The Old Ship - Maldon

Good food, would have better on a bigger plate (no more food, just less crowded). Friendly staff, quite a buzzy place for a weekday lunchtime.

We had walked past the pub many times and today decided to go in for lunch. So disappointed! Hubby had whitebait which you can really go wrong on, but I went for the mussels. Big mistake! Not sure if they had been heated up but they were very dry and the greasy cream and white wine sauce was overpowered by dried parsley that had been thrown over it. No one acknowledged us as we were leaving and it was hubby's birthday so I didn't want to make a fuss. But £15 for mussels I didn't eat was just such a shame. Lesson learnt!

This restaurant has a beautiful setting that is dog-friendly, making it a perfect spot for a drink either after a long walk or even halfway through.

Didn't have food, but it did smell good. Cosey place. Full of locals. Nice to see that.

This charming pub is very friendly and welcoming, with a 100% dog-friendly policy. The prices are reasonable, and they have a good selection of drinks. The staff is excellent, including Shaun! lol