Owl, High Beechback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
I found a postcard amongst my Grandmother's belongings from her grandmother sent to her in ± 1901. It has a picture of The Owl - High Beech. The the back is written - "Grandpapa and Uncle George walked to the "Owl" yesterday - it is a funny old place over hundred years old and is liked for its good beer. All send fondest love to you .......etc"
Her grandparents lived in Loughton at the time and my grandmother lived in Victoria Province, Rhodesia - she would have been about 3 yrs old.
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The 'Don't tease the water otter' sign is a joke. At one time there was an old water cistern (full of water) with a chain running into the water. At the end of the chain was a kettle (a 'water (h)otter'). Lame joke. But, as the previous writer pointed out, great views.
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Set on top of a verdant hill above the forest, there has been a pub on this site for centuries, though the current incarnation was built in the 1960s after the last one was demolished becauise it was unsafe. Serves decent food and the beer garden affords excellent views over Epping Forest below. And what is with that 'Don't tease the water otter' sign?
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A very nice pub in a pleasant location. Particularly nice in the summer months.
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A lovely pub, in a very pleasant rural location. The Mullens beers are well kept, and the food not too bad either. Even in the depths of Winter, it is a warm welcoming place, and the perfect way to break up a walk in Epping Forest. A genuine local country pub, within the M25.
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Only to really agree with the comment above really, food pricey. It is a safe and nice place to visit with younger children though, safe play area, pet otter, owl etc Great view, al fresco beer great garden. Might be a bit grim in the winter months.Very pleasant pub.
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A nice enough pub situated in the middle of nowhere which unfortunately precludes at least one member of your party(the driver) from drinking for the evening. Quite old fashioned inside but normally clean and comfortable. Service at the bar not too bad and whilst there isn't the greatest selection of drinks and the price is not particularly cheap the beer is always drinkable. Comes into it's own in the summer when it's beer garden affords a good view down the hill and there is plenty of space to enjoy an al fresco pint and the place becomes a bit more lively as people come from further afield than usual arrrive to bolster the small but perfectly formed number of regulars.
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