The Railway - Braintree

I have visited this restaurant several times for their delicious traditional Sunday roast. During lockdown, I resorted to getting takeaways, but I must say that the dining experience is much better. The portion sizes can be quite generous, so we often opt for a kids portion with some extras. The staff are friendly and always accommodating to our requests. The food is always cooked fresh, so there may be a wait. I recommend calling ahead, booking a table, and placing your order in advance to expedite the process. The restaurant can get quite busy due to its popularity, so planning ahead is essential. If you are flexible with your dining plans, you will not be disappointed. Additionally, the convenient location next to the train station allows for a leisurely meal before catching your train back.

We waited for a long time even though we were the only ones dining in at the time. The food was just okay, but the onion rings were the standout dish. Unfortunately, everything got cold quickly because it was cold inside the pub, which had a grubby and worn interior. The staff were friendly enough, but other patrons were using a lot of swear words, making the atmosphere unpleasant. Overall, we wouldn't go back mainly because of the atmosphere and how cold it was inside.

This charming pub is a great spot to host a function. The food was delicious and served in perfect portion sizes. It seemed like they may have been a bit overwhelmed by the large party sizes, as some dishes came out at different times. For example, while I was finishing my main course, someone else in my group was just being served. However, overall, the food was delicious and had that classic pub-cooked taste.

Lovely pub with polite staff. Fantastic food and excellent service.

We had our wedding meal here on the 28th of july for 23 people and the food and the service were absolutely amazing! everyone commented on how nice the food was. We really couldn't have asked for it to be any better. all the staff were so lovely too. huge thank you to you all