The Horse & Groom — Restaurant in Braintree

BEWARE OF THE CAR PARK A nice local pub I only started to visit recently however i was totally scammed by the car parking system. Although clear signage is set out, I didn’t read it as i only stopped in for 1-2 hours at a time over the course of a few days you would think entering your registration may of just been a formality or you made the foolish choice of not reading the sign. As a paying customer I didn't think anything of it as I wasnt parked there for long. Overlooking entering my reg. This was a costly mistake and cost me over £200 in parking fines. Not the pubs fault but I would just like to thank Greene King for taking advantage of their customers with this...

I hosted my daughters baptism gathering at the pub and i just wanted to say a massive thank you! Antoinette and family were so helpful going above and beyond and the space and service was exceptional 👏 The private area came with so much space including bouncy castle for the children, inside and outside seating area for adults and the drink service was very efficient. Really made the day for us , so a big big thank you to you your family & the staff ! Would return in the future and would recommend hiring this...

Used to eat and drink here before new owners the previous owner would be ashamed of the state of the place if I could post pictures of the disgusting state of the ladies loos I would. Don't think the toilets have been cleaned since before old owner, tap is not working properly the all step is broken and there is an inch of dust everywhere wall need wiping. Glad they don't do food anymore would hate to think what the kitchen...