BEST MEAL EVER! fantastic, amazing, fabulous, they're…read morearen't enough words to describe the meal, service, atmosphere and Decor at The Oyster Smack Inn! We had 3 courses plus oysters and an alcoholic drink each and loved every second! Although the food is not cheap it is value for money. You must visit here!!! We defiantly will be making the 3 hour round trip to visit again!!

Small local bewery producing high-quality fine ales. Hoppy…read moreHelper and Apprentice are particular favourites, but the Essex Blonde will also appeal to lager drinkers. Many are available on draught at local pubs, including the Huntsman and Hounds at Althorne. Gift packs available from the shop, but individual bottles can be obtained cheaper in local outlets (Co-Op in Burnham). Not much to see if you visit, but the staff are helpful and the beer is great!

Nasty owners who treat their staff like dogs. Speaking of dogs they let the dogs run around the bar…read moreand it's disgusting as there are glasses under the bar and the dogs wiping across them etc, health and safety violation for sure! During visiting there I recieved a dirty glass several times and the beer was flat most the time. Awful place, awful owners, awful staff.

Think the pub is under different management and not the couple who the last review referred to…read more This is without doubt the dirtiest pub I have ever had the misfortune to drink in and be warned, you do not under any circumstances want to use the toilet in this establishment. The whole pub smells very very bad, you would think with such a lovely position that anyone running it would make an effort but sadly not. Take my advice, give this one a definite miss!!!

If you happen to be in the area it's the best place around, there are always 2 guest ales on…read more There are regular 'BLUES NIGHTS' every third Saturday of the month and often have Beer Festivals with 25+ ales.