Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wickford
7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"we booked for breakfast with marvel and had a really nice experience. food was continuous being topped up fresh and after we had eaten we made our..."
Natalie Hetherington
"The waitress service was excellent. The only thing not quite right was the Yorkshire puddings were rather smaller than usual, and were very flat,..."
keith pettitt
"What's not to love about a great piping hot carvery? 🤔 Nothing as long as it is hot 🔥, and cooked to perfection! Well this was mainly beautiful..."
Byron Jenkins
"It's a carvery so the food is hit and miss depending on the time of day you go in. What makes this place so good is the lovely waitresses. Always..."
Stephen Cooper
"The whole experience was dealt in a friendly, professional manner.
Lots of variety of meat and vegetables to choose from.
I feel that the plates..."
Sandra Binnington
"We don't leave local, but we love the food. We have tried another Toby, but this is the best. This is first. Second, the stuff is so friendly and so..."
Chelaru Adina
"Wet shopping day in Wickford. Decided on a Toby on our way home. Arrived about 1.30 at Runwell. Glad to see the car park wasn't full. Got a table for..."
stan cooke
"Great food, very helpful staff. One of our party had mobility issues and we had requested seating, toilets and carvery all on the same level - all..."
Liz Sykes
"Prices gone up again, no apple pie on the menu now, why? When it is the most popular dessert, please tell the carvers not to put a load of fat and..."
Gregory Haeger
"Crowded as we had not booked, staff was very accommodating. Was disappointed as not really roast as they was new large pots with skins on, didn’t..."
Karen Slack
"Enjoyed with some family for a spot to eat.
Was a very hot day, would of liked to have some air fan circulation as was absolutely sweating hot inside..."
Russell Bradby
"Food was great.
Staff were a bit lacklustre.
Chap that showed us to our table didn't engage with us at all, he didn't tell us our waitresses name or..."
Alex Kerr
"Really busy sunday evening, but thats always a good sign!!! Jayne our server was fantastic, nothing too much trouble and very attentive despite being..."
Martin Jones
"Lovely place Lovely staff very accommodating! It said it was full when we went to book online but we chanced it and they indeed had space.
Good sized..."
Emma
"Lovely brekkie , Sau the lady who served us and kept the whole service running brilliantly was super kind ! She see we ordered pancakes for the..."
Chicken Liver Pate with Seeded Granary Bread and Roasted Balsamic Onions
Roast Dinner
Liver and bacon
Crab and King Prawn Linguini
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pepperoni with Fresh Chillies
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"Really nice bar went in for a drink and decided to stay for a meal my wife had the salmon and I had fish and chips both meals were superb the service..."
Graeme Moan
"We are visiting Rayliegh so booked for Xmas Day meal at the Carpenters on the recommendation of my son and we were far from dissapointed it was a..."
Cecil Richardson
"Amazing food, super fast service. Amazing staff! We had a spare of the moment idea to visit the carpenters arms as we know it has a lovely outside..."
Matt Howard
"Highly recommend The Carpenters. Was there this evening for my birthday meal with family. Food was delicious and staff very helpful and friendly..."
Kim Heath
"Staff working today incredibly friendly and helpful! Sadly only a flying visit but the staff knew we were on a time limit and ensured the food..."
Sam Crawley
"Had a fantastic meal today for a birthday celebration. The service was fast and friendly. The food was amazing and beautifully presented. The venue..."
Jenny Barson
"Just moved locally so thought we would try out the nearest pub and we're very impressed! Staff so welcoming and friendly and food was Delish!..."
Heidi Birnie
"The food, service & staff are 1st class thoroughly enjoyed our visit & will come back. Tom our waiter was..."
Therese Lynn
"What a lovely experience - lovely staff really friendly and efficient - gorgeous food - it was really busy and yet food was served really quickly -..."
Kelly Alexander
"My dining experience at the Carpenter's Arms Restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant exudes a warm and inviting ambiance, with..."
S Coleman
"Had lunch today (Thursday). Varied menu and all food delicious. Waitress friendly and helpful and checked a few times everything was..."
Dawn Bennett
"Always love a trip to the carpenters arms. We hadn't reserved a table but we're lucky they were able to squeeze us in. We were thrilled to find Thai..."
Rebecca Eves
"Looks bit nondescript from front but inside is quite charming....old wooden beams, well decorated in a modern country style. Big car park, outside..."
Robert Molesworth
"We came today for Sunday dinner and it was lovely! All the food was so nice all really enjoyed! The staff are very polite, nothing Was a problem..."
Kelsey Layton
"Excellent food, excellent..."
Helmuth Hernández
"Worth a visit, place was quiet I don't know why what we ordered was fresh and delicious, my mum was so impressed, could do with a smaller plate..."
Leonie Wilson
"A nice pub for a quick pint or two to be fair it was very quiet when we went so I can't give more than a 3 ⭐️ for atmosphere but i'am sure at the..."
Simon Reynolds
"First time here, good menu selection, food was delicious and great atmosphere, staff really friendly will definitely be..."
D Simmons
"Wow!!!!! haven't eaten there in over a year. What a pleasant surprise.
Food was fantastic and service was excellent.
There was only one girl serving..."
mwaggers
"Great food! The new management must have brought in a new kitchen team - excellent selection and tasty food. Good range of starters, snacks/bar food..."
Stephen Roberts
"Great looking pub, only popped in for a couple of drinks. My friend say the food is really..."
Peter Jones
"The staff were very helpful and kind. Also the food was very appetising. Overall great..."
gary halls
"Had a Sunday lunch here and I can't find anything wrong with it . Everything is looked at in fine detail . I asked for more gravy for my lamb chops..."
Robert Davies
"Food was excellent, just could not eat it all. Pictures of mine and my husbands food...."
Cath Warwick
"What a pleasant surprise. We visited maybe 7/8 months previously and no other word but “Terrible” service, food and it wasn’t very clean. Heard..."
William White
"Visited today and the New Menu is fantastic with lots of options for different dietary requirements. Was informed by the young lady serving the pub..."
"WOW! Georgia, Lauren and Chelsea, what lovely girls!!! They were so polite, did everything above and beyond, making sure we had plenty of bottomless..."
Mia Sheard
"We went for the bottomless pizza, and it was amazing. We really got our moneys worth, and the cocktails were delicious too. The pimms jug was huge,..."
Izzy Sumner
"The unlimited pizza option was great. The food kept coming with different flavour pizzas each time. All cooked very well and all tasted great. 10..."
Marco C
"We just love coming to the pizza nights at Heidi's. The decor is just beautiful, the pizzas are delicious and freshly made and we always eat far too..."
Joanne Compton
"My young daughter and I have been here three times now and love it here. I’ve had the French toast, the pancakes and the pulled pork panini and..."
Victoria Mellish
"Went for the bottomless pizza tonight and was served by Georgia and Lauren, they were both so kind and accommodating! The pizza was also amazing!..."
tasha b
"As soon as we walked in, we were made to feel welcome. We came for the bottomless pizza and the hosts were so accommodating and friendly. I only got..."
Jamie Stevens
"A great little find so local to us! The restaurant has obviously had so much care and attention in the design, atmosphere, food and staff! Everything..."
Alex Moore
"Great place for dinner! Amazing service and such lovely staff! I have some intolerances so going out for dinner can be difficult but the staff asked..."
Gemma Mansfield
"Love it here. It's so pretty. The staff are always so friendly. Food and cakes are..."
Rebecca Barrick
"Finally made it to Heidi's after following them on Instagram for a few weeks- I was not dissapointed. The eatery itself is beautiful (the tree!) and..."
Miss Glass
"Went today and it was amazing!
Had a lovely smashed avacado and salmon on sour dough bread was so good reasonably priced. Amazing service so..."
Melissa Catterall
"Cannot fault this beautiful restaurant. The food and service were equally amazing and certainly one of the prettiest restaurants I have ever had the..."
Jim Ginge
"Had a fantastic time at Heidi’s with bottomless pizza. Tried all types of pizza available and loved every one. All cocktails & drinks were..."
shanescae
"My daughter took me to Heidi's for breakfast few months back....... we loved it, staff were so friendly and chatty.
The cafe is beautiful and..."
Mina Hussain
"Absolutely stunning eatery. Impeccable inside and out. Prices are a little high. Service is a little slow. My biggest feedback would be, if they fine..."
"Great small pub, welcomed in a friendly manner by the staff, served sizzling food that was perfectly cooked, and the drinks are very reasonably..."
Elaine O Reilly
"I would like to Thank all the staff at the Downham Arms for a fantastic night out for our friends leaving � Meal. The food was fantastic, great..."
Jacqueline Chalmers Herbert
"Food was good, but small portions, service was good but not enough staff. The toilets were awful..
We have been back today, excellant food, good..."
Lin Sargent
"Always good food and good service..."
Lee Gillham
"Thoroughly recommend the chicken sharer platter. Plenty of food and delicious chicken cooked in many different..."
TASHAVL777
"Great, friendly pub. Staff are amazing. So tentative, goes above and beyond. Food is good. Love coming..."
Viktorija Andriuskeviciute
"Visiting from North east meeting with friends in runwell. Last Visited in feb2020. Same warm welcome and tasty food. Dogs were spoilt with treats..."
maureen cochran
"Food pub for sports.
Good choice of beers, well kept.
Always a good number of staff behind the bar.
Surprisingly decent..."
Marcus Norris
"Excellent meal, very good service, nice drinks although two ales were..."
rob strachan
"My nan's favourite pub. A great atmosphere. Good reasonable prices and superb selection of drinks.
It's easily situated and has many different tvs..."
Oliver Findlay
"~ Afternoon lunch for two ~ had lunch here today, it was fairly quite being a Friday lunch time and food and drinks were served without to much..."
Kerry Search
"Excellent priced lunch, well cooked and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money but don't expect fine dining. Property pub grub..."
Jim Devlin
"This is a pretty good place to go for a drink and food, I avoid it when theres a football game on though as it gets very loud, busy and the wait time..."
Ella Atkinson
"Food lovely; drink nice and cold; lots of Sky TV screens; just lacking staff! Two poor guys running around trying to serve all - so looong waits at..."
Keith Roe
"Lovely Meal , well worth the money, quick service and friendly..."
loopylaura crossy
"I came in yesterday for lunch with a friend of mine and was amazed by the food. We both had hunters chicken and it was two for £10.50 and was amazed..."
Sue
"Super.I was very pleasantly surprised. Delicious. Purely. Great service. Many thanks to the..."
"Visited last night for father in law’s birthday. Was seated quickly by young server called Sam(who was very attentive and helpful and professional..."
Stacey Watling
"Absolutely anazing food amazing value never been to a pub with such good food atmosphere also great will definitely be coming again even though. It's..."
Yvette Dowsett
"First time here and was wasn't quite sure how it worked. A lady showed us to a booked table and gave us a second choice as it was too close to a air..."
TRACEY HOBDEN
"Came to The Darby Digger today with my husband for carvery.
What a different place to what is was a few years ago. The changes have made this a..."
Georgina Harper
"Just had a lovely carvery at the Darby Digger. The food was excellent. We were served by Mitchell and Sam they have brilliant personalities,..."
Michele T
"Friendly, attentive staff. Lovely food, good quality food. Our group had a mix of Carvery and Pizza. Carvery was kept well replenished and hot. Great..."
Marianne Worsell
"Should there not be a Poppy Box behind the bar?
This evening I had John Smiths perfectly served up by Amy and Mitchell.
Thanks to the chefs for the..."
Les Tordai
"It was so good, we celebrated my birthday there. Staff up and beyond to make it a great experience. For example the lovely bar lady made a happy..."
Lauren Brazier
"Great food and our monthly Sunday Classic car meeting place see you..."
Bill Taylor
"Food has not changed much. Meats are nice but veg was hard but willing to change for us. Frozen Yorkshire puddings but overall a good meal. Staff..."
Wesley Bickerton
"Great place. Lovely food and the restaurant accommodated our group, giving us a section that was solely for ourselves, which was a massive help,..."
Richard Thorpe
"Love Sundays at the Darby Digger. Excellent service from Grace and the front of house. Chef spot on as usual, knows how to do a great Carvery...."
LAURA WINGROVE
"Came in for lunch today with my mum, sister and little girl and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal as we always do! Service was also really good and..."
Ellee Kirby
"Great day and very well looked after! by Sam. And Lilly as I ,and my friends always have brilliant service and food! Is always so nice! Thank..."
Gary Newell
"Been a regular at the Darby digger for years. I find the customer service is outstanding. So many wonderful people behind the bar. Especially..."
Gary Jones
"All the staff so welcoming and helpful across the board . From greeting & shown to the table to the chef & bar staff couldn’t fault at all. Food..."
Wendy Abbott
"The young lady who seated us, fully explained everything we need to know, was exceptionally polite and friendly.
The carvery was excellent, my..."
Ernie Moat
"We are regulars at the darby, we took our daughter the other day and as always had great service. Food was great as always and we had a new Member of..."
Catherine Terrell
"Had a marvellous roast beef lunch, the roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and perfectly soft inside and was lovely to see bubble & squeak..."
Ian Thompson
"Came in today with my dad for a quick drink and something to eat. Abbie and Amy was amazing. Very friendly and couldn’t do enough for..."
"Phenomenal staff! On leaving late in the dark and wet I had a flat tyre. I'm a retired woman and a blue disabled badge holder. The hospitality and..."
Jan H
"Great food a drinks. Service was great from all members of staff highly recommend menu suggestion on sunday some smaller plate option sandwichs or..."
Craig Blunt
"Went for a family birthday lunch today. The service was very good and the food was lovely. There's a good veggie choice on the menu. I had the..."
Ian Collins
"Haven't been here for a while... but the food and the service were great..the lunch options we chose are not listed on here , the beef burger and..."
Caroline Dyerson
"Such a great welcome. Food exceptional and reasonably priced. Great Halloween atmosphere. Car park a little small during works to extend the..."
Alan Hughes
"Beautiful place food and people also dog friendly with lovely dog..."
Elroy Stevens
"Great little pub. Ample parking. Friendly staff. Dog friendly.
Good selection of drinks and menu choices. I only wanted a light bite, so opted for..."
Carla Andrews
"Called in with the family for a drink. Very friendly welcome and lovely drinks. Sat outside in the extensive, mostly covered, garden. They have just..."
Robin Sparks
"Lovely pub. Didn’t eat on this occasion but have eaten here before and the food is lovely. Fab garden area and marque to the back. Great for kids..."
Jon Shergold
"Staff are lovely. Food was ok. The beef was not at its best in my opinion and two out of four meals had to be sent back as they were cold. Drinks..."
Adam Snuggs
"Lovely old pub (one of very few still standing and in action).
Local pub to us. Great go to if you need a catch up with friends ormore of an occasion..."
Sharna Waigh
"Lovely little pub I have drove past many times and wondered what it was like inside, I visited the pub for lunch with my friend yesterday,the food..."
genenne trickey
"Pleased to call this my local pub. First visit since moving to the area and finished off a lamb shank, plumb crumble and a pint of Doombar - lovely..."
Henry Spurgeon
"A beautiful quant pub, with no noisy music or blaring tv screen. Food was delicious as was dessert. Made hubbys day as they had cheese and biscuits..."
Jo Livingstone
"Thanks for a lovely visit. Glorious food and the staff are always so welcoming recommend to anyone to come along and have a decent..."
"Was bridesmaid at a wedding on Saturday & could not fault the staff or the hotel at all. Everything was perfect. Staff were lovely and nothing was..."
Vicky Andrews
"We had celebration meal on Saturday 8 th July in the Essex barn , the service and care from the staff at the Chichester was outstanding , and would..."
Bernie Thorn
"Had Sunday lunch there today (23/4/2017). Probably one of the best roasts I've had, ever. The staff we friendly and attentive. Customer Service at..."
Peter Anderson
"Booked the dinner and disco evening with girls (about 22 of us) absolutely top night out. The food was amazing and the staff were fantastic. Nothing..."
Gillian Plant
"top quality night had by all , the place was jumping all the dj's played exquisite sets well done to everybody..."
Les Knott
"We got married here on Saturday and we had the best day! The staff where all amazing and were so helpful! Want to go back and do it all again!..."
Sarah Louise Kendall
"Had a wonderful meal here, amazing food, amazing service, friendly staff and a beautiful..."
Rosie EH
"Lovely walking hack with friends and all our horses. And then we popped to the chichester for refreshments. Loved sitting up there with my diet coke...."
Katie Smith
"Went for a dinner and disco night for my cousin Hen Do. Great food and great DJ.
Had a Superior Twin room which still needed a bit of work to it. No..."
Rachael Johnson
"Well what can I say! Thank you just does not seem enough! The Chichester allowed us to use the Chichester suite for our Children’s Prom after their..."
Zoe Andrews
"Clean and tidy hotel with great customer service and good value for money. Stayed over two nights for a family wedding had breakfast each morning..."
Sarah Bruce
"We attended the hotel for our best friends wedding reception. The staff were lovely and accommodating, the room that hosted the event was tasteful..."
Hayley Castle
"I attended Belvedere Jazz and Music Club gig, so no overnight stay. It is a good venue, ideal for weddings I imagine, with what looks like exposed..."
Tim Pearson
"We had our legal ceremony here last year but due to covid was unable to have our reception as planned, they were amazing and made it so special for..."
Dani “Dani dan”
"Amazing night arranged for a work Christmas party. It was unbelievable, the best Christmas party in my 6 years of being in the company. Everything..."
Petra Kazibwe
"Amazing night arranged for a work Christmas party. It was unbelievable, the best Christmas party in my 6 years of being in the company. Everything..."
Petra Kazibwe
"We were here to DJ a party for a throwback 80's Weekender!
Everyone on the staff was very helpful and polite.
The venue only had one double socket..."
Si Murphy
"Stayed here on Sunday with a friend. Absolutely lovely hotel. Clean, tidy and bright room. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Loved the manager,..."
Gillian Plant
"Went for a cream tea with the family, no atmosphere, we were the only guests here.. Cream tea OK but too many chocolate cakes! We asked for a couple..."
teresa Frost
"We went for our works Christmas Party. The food was good (not as good as it was 6 + years ago) but could have been hotter and more gravy needed. The..."
Dawn Lewis
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