
Roaring Donkey
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About Roaring Donkey
Roaring Donkey is a pub and restaurant in Clacton On Sea, found at 316 Holland Rd. The business is listed under both categories, so it works as a place for a drink and as a place to sit down for a meal. The data available for this listing is limited, and it does not name specific dishes, drinks, or a cuisine, so this description sticks to what is confirmed about the venue itself.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids ice cream meal deal, app reward discount, family-friendly meals and reasonable prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids ice cream meal deal, app reward discount, family-friendly meals and reasonable prices.
Customer Review Summary
Table service is the draw reviewers raise most, with one server in particular singled out repeatedly as lovely, great and spot on, and described as waiting on a family perfectly. Close behind is the food, called delicious, tasty and beautiful, along with fast service and reasonable value for the money. Families come up often. Reviewers call the pub family friendly and perfect for a family meal, and one mentions the kids' ice cream that comes with a meal deal. Staff are described as friendly, lovely and fantastic, and the atmosphere as relaxed. One visitor to Clacton says they love coming back whenever they are in town. One family unlocked a reward on the app before ordering and took 25% off their food.
Customer Review Summary
Table service is the draw reviewers raise most, with one server in particular singled out repeatedly as lovely, great and spot on, and described as waiting on a family perfectly. Close behind is the food, called delicious, tasty and beautiful, along with fast service and reasonable value for the money. Families come up often. Reviewers call the pub family friendly and perfect for a family meal, and one mentions the kids' ice cream that comes with a meal deal. Staff are described as friendly, lovely and fantastic, and the atmosphere as relaxed. One visitor to Clacton says they love coming back whenever they are in town. One family unlocked a reward on the app before ordering and took 25% off their food.
Featured reviews
- Nicole Forster
“Great food as always. Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you”
- Stephen Foskett
“Very hospitable for myself brother in law and the kids Lovely venue and excellent for ensuring we had a great time Server Rebecca was amazing too”
- Sandra Cottey
“Tasty food at reasonable price. Lovely service by Rebecca.”
- Tina Crowley Psychic & Reiki Master
“Great restaurant lovely staff. Food delicious. Fast service too. Rebecca was lovely great service”
- Nicola Warrington
“Beautiful food, good service and fantastic Staff Love coming to this place when we visit Clacton.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Sports
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Roaring Donkey
- Maffia's4.52360.5 mi£20–60ReservationsWheelchair accessible
cromer crab starter, yellow fin tuna, special occasion dining
- The Ship Great Clacton4.26461.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
loud revving bikers, dogs jumping around, gammon with fried egg
- The Robin Hood4.32,5751.4 mi
roast dinner, lamb share platter, chicken pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring DonkeyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.23,397 | — | £10–20 | kids ice cream meal deal, app reward discount, family-friendly meals |
| Maffia'sReservations · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5236 | 0.5 mi | £20–60 | cromer crab starter, yellow fin tuna, special occasion dining |
| The Ship Great ClactonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2646 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | loud revving bikers, dogs jumping around, gammon with fried egg |
| The Robin Hood | 4.32,575 | 1.4 mi | — | roast dinner, lamb share platter, chicken pie |
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