
The Robin Hood
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About The Robin Hood
On London Rd in Clacton On Sea, The Robin Hood is a pub serving cask ales and comfort food alongside a cocktail list that includes a cherry Bakewell cocktail. Roast dinners come with Yorkshire pudding and gravy, and the regular menu runs to chicken pie and schnitzel, with a lamb share platter offered for those splitting a meal. Set dinner options are put on for occasions such as Father's Day, with beef and turkey mains. Each booking is looked after by an assigned server, and the pub operates on a walk-in basis rather than taking table reservations generally. A beer garden sits alongside the dining room. Orders sent out for delivery arrive via Uber, sealed in branded-sticker boxes.
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“Cask ales and unfussy comfort food in a family-friendly traditional inn with a beer garden.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, lamb share platter, chicken pie and cherry bakewell cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, lamb share platter, chicken pie and cherry bakewell cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out tender roast meats, a lamb share platter, and Yorkshire puddings and gravy described as good. Close behind, other plates get called out by name, including chicken pie, schnitzel, and a cherry Bakewell cocktail. Staff attentiveness comes up again and again, with servers praised by name for warmth and humor and one visit ending in a rebooking. But the roast experience is inconsistent: one diner's delivered roast arrived with mushy vegetables, a tiny portion of pork belly, and grey beef, and staff reportedly denied the food was theirs. Another describes a Father's Day set dinner where beef and turkey came out stone cold, the replacement was frozen and gristly, and the toilets were called filthy. Elsewhere, slow drink service after meals and long waits during busy periods recur as minor gripes, though most reviewers still say they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly singling out tender roast meats, a lamb share platter, and Yorkshire puddings and gravy described as good. Close behind, other plates get called out by name, including chicken pie, schnitzel, and a cherry Bakewell cocktail. Staff attentiveness comes up again and again, with servers praised by name for warmth and humor and one visit ending in a rebooking. But the roast experience is inconsistent: one diner's delivered roast arrived with mushy vegetables, a tiny portion of pork belly, and grey beef, and staff reportedly denied the food was theirs. Another describes a Father's Day set dinner where beef and turkey came out stone cold, the replacement was frozen and gristly, and the toilets were called filthy. Elsewhere, slow drink service after meals and long waits during busy periods recur as minor gripes, though most reviewers still say they'd return.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Just eaten here tonight after newly opening, food was great we had steak a burger and Katsu chicken and Rice was spot on 👌🏻 the best was the cherry Bakewell cocktail the girl that made it was her first time making it and it was amazing would 💯 recommend. The staff were under pressure but we had nothing to complain about. Michelle and family x”
- Google user
“Four of us had a meal here today, Sunday 22 Mar. The food was nicely presented, cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The roast meats were very tender, tasty and plentiful. The desserts were delicious too. The reason for only 4 stars for service was because we waited rather a long time for our drinks after we'd finished our meal. We understand it was very busy, but felt we shouldn't have had to ask if we'd been overlooked. Other than that minor glitch, we all had a lovely meal. Zac, Mell and Morgan are lovely people and nothing was too much for them. We all agree that we will be back for more. Tuesday 31 March - we made another visit today with 3 of us. It was a quieter visit than previously, possibly as it was a week day rather than a weekend. Paul was our server and he was an absolute star! He has a brilliant sense of humour and joined in having a laugh with us, which was lovely. Once again the food was great and the service was brilliant. Everything about our evening was lovely and a great ending to my husband's birthday. Thank you Paul and the young lady, whose name I didn't catch, who served us with our drinks towards the end of the evening.”
- Google user
“Family of 4 adults £151 1 main meal for 4 of us all and 3 starters and 6 drinks 1 non alcoholic The food was incredible all of our meats&fish were cooked perfect, service couldn't ask for nicer staff very attentive. The pub its self very beautiful we arrived at 6 it wasnt a long wait for food either. Did start to get busy but didn't affect it.”
- Google user
“Popped to The Robin Hood for Father’s Day, thinking we’d try the set dinner. What an absolute shambles. The starters were ok, but the main course (beef and turkey) were served stone cold. The staff offered to replace them, but what came later was just as bad. Frozen potatoes, hard vegetables, gristly meat… Nothing was at all decent. We decided to skip dessert, as the staff left us waiting for over half an hour. The toilets are filthy. We most certainly won’t return and wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The Robin Hood has to be among the worst eating places in Clacton.”
- Google user
“An absolute TREAT, first we were greeted by the manager Rhys, and then introduced to our server who was a delightful, friendly polite young man, Ensured that all dietary needs were met. The food was incredible. Fresh and so tasty, we order the lamb share platter, Iv never tasted food as good as this, by far the best roast dinner Iv ever had. The charming and rural setting of the restaurant was an added bonus and really enhances the chilled atmosphere. We will no longer go anywhere else for a roast dinner again. But we will definately be back here, we’ve even booked for Christmas Day. Thankyou all so much for a pleasant Easter Sunday, Gethan and Andrew x”
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