Best local pub roast dinner.

[Mad Cyril]

I went to The Hawk in Battlesbridge yesterday and have to admit that they have really upped their game. If I had one quibble it would be that I think three roast potatoes is a bit tight.

8/10

Anyone else got a top tip?

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Avoid The Bell carvery!

 

[Mad Cyril]

Avoid The Bell carvery!

What about if I want a fight rather than a low quality gutbuster?

 

[tia]

Toby carvery in Runwell can be bit hit and miss,but very cheap and normally have discount vouchers.When its a really good roast you are getting great value for money

 

[OldBlueLady]

Not tried the Toby at Bas Vegas, but of the local ones, the Artichoke at Brentwood is, in my opinion, the best. The Bread and Cheese is a bit hit and miss and their spuds are not at all nice. I'd go along with the Hawk as well, plus they have lots of different variations on the basic roast depending on your appetite.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

We have been regularly going to the Bell Toby carvery for years, and have yet to experience a poor meal. Possibly depending on what time people go may affect the quality and occasion. I hate queuing for ages to get served, so we go around 3-3.30pm, when usually it's a third or less full.

 

[Che's Left Foot]

The Carpenters Arms turn out a proper decent roast

 

[tottenham541]

my bit on the side does a lovely spit roast........I mean roast dinner.

 

[Jam_Man]

Avoid The Bell carvery!

Why is that ?

My local pub and we go there all the time, always enjoy it.

What about if I want a fight rather than a low quality gutbuster?

Not sure what its like in the evenings but its all very civilised on a Sunday afternoon !

If you arent happy with 3 potatoes you can pile your plate a foot high there.

We have been regularly going to the Bell Toby carvery for years, and have yet to experience a poor meal. Possibly depending on what time people go may affect the quality and occasion. I hate queuing for ages to get served, so we go around 3-3.30pm, when usually it's a third or less full.

Indeed, always nice when we go, and thats a lot!

Queueing is the only downside but we normally get there for 12 and first in the queue, but I know thats too early for some.

 

[MrB]

My Dad and I go to The Bell quite a lot, not amazing but you can't argue with piling your plate high for not a lot. Better than the carvery at the Halfway House in my experience.

 

[* ORM *]

The Sunday roast at Delaney's is not too shabby. They also do an Irish lamb stew which gets a thumbs up. Maybe a bit far for some of you !

 

[united we stand]

Toby carvery in Runwell can be bit hit and miss,but very cheap and normally have discount vouchers.When its a really good roast you are getting great value for money

Agree with this, and going there tonight. The only issue is that in the last couple of years it has got very busy on Sundays and you can't book in advance and therefore have to wait

 

[united we stand]

Agree with this, and going there tonight. The only issue is that in the last couple of years it has got very busy on Sundays and you can't book in advance and therefore have to wait

had a great meal, and on a non Sunday or is £6.20 plus there are 20% of vouchers on the net. Huge portion of decent food for a fiver. How can you go wrong

 

[tia]

had a great meal, and on a non Sunday or is £6.20 plus there are 20% of vouchers on the net. Huge portion of decent food for a fiver. How can you go wrong

Great Value isnt it? When you have a voucher you can get the large upgrade loads of food,ice cream and refillable soft drink for around a tenner.Cant argue with that

 

[steveo]

Was in the Thomas Kemble last Saturday. Party of 18. We had 3 20% off vouchers for 6 people only but the waitress worked it so we could use them all on one bill. Also refillable soft drinks is a winner and the barman was pretty good, which is something I always look for.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Although not strictly a pub I have heard the Boatyard in Leigh does a decent roast however I swore never to return after having a **** meal there a few years ago plus I find the gaudy displays of conspicuous wealth from some of the clientele a little offputting.

I have also heard the Fishmarket in Benfleet is decent. Can anyone confirm?

 

[OldBlueLady]

I have also heard the Fishmarket in Benfleet is decent. Can anyone confirm?

Not for a roast I wouldn't have thought :stunned:

I have eaten there but not for a while, excellent fish dishes but price to match.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Not for a roast I wouldn't have thought :stunned:

I have eaten there but not for a while, excellent fish dishes but price to match.

It definitely does a roast on Sunday.

 

[Gremlin]

It definitely does a roast on Sunday.

Fishmarket pretty good although Flutes opposite is slightly better if you don't mind some comedy service.

 

[Pubey]

Just me who can't stand a carvery? I've never had one with decent roast potatoes (which to be fair are quite hard to make in advance and keep nice).