Harden's survey result
Summary
This fifteenth-century coaching inn, timber-framed without and beamed within, is many people’s idea of “the perfect pub” – with “gorgeous food, but still a place where you can enjoy a pint and a laugh with your mates”. Under the same family ownership for more than 80 years, it has expanded into neighbouring buildings to povide accommodation and a modern cocktail bar, The Ostlers.
Summary
This fifteenth-century timber-framed favourite has been run by the same family for 80 years, and “really stands out for its service” and “remarkable consistency”. “They use local, seasonal ingredients and the menu is different on every visit – love it!”. The owners also run The Ostlers, a modern cocktail bar and grill a few doors away.
Summary
This fifteenth-century timber-framed favourite has been run by the same family for 80 years, and “really stands out for its service” and “remarkable consistency”. “They use local, seasonal ingredients and the menu is different on every visit – love it!”. The owners also run The Ostlers, a modern cocktail bar and grill a few doors away.
Summary
“The old pub oozes charm and when cold, the roaring fire near the bar is just the thing”, say fans of this timber-framed 15th-century coaching inn. “Then there’s the food: fantastic, but not so fancy it would put the man in the street off, and it’s in generous portions”. Run by the same family for 75 years, it’s a place where tradition is taken seriously – a Good Friday custom of adding a new hot cross bun to a collection hanging over the bar is more than a century old. “We’ve been regular diners for the past 25 years and it never fails to deliver – the regularly changing menu means you never get bored”.
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Owner's description
The two busy bars have the warm, friendly atmosphere of a ‘proper’ pub. There’s an open fire, numerous ales on hand pump and a top-class wine by the glass list. The menu changes daily, using seasonal and local produce where possible. Upstairs, and in the Georgian properties next door but one, are 27 individually styled bedrooms featuring both modern and period twists that remain sympathetic to the beautiful buildings in which they reside.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £2.95 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
High Rd, Horndon on the Hill, SS17 8LD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2.00 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6.00 pm |
