The Mole Trap, Stapleford Tawney - pub details
Address: The Common, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, CM16 7PU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 29697)
Pub suggested by alanfells on 9 Jul 2006
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> Current user rating: 7.1/10 (rated by 8 users)
> Local guide: Essex pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Moletrap, Tawney Common (1.4 miles), Rabbits, Stapleford Tawney (1.4 miles), Woodman, Stanford Rivers (1.8 miles)
user reviews of the Mole Trap, Stapleford Tawney
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| Don’t believe all the hype – the Mole Trap only scrapes a 5.5/10 – and that’s being generous. And no – I don’t like modern boozers – just friendly, nice pubs that look clean. So that’s why I came here during one of my Essex walks. Let’s start with… The Good: forget the faded McMullen’s ashtrays or the McMullen’s signage above – that brewery was here back in the 1980’s – but instead I enjoy a lovely pint of Fuller’s London Pride – a perfect way to survey the surrounding green fields of The Mole Trap. Lovely pint. So far, so good. The Bad: I’m at the food board - since when does Ham, Egg and Chips warrant £8.95? I opt for something more substantial, a tad-under-nine- quid home-cooked meat pie, but it isn’t much better than a frozen supermarket version. Although, the vegetables (broccoli, greens, swede and mash) are just right, but it really isn’t worth the price I’m afraid. This is a £5 meal, I’d say. I’m told the Theydon Oak in Epping does great food for around two quid less than the Mole Trap – and maybe you get a ‘hello’ or ‘enjoy your meal’ or a ‘goodbye’ there? I wouldn’t say any of the 3 staff I came across were friendly – bit like the food prices really. And finally… The Ugly: the Mole Trap is in dire need of a lick of paint and crying out for some TLC. Outside, flaking (McMullen’s of course) wall signs look down on a drab grey pavement with old green plastic patio seating from the 1990’s (I’m being generous again!) spoil what could be a good boozer. Inside, it’s quite dark, quaint all the same, but needing a bit of cash splashed around from the profits of the expensive pub grub they serve here. I just hope it gets rescued before it’s too late gkipa - 24 May 2009 09:55 |
| Excellent pub , good choice of ales, pleasant outside seating - walked here on a Saturday from Theydon Bois only to find pub closes at 2.30 !! Fortunately Theydon Oak in Epping now open all day (only 2 mile walk from here) tophops - 18 Mar 2009 10:24 |
| Small pub in the essex countryside, make sure you phone before you go to book a meal. Average prices. shineon - 1 Mar 2009 09:56 |
| Absolutely the place to take any visiting friends from out of the country! Be sure to read the letter from a former resident posted on the wall about the history of the pub. Great selection of real ales and they are quite willing to help you choose the best for your palate. Tiny place in a beautiful setting, and limited opening hours - so be sure to check before you go. briggen - 4 May 2008 14:58 |
| you cant go wrong here, a proper old pub, serving great beers, really good food, friendly staff and no idiot customers. 12degree - 18 Oct 2007 23:56 |
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