Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 759 reviews

What User likes about The Haywain:
My wife, our friends, and I recently dined at this restaurant and felt it was time to share our experience. The Sunday dinner was exceptional, with a variety of meat options and a selection of mixed vegetables for guests to choose from. The desserts, which were included in the set price, were delicious and offered a range of toppings. The staff were attentive and friendly, and Kevin, the bartender, had a great select... View all feedback. What Thelma F doesn't like about The Haywain:
On a recent visit to the Haywain I chose paella for lunch as I had tried it before and really enjoyed it. Sadly not this time! A very modest dish for £17 of oily rice, a few prawns and pieces of chicken but far too much chorizo which left everything tasting very salty. I counted at least 16 pieces and had to leave some. A few mussels would have been preferable but not one of these in sight. Very disappointing. The Ha... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Josh049
24.07.2024 - 08:29

Second visit. Sunday lunch this time. First visit lunch was wonderful, but the Roast was awful on this second visit for us.I could not believe the portion size...

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Excursion12882453910
24.07.2024 - 08:29

Haywain Basildon, apparently short staffed but no need for a rude manageress who eventually bought our gin and lemonade over in a Pepsi glass no ice she said du...

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Russell
24.07.2024 - 08:29

Got lost and found this pub asked for a table lady said fully booked but found us a table had a lovely lunch food great the two ladies who was running the place...

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James
24.07.2024 - 08:29

I 've been here 4 times after the past few years, mainly through my parents recommendation. The food has always been good, that 's something I cannot fault. How...

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Alex
24.07.2024 - 08:29

Evie stood out, as a charming/ attentive bar assistant. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and was very welcoming. In fact, I would suggest all staff were ex...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 377 reviews
maxcY630SB
17.03.2024 - 20:19

Just had the most enjoyable Sunday lunch with two friends. Superb quickly served Roast Pork, with a ton of vegetables, followed by a Tiramisu trifle. Fabulous s...

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Thelma
17.03.2024 - 20:19

On a recent visit to the Haywain I chose paella for lunch as I had tried it before and really enjoyed it. Sadly not this time! A very modest dish for £17 of oil...

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568berylr
17.03.2024 - 20:19

My husband and I visited The Haywain last night with our son and his partner. So glad we chose this pub for an evening meal. The place had an open fire and the...

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Michaela
17.03.2024 - 20:19

The best Sunday lunch since we moved to this area two years ago. And we have been nearly everywhere from basic to high-end. Good meat, vegetables cooked to perf...

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Brian
17.03.2024 - 20:19

Superb food, excellent real ales, very friendly staff, great atmosphere! Kevin helped to kick start my ancestry quest in Wickhambreaux!

Menu
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews

My wife, our friends, and I recently dined at this restaurant and felt it was time to share our experience. The Sunday dinner was exceptional, with a variety of...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 331 reviews

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