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Harry's Bar

➤ 38 High Street Billericay, Essex CM12 9BQ, CM12 9AX, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Mexican • European • Vegetarian

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"I used to enjoy a night out at Harry's Bar in Billericay before the lockdown, finding it to be a classy establishment. However, during my recent visit, I found that the atmosphere had deteriorated. The bar was filled with very drunk and loud individuals, typical of the Essex party scene. By 9pm, the patrons were already rowdy and stumbling around, leading me to believe that the bar may require additional security as the night progresses. The female toilets were in poor condition, lacking toilet paper and with taps that barely functioned. Navigating the stairs was also a challenge due to the intoxicated individuals struggling to climb them. The staff was a mixed bag - the male bartender made me a nice cocktail, but the female bartenders were unfriendly and seemed disinterested in their work. After a few drinks, I decided to leave with my friend and head to a nearby pub where we had a great time. It seems that Harry's Bar has transformed into a rowdy, meat market club where patrons come to get drunk and dress provocatively. I have heard that the food is good during the day, so I may return for lunch in the future."

Shepherd And Dog

➤ The Shephard And DogCrays Hill, Billericay, United Kingdom

Carte • Thai • Full • Coffee • British

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"--- **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** £30–40 **Food Rating:** 4/5 **Service Rating:** 4/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 4/5 I had a delightful dining experience at this restaurant during dinner. The food was excellent, earning a solid 4 out of 5. The service was attentive and friendly, also rated at 4 out of 5. The overall ambiance of the place contributed wonderfully to the evening, matching the food and service with another 4 out of 5. Overall, a very enjoyable experience! --- Let me know if you’d like any further adjustments!"

The Bear Inn Stock

➤ 16 The Square, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM4 9LH

Carte • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"We went for a midweek family lunch and having seen the menu before arriving, we were impressed with the range of choices which are often limited in other places and can only say that the quality of dishes more than delivered not only in taste but also in size for those that had the Lamb Shank. Loved the mushroom risotto as a starter which was also a healthy portion so really pleased an alternative was chosen to the lamb! The service was excellent, attentive whilst unobtrusive and pleasingly we were not rushed out of the door. Definitely a place to return to in the future."

Magic Mushroom

➤ Barleylands Road, CM11 2UD, Basildon, United Kingdom

Carte • Full • Steak • Dining • British

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"My husband and I have been regular visitors to this restaurant over the years and never had anything to complain about, so when my husband booked for my Birthday with my family (6 adults and 2 children) we were all really looking forward to a lovely Sunday late lunch/early dinner. Our table was booked for 4.30 and we all arrived on time and were shown to our table straight away. We all ordered pre dinner drinks whilst choosing from the Sunday menu. All of our starters were lovely, including the prawn cocktail and the soup, however unfortunately we cannot say the same for the mains.....3 x beef, which of the two slices were fatty and rather tough, the roast potatoes were very very hard and tough and very difficult to cut through, the Yorkshire puddings were burnt and really quite inedible and the gravy, already on the plate, was very thin and watery. My husband had the lamb shoulder which was extremely dry. Vegetables were served to the table and consisted of carrots, parsnips and large slices of onion and swede mash, not a green vegetable in sight. We also had a bottle of wine which we continued to pour ourselves throughout our meal.......in the 'old days ' the wine was always poured for us! It was plain to see when we were 'finished ' eating our meals that there was so much left on our plates as not one of us enjoyed the dinner at all and it was all very dissapointing, hence we all turned down the offer of dessert, although my grandson ordered the kids brownie and ice cream which he enjoyed! Overall our visit was really really disappointing and sorry to say we left the restaurant all saying the same.....we will not be visiting again soon!"

Hoop

➤ 21 High Street, Stock I-CM4 9BD, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Best Sunday lunch I've eaten. The beef was so tender and cooked to perfection. The roast potatoes, gravy, yorkshire pudding, veggies, all cooked beautifully. Portion sizes are very good too. The prawn and crab starter, delicious. The pudding, vanilla ice cream and a chocolate brownie was perfect. Superb service too and even though I only mention in passing it was a birthday meal for my friend they served some chocolates at the end with Happy Birthday on the plate too. Brilliant, thank you."