Optimist Tavern, Upminster - pub details
Address: Hacton Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2XY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 14098) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Upminster Bridge (0.7 miles), Hornchurch (0.8 miles)
Upminster (1.1 miles), Emerson Park (1.7 miles), Gidea Park (2.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 7 users)
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| been in a few times over the last month , mainly for food , which wasnt too bad , first time the chicken was a bit dry but edible , but this isnt a eating website its a pub website the pub is a chain , not a bad chain , bit of a limited range of beer (fosters , smiths etc etc) , the staff seem ok , but i will agree with a previous poster about the female staff , one is a total bimbo who looks at you like your "strange" when you say what you want , but cant complain too much, a good pint was poured little bit pricey (pint of smiths n fosters a j20 and something alcoholic and coke) £9.50 but it is a nice relaxed place romfordir - 15 Nov 2008 14:38 |
| Another drab Ember Inn. Beer is well kept but rather predictable and dull (Green King IPA et al) the all female staff seemed to spend a lot of time chatting rather than serving. Had to wait ages in a quiet period, what were they doing? Havnt tried the food but the menu was rather eclectic relying heavily on dishes enhanced with cheese (Im dairy intolerant). I dont think they could cope if there was a rush on. There seemed to be a very low turnover of drinks which meant the 4 fat ladies had plenty of time to converse and put the world to rights. Hornchurchpaul - 3 Oct 2008 22:58 |
| The funny thing about this pub, and probably all Ember Inn pubs, is that you see a banner outside proclaiming 'Beer Festival' or whatever, you go inside and all they have on are the usual two or three ales. Saying that, it is quite a cosy pub with a nice beer garden. I've never eaten there and cannot imagine that the food is that great. It used to be great, but went the way of a lot of pubs in this area and got bought out by Ember Inns - the Tescos of pub chains. HornchurchJohn - 11 Sep 2008 20:08 |
| went on monday for a ncie lunch with the family.. ordered quick and got a round of drinks in, over an hour passes and no sign of our food. i could accept that wait if the pub was busy but it was very very empty, only two other tables eating. got a free round of drinks by way of apology but not sure when i'll be popping back. they didnt even get the order right. Jackrum - 1 Aug 2007 11:39 |
| Went here with Frinds last night. Had a really nice time. The food was good, great portions and fantastic prices. Great to see some half healthy options on the menu. I had Cajun Chicken breast with home made colslaw, Jacket potatoe and salad. My friends had steak and gammon and we all cleared out plates. Staff quite friendly. Quiz night looked like fun. I live 35 miles away but thinking about going back for dinner and the quiz. anonymous - 16 Mar 2007 11:46 |
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