Highest-rated Essex pubs praised for food and atmosphere

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Two highly rated pubs in Essex have received praise from visitors for their food and welcoming atmosphere.

The Yew Tree in Great Horkesley, Colchester, is the highest-rated pub in Colchester with a Tripadvisor rating of 4.3 out of 5 from more than 1,500 reviews, including 1,100 rated 'excellent'. On Google Reviews, it has a rating of 4 out of 5 from more than 1,400 reviews. Ye Olde Smack in Leigh-on-Sea is the highest-rated pub in south Essex, with a Tripadvisor rating of 4 out of 5 from over 720 reviews and a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from more than 2,250 reviews.

The Yew Tree is set within a 16th-century Grade II listed building with a thatched roof and rustic interior. It serves pub classics including fish and chips, steak and ale pie, and Sunday roasts. Ye Olde Smack is a traditional family-friendly pub overlooking the Thames Estuary, offering waterside dining with a menu featuring hearty pies, hand-battered fish and chips, and roasts.

Visitors have praised both establishments. One guest at the Yew Tree said, 'Amazing service, exceptional food, beautiful pub,' whilst another wrote, 'Lovely experience at the Yew Tree today - the food was delicious and came out quickly.' At Ye Olde Smack, a guest described it as 'A wonderful, charming and traditional pub with a great food offering and excellent staff,' and another noted that the rear balcony offers excellent views on sunny days.

How it is being reported

• The highest rated pub in Colchester that serves 'lovely' food and is always 'perfect'Yew Tree is the highest-rated pub in Colchester and has been praised for its "lovely" food and "perfect" atmosphere.Colchester Gazette · 17 Oct, 05:00
• The highest rated south Essex pub that is 'wonderful' and has 'excellent' foodThe highest-rated pub in south Essex has been described by guests as "wonderful" and "excellent".Echo (Basildon) · 17 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Yew Tree · Great Horkesley · Colchester · Ye Olde Smack · Leigh-on-Sea · Thames Estuary

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