The place was one of the best beefeaters I’ve ever eaten in the staff were efficient and the food was great our waitress Linda was excellent and even though it was a Monday night and packed the food came out without having to wait. I noticed the manager Steve was even cleaning down tables which is a rare sight for a manager well done to all the staff including the kitchen staff
Had a lovely family meal today ...great service by the name waiter ....dessert menu has improved ...food good to day...
New Years Eve table for 4.
Food was great, DJ kept the crowd entertained
Without being loud.
The staff were fantastic and when they could had a dance.
Stayed at the hotel to avoid drink driving,
Room nice, breakfast was good and not overpriced.
Nice time.
The Breakfast at The Haywain is the best! My family and friends meet there at the very least once every month. We wouldn't go anywhere else. Fantastic Service, friendly staff and good food make The Haywain in my opinion the best restaurant and pub around Thurrock and Basildon.
Nice evening at the Haywain. Lovely waitress so helpful. Food very good, would come back and recommend. We had steaks, rump and fillet.
I've never had a problem from all the years I've gone in there 😊 lovely food good service & if there has been a problem staff usually sort it asap excellent Management which in my opinion is key 👌
Had a lovely birthday meal at the haywain Kim our waitress was lovely and very efficent to keep all 9 of us sorted out. Once againthanks to Steve and all his team for a lovely meal.
Went to the Haywain for our Wedding Anniversary as this is where we first met. I could not fault it. The place was full but we didn't feel crammed in. The service was NOT lacking. Our server was very attentive (sorry I didn't get his name) but we didn't feel rushed. The food - WOW! What can I say? We had prawn cocktails (very retro) which were amazing. Lovely meaty prawns. Delicious. The full rack of ribs were so tender you didn't need a knife. The meat just fell off the bone! Chips were lovely and onion rings were tasty. We really treated ourselves and went for dessert too. Cookie dough sundae and a salted caramel toffee apple crumble and custard. We haven't visited a Beefeater for quite a few years as we felt they were going downhill but I really must say that The Haywain has totally redeemed itself and we will most definitely be coming back. Thankyou.
Food was really good for this sort of eatery, service was ok... It was rammed when we went this time, screaming, and I mean screaming, kids and we could hardly hear each other so not really a social evening.
Just come back from a Sunday afternoon. Really lovely place. Food was excellent, really tasty, normal menu to choose from as well as Sunday roast. We ordered from both. Everything was served correctly and lovely and hot. Great value for money. Service at a lovely place, not rushed or waiting too long. Waitress was excellent. Atmosphere was nice.
The only negative (only a little one) is my daughter wanted to upgrade her standard chips to halloumi fries and I had to pay full price rather than a subsidiary price. Other than that, nothing. Highly recommend.
Found this place a bit hit and miss. We came to eat here a few times whilst I was having radiotherapy for a little treat on the way home. Food here is lovely and some of the staff very welcoming. I think we visited around five times. Unfortunately, on two occasions, the waitress was a little abrupt and a tad rude, which ruined our experience, considering what I was going through and was feeling very fragile. We still gave her a tip (maybe she was having a bad day). We had a few delicious meals with some lovely service. The last time we visited, we had another bad experience, so ended up going to the restaurant over the road. Admittedly, the food is not as good, but the atmosphere was lovely and we felt welcomed. So all in all the food was excellent but on some occasions we felt uncomfortable and unwelcome.
Went here with my work colleagues. Food and service was great considering how busy it was. Michael the chef did an outstanding job considering he was on his own and the tiny kitchen space/equipment he has to work with. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely go back
We had an 8pm booking we rejected first table they offered us as near front door and on main walkway. Gave us a more suitable table in about 5 minutes. Slow waiting for food at 850 as they were busy. Rubs quite meaty but dry .
Three of us came along for dinner menu around 6pm, wasn’t overly busy and service received from Stevie was excellent, very pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. Chose the 10oz rib eye, requested medium rare and Lloyd cooked it to perfection. Have been to the Haywain many many times, it can get very busy and noisy at peak times, but nonetheless I highly recommend it.
Listen all I can say is good was great atmosphere was great but Courtney is the best waiter I’ve ever had they offered us every service under the sun including the rewards card and even asked if we’d got any discount codes etc they were lovely I highly recommend Beefeater for Courtney alone! I’m deffo coming back recommending my friends and family because of her! Courtney was even asking after our baby what a gem! Do not lose them!
Visited yesterday. Food and service was good. Only downside they don’t know how to make a proper Irish coffee.
Been twice and would visit again but on both occasions the hot drinks machine was broken and they got some of the orders slightly wrong. Also a double portion of beans isn't a double portion, u just get one, so I feel a 4 star is generous.
My husband and I had a date night this evening I had requested a quiet corner on my booking which they accommodated. They service from the staff was quick and very pleasant, even though they were very busy. Compliments to the chiefs from starters to dessert’s was beautiful .
Thank you
Just had a really fantastic meal. Courtney provided the best service and really showed that she cared about our time at the restaurant. Very welcoming.
We had a really good meal. Thank you
Really lovely lunch meal taking advantage of the lunch time deal. Our server was really friendly and did a fantastic job. We had a great meal put together thank you 😊
Enjoyed a lovely lunch. 3 in our party. Particularly pleased to find they offer a Gluten Free menu.
Me and my partner ate here last week. The food was great but it was the waitress that made our visit more enjoyable. I sadly don't recall her name but she had braided hair. She took the time to check on us and even engaged with my step daughters.
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