http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 92-1387 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-white-swan-bicknacre-essex.html Having read a good review we decided to eat there on a Sat evening. Must say we were very surprised on arrival that we were the only ones there especially as the meals were first class at very good prices and also the friendly way in which we were greeted and served, all in all a very good evening with really tasty and well presented food. Although they do not really advertise I would thoroughly recommend The White Swan and will certainly be visiting them again in the near future ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:59:43 +0100 131-1352 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-lodge-country-inn-south-woodham-ferrers.html Previous Carvery Visits were ok, back for birthday meals celebration ( from the more expensive menu) 1.Overcharged at the bar note > (you pay first then take a seat) Bar Staff were asked to check the bill and failed to spot the overcharge, then when the maths finally clicked a refund was made,however this should have never happened and was embarassing. 2.A " medium to well cooked steak special was ordered when meal arrived the steak was not completly cooked parts of it were cleary uncooked. Same Bar Staff asked why the steak was not cooked she took the meal into the kitchen, brought it back and said " The Chef said this is how it comes !!!! Not what I wanted to hear,I told the bar Staff to take the meal back remove the steak and wrap it up in silver foil "TELL THE CHEF THE DOG WILL HAVE IT LATER" My advice stick to a restaurant where you pay at the end, you generally recieve a better service. ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:31:16 +0000 67-1339 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html visited on Saturday 24/2/12, 2nd time we have been here, you probably need to book in advance as its always very busy. 4 adults this is now our favourite pub eatery,Looking at other tables there fish n chips is huge,also popular was a very good looking mixed grill(16.95). for our meal we went for 2 x broccoli/stilton soup,home made walnut bread(£3.95 each),very tasty. for main 2 x sirloin steaks,Jacket Potato with good mixed veg(£16.95) one being cooked "blue" that was hot inside!! 1 x chicken/ham/garlic with JKT POT and salad, 1 x minted Lamb/veg meat pie/ mash/salad(both from special board)very good quantity, the pie wasnt overpowered by mint(my preferance)we followed up with 2 deserts 1 x 3 scoops ice cream with sauce(£4.95) 1 x lemon roulade/1 scoop ice cream(£4.95), would have to say the roulade needed a bit more lemon flavour, overall with a bottle of rose wine 3 x beers cost without service £106-00.special praise for our waitress CHARLOTTE who was very attentive. we will return soon, there special board looks interesting. ]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:25:54 +0000 92-1247 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-white-swan-bicknacre-essex.html We enjoyed a lovely Sunday Roast today at this understated pub in Bicnacre. The food was great for the price and certainly a cut above the rest. Me and my dad had lamb shank, 3 veges (including fresh cabbage)and 3 nice fresh potatoes and 3 roast potatoes and my mum had a chicken roast. Outside the pub it doesn't even say it serves food! But inside the 70s decor pub someone has got the Sunday Roasts right. We'll go again! ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:29:00 +0100 131-1220 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-lodge-country-inn-south-woodham-ferrers.html We go here often to use the garden with the kids, the food is cheap and ok for lunch. Last time we were there they had a serious problem with wasps. it was so bad we had to move inside. We haven't been back since ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:24:27 +0100 131-1204 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-lodge-country-inn-south-woodham-ferrers.html shocking, great for kids? I don't think so, bouncy castle yes, vulgar drunk yobs swearing at the bar, no thank you. Carvery was truly awful! NEVER AGAIN ]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:27:52 +0100 67-1186 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html The service in this pub is terrible, and the food leaves a lot to be desired..... our orders all came out wrong and the quality of the food was awful!! And when trying to make a complaint about the food we were told that nothing could be done! BAD FOOD, TERRIBLE SERVICE!! do not go there. ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:14:46 +0100 131-938 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-lodge-country-inn-south-woodham-ferrers.html booked this for 20 people at short notice, food was lovely we had the carvery, lovely portions, service was friendly and staff were helpful, the deserts we're delicious and enjoyed by all,
the was a very large garden with tonnes off stuff for kids bouncy castles,ball pits climbing frames etc, fantastic for me and my 3 kids, kept them entertained all day, only found this by chance as the nearby toby carvery didnt accept bookings, we will definately be returning..A* ]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:24:23 +0100 110-863 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-cricketers-arms-danbury-essex.html Bit of a mixed experience. Have been a few times and can thoroughly recommend the lamb shank - although have returned since and this has disappeared off the menu - although not very impressed with some other meals on the menu. Service is fast although not overly polite or welcoming. Not the country vibe advertised with loud football and its supporters at any time of day/night/week/year (we felt a bit like we were intruding on the game...). However the location is lovely. A word of warning - don't be surprised if certain members of staff seem unwilling to serve you if the pub gets a little busy of an evening. ]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 18:17:08 +0100 67-842 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html Stopped off for a Saturday lunch on a lovely spring day with the family.Food was very good overall. Cromer Crab meal was heavenly and the home-made Steak Pie was generous and very tasty. Couldn't fault food. Generally good value for money lunches. Toilets do need some more TLC. Service was polite but hospitality could be marketed a bit more. Have lunched here a couple of times over the last year and will continue to do so. ]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 19:24:03 +0100 67-796 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html DREADFUL PUB! Arrogant and rude landlord AND landlady. I was even reprimanded for ringing ahead and apologising that 1 of the guests was ill so we were a table of 3 not 5 now?! Can't tell you how disappointed I was when we got there then as took my elderly parents there for lunch yesterday (Sunday) and waited over an hour before we even got served! The food then arrived about a further hour afterwards. Chips were so overcooked I sent them back. Next plate arrived undercooked. I left them. Service terrible and will NEVER return. Lady at bar was complaining about the service too when I went to pay (I'd given up waiting for a waiter to bring me the bill). When I told the landlord how disappointed I was, he implied I was lying about the wait I'd had as he showed me the time on the receipt when we ordered our food! I CORRECTED HIM AND TOLD HIM THAT WAS WHEN WE ARRIVED AND ORDERED OUR FIRST DRINKS!! How dare he!! No apology. I hope you lose your license and you are closed down !!! ]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:04:17 +0100 67-772 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html I found the proprietor offensive they offer a childrens menu but his attitude was far from child friendly I have never been treated so badly at an eatery ever when I complained instead of wanting to resolve the situation he became aggressive. I was completely shocked and appalled by his behaviour and will never again eat at this pub. Not only was his behaviour atrotious but the food was barely average and overpriced for what we received. ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:52:38 +0000 67-644 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html Took parents here for anniversary meal as was recommended by many friends. Was fantastic, the food portions a very good size, price for what you get is really good value for money and the taste and quality of the food was the best I have had in a while.
We all went for fish as our main dish, the skate my dad has he said was one of the best he has had and the rest of us were very happy with our meals. Can not fault the place and going back for sure.
I am very fussy and not afraid to say, but cant fault the place! ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:25 +0000 67-642 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-anchor-runsell-green-essex.html if your looking for tasty food then do not visit this establishment we visited on a quiet sunday for two courses first course was delivered cold the waitresses very young and not doing alot more than sitting down and chatting dreadful service from start to finish food was unappealing and finally when we had our starters which was cold and not worth £4.95 one of the many different girls asked us if we were ready to order a desert!! we said we havent had our mains yet?? the second course came different to the order we had given the waitress said well she is new so?...my partner had what was given no body asked us if the meal was ok so when we finally asked for the bill twenty minutes we waited until another staff member came an took my card to pay unhappily we asked politely to see the manager he came up and we were just explaining to him about how unhappy we were and he said "im not taking this conversation any further thank you we said but but..you havent heard our complaint yet he said im not going to do anything so who do you think u can tell???? we left very surprized that he didnt want to help or resolve out problem so i am writng this review too inform other visitors to this public house BE WARNED IF YOU EAT THERE DONT MOAN or complain as they just dont want to know . ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:43:28 +0000 488-535 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-royal-oak-grill.html We went on Father's Day the staff were very busy but still had time for us. The food was excellent and plenty of it. Would recommend you try it. ]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:41:15 +0100 488-491 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-royal-oak-grill.html I have been lots of times and have never been disappointed, very welcoming which is such a change today. It is so much more than a place to eat, if you haven't been you simply have to give it a try ]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 09:45:20 +0100 488-456 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/danbury-venues/danbury-restaurants/the-royal-oak-grill.html Lovely family friendly restaurant / pub - nicely renovated, good local home cooked food - chef cooks to order and will cater for special diets. Lovely Sunday Roast, kids menu available and garden. Lots of parking! ]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:21:48 +0000