King William Iv - Braintree

Arrived at this establishment to be met at the bar by the worst service I've ever experienced. Blond middle aged lady served us. Obviously didn't want to be there, miserable, rude and sarcastic. Have been coming here every Christmas. This visit will be our last.

Whilst away for work at a nearby hotel I was recommended a visit. The staff on both days were very friendly and welcoming. Two local Ales on cask and two ciders. A selection of popular lager and cider brands on tap incl rekorderlig and peroni. All prices were well below what I expected. A large selection of snacks.

Tom was a lovely guy! The place was really relaxing and COVID ready. Very refreshing , thanks Tom for your hospitality. Lots of different beers, no booking needed which was great. Very welcoming , not stringent !

Although it’s quite small, this is a proper old fashioned pub, there’s no fancy sides just good drinks friendly atmosphere

Moved to the area recently. Saw the pub from the outside and thought we’d pop in and give it a go. Terrible mistake. The landlady was at the bar and clearly drunk before 7pm. The landlord was miserable and unwelcoming. I ordered a carling and just as he started pouring I apologised, said I didn’t see Budweiser and could I change my order. Anyone would think I’d ask him to pour an entire pint down the sink such was the little sulk he put on. We really felt like an inconvenience. A large group of locals congregated at the bar and made you feel like anyone not regular was clearly an interloper and up to something. You’d have thought pubs would be desperate for new custom. Clearly not this lot. Terrible shame. First and last time.