Moved to the area recently. Saw the pub from the outside and thought we’d pop in and give it a go. Terrible mistake. The landlady was at the bar and clearly drunk before 7pm. The landlord was miserable and unwelcoming. I ordered a carling and just as he started pouring I apologised, said I didn’t see Budweiser and could I change my order. Anyone would think I’d ask him to pour an entire pint down the sink such was the little sulk he put on. We really felt like an inconvenience. A large group of locals congregated at the bar and made you feel like anyone not regular was clearly an interloper and up to something. You’d have thought pubs would be desperate for new custom. Clearly not this lot....
This local pub is fantastic. They keep things simple by mainly not offering food, but they do have a proper pizza van from Nonnas that shows up regularly. They have a great selection of beers and the staff and other patrons provide excellent service and company. In the summer months, they utilize their garden area for various events such as music and beer festivals. I highly recommend Andy and his team at the King Billy!
The website and the sign on the door says they are open until 11.30 , turned up at just after 10 and they were closed , landlord outside looking after his dogs . Pointed out the website and signs but he merely apologised , 30 minute walk there and back , a total waste of time . An awful service completely rude to potential customers
My family (group of 6 adults arrived mid way through a Saturday evening but found a back room in this locals pub on the edge of Braintree. The barmaid/landlady was very friendly and welcoming. The beer was delicious. The barmaid/landlady brought us over some delicious (free! cake. I wish this pub was nearer to where I live!
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This a proper drinking pub, there is no food just snacks, there is always a good selections of draft beers ciders it is frequented by local drinkers. The publican his staff are friendly always up for chat !
This local pub is excellent, offering a great variety of local drinks such as Moody Goose and Adnams. Although small in size, the staff and locals are very friendly.
this pub is a fantastic place where you can catch up with your friends and family, my favourite time to visit is during been festival, highly recommend it
This is a tiny but welcoming pub with a good selection of traditional beers. A good place to sit outside in the beer garden during the summer.
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This is a small pub like they used to be,no food other than nuts etc,if your lucky there could be some home made pickled eggs available
Nice little local. Every third Sunday they have groups of friends with instruments play a little. Very entertaining. Good ale.
