemed to be working well and it felt like a safe environment to relax in. Being a pub garden fan though I was most impressed with their refurbished garden - outstanding! See you again soon!”

“Best Sunday roast! I came a couple weeks ago and I’m back again today on Boxing Day. The atmosphere is great, staff are welcoming. It’s cozy here.. honestly love it. I also want to mention that I a vegetarian and the roast at this pub was absolutely delicious! 10 out of 10!!”

“My starter was the king prawn cocktail and was amazing. Very pleased with my rib eye steak. The chips were amazing. Highly recommended. Great pub”

“A warm welcome and great friendly service . Food was excellent and booked to have Sunday dinner in a week's time”

“Only popped in for a drink and to feed the child. Honestly the quality of the children's dinner has definitely made this a place I'm coming back too. It's a propa old pub with some characters in there. Staff were so friendly (a special thanks to the lady that booked my daughter under 'princess') Really warm welcoming and friendly pub plus the food was excellent. Everyone there was having a good time. Thank you for this one off visit as I'll definitely be back with the family.”

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

“Lovely pub. Took mum for lunch. Steak and Stilton pie was amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful”

“Friendly staff. Great service. A busy pub so it was buzzing with all age groups.”

“Got stranded at Shenfield yesterday due to storm Eunice…found my way to the Junction and ended up having a good old crack with the locals and another stranded traveller. Really friendly bunch, bar staff excellent, food tasty and the Guinness excellent too.”

“Loved this place! The food is great and the staff are nice. They even brought out some ice-cream for my birthday. Will definitely be back soon.”

“Excellent Beer, Wonderful Landlady, Very clean and some Great offers.”

“A warm and friendly pub with exceptionally nice staff (even to the point where the manager has checked that I am getting home all right - I was very touched), the Essex Arms is also notable for its monthly karaoke nights. The host, Gary Pryce, is a true professional, getting as many singers on as humanly possible, while giving supportive encouragement to anyone who has felt a bit nervous. Come on down and join the fun!”

“Lovely lunch in the garden. Friendly staff and friendly clientele! Steak strips were lovely and quick to be cooked. Also took dog and was very welcoming by staff and Visitors.”

“Situated on the main high street. A Wetetherspoons, an absolutely super range of lager, real ales and various other drinks on offer, the prices for selected ales can be as low as £2.50 a pint. There's an ample breakfast menu at very affordable prices. There is also a wide of main meals available and it seemed a daily special at lunchtime. To me, this establishment offered very good value for money. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I will definitely visit again next time I'm in Brentwood.”

“Tried this Chinese after our regular was closed for the night. I think this will now become our regular Chinese. The food had loads of flavour, not greasy. Packaged nicely with clear lids to see the food, the sauce pots were in a tray so no risk of leaking in the delivery bag. The food was also nice and hot, and the chips were good and not rock hard like most are from chinese takeaways.”