Great found!I loved the food, it was very tasty and fresh you could taste. Super friendly service.Ill be back for the rest of the menu!
Pete Marchant
Spectacularly average to poor food overall. 4 of us had fish and chips. Both people who had the cod said it was tasteless and one of them said the batter was burnt. Those who ordered the haddock seemed happier. My steak and kidney pudding was very poor indeed - the pastry was hard and there was no filling to speak of. What little there was consisted of gravy with one or two indeterminate lumps of meat. I’d have been hard pressed to identify any kidney at all - at £16.95 that seemed a major fail. Chips were good all round but to be honest nothing special. All of us ordered peas (charged extra!!) - both of us who had garden as opposed to mushy thought they were very hard. The gravy was good but, as I’ve said, I wasn’t short of gravy with my pudding as it stood. We were served two pints of cloudy London Pride which were quickly replaced with a Chelmsford Brewery pint - sadly not my preferred drink but the pub was out of Adnams Southwold bitter as well as Pride by this point. Disappointing to write a review like this of a pub where so many seem to have experienced quite the opposite. Unfortunately, I don’t particularly feel inclined to go back to see if it was just an off day. Appalling indigestion ensued from the badly cooked suet pudding and frankly, there are lots of other pubs to try out. Service was quick and cheerful mostly. Sweets were deigned ‘good’.
iain Gay
Lovely country pub, mistake on our behalf as we ate to late but the game pie I had was superb and proper pie.No Guinness but the Murphy’s was ok. Will be going back if In area.
Andree Funnell
Great food and service. My friend and I went Thursday, which is 2 for 1 on grills, which makes it even better value for money than it already is.
Isabella Olivo Johnson
Nice but the
Jacqui Bodyshop
Unfortunately we had a bad experience. There were 6 of, just having a little catch up and some food.The service wasn't the best, it was extremely slow, the waitress didn't really know what she was doing and kept forgetting things. We waited an absolute age for our 1st drinks, and then had to ask for more, we weren't offered any.We waited over an hour for the food, and whilst the majority was lovely, my fish wasn't, there was something not quite right, it was chewy and fatty, it was hot enough, so on probing would seem cooked, but it definitely wasn't cooked. I was offered another meal, but we had waited so long for this one, I didn't want to wait an age again and then eat after my party had eaten. I was told if I gmhad the Scampi I wouldn't wait long!The whole slowness and dizziness of the waiting staff put us off having pudding and coffees. Such a shame really x
Sarah Hayes
I visited on a Wednesday, they do 2for1 on fish dishes.I had skate wing and it was great. Very tasty and a good
Jane Scammell
We went for lunch on a Wednesday and the pub was packed. Always a good sign. The meal was lovely. I had belly of pork which was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals and dare l say it, it was good value for money. Can't wait to go back again. I'd recommend booking though to avoid disappointment.
Peter Durkin
Axe and Compass is in the middle of the Rodings so little drive but worth the visit.Has a new Manager this year who is very nice.The food is good quility and good value especially 241 days Monday to Wednesday, Monday is Roast, Tuesday is Burgers and Wednesday fish. We went on a Wednesday and both meals were excellent.They have three real ales, which they rotate, none to my taste this time, see picture but normally have London Pride on.I would recommend booking to ensure a table as popular.They advertise quiz night and I been to singers nights so check if that interest you.Large outside area, garden and covered area.Parking: Parking to the front and rear
Helen D
Fabulous fresh well presented delicious food. The apple and berry crumble was the best I’ve ever tasted. Friends loved the experience too. The waiting staff were really friendly and considerate. Can’t wait to go back. ??
This is an old public house which serves food.Whilst we all had a good time and the majority of the food was nice with a few exceptions, the Beef was a little tough, the vegetables were not very hot and the gravy was luke warm.On the drinks side one of our beers had to be returned as it was cloudy and the diet coke was flatThese should not put you off as the service was excellent and the remaining foods were good
julie cornish
Please if you do nothing else please go to this pub, it’s amazing and so friendly,Pauline is a star
Lisa-Marie Louise Cornish
Absolutely amazing pub. Pauline is a brilliant server. Food amazing ?Parking: We got the digi bus here £2 each way no need to park
Susan Barwick
Lovely country pub. Great on dry warm days but also when dining indoors.
Great found!I loved the food, it was very tasty and fresh you could taste. Super friendly service.Ill be back for the rest of the menu!
Spectacularly average to poor food overall. 4 of us had fish and chips. Both people who had the cod said it was tasteless and one of them said the batter was burnt. Those who ordered the haddock seemed happier. My steak and kidney pudding was very poor indeed - the pastry was hard and there was no filling to speak of. What little there was consisted of gravy with one or two indeterminate lumps of meat. I’d have been hard pressed to identify any kidney at all - at £16.95 that seemed a major fail. Chips were good all round but to be honest nothing special. All of us ordered peas (charged extra!!) - both of us who had garden as opposed to mushy thought they were very hard. The gravy was good but, as I’ve said, I wasn’t short of gravy with my pudding as it stood. We were served two pints of cloudy London Pride which were quickly replaced with a Chelmsford Brewery pint - sadly not my preferred drink but the pub was out of Adnams Southwold bitter as well as Pride by this point. Disappointing to write a review like this of a pub where so many seem to have experienced quite the opposite. Unfortunately, I don’t particularly feel inclined to go back to see if it was just an off day. Appalling indigestion ensued from the badly cooked suet pudding and frankly, there are lots of other pubs to try out. Service was quick and cheerful mostly. Sweets were deigned ‘good’.
Lovely country pub, mistake on our behalf as we ate to late but the game pie I had was superb and proper pie.No Guinness but the Murphy’s was ok. Will be going back if In area.
Great food and service. My friend and I went Thursday, which is 2 for 1 on grills, which makes it even better value for money than it already is.
Nice but the
Unfortunately we had a bad experience. There were 6 of, just having a little catch up and some food.The service wasn't the best, it was extremely slow, the waitress didn't really know what she was doing and kept forgetting things. We waited an absolute age for our 1st drinks, and then had to ask for more, we weren't offered any.We waited over an hour for the food, and whilst the majority was lovely, my fish wasn't, there was something not quite right, it was chewy and fatty, it was hot enough, so on probing would seem cooked, but it definitely wasn't cooked. I was offered another meal, but we had waited so long for this one, I didn't want to wait an age again and then eat after my party had eaten. I was told if I gmhad the Scampi I wouldn't wait long!The whole slowness and dizziness of the waiting staff put us off having pudding and coffees. Such a shame really x
I visited on a Wednesday, they do 2for1 on fish dishes.I had skate wing and it was great. Very tasty and a good
We went for lunch on a Wednesday and the pub was packed. Always a good sign. The meal was lovely. I had belly of pork which was delicious. We all enjoyed our meals and dare l say it, it was good value for money. Can't wait to go back again. I'd recommend booking though to avoid disappointment.
Axe and Compass is in the middle of the Rodings so little drive but worth the visit.Has a new Manager this year who is very nice.The food is good quility and good value especially 241 days Monday to Wednesday, Monday is Roast, Tuesday is Burgers and Wednesday fish. We went on a Wednesday and both meals were excellent.They have three real ales, which they rotate, none to my taste this time, see picture but normally have London Pride on.I would recommend booking to ensure a table as popular.They advertise quiz night and I been to singers nights so check if that interest you.Large outside area, garden and covered area.Parking: Parking to the front and rear
Fabulous fresh well presented delicious food. The apple and berry crumble was the best I’ve ever tasted. Friends loved the experience too. The waiting staff were really friendly and considerate. Can’t wait to go back. ??
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This is an old public house which serves food.Whilst we all had a good time and the majority of the food was nice with a few exceptions, the Beef was a little tough, the vegetables were not very hot and the gravy was luke warm.On the drinks side one of our beers had to be returned as it was cloudy and the diet coke was flatThese should not put you off as the service was excellent and the remaining foods were good
Please if you do nothing else please go to this pub, it’s amazing and so friendly,Pauline is a star
Absolutely amazing pub. Pauline is a brilliant server. Food amazing ?Parking: We got the digi bus here £2 each way no need to park
Lovely country pub. Great on dry warm days but also when dining indoors.