An annual get together with a couple of friends so we decided to give The Lion Inn another go. It…read morewas brilliant the last time. This time was exactly the same. A wonderfully large pub/restaurant with seating outside, subject to the British climate. We decided not to take the chance and sat inside to take in the ambience and wall furniture that adorned this pub. Old metal adverts, bric a brac and other interesting paraphernalia. We ordered the sharing fish ploughmans. A wonderful feast with plenty to share. Our friends opted for Haddock and chips and corn-fed chicken breast. Both went down a treat. Followed by Crumble with custard, Sorbets, Ice cream and a huge cheese board. Then great coffee. All for a reasonable price with very friendly, professional service. Loved the place, staff are brilliant and helpful. Would we go back.....a definite YES.

Great pub off the A12, I believe it also doubles up as a hotel, open planned kitchen facing the bar…read more& eating area, good buzzy atmosphere. Simple very good pub food & check the specials, normally I shy away but I chose the Morrocan lamb with cous cous, perfectly slow cooked & tasty, my customer had the seabass & salmon with cream & leeks - gutted I didn't order it, all the fish dishes looked amazing. The puddings are all home made, I chose the lemon meringue pie...one of the best I've had recently. I'd be glad to come back if I was in the area.

Quality Italian food in a nice atmosphere…read more Four of us went here and everyone loved what they had. When was the last time four of your friends went somewhere, ate different things, and all were happy with it? Maybe that's normal for you but for me it's unusual for me.

First of all I would just like to say that this is the best Italian restaurant we have been to in…read moreUK. Last Summer it was packed out every night of the week. This summer it's still really full. We think when it was packed out, it was because the best chef was there. This summer its still a fantastic chef but the brother maybe of the one they had last year(?). Look, its all much of a muchness because its owned by a large Italian family and they just rotate the chefs as they have 3 establishments, including one in Somerset! Their basic tomato sauce recipe is made by an Italian and so you can be assured he hasn't cut any corners in the long and drawn-out process of proper tomato sauce reduction, using the freshest ingredients and extra virgin oil The food served here is bursting with fragrant basil and garlic. We recommend the gorgeous side salads using excellent quality beefy vine tomatoes. We visit this place for birthdays and long-lost re-unions. tip: portions are large so make sure you can undo your trousers easily as you'll need to make extra room.....lol

A great introduction to Romanian food. I've been here once before with young children and we were…read moremore than welcome. The staff are friendly and happy to introduce us to their cuisine - many dishes we had never tried before. It's a nice cosy place for a quiet catch up, so great for a chilled meeting too, if that's your thing. They serve the usual hot drinks and some nice cakes, as well as hot food. If yours there in the morning, look out for the 'happy hour' on hot drinks!

There is a new trendy joint in town and it is what the town needs! I was delighted to discover this…read morelovely little gem, you could see passers by just stop and stare at the place in awe. The atmosphere is cosy, interiors are industrial chic, the menus are displayed on the walls, and they have a food counter. They serve top quality Romanian dishes, cold meats, and pasteries. I had the Meatball soup and mashed beans..yummy and healthy..bonus! You also get to sample their dishes before you place an order. The staff are incredibly friendly and made us all feel so welcomed. A definite visit!

This is one of our favourite pubs - great beers, great food and friendly staff. The garden is…read morelovely especially in the summer and the pub does a decent quiz.

Been to this lovely pub numerous times and it has yet to disappoint! Really delicious food. The…read moreatmosphere is great! And the little outside railway train is just a cherry on top! Highly recommend!

Annie's Pantry is a quintessentially British cafe which serves fry ups and various other main meals…read moresuch as roasts. If you're feeling just a little peckish Annie serves up some toast with a good cuppa tea or coffee and it's a great place to retreat and have a read of the daily papers! Lovely to find this little place in the heart of stratford Mall. It's a little hidden as its to the side in the market area but well worth checking out!

Such good prices, and good, British food like mum would make, but I come back because they're just…read moreso kind!

Yesterday I had booked for 4 of the girls to go to Mimosa like we have many times. There's been a…read morechange in management since we last went. We arrived and the female manager with brown hair and glasses who we assumed to be the manager had a very condescending attitude. This was intimidating my friends and I are in the age range of 25-28 and she spoke to us like children. We ordered simple things 1 x fish and chips 2 x Burgers & a Ribeye steak and a few side's from ordering our food to arriving at our table took an hour and 15 minutes, the restaurant was not even a quarter full. Our food was cold and half of the sides we had asked for were missing, I went to talk to the manager who completely dismissed the fact that we had waited so long and the food was cold with missing items ordered, she didn't try to rectify this by any means or offer any solution. I must say the cocktails served by the Bar team were amazing and made with care Again this was my birthday meal, I was wearing a birthday badge and my friend had given them my Birthday cake to bring out. I went back to the table and waited another 5 minutes for the food we had missed to come. It didn't I gave the waiter my food at this point as it was freezing, the girls had finished their meal (most of the food had been left bar the ribeye) and told the waiter I no longer wanted it. The waiter was lovely, I can't remember his name but he was a young guy with black hair and glasses. I had tears in my eyes and just wanted to get out of the restaurant to make the most of the rest of my birthday night, we had asked for the bill 3 times & repeatedly had to ask for the service charge and burger I gave back to be taken off. The food was being served without the hot pass on, (we could see into the kitchen where we were sat) guests were complaining about their food on the table behind us, The difference was the manager went over to them I can only assume this is because they were older ladies. She gave them the respect all of the customers deserve regardless of age and status. I worked in Mimosa previously when under Diego as director and Catalin and James as managers. I'm an avid fan of the owner's venues in and around Colchester I.E pavilion, Hudson. We usually get the Tomahawk and I'm so glad we didn't pay £90 for food that seemed like it was made hours ago and left out to go cold. At this point, my friend asked for my birthday cake back as we were going to go somewhere else to get food. The manager laughed at her, gave her the cake & rolled her eyes. I have never experienced such disrespect, disregard and Ageism on my birthday from my favourite restaurant !! I will not be returning. The service and the whole night was horrible, no one should cry at a restaurant on their birthday. I hope the owner reads this and thinks about who he trusts being the face of his business. I would come to Mimosa for all occasions and talk about this restaurant with such high regard I am so upset that I can no longer do this.

T-bone steak was decent: good-quality meat, but unevenly cooked. Chips were edible, but appeared to…read morehave been made from frozen. Parsnip soup okay. Arancini starter was bitter, greasy and overcooked. The 'salad' that came with the steak was merely a couple of wilted leaves. 'Apple, pear and blackberry crumble' consisted of broken-up M&S-bought cookies over a bed of warmed tinned fruit. Overpriced and unprofessional.

LOVE... LOVE... LOVE this place! Best Fish & Chips in the village! And the Sausage & Mash is my…read morefavorite... worth training all week to come have a pint of Peroni and a delicious meal!!! The staff is absolutely wonderful and super friendly, Jane is awesome! Sunday Roast is also amazing.... family and dog friendly! Would recommend this restaurant for anybody! Love the vibe and character of this Pub, Cheers!

Love this place. Good food and wine. Great for the week or on Sunday for lunch. Summertime lovely…read moreas in a rural location but also nice in winter with a nice open fire. Food mixed but if I had to say, modern European. Not too expensive but good value for money.

I'm rounding to 5 stars although typically a place with "out" in the name isn't going to warrant…read moreit. But we need to temper that 1-star review and bring things back to reality. If you roll in near closing time with Noah's Ark in tow, you might have a rough go of it. Granted I was there for the "early bird" 12-5 special, and I wouldn't necessarily think £19 works for steak and frites otherwise (but maybe). However for the bonus value it was spot-on. I did the "naked" version, not the special marinated variety, and it was still juicy and flavorful. Not to brag. Just kidding: I will proceed to brag, but I love starting a braggadocious statement that way. And who cares we all humble-brag here anyway. It's Yelp, where we act like foodies. Back to the original point: I know and love steak, and I can identify what part of the cow the cut is from, prime vs choice vs whatever else subpar you throw at us. Although they couldn't promise medium-rare (like all steaks should be ever), props for not over-promising. And kudos for juiciness even though jt wasn't prime. Bonus points for super-hot fries, and that mushroom cream sauce on the side was drinkable. Not that I did that; you can't prove I did that. So it was an enjoyable lunch and I loved getting called "boss" by the staff when we all know I'm not hardly. If in Stratford again I'll return.

Ignore the Karens 1 star review on this. This place was absolutely amazing. The meat was fab and…read morethe service was excellent, the place was tidy and pretty. Me and my partner had a wonderful time here.