The road to the zoo is a bit narrow and winding, and driving with the steering wheel on the opposite side made it even more unusual. This is a truly small family-oriented zoo with an interesting selection of animals. Everything was clean and well maintained, and we enjoyed the visit. I was especially excited to see capybaras and meerkats. Personally, it was also fascinating to observe the visitors — many families with two or more children. The food was decent, but because of the strong wind and too many wasps outside, the experience was mixed. Overall, it’s a great place to spend a day with family.

Visited for my daughter’s birthday and it was great all round. The entire place is very well designed and in good condition. We tried food at a few of the outlets and all were good quality tasting food - not amazing but not the typical greasy nonsense you get. It’s good that you can walk around each area multiple times and in different directions so you really feel like you get the most out of your ticket. Price wise was good, about average and like I said there is plenty to do when inside. All the animals we saw looked happy, no concerns there.

A brilliant zoo, I would say one of the best we have visited. It was busy but we didn't feel it, its nicely spread out so you never feel crowded, it was also very clean and tidy. The staff were fantastic, even when doing something they were happy to answer questions on animals, they were all happy, friendly and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. The animals all seemed happy and healthy with a lovely variety. As with all zoos it would be nice to see them with more space. The food was of excellent quality and reasonably priced. Nice to have the mix of animals, the dino trail and parks too. It is 3.5hours away from us but worth every minute in the car. Would 100% recommend

Great zoo, loved the red panda experience, keeper was very friendly and informative in answering any questions I had. Loved getting to see the two red pandas being introduced to each other. Got good views of the animals, some of the viewing windows were quite wet with condensation which blocked views but not much to be done about that. Lots of kids so was quite noisy but think I came in the school holidays. Only negative was one of the jaguars was pacing around a lot in its enclosure, hopefully it was just waiting for food or something like that and not stressed. Got Uber easily to/from the train station. Staff were all friendly and helpful.

A really good day out. I went with my sister and my two teenagers and we all thoroughly enjoyed our day. The theming, informative signs, viewing areas/platforms and eateries were very good. Of course the wonderful animals were the highlight and I can recommend attending the bird show! At the end of the day we even had a train ride around the dinosaur area for £2 each, which ended the day nicely.

A family favourite. My son was two when we went and he loved the dinosaurs section even though I was worried he was too young, there are some bits that are slightly gruesomely but you can quickly go past them. It’s good fun and you can then go to the zoo and look at the animals. It’s very well organised and clean. Limited option for food and as with any of these venues, it’s overpriced for the quality you get.

Hertfordshire Zoo is a fantastic family-friendly destination with a great variety of animals and interactive zones. The enclosures are well maintained , highlights include the lions, camels, and alpacas, all easy to view up close. The “World of Animals” and “Tumble Jungle” soft play area add extra fun for kids, with clearly scheduled play sessions. The zoo is clean, well signposted, and offers a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. A perfect day out for families with young children!

Lee Valley White Water Centre is an absolutely fantastic destination for water adventure lovers! We went for white water rafting, and the experience was thrilling from start to finish. The staff are well-trained, friendly, and make sure everyone stays safe while having fun. They also offer great membership options for regular users – perfect if you’re planning to go often. We noticed some excellent offers for families and friends, making it more affordable to enjoy as a group. It’s also a brilliant place to celebrate birthday parties, especially for teens or adults who love an adrenaline rush. The facilities are clean, well-organised, and there’s even a nice café on-site for relaxing after your adventure. Highly recommended for a fun-filled and energetic day out! 💦🚣‍♂️

Jordan was great. Parking easy. Open gendered changing rooms with showers. Also had a mirror and hairdryer which was nice. Lockers were easy to use. Had a group of 9 for the whole raft, unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you see it, one person at the helm doesn’t paddle. This position can rotate between within your group, which might be a good thing, so you can take a break because this was a tiring activity for sure. Great fun though!

This sports venue is truly delightful. It’s such a pleasure to watch the determination of those battling the powerful water and waves, whether in team boats or individual kayaks. I genuinely enjoy the atmosphere here, and I try to visit once or twice a week. The café adds to the charm—coffee on cold days and beer on warm ones. Altogether, it’s an outstanding place with an incredible vibe

Fantastic facility, make time for coffee or food on the terrace because it's lovely. As described on the website, great fun white water rafting. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a thrill!

Fantastic place to practice your open water and white water rafting skills there is an equipment hire area on site so you dont need to bring your own gear, ample parking the largest car park is just 100 yards from the entrance. Staff are super friendly, there is a cafe on site too with inside or outside (on balcony) seating. The road leading to the place is only a normal 30 mph road and it gets busy quickly so try and give yourself plenty of time to get there.

Amazing facilities. Second time Ive done the rafting which is great. Shaun was a top instructor Can't wait to go back Very clean and tidy highly recommend

I went white water rafting with 7 mates for a birthday. An excellent experience, we loved it. Ask for Sean as your instructor he made it a 5/5 experience. We did 6 runs on the Olympic course and Sean upped the ante each time. Would highly recommend it!

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park was an absolute joy to visit. From the moment we arrived, the experience was delightful and engaging. There were loads of animals to see, providing an excellent opportunity for my three boys, who are of varying ages, to enjoy and learn. Each of them found something exciting and captivating, thanks to the diverse range of activities available on site. The park also offers good refreshments and food, ensuring that we stayed energised throughout our visit. Additionally, the staff were welcoming and friendly, which really enhanced our experience, making us feel right at home. There were plenty of play areas, which kept the boys busy and entertained for hours, allowing us to relax and enjoy the surroundings. In summary, Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park is definitely worth a visit, offering a fantastic day out for families.

We went for the oz event with kids ranging from toddler to teen and it proved to be a good option with plenty to keep everyone busy. Enjoyed a picnic in the sun, played mini golf and bounced on the giant pillow before the heavens opened and we dashed for cover in the big top tent. Despite concerns about animal welfare from a previous post, all the animals we saw seemed well cared for.

Highly recommend it! Amazing place with so many activities for the little ones. We loved the Foam Party and the Barn Theater. There is a variety of animals for children to see as well such rabbits, wallabies, meerkat, pony, pigs, guinea pigs, tortoises, goats etc. We enjoyed the food at the cafe as well. Really liked their jacket potatoe. We will be back!

We had such a fun day out at Lee Valley Farm! There was so much to do – from rides and mini golf to meeting princesses and pirates, sand pit, wallaby enclosure plus a super fun foam party. The kids especially enjoyed the bugs encounter and getting to feed the goats and meerkats – such a special experience! There’s something for everyone, and my two absolutely loved it. A fantastic family day out that we’ll definitely remember. 🐐🦜✨

It was nice to visit on a sunny day. I particularly liked seeing the wallabies hopping about in their enclosure. I counted 9. They also have tortoises, meerkats, pigs, rats, goats, turkeys, rabbits. A meerkat themed mini golf is there wurh facts about them in every round. I spent about 4 hours here, and they udually gave something going on at a specific time (such as feeds, or a particular place being open). All the better it's in a huge country park.

Tried marsh farm last week so decided to try Lea Valley AAP today. It was good. Kids had fun. We definitely had a good time and was similar but different to Marsh farm which was good. Only downside i would say is there is no indoor soft play area & only 1 toilet other than the ones at the entrance was annoying. Got tickets less than half price so was worth it. Got 3 free pumpkins 🎃 to take home 1 for each child which was nice.

Went this weekend for the Pumpkin patch and oh what a disaster this was. Literally no animals, saw a few wallabys, barely any Halloween decorations, the cafe was closed, the coffee machine wasn't working. There was ONE BARN where they did shows back to back. We did it last year and it was great, this year it was an absolute waste of money. If you're going to cut back on an event, you need to have your prices reflect that, especially as this cost almost £50 for a family of 4. Don't waste your time families, pay a little more and head to Chelmsford where you are guaranteed a good time !

This park was very beautiful. I have been visiting here many times over the past years. On 9/9/2024, I found the best part between Hooks Marsh Car Park and Fishers Green Car Park to become the wost part! The plants have been left to overgrow and cover nearly everywhere! All those beautiful views of the past are no longer there. The rest of the park is not that bad. The park is very big with many lakes, waterways, footpaths and boathouses. However, there's only one public toilet at Fishers Green Car Park. This car park is monitored by many cameras. If you don't pay for your parking, you'll get a PCN! There are many towers carrying high power electric cables in the top half of the park.

Absolutely love walking around, perfect for dogs, children and a casual stroll. Definitely worth the travel.

The perfect balance of human elements like solid walkways, benches and signposts and the rest of it is just the natural land. Whether you want to just get the steps on and take a relaxed stroll amongst the trees and greenery, or a wildlife enthusiast looking to see all the local life or looking to make a round trip visiting the different wooden sculptures and set pieces such as the giant chair, then the country park should advisory be your destination. There are facilities of different kinds for around but other than that you can just embrace the fresh air and natural surroundings.

My sister and I came here for a roam around nature. It is very nice here and the water is serene and it is calm and peaceful. I wish I had a wire haired fox terrier crossed with a Jack Russell to walk alongside me. I would bring him here every day. I am now inspired to live on a boat on the canal.

Beautiful park to have a walk around. Can easily spend a good few hours here. There's parking, a pub and cafe too!

Extremely beautiful place. Sooo peaceful and calming. Can have really good walks theres. Didn't realise how big the place was. Recommended.

This is a wonderful park just north of the M25 that offers miles of paths, numerous lakes and a sense of tranquility. It's big enough to give everyone enough space and it's dead flat, with hard paths, so it's accessible by all. A great place to get away from the world.

The service was fast, but they forgot my hash brown with my sausage and egg meal. Luckily, it was not from the drive-through.

These people are young most of them and work really hard. Love the place and food always ready and warm.

A complete pig sty. Rubbish eveywhere inside and out. All rubbish bins overflowing. Tables and benches full of rubbish also. It was disgusting and dirty. The manager and staff should be ashamed. Asked for food to take away instead as we didn't want to sit in a pig sty!!!

Very disappointed with the service today, it felt very disorganised. 2 x Customers walked out because not being served. My order was wrong, I had ask the order board to remove cheese and it did not work so asked a member of staff (who was helpful) to remove one item of cheese not across the complete order, but the food came out wrong. The time it took to get our food was far to long. It wasn't even busy. Come McDonald's Waltham Abbey get a grip.

Drive through took an insane 20 minutes, and when asked why were given no reason or nothing to compensate for the time. Also didn’t listen to my order properly. Avoiding from now on. Burnt fries too, it’s supposed to be a happy meal, come on.

Terrible service, ordered food, about an hour later it’s still saying 20-30 minutes and it keeps repeatedly getting delayed. Nobody answering the phone when I’ve called 7 times, embarrassing to be called ‘fast food’. Will never try to order from them again.

Had a meal with here. Food was ok standard. Was greeted by Gulsum. She was ready to help to be seated and made sure the area was clean. I can tell she makes an effort to keep customers happy. Well done and thank you!

Had a lovely meal very accommodating The owner Went out of his way helping Playing my husbands favourite music service Was great food so good very happy thank you

We found this Indian restaurant inside this 400year old building while desperately searching for an open spot at 10:00 PM. Everything from service to flavor and price to quality was excellent. I highly recommend it.

You won’t regret going out for dinner here! So glad we didn’t order in as usual. Met the lovely people who own this place (2nd generation family owned since 1972), amazing food and such generous service and such good value for money. Will definitely be visiting again next time we are through in Waltham Abbey <3

This is the best restaurant, i fell in love with it, so nice for families and couples, i am vegetarian and so happy to find this place, if you are vegetarian do come here you will enjoy. İ want to eat all my dinners here. Next time ill come with all my family

Best service, manager (i think) naim was very nice and gave us good recommendations on what to get. Went for my mates 18th and they made a good cake for him. Food was 100% 10/10 demolished all of it

The most memorable part of this restaurant is the incredibly friendly staff. Extremely attentive and fast service. So much so it may put people off if you just like to have a quiet meal. Nevertheless the food was to a very high standard. And as usual the portions are huge so expect to be stuffed.would recommend for smaller groups as there isn't the space for large tables

We had our first takeaway from Shuhag last Saturday, really enjoyed it, we'll definitely be ordering again

PLEASE STAY AWAY IF YOU WANT TO LIVE! Me and my family ordered food from here last night for the first time through just eat. We were disgusted to have been served RAW chicken. Not a little bit pink, pure raw! We contacted the shop who were happy for us to drive down and show them the chicken then guess what, we got there and the shop was shut! These people are happy to poison their customers and run away from the problem. We have reported them to just eat and we are reporting them to environmental health before customers get food poisoning from this place. We are hoping we do not get ill from this. I will let the images do the talking below.

lovely meal with family. food very tasty and hot. service really good even though they were busy

when visiting Hoddesdon we ordered a meal from this restaurant. We ordered a 3 course meal for 2, the 1st course overcooked chicken, 2nd course was duck and pancakes with cucumber and onion had better. 3rd course was sweet and sour chicken also hard to eat, and tufbeef with vegetables in coloured water sauce. Paid £55 with delivery, they had delivered with in minutes of ordering, I thought was really good but finding the food the way it was, left overs and microwaved. I would stay well clear of ordering on line.

Great food, friendly service. Had the gourmet set meal. So much we couldn't get through it . Will come back and try again

Took my mother here for her 97th birthday. I have to say the service was fantastic - understanding, attentive and delivered with good humour - and made our evening. The food was delicious too. A truly memorable night - thank you to everyone at Taste of China.

Very disappointing. This is the second worst Chinese restaurant we’ve ever visited. Male staff member was very rude and peculiar. He asked what we wanted to order without having a book to write it down and ended missing one of our dishes. Female member was very polite and attentive. Duck was nice, ribs were decent and the crab claws tasted fresh. However: 1. This was the worst and most tasteless Singapore noodles I’ve ever tasted. They were grey in colour 2. The rice had no salt 3. Shredded chilli beef sauce was too sweet and there was minimal beef in the batter 4. Salt and chilli Squid was so chewy 5. Cutlery and 2 plates were dirty (had to ask for clean) 6. There were no complimentary prawn crackers! (We spent £89) The price is extortionate compared to other local Chinese restaurants that sell better quality food and at a lesser price. Everything we ordered came to £89! We will not be visiting again and do not recommend.

Great food Best take away we travel to collect 👍🏻

Took a chance eating here as my plan 'A' was shut. Situated on a roundabout so named the same, this was solely a pub once but has incorporated a Thai themed restaurant within for some time. With limited parking and a large rear garden and a small covered outside area to the front, I imagine it would be popular during warmer months. The outside and inside decor could do with some attention. The staff are very friendly and eager. Quick service, and although I did not book a table, was seated quickly. It got busy as the evening progressed. There are plenty of gluten-free options, but as usual, ask the staff regarding allergies. The food was served quickly, tasted good, and had a good portion size. 3 starters, 3 mains, and 4 drinks £83. Look out for the set menus to share for value for money. I have put this one in my book to visit again, perhaps when it's warmer

What an unbelievable place! The restaurant is set in an old pub right in the middle of Epping Forest, and it feels truly special. The beer garden is so relaxing, surrounded by trees — the perfect spot to unwind. The food was fresh, bursting with flavor, and served super quickly. Service was outstanding: polite, caring, and always with a smile. Honestly, it was our first time visiting, but definitely not our last. To top it off, the bill was surprisingly small for the amazing food and service we received 😜. Highly recommended!

A local restaurant that I always fancied trying but had never got round to it. Popped in for some lunch Sunday. Was nice to try it out as there's not many Thai restaurants in the local area. The menu had some good options, I stuck to some of my favourite Thai dishes. Overall it was nice, wasn't the best I have had, but the Pad Thai was enjoyable. Reasonably priced and something different to what we would usually eat on a Sunday.

Authentic Thai Cuisine & Cozy Atmosphere!🇹🇭 Robin Hood Thai Restaurant offers a fantastic mix of authentic Thai flavours in a warm and inviting setting. Whether you’re a longtime Thai food lover or trying it for the first time, their menu strikes a great balance between classic dishes and unique new options. We tried the Pad Thai, Red Thai Curry, Chicken Satay, Thai Fish Cakes, Beef Gatha Ron, Tom Yum Gung Soup, Masamang Beef Curry, and Som Tam, and each dish was expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and bold spices. The flavours were well-balanced—sweet, spicy, and savoury—making it feel like an authentic Thai dining experience. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service. From what I understand, this location was previously a pub before being transformed into a Thai restaurant, which gives it a unique charm, blending a relaxed pub-style setting with the warmth of Thai hospitality. One small critique was the noise level. We were seated next to a particularly loud group, possibly celebrating an occasion, which made the atmosphere feel quite rowdy. We requested to be moved to a quieter area, but unfortunately, there weren’t many options. Perhaps, in the future, groups celebrating could be seated in a way that doesn’t disrupt other diners, ensuring everyone enjoys their experience equally. Despite this, Robin Hood Thai Restaurant is a hidden gem in Epping, conveniently located at the roundabout, making it easy to find. Whether you’re looking for a casual meal or a small gathering, it’s a great spot for high-quality Thai food in a laid-back setting. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine with great service! 🔥

They have big Thai authentic menu. The place was friendly and lot of indoor and outdoor (beer garden) seating. A bit outdated though. The food was average and not impressive. We ordered pad thai, red and green thai curries, drunken noodles. Papaya salad was good though. They have parking available as well.

I eat Thai regularly and this was definitely a cut above your average restaurant. Good depth of flavour, touch of spice but not overwhelming, delicious balance of sweetness and acidity. Looking forward to my next visit 😋

Such a hidden gem and would highly recommend this place. Been here a few times and their food has never disappointed. The staff are so friendly and always a good atmosphere. love this place.

Visited on Easter Sunday 2025 - we went here just for an Easter Egg hunt which all I got to say was reasonably boring. Why? There were a bunch of younger children there… not coming back.m I took some great pictures though:

Today was apple day. Lovely afternoon for families. Stalls and games to entertain the children. So much has been done restoration of the grand house. Feel life in her again. Always worth a visit. See the copped Hall trust website for events. Tickets in advance are cheaper but for a couple more on the door

Went for the open day. The most wonderful place! You can go anywhere, the walked garden is so beautiful and the underground kitchen is fascinating. The people are lovely and know everything about the place, you can hear the passion in their voices. The gardener we came across in the walled garden used to play there as a child! Then we met another, who is newly responsible for the restoration of the boarders outside the walls, took us to where the sunken rock garden is. Just lovely people. There was music, ice cream, stalls and amazing blacksmith’s included! Wonderful bakery stall too and classic cars! Can’t wait to back, perhaps in the winter to see the change in the gardens? Go! Oh and a massive lawnmower collection in the stables 😂

A beautiful place to visit, especially as it has the largest walled garden in Essex. There are various activities and open days throughout the year from fetes and historical car shows to archaeological digs! Check out their website for full details and their itinerary.

Fabulous few hours spent mooching around the house and grounds. Lots to see Open day was well attended

Had a good time at the open day. The grounds and hall have something to interest everybody. Enjoyed the car show and the brass band.

Fabulous active restoration project of this Georgian Stately home, with so much history behind it. The work of the volunteers so far is truly epic, but much more remains to be done. So your support is important. The grounds and fabulous walled garden are now functionally restored and in production of a wide range of plants and fruit. These are worth a visit by themselves. Really enjoyed our afternoon here and the refreshments are good too 😊🍰

Beautiful. Nice afternoon adventure to see Waltham Abbey and Gardens. Not very busy. Decent parking.

Loved looking round the Abbey. Stunning ceiling. Check out King Harold's Grave.

Free to visit these monastic ruins and gatehouse. Nice walking paths interspersed with medieval abbey ruins and interesting signs providing some history - very nice. Also has a lovely rose garden area, and some benches throughout. Car park was decent, though the physical machine wasn’t working so had to faff with downloading their app to pay. Prices ok for English car park.

If you love history then you need to have a visit, buried king and all the history that goes with a place like this

Visited here on Saturday afternoon. Plenty of parking and not expensive, nice easy walks around the grounds. Ideal for families with little kids. You pay for parking on exit.

We had a nice but brief walk around the Abbey and gardens. There is a lot of interesting history surrounding the Abbey, which you can read about as you walk. We will definitely visit again in the summer to take a longer walk.

Green and peaceful oasis in the middle of town. Car park very reasonable - £1 for 1 hr and £2 for 24 hrs. In summer rose garden must be beautiful, but even in winter dullness was refreshing to walk around and enjoy greenery and wildlife.

Went there 10 before midnight, and some lady told me I'm not allowed there. I just wanted to have a pint on New Year's Eve. It might have been paid in or private party, but she didn't bother to ask who you are or why you here? In Poland, she would be welcome without problem. I was by myself, not trying to bring an extra 10 people or something.

Freshly cooked, homemade food (worth the wait!), excellent service and charming atmosphere. Also great playlist! Just a few steps away from Waltham Abbey Church.

Had a lovely meal at the Welsh Harp ,very good service and friendly bar staff.

Wow what a pub, very old & cosy. Staff very welcoming & friendly & the Sunday roast was amazing, highly recommended 👌

Lovely little pub..great value for food! Came back and the new owners are blinding

A little gem. I would happily go back just to eat there. Amazing place, excellent food and super nice atmosphere.

One of the best nut roasts I’ve ever had. Would strongly recommend. It’s a proper local country pub inside. Very sweet!

First time visiting since opening and wasn't disappointed service was great and the place felt warm and cosy on a rainy day like it was the perfect place too eat. Can't fault the pies my preference I like a little gravy in my pie but these pies were great. Mash was lovely nice and mashed with a few lumps which was tasty add tons of chilli vinegar salt and pepper and it hit the spot. Will deffo be visiting again just what ipswich needed

Not bad pie and mash Bit of a walk from the train station Plenty of room inside

Absolutely fabulous place to eat or take away. Great prices. Friendly staff. Go here every time I visit dad in Waltham Abbey. Clean, plenty if seating. Very popular so gets very busy. As londoners we love pie, mash with green gravy (parsley sauce) lots of vinegar on. Pies are very unique recipe, very special. Tony's shop has easily access for walking as its in town centre, pedestrianised but parking around there not so easy. Highly recommend.

Top draw 👌 Had a friend over from Canada who was itching to try Pie n Mash. We both had 2n2 with liqueur and it was fantastic.

The best pie and mash shop! Me and my wife pretty much order from here every Saturday and I used to come here a lot with mum and sit inside the shop and my auntie and uncle are visiting in a couple of weeks from Canvey Island and they have never tried it and I’m going to bring them here with other family as well

Always pop in here if I’m in the area. Just a one and one and school cake today 👍. Best PML Shop about 👍

Popped in with my partner while we were in the area. Lovely food, quick and friendly service and very fair prices. Thank you!

So this place is so so , so I ordered some wine they did not have it not a problem. Then they did not have something on the main menu to top it they did not have baklava.

Had such an amazing time! Food was outstanding...I had the mixed chops which were so succulent! The service from our waitress who went above and beyond was faultless! We were celebrating our friends birthday and they made her feel so special. I would fully recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great Turkish food in Waltham Abbey! Thanks again for a great evening guys!

If i could give zero stars i would have!! We had a takeaway delivered to our work place for lunch. We have had from here before on a few occasions & the food has always been nice but this time it was awful!! We had 7 meals in total, 3 wraps all inedible, the wraps were so tough you couldn't chew them & the halloumi was rock hard. The rest of the order was chicken kebabs etc & was all poor quality & cold. They took over an hour to deliver & we had to call them to chase up our food. Plus we wanted to pay by card, we have done over the phone before but the man said he didn't know how to use the card machine & could only take cash. Very disappointing service & food. We will not be ordering or recommending this restaurant ever!

This is a warm and welcoming new restaurant in Waltham Abbey on the site of the historic Green Dragon Pub in the Market Square. The seating is comfortable. The food is delicious and plentiful. The service is good. Reasonable prices. This was our first visit after recommendation by many friends and we will certainly visit again.

Great food and service. The cold starters are abousltely amazing and are made in house so it always tastes fresh. Meat was to really tender and juicy and a great place for family and friends to have a good time. Plus they have great cocktails and beer ready to serve. Will definitely be visiting again soon with more friends and family.

Yes, there has been a rocky patch.......but now with an alteration of the team, I am pleased to say this restaurant has come back fighting! Better than ever! I cannot communicate in words how good this place is, the food is excellent ( that is a given) , but the ambience, the welcome, the attention is exemplary. Try it, you will not be disappointed - trust me. Yes, trust me, it is special.

Its been a lovely experience. The menu /food is delicious, and the quality of the food is among the highest. The staff is professional and kind. High-class fare at a decent price. Clean, tasty flavours and fantastic wine pairing. The set menu is a bargain! The Kunefe dessert we had was off chain amazing traditional Turkish dessert We needed a place like this in the heart of Waltham abbey, keep it up

Don't normally do this, but feel compelled, worst cod and chips hands down I've ever had, it was like someone cooked it for the first time. Hard chips like they were stale and burnt cod. Avoid. Asked to pay by card and got dossed at by the local rubber boat dweller, I've given it 2 stars for service as it was quite quick from taking the order

Mcdonald's was my kids favourite burger shop until we found this place. No queues, clean, good food and nice prices. We've had their fried chicken, chips, fish, 1/4 and 1/2 pound beef burgers, chicken burger, fish burger, and Texan burger (see photo).

Excellent Haddock and Chips takeaway. My new favourite fish and chip shop.

Good quality fish and chips been there a few times now and always freshly cooked

Just ordered some fish & chips. Both Fish was burnt and chips was cold. I won’t be ordering from here again!! Total waste of money.

Socs- best fish and chips & kebab shop in Waltham Abbey all day long. Fish is amazing. Always fresh hot food, never had disappointment . Highly recommended, nice friendly owners

Only had chips ,cooked fresh very nice

I spent well about £40 on 3 pizzas and sides. The thin crust pizzas was like eating a biscuit. So hard ans crispy it was definitely the worst pizzas I have ever had. I didn't call a complain.

No idea how this place is still open. Every order turns up half cooked. The pizzas are inedible. The chicken sides always turn up floppy and uncooked. Its like the oven is on half temperature

One of the worst franchises of Dominos soda. They are so worst in maintaining food try to avoid. No experience to any one working in the store. No proper services to customer. Food was below average not so great.

👎 Just found some hair between the ingredients.. email them hour later and called the branch next morning. I.ll keep buy from them i think.. BUT i.ll be very careful !

I ordered one pizza,, nr.653203432,, waiting one hour,,and no one coming. I try ring and no one pick up phone. So,I payed,,and I received nothing. Welcome in UK.

My brother collected the pizza and brought it home, I ate half and realised maggots were coming out of the second half of pizza

Quick delivery in only 15 minutes, very hot and fresh food highly recommend

Our waiter was very professional and lively, fast service, the food was delicious, especially the cheese cakes. atmosphere was very chill

Today it was lovely to be served by Dimi! She was really polite and made us comfortable serving the food and extras! Really good service thank you

A clean, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere for a meal out. A special mention goes to Mr. Yaman for his outstanding customer service—he was attentive, professional, and great around children. The entire team was warm and welcoming, creating a genuinely positive and inviting atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this location. Thank you to the amazing Zizzi Loughton team! ❤️

This is a chain, but the manager & staff at this one are great 👍 Helpful & friendly with quick service. Got a really nice pizza that was a special - moderately spicy with a whole piece of cheese at the centre - check the photo 😁 The better half has some pasta which was also lovely. Washed down with the obligatory large Peroni it was good value overall. It's not huge on atmosphere, but it's big on tasty food 😉

Excellent meal. It's not often you have a 3 course.meal where every course is well cooked, tasty and good value but we couldn't fault anything. The chef was non stop, the staff were great and the food was superb.

The restaurant serves delicious food, but I find it slightly overpriced across all dishes. The service is generally good, but it could be more attentive to enhance the overall dining experience. On the positive side, the restaurant boasts ample seating space and a serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing meal. They also encourage cashless transactions, but offering cash payment options might attract more customers to the business.

Visited with friends for lunch one Thursday. The restaurant was very quiet with only a couple of other diners. There was plenty of choice on the menu and we all very much enjoyed our 3 course meals. Would visit again, just a shame it wasn't busier.

I’ve just been on the Royal Gunpowder Mills walking tour. What a great experience. The history at Waltham Abbey is fascinating, and was brought to life by the knowledgeable volunteers/guides. We were a small group of 8, so plenty of opportunities to ask as many questions as we liked. The tour allowed access to many of the buildings and structures that you only see from afar on the tractor tour. For anyone with an interest in military history, explosives, or industrial architecture l’d highly recommend this tour. Many thanks to the guides for giving us their time.

Fantastic day at the Gunpowder Mills. Greeted before entry by welcoming volunteers. The site is huge with attractions and information. We made a rocket and launched it which was fun. The tractor was great with a very informative guide. The volunteer who gave us the talk in the rocket vault was exceptionally good. We went on the miniature train and the bigger train where we saw more of the site. There is so much to see and do here. Our visit was four hours and worth every penny of the entrance fee. Looking forward to booking a walking tour when they are organised.

I had been recommended the Royal Gunpowder Mills by a friend, and with the kids now a slightly bit older we decided it would be worth a try. It's only open to visitors a couple of times a month on a Sunday, and on our visit from 11am to 4pm. We got there at 11am as it opened, there is a big sign as you come off the main road, but the site is located at the end of the drive once you have driven past all the housing. Car park is a fair size, and the entrance is located to the right once you have got into the car park. Once you have gone in, it's probably worth getting yourself booked on to the tractor ride. It leaves at specific times. We went straight towards the miniature railway which took us up the site to the gunpowder mill railway. Again, there are some set timings for this, but when we got there we pretty much had the train to ourselves. The railway takes passengers for a ride further up the site, stops and then comes back again. We managed to see the deer as well as bits of the site. The guys running the railway did a fab job at showing us all about the railway, and even let the young 'uns sit in the main cab. The tractor ride was incredibly informative and really gave a good idea of how big the place truly is (massive!) and how much history is here (loads!) Again you get to see the deer, and lots of the old buildings - lots of areas are covered in greenery where nature has taken over. The kids were also given a sheet of things to look out for on the journey. At lunch we popped back to the car to get our picnic and sat at the benches next to the play area (obstacle course / zip line). There is an area where you can get a free tea / coffee - as well as toilets if required. Post lunch, we went to create some rockets and had a little competition to see who's rocket could go the furthest - kids enjoyed this! (Well, the adults did too!) After the rockets, we went to look around the exhibition and armoury. Lots to read here, and kids did do a few little interactive games (mixing the substances at the factory etc.) but they weren't quite so keen to stand and read! The armoury was literally a room full of different guns, rifles etc. When we came out of the exhibition, we just had time to have another trip on the railway. The volunteers were great and radio'd up to ensure we would catch it on time! Once our second trip on the railway was finished it was closing time... we had been there all day! We thought the dedication and hard work by the volunteers was great - we even thought about volunteering ourselves, but it's a bit of a journey away! (Although if they ever do a family volunteering day where the kids can get involved, we would certainly consider it!!)

If you want to learn about the history of gunpowder and explosives, The Royal Gunpowder Mills provides a fascinating day out. In many respects, this is the place where it all started. Our tractor guide was quite knowledgeable and provided interesting insight. The Mills is run completely by volunteers. As the MOD has been involved in siphoning off material, it's too bad the MOD doesn't promote it as the volunteers care dearly and they can use some help.

I visited with my two children and another family, on an open day during the summer holidays. There were varied activities for the kids (rocket making/launching, tie dying, slime making and nature crafts) as well as the train that runs further up along the grounds. It was a really nice day out without the extensive crowds that you often find with children’s activities in the holidays! When booking the tickets I noticed that numbers were capped quite low so I can’t imagine it would ever be uncomfortably busy. Having a mixture of fun activities for children alongside the educational side of the small museum and exhibitions was a good balance. They particularly enjoyed role playing in the village shop with ration books! I would say the open day activities etc are probably most suited for children under 10 (which all of ours were). We also saw some beautiful deer and the children enjoyed the playground as well. Everything was staffed by volunteers (I think) giving up their time to run it. Drinks and snacks in the cafe were very well priced - i bought ice lollies for 5 children for barely more than the price you’d pay for one at an ice cream van!! We brought a packed lunch with us as suggested on the website - I don’t think there is much in the way of food other than snacks available in the cafe. All in all a nice day out, something a bit different and easy to drive to and park.

A great place to learn a little history. With a bonus tractor and train ride.

I took the walking tour today. Absolutely brilliant experience! We started in the cafe with a tea/coffee before heading out in a small group with the volunteers. They really knew so much about the site and were so passionate about its history that it was a real pleasure to listen to. Look out for the wildlife too- we saw lots of deer around!

Small market was open, due to covid restrictions not many stalls, but hopefully that will change soon. Cafés open for take away, benches available to sit and enjoy a chat and a coffee, toilet facilities were open, this is very good as other places I have been to have been closed during the pandemic. Lovely place to visit lots of history to see. Beautiful on a a sunny day with a picnic.

Lovely little market in a quaint pedestrianized Village..the Abbey looks very festive as well

Very nice. Only about 6 stalls, lovely vegetables on one. Friendly people. Lovely place to visit

Nice quiet little market. Won't be picking up antiques and bits but if you need fruit and veg or anything similar it's great to Go

The fruit and veg stall is great, it's just a shame there wasn't more stalls. I counted six.

Only a few stalls but so friendly it's a pleasure to go to fruit and veg stall and ladies clothes stall biscuit man makeup stall and all others

Our market only has a handful of stalls but they are good and reliable. All very friendly traders.

This museum was advertised as telling the story of the people of the Epping Forest District, so we did think it might be a bit too much for our two small people - thankfully we didn't need to worry! Yes there is some stories and history of the area, but rather randomly there is other stuff like the current exhibition on mummified animals. For the kids, there are a few activities, and the opportunity to grab a torch and magnifying glass (and an adventure waistcoat) and look round the museum. The museum feels fairly laid back, which again is useful when your brining kids to visit! We all enjoyed the museum and spent more time than we originally expected - extra bonus - it's FREE to enter!

Good for local history, local artists (eg. Walter Spragg). Interesting building, previously residential, until 1970s-ish.

I came to the Tiger who came to Tea exhibition with an under 2 and a 5 year old. There was lots to entertain them not just in the exhibit but around the rest of the museum. We particularly loved the torches/binoculars for the children to help them investigate artefacts!

Nice free museum run as a charity, lots of local history

Excellent, I always pop in when a new exhibition is on, there are no public toilets to use if you just want to go to the toilet, but make a donation and you can, this enables the museum to stay open

Epping Forest District Museum is a wonderful place to visit. The museum has a great collection of local history, art and artifacts. The exhibits are presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and appreciate. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and were happy to answer any questions we had. We also enjoyed the interactive displays, which gave us a chance to learn more about the area's history. My kids also enjoyed the special events and activities, which were a great way to spend the day. All in all, we had a great experience visiting the museum and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and educational outing.

Impressive little museum with a surprisingly extensive collection, wide range of material and great interpretations which (grouped by by genre) piece together a fairly detailed history of the area. It also has public toilets, disabled access and lots of kid-friendly activities! I don't know why there isn't more publicity about it because it's worth coming up into the town to visit.

Very nice to go in there on a hot summer's day in Essex.

Great architecture and history friendly people happy to explain the story of the church

Nice place .

What a beautiful church this is! Large friendly congregation. We were just visiting but made very welcome.

A lovely building. A friendly congregation. Very welcoming clergy. Enjoyable services

A beautiful building

The staff in this branch is generally friendly, nice and helpful. You feel valued as a customer by this team. The store is kept clean and tidy.

Lovely, friendly, helpful ladies served me in the Waltham Cross branch this morning. What a joy to have someone give great customer service and actual health advice. Well done. I'll definitely be back.

Kika is amazing . She very very helpfull. She knows her job very well and very kindly with customers . Thank you so much Holland and Barret

Found what I needed quite quickly when I went to the counter to pay the cashier just pointed to my items and said scan them. No touch transaction which was great, but no friendly communication either, in fact she seemed bored

Phoned branch enquiring if a particular item was in stock and then when I asked another question the person didnt hear me correctly, rather than say pardon said 'what '! I then asked who I was speaking to and was told the manager. I told him it was not very professional and he then put the phone down on me, no apology! Shame you missed out on a sale of over £60 , your loss!

I am a male shopper and have visited the store a few times, would like to say a massive thanks to a member of staff called Susan, very helpful and outstanding customer service. P.s you’ll know me as the patient customer lol 😁

Young man named Tommy- thank you for being so polite and knowledgeable. All the best.

Super friendly staff, fantastic food and great value for money. I just wish I got more photos to show u the food but we ate soon as it come as looked so fresh and nice. Will definitely be going back here.

We were in Epping Forrest looking for a good place to eat delicious food. Luna kitchen popped up as the top rated. We werent dissappointed. The food was delicious and the service good. We highly recommend the stop.

Such great value for money! Me and my partner went here for some dinner like we use to when it was called Abby Grill. We was unsure about the new management but thought we would give it a try. All the ladies (staff) were so lovely and helpful. The main manger went above and beyond for us making sure everything was perfect even giving me a double brandy instead of a single as well as giving us dessert on the house. We was so stuffed we had to take our food home. We will definitely be coming back :)

Went here for meal with partner, food was amazing very well presented and fresh , waitress were very lovely and helpful definitely will be telling my friends about this place , will be back very soon

Lovely restaurant Friendley staff Great food Will definitely be back

Dined in the restaurant last week, food was awesome so ordered a delivery tonight. It arrived in a flash, piping hot and was the best home kebab we've ever eaten. Cost slightly more than others around but the quantity and quality certainly more than make up for that. Would highly recommend 👌 👍 🙂

This restaurant has seen a change of owners and it shows. The food was fantastic on this visit. Great service as well. It's a little quiet, so I hope it will pick up soon for them. Only small feedback is to not have the bird cage in the dining area! Also, some turkish music would be far better.

Lived in Waltham Abbey for nearly 30yrs built a business and helped a lot of friends build a business and become part of the community really disappointed the way i was treated knew the owner before amazing Very disappointed that McMullen allow this. Reputation in a small town is hugely influential to your reputation as a business Fortunate to be related to a high profile celebrity who visits the town Tony’s Pie N Mash I will not be recommend or be drinking in this pub again I hope all your pubs will not be the same awful 😞

Absolutely fantastic time at the Angel last night with the band Rubik's playing the best sounds of the 80s. Whole pub dancing and singing along the atmosphere was electric ⚡ The staff here are friendly and welcoming, very quick getting service. Rubik's did a old London style sing a long section for VE day...it was an amazing tribute, we all sang along and danced ❤️will definitely be back for more.

My favourite pub in Waltham Abbey, love the atmosphere, I always go to the right side where it's quiet, on the left side you have your typical sports pub with local blokes watching sports, but right side is half empty whenever I go. Never ordered food so I can't put any stars there, but the rest is right up my street. There's something about it that just appeals to me.

Lovely, cosy, local pub, lovely warm atmosphere, great service and food was delicious and a hearty portion.

Great little pub. Friendly staff and good food.

Welcoming, family friendly pub. Dog and kid friendly. Manager and Staff professional, friendly and helpful.

Once again a Brilliant night at the Angel watching and dancing to the Rubiks 80s band.....always a good atmosphere and friendly bar staff...👍

Visited on a Sunday evening and had the £11.95 special, which consisted of a starter, veg side dish, main course, naan or rice and finally tea or coffee. The food was good and exceptional value for money. The restaurant was busy and the service good. Will most definitely return.

Fantastic value for money. Bigger servings of the dishes than you get elsewhere. Food tastes really lovely and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend and the best Indian in Waltham Abbey

I eat here regularly. Food is always good and the staff are always very friendly. I honestly can't fault it.

A lovely restaurant with great staff. Always good service and a friendly atmosphere. The food is full of flavour .

This place managed to accommodate 9 of us on a Saturday night with no booking, and cooked up a good set of dishes for not too much money. Perfect for a of post-white water rafting dinner.

Great food. Thursday special is an absolute bargain. Staff efficient although could be a little more friendly did sometimes feel like we were putting them out when serving us.

Food is decent, although quality can slip depending on the day that you go (different chef?). However, a couple of the waiters are rude and have exhibited a level of disrespect towards me more than once, which I think is very unprofessional. For that reason, I won't be returning.

Had a really excellent dining experience here. The food was great and customers service was excellent. Paulina the waiter was there at every turn, I only had to look up and she knew I needed something and straight away came over to help, suggest or bust a joke to make guests comfortable. The best bit is when I lost my phone and called the morning after and they had found it and kept safely for me to collect. Trust worthy and a real 5 star experience.

Meat in all 3 dishes were not fresh meat, hard really dark and very chewy, u could just tell it wasn't fresh. I'm pregnant and was really craving African food and believe me I was very disappointed. The only good thing is the delivery time and food wise only good thing was the fufu and pounded yam apart from that I will not be using my money here again, it's a shame cause I had high hopes for this place.

Avoid this place at all costs! The food quality is consistently poor, and the only reason I considered ordering was because it was late and no other places were open. Initially, I tried calling for 20 minutes, but no one answered. When I drove there, the music was blaring from a DJ, making it impossible to hear myself or the rude cashier. I placed my order and paid, and I was told it would take 30 minutes. When I returned after the stated time, the food wasn't ready. I left because of the deafening music and came back 15 minutes later, only to find the food still wasn't ready. To my dismay, I discovered the cashier hadn’t even placed my order. Instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, she rudely offered to refund my money if I didn't want to wait another 30 minutes. I took the refund and left after 45 minutes with no food. This place is unprofessional, with dirty and smelly toilets. It is the worst African restaurant I have ever visited. The MC frequently came to the bar where customers were trying to order, shouting in our ears. The lack of respect and basic customer service makes this a poor excuse for a business. Avoid it at all costs!

Quality and well made African food. Generous portions especially the meat and fish. Service is not the best but I’ll still give them a five star. Everyone there is not lazy, they’re doing their best and as a business owner myself, I understand there’ll be human errors few times.

Rhapsodiz is a hidden gem serving up authentic Ghanaian cuisine. The moment you step in, you're transported to Accra or Kumasi. The food is simply incredible, with flavors that are spot on. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it feel like dining at a friend’s place. Definitely a must-try for Ghanaian food lovers!

Went to the restaurant with my friends for dinner. Food was served after an hour burnt yams with tasteless fish and we complained to the waitress. to my surprise she found it very hard to tell the managers wife as she was scared. I went to complain to the wife and come come and see insults.The managers wife is very rude and unprofessional. Can’t take critics so not coming here again. Poor customer service, Disrespectful wife with a very poor attitude towards clients, and above all tasteless rubbish food but very Beautiful environment.

Food was good , but the more i ordered it declined on quality. I was a regular customer as it was the only close African restaurant that delivered.. as a customer that wanted African food with out having to spend the 3 hours to cook it . I am very disappointed with the staff lack of knowledge . Lack of customer service . I will never never order from them again as much as I want home food 🍲