The Owl - Epping Forest

This pub is fantastic. I have been here twice now for family gatherings and the atmosphere is great. There is plenty of parking and a small park for the kids to... read more This pub is fantastic. I have been here twice now for family gatherings and the atmosphere is great. There is plenty of parking and a small park for the kids to play in. Dogs are allowed inside the pub, as long as they are on a leash. The menu may not have a lot of options, but the food is delicious and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place and wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. The pub has two car parks, a park onsite for kids to play in, and is wheelchair accessible with wide spaces on the ground floor.

Nice informal atmosphere and variety of places to sit. Good location for a walk. We were pleased with our lunches (soup, liver). An excellent pot of tea! X Pric... read more Nice informal atmosphere and variety of places to sit. Good location for a walk. We were pleased with our lunches (soup, liver). An excellent pot of tea! X Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Food was lovely and hot, staff were nice, they managed to find us a table even though we didn’t have a booking! Price per person: £50–60 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmo... read more Food was lovely and hot, staff were nice, they managed to find us a table even though we didn’t have a booking! Price per person: £50–60 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Beer Battered Cod with Chunky Chips Tartare Sauce and Peas Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I used to love this restaurant and always looked forward to coming here. The food used to be delicious and served quickly, with friendly and welcoming staff. Ev... read more I used to love this restaurant and always looked forward to coming here. The food used to be delicious and served quickly, with friendly and welcoming staff. Even without a reservation, they always found a way to accommodate us. However, as of 2023, I am disappointed to say that the quality of the food has declined. It seems like they may have changed chefs, as the dishes are now bland and dry, tasting like they were just reheated after sitting in the oven for days. The ambiance of the restaurant is also outdated and dreary, with too much brown decor that makes me feel a bit down. I hope they can improve the food and update the decor soon. The staff, however, are still wonderful as always. Overall, I may not be returning to this restaurant for a while.