This pub has had a proper makeover and, like I said, I wanted to post a good review, so here it is! A lovely couple have taken it over and it is now the best pub in the area, with friendly locals and good beer. I will certainly be popping in regularly now.This pub has been refurbished and has reopened as a local pub for everyone.

At the helm are a friendly northen couple, and a warm welcome is assured.

Well worth poping in to see the change that has taken place.
Now appears to be closed. It has had whitewashed windows with little signs saying "closed for refurb" for about two months, but no sign of a refurb. Now a "To Let" board has appeared on the front so it looks like this is definitely closed.

Hopefully someone will take it over and brighten it up, so I can post a good review. It is in the ideal location for a post-work beer for those heading from the town to the station. If it was made welcoming I am sure people would start to use it. But it'll probably become flats.

I always enjoy a visit to this pub. Step inside the door and get transported back in time. Don't go here if you are worried about decor, super shiny toilets, bright lighting or if you want to spend the time messing about with your mobile phone, but do go here if you are passionate about decent beer and good old fashioned company. Always a great choice of quality ales. I went in on 5th Nov and the landlord John had 4 ciders and 7 beers on tap. Mauldons silver adder and Knights Porter were just a couple of the good range on offer. A very good selection of whiskies are also offered. Sensibly priced and i was offered a choice of a straight glass or a mug. A rare treat these days. Pubs like this are hard to find, and this one is as good as a pub getsAfter my visit to the Fat Cat this place was heaven. Great beer, great atmospehre and very friendly staff and customers.

Just a shame the the chippie down the road has shutOdd One Out? More a one-off and a very good one at that. Friendly - felt like a local second time at the bar - good chat with landlord and barman and locals alike. Excellent range of mainly local beers (Harwich Town, Mighty Oak). Quirky, but splendid. Wouldn't complain if I had a local like it.

Packed pub on river front. Reasonable beer and food. Perhaps a bit soulless as it is clearly part of a pub chain. Fabulous location right on the river. Interesting interior, dark and old looking (bit like me!) 5 pumps on when we went, Hobgoblin, T/Taylor Lanlord, Spitfire, Adnams Bitter and Youngs Bitter. Tried them all and they were all in good condition, all around �2.80 a pint. Food was absolute crap, microwaved Mussels! Bar staff a bit vague (they need a bit more training). Outside seating area with lovely views of the river. Toilets fairly clean. No car parking but there is a car park, with toilets, at the entrance to the village on the lright, free for three hours, opposite The Greyhound (which I intend to visit next time I,m in the area). The area is well served by the railway, only 10mins from the pub. I will certainly go again but not to eat.Visited this pub 25th July...food poor...messed up order...had to ask 3 times for a spoon for my soup.....beer average....bar staff not awake....so service slow....too many flies in bar....we moved table...tables not cleaned after diners....dteat loaction but I believe living on past laurals...avoid

Great little boozer and a cracking pint of Guinness on a busy Saturday afternoon.Nice pub, friendly staff, excellent pint of Maldon Gold, good jukebox. In spite of some of the earlier comments, the clientele all seemed fine.Narrow pub in town centre with 4 beers on - two from Mighty Oak in decent condition. Friendly and with a good atmosphere. Group of (I presume) soldiers having a few drinks when we visited including a few who had clearly suffered physically in Afghanistan. A privilege to drink in the same pub as these brave boys.

Truly wonderful pub.
Andy and Tracey are fantastic cooks and offer such great fresh homemade food - never had a bad meal in the 2 and a half years I've been there. Desserts are amazing!!! Love the wide variety of weekly specials.
Staff are always friendly and attentive.
Sign of a great pub - regulars! And that there are many.
It's a shame that I have to write such a bad review about this place because it is a lovely looking pub, frequented by good people, and with generally okay staff. However, I cannot rate this place higher than a zero due to the rude, misogynistic, arrogant, aggressive and abusive idiot who runs it. Andy is one of the most horrible people I have ever had the misfortune of meeting. He is rude to his staff and customers alike. He has a history of violence, particularly among those close to him. He openly kicks his dog in front of customers, a dog who, I might add, he never takes for walks. If this guy leaves then I'll frequent The Sun once more, but for now I cannot stand the site of this horrible man, and will refuse to go in until he leaves.In response to alasdairh. The customer was treated like this becuase he was extreamly rude when he first complained, shouting and swearing at staff. We will not tolerate this. The police were nearly called due to his actions. Three chefs, all aproved the bread in which we cook over 50 each weekend (our first complaint in about 300 so far and counting). The customer was told he was not welcome back. Please sir learn some manners.

It is the Sun Inn's policy not to chase these reviews, however on this occasion we felt the need to clear the air and tell people why we responded in this way.

In response to yog. We sincerely apologise that your evening was not as you liked. The person behind the bar had recently been trainned, and unfortanatly did not confirm to our strict standards. Once again please accpet our apologies.

Went in this pub for the first time recently, very pleasent! Both the barmaid and landlord were friendly and welcoming. After having a chat with the landlord about his beers he later gave me a couple of free sample glasses of two new beers he was putting on the next day. Something unheard of wher I live (South Essex). Recommend!olderbutwiser....you must be easily pleased then if you think things are getting better and better in this warn out old street pub which tends to attract a "questionable" group of punters. The phone box outside is still a collection point for the local druggies!A much improved pub, I've been drinking here occasionally for some months now and things have got better and better. Despite a shaky start there always seems to be at least 4 real ales available, service is good and the locals are, by and large, friendly. The pub is always clean and tidy and the decor is well maintained.