Bars in Brentwood

“Recommend by my neighbour after going to a number of nail salons and having poor nails done. This place was amazing I thought I could just turn up and was told I needed an appointment. The lady booked me in straight away for a couple of hours time which was amazing. Had my acrylics taken off and replaced with BIAB. I chose a base colour I was happy with. The man checked in on me a number of times to make sure I was happy. Nails turned out better than I imagined and the best they have been done. Only wish was if I could get a normal nail polish of colour or design on my nails after the base was applied. If they do that I would definitely be a returning customer.”

“Absolute fade merchant barber Sam is, quality, humor, professionalism all in on character. Amazing services!”

“Adil was fabulous very welcoming makes great cocktails, super attentive and we appreciated his customer service he provided from start to finish. We will certainly be back and look forward to seeing Adil soon.”

“Really nice and friendly staffs. I had nails art done at this place and it turned out fab! The staffs are so kind and clean and the quality of the work is amazing! Definitely worth the money and will highly recommend it!”

“We made an order for a Christmas Fish and Chip Supper for our Carer team at Home Instead for delivery. The food arrived piping hot, on time and the fish and chips were excellent. Thanks to Mehmet and his team for helping to make it a great night”

“What a gem of a pub / restaurant, the staff are so friendly, the restaurant area is beautiful with a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. We were here for a lovely three course Christmas dinner just a few days before Christmas and it was definitely the best pub Xmas dinner we have had this year. Thank you.”

“Living close to the merchant we are regular visitors. All the team are super welcoming and friendly especially Lily & Morgan. Bouncers are always polite. Our favourite local”

“Food was fresh clean and tasty, big portions for a more than fair price! Definitely recommend Might be worth booking as was quite busy on a Wednesday at 5.30”

“Stopped here on a Saturday lunchtime while in the area seeing friends. Even though we arrived about 30mins earlier than our booking they got us to our table fine. Team serving us were great, polite and friendly. We both really enjoyed the food. I had the fish and chips and my wife had the veg pie. Loads of parking around the back. Id advise to book in advance. Wouldn't hesitate to come again or recommend.”

“We turned up with no booking on Father’s Day. We were seated promptly and our drinks order was taken. My son has an allergy and upon taking our order they asked lots of questions and made sure I read through the ingredients list before the order was put through. When then ordered to breakfasts with some alternatives and a porridge bowl with fruit. My son’s order turned up first with a green flag to show he had the allergy. Then porridge was so tasty and the breakfast came up hot, and hot plates just to their order. Our meal was lovely, the waitress were kind, and happy. They meal checked us and plates were taken swiftly when we had finished. Well worth a visit, we would right recommend.”

“Great experience, the restaurant has a very classy feel and we were welcomed very warmly by staff. We opted for the surf and turf share platter which was out of this world, the meat was top quality and cooked to perfection, the platter also coming with a range of sides to completment the vast meat selection! Beer and wine was excellent and the atmosphere was good even though it was quite an early Wednesday dinner sitting. Highly recommend Turkish in Essex and I shall definitely be returning to the fat turk !”

“Absolutely loved our stay here. Every staff member could not have done more to make us feel welcome, from the reception staff to the restaurant, bar and spa staff. Room was lovely and we were allowed to change to a 4 person room (as opposed to 3) at no extra cost. We ate dinner here both nights and both times food was great and good value. Would thoroughly recommend - thank you”

“Lovely gastro pub. They do some good mid week offers, but one main meal, get another free. Two cocktails for £16. Had the chicken skewers starter , very nice. And rump steak main, again nice. And chocolate bomb dessert. Wished we had ordered onion rings, as they looked fab. Our server, dark haired lad, was great, very friendly and great service.”

“Really lovely pub. Good food. Great atmosphere. Large out door seating area. Children play area. Had a set menu due to family having a christening after party. I was informed this pub is going through a refurbishment as from 31st July 2023 So keep a eye out for the date of completed refurb. I'm sure I won't be disappointed on my next visit.”

“Best DJ by far!! Found Harley DJ from them coming to a party where I work, loved their music so knew I had to have them at my 21st. Music was perfect for everybody I had there and people were dancing all night long!! Thank you so much Harley DJ.”

“This is a great pub. Wonderful selection of real ales. As I could see very family friendly, welcoming to people of all ages. We had great fun playing the shuffle table in the middle. A challenging pub game that our party of four enjoyed while sinking a few pints. I recommend”

“The front of house chap is so friendly and welcoming - a real asset to the team! Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed whilst also being accommodating to our slight dish changes, he was also friendly and warm. Food was stunning - as always! Thank you to the whole team at Alec’s for always being consistently good and keeping me coming back for more!”

“Only went in for a couple before visiting other pubs and I was pleasantly surprised. I'd never been here before so didn't really know what to expect, and this place was great! Lovely staff, good atmosphere and a decent pint of Guinness. The locals were friendly too. I'd recommend giving this place a go.”

“A rare thing indeed these days... A real pub”

“We came for Sunday lunch and had the pie and the roast, both absolutely excellent! It's clear a lot of care goes into both the food and service, can't recommend enough! Will definitely be coming back”

“Lovely characterful pub with choice of real ales all very reasonably priced. Plus cosy garden which is sun trap in the summer and outside heaters for cooler evenings. Sports TVs in all areas.”

“Iav lived in Brentwood all my life and drunk in spread eagle over the year's Tonight myself and wife came with friends had the best food and atmosphere we have had for a long time!! Well done Stuart”

“Really friendly little pub packed with history so nice to finally be in a pub that's still traditional, the staff were really nice and very helpful, would love to revisit for sure.”

“Very quick delivery food was fantastic will definitely use again”

“Roast cooked to perfection! Plate was absolutely filled to the brim with all the trimmings and a beautiful portion of beef definitely my new Sunday spot for a lovely roast served by lovely staff such a good atmosphere all round… the pub dogs are a bonus and my children absolutely love them!”

“If I could give more than 5 stars I would! We went for lunch here on Sunday and we called 20 mins before, our mistake, but the waiter was very accommodating and reserved a table for us! Now, when we arrived we were greeted and shown our seats and instantly made to feel at home. The waiter then came over to take our order and we of course had to go with the roast! But my mum doesn’t eat too much and so she (the waiter) recommended to go with the kids portion as it’s more than plentiful. The food arrived quickly and even with an extra serving of potatoes (which I’ll get onto) from the kitchen! The meal was served with lots of laughter and good vibes thanks to the cosy atmosphere of the Pub. The roast itself was amazing; I had the gammon, it was thinly cut which wasn’t usually how I have it but was definitely delicious. The sides of shaved parsnips and stuffing as well as veg medley partnered with the food perfectly. Now the potatoes, the star of the show, I don’t know how they made these but they were super crispy and crunchy on the outside and super super soft on the inside. The best potatoes I’ve had hands down and they definitely knew it as well! From the start to the end of the meal, everything was perfect! Thanks again! Will definitely recommend going with family, friends or even by yourself! (No shame)”

“Absolutely beautiful pub! From the stunning wooden beamed exterior, to the quaint delightful interior, the Blackhorse, is exactly how a pub ought be. The menu options are fantastic, with options for kids and adults alike. So something for everyone - even fussy kids! I love visiting the Blackhorse, with my partner and teenage kids, and we always have a wonderful time, and have created some amazing memories there over the years. I look forward to creating many more memorable moments at the Blackhorse.”

“A great little friendly pub, as legend goes apparently Dick Turpin the highway robber used to hide in the chimney, has lots of history and a quaint little pub, when we are in the area staying with friends we always go there for a drink or few, they also have a great selection of beers and drinks.”

“Now called The Chestnut, friendly staff, called in at lunchtime for a swift half, not over busy and prices reasonable. Good to find a dog friendly pup with a special doggy venue.”

“Found this lovely little country pub while going for a drive. The staff were very attentive and the atmosphere was relaxing. We only had a starter and some sides, but there was a lot to choose from on the menu. We didn't have to wait to long for our food and it was served hot, on clean plates and the cutlery was clean as well, and it was really lovely food. I will definitely come back for another visit.”