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Traditional free house pub dating back to the 16th Century. Lovely stained glass windows at the front of the pub. Seven hand pumps were available, 4 regulars; Crouch Vale Brewers Gold, Adnams Bitter, Greene King Abbott and Weston’s Scrumpy. The 3 others on Saturday were Brains SA Gold, Crouch Vale Anchor St Porter and Skinners Betty Stoggs. The beer was in good form and not bad at £2.60 for the Anchor St Porter. An ever changing dark beer is always available here. Former guest pump clips cover the ceiling area. This is a multi award winning CAMRA pub over the last 20 years. A TV was present but was not switched on although I understand big sporting events are shown. A juke box was also available in the pub. Pub snacks including pork pies, cheese rolls and burgers were available for reasonable prices. Only criticism from me was the less than clean gents toilets. One of my mates who smoke said that that the rear paved and covered area was good.
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cracking pub was visting my brother who has moved from se london to rochford and paid a vist on a saturday afternoon, plenty of reals ales on tap great service tv on with the sound on(not to loud )please note wetherspoons as i cant lip read
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A belated thank-you to the staff who were so superb on Rugby World Cup Final night.
A brilliant venue. Well done again.
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As everyone has said it's a wonderful place. It's always a shame to have to go home from here as any plans to have a pub crawl are usually thwarted- why go anywhere else? It can be a bit clicky. Bar staff are generally friendly especially on friday night. Other nights are pretty variable unless you're with the "in-crowd". But who cares when the beer is so good.
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Fantastic pub. Selection of ales best in South-East Essex.
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An excellent pub with great selection of ales always on.
A real gem amongst some awful pubs in rochford.
anonymous - 13 May 2007 11:16 |
Best pub in Essex.
Though a small pub, has a great selection of special ales.
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Wonderful pub, many times CAMRA South East Essex pub of the year, including 2007.
Recent addition of a log burning stove in the bar has enhanced the atmosphere.
Selection of 6 real ales always available including Crouch Vale Brewers Gold and a Stout, Mild or Porter.
Well worth a specia; trip to visit, walking distance from the train station.
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Wonderful pub - all the usual ingredients you find in great Essex pubs i.e. top quality local beer, interesting old building, high standards but low pretension. A must.
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Agree with all the comments posted. This is very much a down to earth small traditional no frills pub and the CAMRA haunt of the local area. Usually a good selection of real ales and a cider on.
Friendly banter with the locals ain't hard to accomplish. Brewers Gold (my fav) always on. The place is well worth a visit. Was the best pub in town for a good while but the other 3/4 real ale pubs have upped their counter and now there's a good choice and a fine stroll to be had.
Mcloj - 29 Sep 2006 10:10 |
Excellent beer range .... good service .... basic decor .... friendly. A "must visit".
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This is one of THE great pubs.
Excellent range of beers, friendly locals (even to us Blackpool FC fans) and great trad interior.
Is worth visiting Rochford for.
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A pub to warm the heart! The beer is fantastic and always a wide range available.
Friendly atmosphere too. Excellent!
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Best pub in Rochford. 6 good beers, two good ciders, and nice staff.
They could do with a selection of good single malts and brandies, but I'm just being picky now. A great place!
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Down to earth small traditional no frills pub.Usually 6 real ales and a cider on tap. Join in the friendly banter with the locals. Brewers Gold always on. Well worth a visit. Easily the best pub in Rochford.
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A wide range of ales, friendly and knowledgeable bar staff and old-world charm
Dan Sayer - 25 Oct 2004 06:14 |
