The Boars Head - Braintree

I regularly visit the Boars Head to listen to the live bands they have at Weekend evenings. The bands are always good and bar staff are friendly. It can get very busy but the door staff are proactive and ensure there are no troubles. On a previous visit I witnessed the door staff handle a medical incident and was really impressed at how they handled the situation, whilst I don't know quite what had happened, I suspect they made a big difference. A big well done.

Eaten here twice in the last few weeks and have to say the food is excellent and good value. A friendly and welcoming pub at the Fountain End of the High Street. In our opinion best pub in the town. They also have live music every weekend.

Met some old work colleagues here for lunch. Hadn't been in the Boars Head for about 40 years so wasn't sure what to expect. Although developed at the rear the front bar was reassuringly familiar. Good to see that a lot of the old characteristics have been retained. For a Friday lunchtime it was fairly quiet so service was swift. Pleasant but unspectacular food, washed down with a decent pint of beer. Smallish carpark but fortunately the George Yard multistorey pay display is just across the road.Will most probably give it another try.

The Boars head is an excellent choice for a night out in Braintree. If you like live music then this is the place for you. There are live bands on every Friday and Saturday and a host of events during the week. This includes A jam night and Bernie's Karaoke. The staff are very friendly and efficient. At weekends there is Security on the door and they do a fantastic job.You feel well looked after, which these days is a great feeling.WELL WORTH A NIGHT OUT. Well done Bernie and Stuart.

Stranger to town, wandering round for a pub, first pub with a bit of life was the boars head. Even though it was evening they accepted us, me and my wife along with my two boys aged 3 and 7 months. Friendly, old style pub. Good beer and well priced.