
Moorhen
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About Moorhen
On Burntmill Ln in Harlow, Moorhen is a pub with seating set right beside the canal, where moored barges sit next to the water. The menu runs from a Signature Burger and Beef Roast to the Ultimate BBQ Platter and Hunters Chicken, with Yorkshire pudding cooked from scratch on site and Eton Mess to finish. Tables can be requested in specific spots, whether canal-side or in the corner near the staircase at the bottom of the stairs. A large beer garden includes a play area, and a separate soft play area is available for children's parties. Dogs are welcome, and coaches are accepted for group outings. A large car park sits on site, with three disabled bays. Tables can be booked ahead for a visit built around food, drinks or time by the water.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side seating, beer garden and soft play area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side seating, beer garden and soft play area.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the Signature Burger and the huge Yorkshire pudding served with roasts, alongside the Ultimate BBQ platter and hunters chicken, as generous, well cooked plates, with the Eton Mess and ice cream praised for pudding. The waterside setting by the canal and the beer garden with its play area come up often as a draw for family meals and birthday parties, and several describe quick, friendly service from named servers on busy Sunday lunchtimes and group bookings. One reviewer, however, describes being dismissed by a front of house team leader who ignored a request for a corner table, left them standing, and responded rudely when asking for their table to be cleared, though they note other staff were polite once involved. Most accounts close on a server going out of their way, from boxing up leftover gammon to running a children's soft play party smoothly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the Signature Burger and the huge Yorkshire pudding served with roasts, alongside the Ultimate BBQ platter and hunters chicken, as generous, well cooked plates, with the Eton Mess and ice cream praised for pudding. The waterside setting by the canal and the beer garden with its play area come up often as a draw for family meals and birthday parties, and several describe quick, friendly service from named servers on busy Sunday lunchtimes and group bookings. One reviewer, however, describes being dismissed by a front of house team leader who ignored a request for a corner table, left them standing, and responded rudely when asking for their table to be cleared, though they note other staff were polite once involved. Most accounts close on a server going out of their way, from boxing up leftover gammon to running a children's soft play party smoothly.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was lovely and cooked just right, service was good and not to overbearing. Lovely large garden with a play area. Not pricey and a good selection, large carpark but only 3 disabled bays.”
- Google user
“went out for a birthday meal. had an exceptional time from the end to the begining from being seated right next to the cannal to being served by an absolute star, betty. spot on cant complain. deffiently worth the time.”
- Google user
“Went there this evening and I had the Ultimate bbq platter which was delicious! My husband who is very, very fussy had the hunters chicken which he said was delicious also. The staff were attentive and friendly and the price wasn’t at all expensive! We also both had the ice cream for pudding. All in all very nice indeed! Professionalism at its best.”
- Google user
“We had a lovely evening, and Reece was absolutely fabulous. He was friendly, attentive and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. His excellent service really made the evening worthwhile. A real credit to the restaurant!”
- Google user
“First time visit to Moorhen been wanting to go for awhile. We was really excited on arrival the place looks lovely. But our visit was let down by the front of house team leader. In the booking we asked for cosy corner. We wasn't given no option. There was few tables with people still eating and the place was end of lunch so was fairly quiet. As the team leader told us to sit here I asked can we have a cosy corner, she dismissed this straight away and severed another table, leaving us standing there. She did not address who was serving us drinks or anything. We was instructed to take a seat but opted for a different one as people were leaving. The table needed cleaning and items taken away, which only came when we finally had to ask. and on asking got a rude response. Never in my days have we experienced this behaviour. We have been to thousands of restaurants and changed tables many times and never have we been so rudly spoken to. The tables been cleaned, staff very polite and happy to oblige. Was abit taken back as this clearly was not the norm for this team leader. We had our lunch another member of staff came out to ask if we would like anything else etc and was excellent through out as you would expect, so thank you Betty your service was excellent. Would we come again! not to be greeted by this particular team leader, sorry but you gave the wrong impression!”
Highlights
“Moorhen in Harlow is a welcoming waterside pub serving a all-round food in a relaxed setting. Our focus is good, straightforward cooking, using quality ingredients and friendly service to make every visit feel easy and familiar. Catch up over food and drinks in the modern interior or unwind beside the water in the beer garden. Families are well catered for, with an external play area for younger guests, while free WiFi makes it easy to stay connected. Disabled facilities support accessible visits, dogs are welcome and coaches are accepted, making Moorhen a choice for group outings too. Whether you are joining us for a meal, drinks or time by the water, book your table today.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoorhenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.23,005 | — | £20–30 | canal-side seating, beer garden, soft play area |
| Jolly FishermanReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,187 | 4 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, steak and ale pie, riverside garden seating |
| The New King Harolds Head | 4.5481 | 4.4 mi | — | ribeye steak, sunday roast lamb, steak and ale pie |
| The White SwanReservations | 4.4392 | 4.8 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, pub garden, yorkshire pudding |
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