High Rd, Horndon on the Hill, SS17 8LD
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Still our favourite local after 30+ years..” – This “delightfully olde worlde” 15th-century coaching inn has been run by the same family since 1938, with landlords Christine & John Vereker these days helped by the third generation. It remains “a lovely, vibrant old venue that trailblazed the gastropub concept back in the ’80s and is still producing wonderful food in a genuine pub atmosphere”.
Summary
“One of the original gastropubs still going strong” – this long-established destination is “a family favourite” for its sizable fanclub: a fifteenth-century picturesquely located inn, which has been owned and run by John and Christine Vereker’s family for over 75 years. “The food is excellent and service is energetic and welcoming”.
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.
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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 | £23.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
 Extras |
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| 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 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6.00 pm |
