The Essex Skipper - Carta

absolutely fantastic, the meal was beautiful, the staff is amazing. warm, clean and welcoming atmosphere. can not wait to return, it will be our regular safe.

I had a wonderful lunch at this restaurant. It’s beautifully refurbished and has a nice atmosphere, all at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

The pint of Guinness was absolutely fantastic! The service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, especially for a truck driver like me. I will definitely be back in the future. Ver carta

Food was lovely. Service was quick, simple and friendly. All that you would expect from your local, even managed to get in to take advantage of the 2 for £20 deal. Shame to see some customers expectations are ridiculous, but team handled the situation well.

I had a fantastic evening with wonderful company. The band was outstanding, playing a diverse selection of songs that were all excellent. The atmosphere was enjoyable and lively. The staff were friendly and attentive, and there was hardly any wait for drinks throughout the night.

Incredible dining experience for the price of a takeaway sandwich! I’m so glad we chose this place for lunch instead of the local pretentious garden center café. The owner was very welcoming, and the lunch we ordered was exceptionally well cooked and beautifully presented for an amazing price of just £3.50 each! The restrooms were clean and had some thoughtful touches for anyone who might need them. We will definitely be coming back! Ver carta

A Monday lunch visit in November was quiet but the service was excellent and the food good. Portion sizes are large with a selection of pub favourites mixed with curry and fajita options. The beef fajitas was enough for two people, delivered sizzling to the table with two wraps. The steak and ale pie is huge with the option of chips or mash (the mash is under the pie) with more veg than you could wish for. The hunters chicken was ok...not the best and light on BBQ sauce. Recommended. Book in advance on busier days.

She eventually offered to bring a single side of chips, but I had to ask for an empty plate to move the meat to because I have an allergy to salad and dressing. As a result, I ended up eating about 80% of the meat on its own, which was dry and overcooked, before the chips even arrived. There was no apology offered and it seemed pointless to ask for a manager since all the staff were quite young. While the place has been renovated, it was surprisingly empty. With such poor service and food quality, I certainly won’t be returning anytime soon!

I read the reviews for this restaurant before making a reservation, and although some weren’t great, I decided to give it a shot because I like to form my own opinion. I'm glad I did because this place truly deserves a positive review! My expectations were low, but they were definitely exceeded. It’s a charming family pub with a relaxed atmosphere. Most importantly, the food was excellent—well-priced, good portion sizes, and served hot and beautifully presented. It’s one of the few pubs that offers food throughout the day and it also has disabled access. A big thank you to Essex Skipper! Ver carta