Lots of issues with this pub. Due to the way it's been built/designed/kept the bar gets extremely noisy when there is more than a gaggle of people inside meaning it's difficult to hear yourself and others speak. Extremely frustrating when you just want a chat with friends over a pint.
The main issue with the pub comes from dining experience there. Five of us ordered food and one of us got there food within 15 minutes. We all just sat there watching him eat the entirety of his dinner whilst we waited another 35 minutes for our food. My friend ordered a vegan burger so dry and inedible he had to return it and ask for a refund (which they have). I waited nearly an hour for my food which was smaller than advertised. I was so hungry I ate it without complaining.
I wouldn't go here again for food or for drinks unless I knew it was going...
   Read moreJust fine, tried to watch the F1 but had to watch a small screen, in standard definition and the sound was too low so you couldn't hear the commentary and conversations. Otherwise fine.
Just an edit on this, I went back to the manager but haven't received a response yet. Yes, despite the condescending tone and message, I was in the correct pub. Yes there were people in the pub watching the race, but the TV we manage to get a space by was a smaller TV, not a large TV or projector screen. And there were no speakers where we were sat so I couldn't hear it. None of our group could. So there was nothing in my review that...
   Read moreThe Junction is my go to pub in Upminster high street and the reason for this is simply the âstaffâ who work incredibly hard everyday to make my experience as well as my family/friends the best it can be, nothing is ever to much trouble and always delivered with a smile! Massive Thankyou to Scott/Tom the managers and the entire crew Chris, Ciaran, Sarah, Sam and Des. The staff help each other out and step up as I recently saw with Sarah staying late not complaining and covering her piers efficiently. These guys donât just turn up to work and clock watch they innovate and care , greene king youâre lucky to have...
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