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Just been to the Quiz night at the Cock. It was in aid of a local group called 'The Monday Club'. The pub was packed (we had luckily booked our team table in advance). We had a most enjoyable evening and will try to get back for next month's quiz. The London Pride was well kept, and Bob and his staff made us feel very welcome. Thank you Bob !
24 Jan 2011 00:41
Have read the recent reviews and decided to try the pub again with an open mind. They have 'decorated' the place. Extremely bright and feels cold when you walk in, although to be fair it may not be finished yet. However it is no longer the pub we knew or the customer base that used to be so welcoming. I did not feel comfortable with the atmosphere. I was told by a girl I met in the Ladies that her friend had been barred from the pub for six months 'just 'cos he threw a fire extinguisher at the bloke behind the bar' ! ! Why only SIX MONTHS ! ! !
We left immediately, and have no plans to retutrn.
A local woman outside the pub then directed us around the corner to The Cock. Bob was behind the bar ! Lots of the old faces we recognised were there too. The pub was welcoming and the locals friendly.
Guess which one we will be going to in future ?
27 Dec 2010 06:15
Understand Bob is back ! Not in the Rose but the the pub around the corner. Should now really sort out who can run a pub ?
28 Oct 2010 20:21
Been a while since we visited this pub. Wasn't disappointed ! The garden is lovely in the warmer weather and very peaceful. The beers (especially the Larkins!) were in tip top condition, and the food as always was excellent. Bob remembered us from our previous visits and made us feel very welcome. We will be back again soon. Just wish we lived nearer..............
20 May 2010 21:45
We visited this pub last month during our stay in Polperro. The staff and locals were friendly and welcoming, and the beer and food was excellent.The ales, particularly the O'hanlons were in prime condition. Great atmosphere and we will definitely return if we are in that area again.
9 Nov 2009 22:22
We went back to this pub again on a Wednesday evening to introduce some friends to our 'find'. It was still serving excellent beer and superb food. There is a room at the back of the pub that is now opened as a function/games room and is very cosy. I just wish that we lived nearer! The Larkins Traditional was in tip-top condition. Being a Wednesday the pub had received their weekly delivery of Haddock fresh from Grimsby. All four of us tried it. It was served in a light beer batter and came with chips and peas. Generous portions and fish to die for! Will keep going back whenever we are able! Please, please, don't ever let this pub be taken over by a 'chain' !
3 Aug 2009 21:04
Went back today with friends for the 'infamous' Sunday Lunch. The Maxi is ENORMOUS ! Proper home cooked food and lots of it. Plenty of different vegetables and superb meat (Beef or Pork) which the Landlady explained was sourced from a local 'old fashioned' butcher. Tasted Great! Atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning and telling our friends!
11 Feb 2008 01:19
Wonderful selection of real ales available - including a Mild ! Titanic Black Ice at the moment.
Nice to see local ales like Larkins available. Food is good - not fancy but fresh and well prepared. Looking forward to using the garden on lazy summer days !
7 Feb 2008 16:52
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The Cock Inn, Halstead
Not all pubs are Free Houses. Surely what matters is that the beer/lager/cider on offer is well kept and served ?
24 Jan 2011 19:55