The 18 best bars and drinks in Basildon

The Beehive Basildon is the best pub we have ever been in. On 1st October Bobby served us and has done so on numerous occasions ever since we came to The Beehive & became regulars. Bobby is always genuinely friendly, helpful, is brilliant with customers and is a real asset to the Beehive. We love watching him enjoy the DJ’s music at weekends. Along with his colleagues from the Manager down they help make the pub what is. A great place to chill out and enjoy a drink! The customers are all friendly too.

Come here on a Sunday, Welcomed by Bobby. My waffle fries were great and cooked by Yan. Served by both Charlie and Tillson multiple times. Everyone started a great conversation, and Jamie wore smiles all round.

I brought my 85 year old mother to the beehive last week and we had the most amazing service and best fish and chips in a long time. Gemma's was so friendly and polite and when I said compliments to the chef the chef came out and spoke with us both and she really made my mother laugh will definitely be coming again.

What a lovely little pub, nice to the theatre and train station. Jamie was fantastic and gave great customer service. Dj was great and played some great songs!

I had a great time as always at the beehive! Bobby went abive and beyond today with speedy service and smiles

Used to love this place, was the place to be on a Saturday night. Good staff and manager and the doormen were always lovely. New manager has taken over, sacked everyone and now has hardly any punters. Probably because he's barred lots of people. The treatment my bf recieved Saturday night from your doormen was disgusting. He was wearing smart chinos and a t shirt but they wouldn't let him in because apparently he was wearing a tracksuit. I think it's because he's not English and came by himself after work to meet us as he always dresses like this and when he arrives with me and my friends there's never an issue and he's let straight in. There were also people from pride in the pub in cargo shorts and girls in baggy cargo trousers. But apparently the doormen said this was allowed... Disgusting behaviour, not the first person to complain about being refused for a made up reason. Racial undertones were clear and I made your doormen very aware of that. Get rid of the manager and bring the old one back.

Came here to watch the footy, was good value and they have beer towers available, got one of these 8 pint beauty's so diddnt have to queue at all for the rest of the game! Only wish my teams performance was as good as the bar teams. Jamie made our night!!

Sarah was amazing, quick service and clean restaurant. Mel was quick! And a positive attitude’

I visited your establishment yesterday with a group of 12 people. While we understand that serving a large group can present challenges, unfortunately our experience fell well below reasonable expectations, and I felt it important to share our feedback. Most of us placed our orders through the app, but due to technical issues, a couple of us had to order directly at the bar instead. That in itself wasn't a problem, however, the handling of our drinks order was disappointing. There was a significant delay in our drinks being delivered. When we asked a staff member about it, we were told that our drinks had already been given to us. This was simply not the case. We explained that the few drinks on our table had been brought over by those who ordered at the bar, not via the app. Despite this, the staff member continued to insist we had received the drinks and only brought them over reluctantly. To make matters worse, she removed two of the drinks she was delivering, so we still ended up short. Due to her dismissive attitude, we didn’t pursue it further, as it felt more trouble than it was worth. Unfortunately, she was not wearing a name badge, so we couldn't identify her to provide direct feedback. In addition to this, the food service was very unorganized. Eight out of twelve people received their food well in advance of the rest. By the time the last three meals arrived, the majority had already finished eating. While we appreciate that large groups can be challenging, we were not given any heads-up about delays, which would have at least helped us manage expectations. We chose your venue for what we hoped would be a relaxed and enjoyable group outing, but the combination of poor communication, inconsistent service, and dismissive staff left us quite disappointed. Which is a shame as the food was lovely.

Came for my mums hen party The staff were so lovely! Made sure we all had a nice time. We ordered some food and were served by billie and amber who couldn't do enough for us. Thank you so much for making sure me and my mum had a nice time!

I stoped in the pub as I’m staying at the premier inn next door. It’s Monday, I mention the day as I got the deal they have set for today. I got the 12oz rump steak with chips, peas and 2 onion ring. I will add pictures to show you what I’m talking about. I have my steaks medium rare as I do like a bit of blood with my meat. When the plate arrived it was on an oval shaped plate, there was no sizzling plate like you would expect, the steak looked well done to the point of it looked burnt, I was going to send it back but I wanted you lot to see what you get for your money. I decided to cut it through the middle to see how it looked in the inside, to be fair it was medium rare but the problem was the cooking method, the fat was undercooked on the steak which gave the meat a distinct taste why I didn’t flatter the piece of meat on my plate, the cooking method seemed to be that he had his grill to high which will over cook and burn the outside but it’s gives you the desired affect in the middle of the meat, I’m a chef and have been for 25 years so this gives me the understanding of how this was cooked. The chips looked like the where McCains oven chips, they were ok and the 2 onion rings were ok as well. For the price it’s a good meal in the sense of the portion but for taste and enjoyment I would give this place a miss. The staff was nice, but the pub was empty, it was 16:30 so that might explain that. It took about 15 mins for my meal to come so that was about right

Top notch service! Sarah, Mel and Millie was Greta fun and we had some proper laughs at the bar. food great for the price. Having a few pints by the lake is worth it

( I have amended this review halfway down) Not been to the Quays for about 10 years. I haven't missed much. The mixed grill and scampi and sweet potato fries were over cooked and very dry. I didn't complain as sometimes you get what you pay for. What maybe saved the night were the desserts. Maybe because they were premade and shipped in. I had the same meal at the Hungry Horse in Rayleigh a month ago. It was 10 times better. Sort the chef's, cooks or whoever works in the kitchen. We won't be coming back. I had a good constructive chat with Matt who works at the Quays. I have increased to 3stars. Matt offered a voucher to return but in hindsight I should return to see if anything had changed. I explained to Matt I always take photos of food and have about 4,500000 views. As long as the Stella is on Matt I will return. 🍻

Great pub! Amazing service from all the staff many thanks from me! Has an upstairs seating area lots of space available. Plays the football on multiple screens downstairs. And has amazing food, highly recommended.

My sister's 60th - secret to her - birthday party was held in the separate Jasmine Suite. This has its own entrance,bar and toilets.The wheelchair accessible entry is next to the car park. It also has a large patio area at the entrance - ideal for smokers/vapers or those wanting to enjoy some fresh air on a warm evening. The food selection was very good. As they knew it would be a mix of meat eaters and vegetarians they provided a great balance.Also done with style and imagination. In fact such a variety I can't remember it all.I can only say it was the best buffet I've seen and everyone enjoyed it.Plus plenty for all and some to take home too ! Judging by some other reviews with photos this must be the deluxe version. A very good space to celebrate or commemorate in.

So I had my mum's wake here earlier today. I booked the newly refurbished 'Jasmine Lounge' at a cost of £300. In addition, the 'per person' buffet was £10.95 - so in total, it cost me over £800. As mentioned, the room has recently been refurbished, but I would say it's not quite 100% finished. A couple of the tablecloths were a bit grubby look and one had a burn mark in it. We paid for 48 people (the room is meant to hold 60), but there were only 4 tables with 8 chairs on each, so I had to ask them to put out another table and more chairs for everyone. The food was plentiful, and very beige - lots of typical buffet food - pork pies, spring rolls, chicken nuggets etc. a selection of sandwiches and a couple of large cakes. Towards the end of the afternoon, there was still a few sandwiches etc leftover, so I asked the lady if she had any takeaway boxes, and she gave me around 6, however they were quite small. So my dad went and asked for a few more......I was utterly gobsmacked when the chap behind the bar said I'd have to pay for them! OK, they were 10p each, so 40p in total - hardly gonna break the bank, but I was just genuinely amazed and shocked they want to charge me for them, especially as we had probably spent over £1,000 if you included the bar tab! I know its only 40p, but the attitude of the guy was not good, and it was already an emotional day, and this just annoyed me even more - if my dad hadn't been there, I would have asked to speak with the manager about it! 40p - I still can't believe they made me pay it! 😱😫🤬

Only had a finger buffet after a funeral. Lovely staff. I'd like a darker beer selection but I know they are not in fashion at present so not a great selection for my individual tastes. The rest of pub seemed quite nice. I'm not that local though so would not travel to it without a driving buddy as I like alcoholic drinks unless it was for a specific event.

I recently booked a room at the Gun for family to gather after a family funeral, the crematorium is just around the corner , I found the staff helpful when booking and very present and respectful at the wake, the food was fantastic and nicely presented and fresh. And as we were in a heat wave the air-conditioning was a god send, there is also ample parking as they often have more than 1 event at the same time, and different size function rooms to suit, thank you, I would recommend this venue,

Reasonably priced drinks. Nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. Helpful, polite and courteous. Very clean environment too. Currently undergoing building works but this does not affect the business. All in a joyful place to go to.

Spent the afternoon and Evening with upwards of 60 people remembering a dear,dear friend following his funeral. Having Spent a total of perhaps 3 or 4 thousand pounds between us, and following one spilt drink, it was decided that we were too noisy and asked to leave. All the staff had been great all day, but whoever made that decision should not be in the hospitality industry

We had the pleasure of hosting our twins 18th birthday meal in one of the beautifully presented function rooms at The Gun yesterday, it was a large group of 35 family and friends for a sit down meal, everybody said just how amazing the food was, all freshly prepared, the staff were amazing and attentive and could not do any more for us, a special thank you to Elizabeth for making it all run smoothly, her bar staff were equally brilliant! We can’t wait to return and are already planning on using them for the 21st party celebrations in the larger function room, well done to everyone who all make this venue an excellent place to host celebrations and thank you again!

We booked Christmas dinner, we turned up on opening time and still 2 and half hours waiting with no food. Absolutely horrendous experience for us as a family. Got offered no good will gesture. Can’t believe the service we have received here. We have an autistic 7 year old and a new born baby so they decided to seat us upstairs with a pram we had to carry. Just awful our son got his food and we are still waiting for ours. The outcome we got was unacceptable.

We stayed at the Premiere Inn next to this restaurant. The food was excellent. Not one complaint about the food from any of us. The waitress was helpful and kept our drinks topped up. Definitely recommend the place. We also had breakfast. The full English was fresh and well presented. You could also help yourself to cereal, Toast and crumpets, fruit and juices, yoghurts. Spot on!

Great cheap breakfast Got there around 9:30 and the card machine + toaster weren't working but that was fixed soon enough so wasn't a problem Breakfast came quick and was very nice, only complaint was that the sausages were hard and chewy and bacon was a bit undercooked. Other than that very solid breakfast would definitely go again, 100% worth it for the money

Not great tbh - Visited on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, for a 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary revisit to the scene of our wedding night and breakfast at the Watermill Premier Inn and Beefeater restaurant. We had eaten at the restaurant in the intervening years, and sadly, it has gone downhill. We used to be able to be seated in the attractive upper seating area, but we were advised it had now been closed, and then when we ordered our food, I ended up paying an extra £3.99 for 2 small tasteless prawns. All pretty poor and down at heel, but the few overworked staff members who were there were friendly enough.

Great pub good for lunch visits have a good £8 lunch time menu. Amazing service from Vicky and Andy as always. Pool table to pass the time during lunch breaks too

Stayed in the hotel next door, had an evening meal steak and chips, steak was good chips were awful dry. We also had breakfast booked for 3 mornings we tried once and cancelled the other 2 days. Only black coffee available no milk. The breakfast was not buffet but ordered and brought to your table, the sausages were not cooked still pink inside, bacon was overcooked and everything was covered in grease absolutely disgusting. The waitress was trying her best against the odds, the choice language from the chef was not nice when there were children eating in the restaurant. No seats on the toilets all in all I wouldn't return.

The cooked breakfast was good but the speed was absurd. Waiting over 30 minutes for a tiny cooked breakfast is ridiculous on a relatively quiet morning. I ordered 2 eggs, 2 bacon, beans and mushrooms. I think they cook each component for each order individually, there is no reasonable excuse for the breakfasts to take that long. We were watching multiple other patrons walk to the kitchen and other staff to ask when their food was going to arrive. One lady was told 3-4 minutes and was definitely waiting at least another 20. We stayed at the premier inn and had breakfast here so it was bottomless. I ordered a second smaller meal, one egg, one sausage and mushrooms, another 30 minute wait. We could hear them talking through the orders with the chef one at a time. Maybe the kitchen needs some upgrades to give more cooking space or appliances that can cook more than one thing at a time. I can't fathom why it all took so long. The continental was a very small selection and wasn't topped up after 930. But it was nice and had berries and yogurt, jam, chocolate and such for toast, crumpets and pancakes. Some pasties and muffins. If you like basic continental breakfast, stick with that, the cooked breakfast, while nice, is not worth the wait when you're hungry. Google asks "how long did you wait for a table?". We were seated near instantly, but that doesn't mean much when you're waiting so long for the food!

First time attending. Was greeted with oh didn’t know about the buggy to then be placed by front door next to walk way and my child left by window. Secondly everything was going okay until food was served. Got half way through meal to find chicken was pink and raw. When mentioned the sever said that I assure food is checked and this is why he doesn’t choose chicken on menu. That’s not convincing. The chicken was bloody and pink and not to undermine my knowledge of cooking but that was not cooked. Server continued to say that this was how all the chickens looked when they come out. Even though it was pink it was edible. I’m sorry that wasn’t. Got offered a free desert for the distress. I mean thanks for the dessert but don’t undermine me. The chicken was not cooked. Admit it and move on. Lucky it wasn’t my child eating etc. because that’s not acceptable for anyone. Would I go back probably not as I wouldn’t order chicken again.

Came around 8:30pm on a Saturday so did pre understand it would be busy etc.. we’re not naive people. However, hardly any salad at the salad bar like things just hadn’t been topped up. Hardly any sauces left, only the least popular ones. The cucumber at the salad bar also had other stuff mixed with it and the pasta had dried out so I did question how long it’s been sat out for. We actually hadn’t been in a while and realised the menu had changed so I ordered the Beef Barbacoa Tacos….when it came we actually pissed ourselves laughing. There wasn’t even a TEASPOON of beef inside the tacos. I wish I got photo tbh because it genuinly was actually laughable, even the waiter laughed because he knew and said “did no one tell you when you chose that” meaning, did anyone explain there was quite frankly nothing inside lmao!! We also got the ultimate mixed grill, asked for the steak to be cooked medium and it came rare which you know fine, would have still ate it. But the whole thing was literal gristle. The steak knife was not cutting through…. Got another steak, which did come cooked more medium, but again it was just pure fat throughout and chewy and just inedible. It was definitely the cheapest and poorest cut of steak ever. That was the only photo I got of the steak. The whole thing was just inedible. I’ll edit this if anything comes once we’ve received our bill lol! Best to say we aren’t staying for dessert 😂😂

Visited for a family meal, it has a good selection of meals on offer including a weekday after 4PM menu. Unfortunately my meal was average however everyone else on the table thoroughly enjoyed their dinner and the Original Combo is great! Kacey our server was fantastic and was attentive and met all of our needs. The restaurant was busy, with a great atmosphere.

Great service from the harvester team, had been to the restaurant on the other side of the a13 but after a 45 minute wait for the food it arrived stone cold so left & went to harvester. Was told the restaurant was busy but could sit in bar, luckily a table came up so was offered it. Tom the deputy manager was great, very friendly & informative, told us he had a great chef on shift & it wasn’t a lie!! The food was spot on & our server Lucy was really friendly & polite.

Could not fault Tom what so ever made us feel very welcoming and got us seated immediately after having a bad experience at beefeater before hand. Lucy our server was amazing too. Absolute assets to the company. Will definitely be back. Thank you

My experience at Harvester was fantastic! The food was delicious, and the service was perfect. A big shoutout to our server, Kacey, who was so friendly and attentive. She made our night even better. We'll definitely be back!

We had a lovely meal here. Was impressed with the food after having some negative experiences at other harvesters. The service was friendly and efficient. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. Refillable soft drinks is always plus. Thoroughly enjoyed and will go back.

The food was very average, it might be ok for some people, but for us was not worthy, it was no love, all super cheap commercial products. I would rather go to a local breakfast restaurant. The staff was very nice and polite.

I had the festive menu - great value for money and very tasty. Husband had ribs which he said were lovely too. Jenny our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Checking on us but not too much, would definitely return and highly recommend.

Fantastic experience at breakfast. Our waitress, Lauren, couldn't have been more helpful if she tried. The food was really well cooked and came quickly. The poached eggs with the Eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked! Despite our requests to change certain aspects of our dishes, Lauren made sure that everything was perfect. It's my first time here and, when I'm next in Basildon, I'll definitely be returning.

Such a lovely experience with coming to this restaurant. The staff were all friendly despite them being rushed off their feet it was very busy! But kept a happy face on and a bubbly persona. the food was beautiful and the salad bar as always unreal

It has been a long time since we have been here and I have got to say it has improved quite a lot since then. Nice and clean with a good lick of paint and new decor. Made a very pleasant evening. Food was ok, nothing special as you would expect but the service was really really good. Very efficient and friendly which makes it worth it. Overall we had a decent meal with great service in a much improved environment

was brilliant! I struggle a lot with texture and curtain food and am often embarrassed by all the customisations I make to my meals but hollie made me feel so comfortable and like I wasn’t a problem at all. The best service I have had in a long time, hollie is brilliant and so smiley I couldn’t have asked for better service and friendliness

I went here today with my nan, brother, his other half and my sister. The service was absolutely divine, super quick and easy. We were served by Richard for our dinner. He was easy to talk to and super welcoming!! He made our night 10 times better. I ordered a sirloin steak, medium rare. It was absolutely gorgeous and such a good steak. The atmosphere was rather quiet and closed off which was extremely nice. Overall it was a great dinner and so worth it!!

Had a fantastic lunch today to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Had a great burger and steak. Great pub for a fab lunch.

We had dinner here Thursday evening, food was great. The pub itself has a very warm, welcoming atmosphere and fantastic service from the staff. Lovely decor and layout inside as well as a stunning garden which looks great during daylight as it does during the night, all lit up. We joined in with the weekly bingo game which was greatly enjoyed. Will definitely be visiting again.

What a nice place. Visited today after my son has moved to the area. Staff were friendly and helpful, even when one of the dishes had run out after ordering, options were plentiful. Food came quick and was lovely. Drinks that were ordered on the app came quickly. Will definitely be a regular visitor. Thank you

Really lovely pub with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We went for lunch and ordered using the app. The food was lovely and good value for money. Only negative was that they forget our drinks so we’re still waiting for them even after our food was delivered. Plenty of parking. The place is child and dog friendly which is nice. Would definitely recommend and also go back.

Absolutly brilliant service and a great energy to the place! I came on a solo lunching and was made to feel so welcome and was looked after to the highest of standards! Martin and his crew really went above and beyond and created a incredible experience! Will without a doubt be returning soon!

We had our engagement party here and the pub couldn’t have been more facilitating. The area we had booked outside had flooded but without a fuss they moved our booking inside and kept the whole area free for us to use all afternoon. Martin and the team were all fantastic and we couldn’t be more grateful! Food was also great on the day. Thank you!

After searching majority of Billericay, I was delighted. The kitchen was open. They had a full menu available. The low alcohol drinks availability was great. staff were super friendly. Thank you for a great meal & even better dessert.

The atmosphere is very lively. Decor looks smashing, great seating and lighting. The music was fairly loud. I believe there's a small dancefloor. Enjoyed the food albeit the lobster wasn't making it easy for me! Menu is pricey but understandable considering the interior decor.

I visited Eyna on Friday with friends to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere was really nice, there was live music which made it a great spot for a celebration. The service was also attentive and friendly, which we really appreciated. That said, the food was a bit of a letdown. While everything looked good, the flavors didn’t quite live up to expectations. For the price and the vibe, I was hoping for more in terms of taste and quality. Overall, Eyna is a good choice if you’re looking for a fun place with a nice atmosphere and solid service, but the food could definitely be improved

Honestly had the best time! Huge thanks to my sister for the sweetest surprise—we came all the way from London for it 🥹. Can, Mustapha, Kubi, and the whole team were incredible! The atmosphere and aesthetic were beautiful, and the food? Absolutely stunning. Would 100% recommend!

Amazing customer service from (Maria) as soon I walked in I felt welcomed. The food was amazing and the service is really good. All the staff are very polite and friendly and frequently come around to ask you if everything is good. Highly recommend as the food and the interior is really nice and clean.

Food was great, atmosphere was lovely (went on Father’s Day) and service was brilliant- no complaints. The sticky toffee pudding? Exquisite! The cocktails were also delicious.

Congratulations on your new Leamington Spa Restaurant. Beautiful food, excellent Service from Yusuf and all Team .. Hope it will be a great success story 🫶🏻

Spent a Sunday late afternoon for Gradndaughters birthday, from decor to service was amazing. Food was outstanding even the mocktails were delicious.

What a nice place.... Came for a few drinks, ended up staying for pizza's which were lovely. Will definitely be back! Thank you Alexis 😊😊

The staff are amazing . I was served very promptly . The music is amazing and the owner has really changed the vibe of this place and made it what it needs to be . A welcoming kind pub . I would recommend this place to anyone for a pint , pizza and a great laugh . What topped this place off is I could bring me dog in and all the staff loved it .

Lovely pub, with atmosphere, fabulous staff that were attentive and quick service. The pizza was delicious. The landlady Lexi was great to be honest, I had a pleasant evening, and will definitely go back there soon.

Marissa has been a lovely lady and delivered a fantastic customer service. Has been very friendly and helpful. Has been a part of a great night.

Love this place!!!! The owner and staff are extremely lovely. Great location and good value for money xx

Great new look with the refit (not sure when it was done as haven't been there for a while) nice atmosphere, only down side is I asked for a diet drink and was given full fat

I enjoy the company and the bar staff are great . Great atmosphere and live music is brilliant . Especially the oasis tribute , not one to miss

Very poor service overall. Very little discounts and customer loyalty scheme. Very small and inconsiderate staff. If you have a booking, arrive at the booking time and not an hour earlier and start telling paying customers to move. Very rude way to be. Booking out the whole pub for some party. Staff need to learn some manner and I won't be spending my money again. I'm a local and always here but today's behavior is totally unacceptable.

Amazing customer service staff was amazing and super welcoming, Would defo recommend, nice and quite through the week and a good night out on the weekend, no food unfortunately apart from snacks

Lovely local pub with friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable too! Popped in and free pool was available, the staff are very helpful, Tanya and Jess were on the bar. They told us about the greene king season ticket app so we got a free drink and then saved 10%. Thank you 😊

Nice and clean loads of TVs only show the premier league not good as a Leicester fan. Only a few people were in the pub but it was very loud and the language was not great and that was just the women.

I've been going into this little pub over a year now so changed my rating to a 5 as I've met some amazing friendly people in this pub. The staff are very helpful and polite. It has tvs everywhere, so perfect for the sports. Unfortunately they don't do food, but have a great selection of crisps :) it is hidden away in a nice residential area.

Atmosphere encouraged relaxation and ease.

Really friendly pub, great live band singer, singing Whitney! Fab night had by everyone!

Great place for eateries and entertainment. Busy with people both day and Location cater for all pallets and their a cinema on site. Accommodation available with Travelodge. Plenty of parking and quick access to the A127 both East and West.

I go there on Saturday but no activities were held. Better browse the web before you go

Was hard to get a space but that’s normal for festival leisure park. I took my Cousin to Aroma as she has never been before and we both had a really lovely evening. The food was delicious and loads of choices

A dining and entertainment park with ample parking. A selection of diners to suit most palates. Cinema for movie lovers and a gaming arena for a diversion. Addendum: avoid attending restaurants around an hour before closing time. It results in being hurried and service is all about feeding you, taking payment and getting you out of the doors ASAP. Appalling experience

Good modern cinema, lots of food choices, holywood bowl and an arcade as well as kids soft play and crazy golf along. Lots to keep you busy for an afternoon out.

Lovely place. Like a one stop shop.

First time here. Came with my family. We didn't know what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised with the range of restaurants.

Friendly staff, good food and local. Been to this pub for lunch twice now and on both occasions, staff have been very pleasant and the food has tasted great. The mid week lunch menu is also very good value for money in my opinion with a good selection of soft drinks! Me and my wife have ridden our bicycle to this location on both occasions and have utilised the spacious beer garden for lunch and store our bikes. Will return again! Thank you.

Attended a family wake. Holly and Harry looked after us. Perfect attention without being intrusive, kept ensuring our satisfaction. Especially dog friendly. Food was beyond expectation and ample for the attendees. Area given for our party was comfortable and big enough for our needs. Thank you for looking after us all.

I love coming to the Noak Bridge, especially for the karaoke nights – they’re an absolute blast! The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming, with a great mix of regulars and new faces. Everyone gets involved and cheers each other on, whether you’re a seasoned performer or just up for a laugh. The staff are lovely and always make you feel at home. Drinks are reasonably priced, and there’s a decent selection behind the bar. 5 stars from me !!!

A great pub with a lovely garden area perfect for relaxing with friends, especially on a sunny day. Drinks are reasonably priced and staff are consistently welcoming and attentive. They also host regular karaoke nights where everyone gets involved and is always a lot of fun!

Food very reasonably prices and nice. They are understaffed and unfortunately the new people require a lot of training. The drinks order took a lot longer than the food and you could see how stressed they were. The bar staff did not even know how to use the coffee machine. No soap in the toilets however, the pub itself looks nice and very spacious. The managers need to train the staff properly though and hire more people

Had some lovely food in there yesterday at lunchtime . 1PM. Lovely bar person (man) but he was alone at this point and a lot of people needed attending to. He kept his cool but I could imagine people could get agitated with the wait. Not his fault, he was doing his best and coping well given how busy it became. Will definitely go here again for the food and nice layout of the pub, pleasant bar person and clean lavvie ☺️I live quite a distance away so shows how much I liked it. Nice big car park and don’t have to mess about with putting reg in to pay 😊

Okay so this was a 5* review. However after going there a 2nd time, I'm changing it. The atmosphere is lovely, staff is friendly and drinking areas are nice. However when it came to our drinks, they tasted so watered down... Last time we came here, we had a couple ciders and they were lovely. This time however we spent 60 on multiple glasses of mixed drinks... We felt, tasted, and smelled absolutely no or very little alcohol. I even went over and bought a double and that made very little difference. Honestly wouldn't recommend it if they're watering down our drinks like this (especially when spending 60 for 3 people and feeling nothing whatsoever when we finish. Very frustrating)

I've been using the Q ball for over 25 years. They have the best pool tables anywhere in Basildon. They sell and repair cues. The food is fantastic and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place.

Brilliant Comedy night on 21st June 25. Every time we visit the place the Q Ball team are friendly and professional. Good reasonably priced drinks, great service and frankly can't think of a negative. Thanks for a great night last night!

A superb pool and snooker club with a good-sized lounge plus outdoor seating. The tables are maintained to a high level, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of TVs showing sport.

Got my new cue from here, Brian was great with info and letting me try different cues on a table. Was very helpful. Thanks, would love to join this place the tables are great.

Became a member after the first visit. Top, top staff. Great atmosphere with great banter with other members. I'm rubbish at pool, but speaking to others members there are some very, very good players that will willingly give great advise if sort after

Jovita was wonderful and helped me out Really impressed

I visited the club today after it was recommended to buy a new cue. I met the owner Brian, who couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. He showed me the cues for sale and let me play for a while, so i could be sure i was happy with my purchase. The club had an excellent vibe , great atmosphere. I didn't go with membership in mind, but I feel sure I'd be visiting again soon. Highly recommend this venue.

Very nice and friendly pub staff was friendly and helpful,, drinks nice excellent atmosphere,, sports and music

Went to watch "Winterstone" very friendly pub.

Old school pub, a dying breed and awful shame..! Great boozer, well worth a visit if local... Pool table in separate bar and live music on occasion... Has a banging food van attached which is worth a visit on its own - 10 ⭐ - 5 for each of them..!

Absolutely beautiful staff.welcoming always happy to help Lewis is brilliant. Thanks for everything. Tracy and darren

Didn't eat there. The place is massive and has a separate games room (park the kids maybe 😆 ) Was quiet when i went early on Sunday. Bar staff are quality. My son has just moved into the area, will definately be going back soon.

Good little pub, friendly staff and patrons. Pool table a nice touch. Makes a nice evening or just a quiet drink. Only been once and I'll be returning. Say hi when you see me. Highly recommended

Always a good night down the 🦉 & 🐈

First time going to Bull in a Barbershop and received lovely and professional service. Thank you to Sam for being patient with my 3 year old, he loved his haircut 🙂 I was given a flat white coffee as well, a positive experience all round, very polite and friendly. We will definitely be returning!

I have been twice now most recently with Joe. Both times have been a great experience, walking through the door being offered a drink instantly, great customer service. I have also had some of my best haircuts here. They’re great at listening at what you want so if you’re worried about getting your hair cut too short don’t be when going here. 5/5 will be returning!

Wouldn't go anywhere else for a fresh trim! Joe and all the team (Taylor, Amy) are very professional and super friendly. You can tell they're passionate about their craft! Also, it's a nice touch have a cheeky little beer while you get your hair cut 😎🍺

Booked in with Taylor, first thing I noticed was a very clean, modern looking store. The barbers were welcoming and created a nice atmosphere. Taylor provides a very good quality haircut, with attention to detail at every step. He is a true professional and definitely worth booking in with.

Great place. Amy cut my hair and gave me a great skin fade, her attention to detail is very good. The shop has a cool vibe and is very clean! I would highly recommend.

Having had the same person cut my hair for 25 years, i needed a change. Paul was just brilliant, probably the best haircut i've had. Excellent service and a great cut. Pleased to have found this fantastic local company.

Staff are very friendly, provide amazing haircuts, and very reasonable costs. Couldn't be happier.