A wonderful pub in Bishop's Stortford, it's a proper old pub with centuries of history and a great…read morefeature is how it's separated into different rooms on different levels. The staff were very welcoming and we found a number of real ales on, although I don't recall seeing any craft beers. There's an outside courtyard and apparently a large room at the back with a stage where they host live music. The walls are decorated with various old paintings, and there's a fire place in one part of the pub. It's easily a place where I could see whiling away an afternoon or evening in a very traditional setting! They weren't serving food when we were there which was a little surprising given it was a Saturday evening, but someone said they were doing food at lunchtime. Although, with a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 according to the Scores on the Doors website you may not want to eat here anyway. Hopefully I will make it back at some point to enjoy the pub some more! Possibly skipping the food though...

Nice boozer, with an almost labyrinth layout. the other reviews have this place spot on, my only…read morecomment would be that since the smoking ban, the 'problem' with the loo's has become more apparent. This in no way detracts from the charm of the place, particularly if you're out with some mates, but if you're taking your other half out, just forewarn them before they take a trip to the WC. The best pub in town by a long shot.

Lovely country pub, I've eaten here a couple of times the last 2 weeks and my food was really good…read more I had a lamb dish which was perfectly cooked last night. It's a pretty pub, the staff are very friendly and helpful, good choice of beers.

Cosy pub, with a lovely coal fire by the bar, located in the heart of the village. It is the sole…read moresurvivor of the three that used to be in the village within living memory. The pub staff are friendly and welcoming and the food of good quality and value. (I've never seen such a huge portion of scampi!) Local ice creams feature on the menu... loved the coffee one!

We went there Sunday lunchtime a couple of weeks ago. There is good variety to the menu. We both…read morechose cod and chips; it was served promptly, freshly cooked, using fresh batter and more importantly fresh cod which was not over cooked (unlike so many restaurants!) Service was attentive and discreet. Good value for money. We shall definitely return.

Just found this fabulous pub on moving to Dunmow end of Aug and although we've only been 3 times so…read morefar, every time has been brilliant! Great service, with lovely attentive & humorous staff, not to mention being very child friendly/accommodating! Food always spot on!!! Prices great too as is Sunday roasts! And really nice, modern seating too! Toilets also always clean! Lovely play area with lots of seating outside for the summer and Dog water bowls!! Our fave place to eat with our family!

Mahoosive pub on the Thorley estate, they have a restaurant section, a very larger bar area, newly…read morelaid patio outside, kiddies playground and car park. Everything is huge, but be warned it gets very busy as Thorley is a very large estate. Good traditional pub grub, in ample portions, particularly any of the 'platter' dishes, which are on the menu as serving 1, but will do 2 easy. A really nice lunchtime destination with or without the kids, its very family friendly, but later on int the evening can be quite lively with the right crowd.

Oh it was a very enjoyable food and I did enjoy the sex I had with some girl called Tracy, in the…read morePantry, and I did do some kinky shit with garlic dip and I put a onion in my rim hole

Lovely little pub in a listed building, the owners are more than friendly almost felt like family…read more Good selection of lagers and ales. Pool table, karaoke, live music, all in a warm and friendly atmosphere

Amazing Italian/Turkish restaurant! I personally like the Italian menu more, I ordered the spicy…read morechicken pot once and it was good but definitely love the lasagna and the pizzas! Easily one of the most authentic pizza I've ever tried. The deserts are also amazing!! I've been here for ten days and have been here 5 the staff even remembers every time I walk in. Super friendly and the interior and exterior are beautiful!! Just go!!

We visited Pircio this weekend gone. It's location means it's slightly hidden compared with lots of…read morethe chain restaurants on North Street, but having spotted some signs from the Baroosh window we decided to check out the restaurant and we're glad we did. This is a fantastic space. It's a hall type building that has been very carefully transformed into a large restaurant which successfully maintains an intimate feel using delicate lighting, cleverly created seating areas and has a large bar and pizza oven framing each end of the building. The menu's refreshing, as it's effectively a double-sided sheet with Italian delights on one side and mediterranean on the other, so if you have friends who want to eat Italian but you fancy something different or vice versa, the choice will please you in a big way. We're both vegetarian, and the selection of vegetarian food was excellent, though it's worth pointing out that like all awkward customers I set my heart on one of the meaty offerings and asked if they would be able to do me it without the meat, which the restaurant happily obliged. Top notch. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, we didn't feel rushed at all and once we asked for the bill it arrived promptly with the card machine following suit very soon after. Again top notch. The only thing we could fault was the starter, which arrived a little cooler than you would normally expect for deep fried brie, but was still delicious. A nice atmosphere, a great wine menu and effectively TWO menu's makes this an easy pick if you're looking for great food away from the usual chains. Highly recommended.

The Castle was one of my favorite experiences I have ever had. Missed a flight out of Stansted and…read morefound ourselves sitting with some locals who were so welcoming. The bartender,,Ellie, was super sweet and very helpful. The night turned into a highlight of the trip, playing guitar and hanging out with some cute dogs. Would love and hope to be back again at some point.