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A beautifully run pub with a lovely team of staff. Free parking. Beer garden with a playground. We arrived and were told to find seating wherever we wanted, we chose inside, ordered at the bar and sat down, 10 minutes later out lovely sharer starter arrived. The food was perfectly cooked and delicious. The menu catered for all of our party, including a vegetarian. The meal sizes were very generously sized and we ended up taking two boxes of food home with us. We got a good deal on the burgers as we went on a Friday (Fridays deal is when you buy a burger, the second one is free). Our mains came a respectable time after we finished the starter. We had to go up to the bar to order more drinks, but there was never a que and we were served very quickly. The only problem we had with the establishment was the toilets. It was very disappointing as the rest of the restaurant was gorgeous. But the toilets were not clean, did not smell good and made us feel a bit unwell. I've still rated it 5 stars as the actual restaurant was perfect and we will be attending again (we will just wait till we get home to use the loo)
Beth paffeyBeth paffey
30
We were on holiday in Holland on Sea with out dog. We didn't know if The Roaring Donkey was a dog friendly pub and just went in to find out. Very pleased to say it was. It was quite busy for a Tuesday night and were told there was a 45 minute wait. We were not in a hurry and enjoyed a bottle of wine. The food was very good, hot and tasty and reasonably priced. My partner had the steak sizzler and I opted for a classic cheeseburger. Delicious. The only thing we didn't like was the fact there were televisions showing the Olympics everywhere but with sound turned down. We decided to go back the next night and service was quicker. We had another bottle of wine for only £7.99, half price on Wednesday. Cocktails were also good. We would thoroughly recommend this pub
Sharon PritchardSharon Pritchard
00
Went two days in a row as we wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. The first night they were incredibly busy so we expected a wait on our food. An hour later and everything came out somehow cold and overcooked so ended up leaving without eating. Went back the second night when it was extremely quiet and my steak came out overcooked as I'd ordered it rare, sent it back and what came out can only be described as something that had barely touched the grill (picture below of just how raw it was). Such a shame as when we've visited before and the Irish manager has been there it's been lovely but unfortunately we won't be giving them a third change.
Georgina HardyGeorgina Hardy
10
Poor experience here last Sunday. Starter arrived and all was well. Mains didn't arrive for ages became our starter plate was left on the table for a long time. When our food arrive it was far from hot, the coleslaw was missing from my plate and the chicken kebab didn't look very appealing. I asked if that's the way it comes. It definitely didn't look the way it was described in the menu. Chicken fillets it was not more like a single chicken fillet cut into slices. I was brought a tiny pot of coleslaw and extra salad to make up for the disappointment. I would recommend eating somewhere else or chosing something different from the menu.
Lorna SparkesLorna Sparkes
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Nearby Restaurants Of Roaring Donkey
The Oakwood Inn
Fish & Chips Holland -on-Sea:The Golden Fillet
Flag's Cafe - closed for 2 weeks , have to have an operation. Be back soon. X
Colin's at the Lighthouse Fish & Chips
Grandma Lillys Tea Rooms
Maffia's
Beaches Cafe
Faluso Pizzeria
The Tavern
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant

The Oakwood Inn
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Fish & Chips Holland -on-Sea:The Golden Fillet
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Flag's Cafe - closed for 2 weeks , have to have an operation. Be back soon. X
4.5
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Colin's at the Lighthouse Fish & Chips
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316 Holland Rd, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6PD, United Kingdom
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attractions: , restaurants: The Oakwood Inn, Fish & Chips Holland -on-Sea:The Golden Fillet, Flag's Cafe - closed for 2 weeks , have to have an operation. Be back soon. X, Colin's at the Lighthouse Fish & Chips, Grandma Lillys Tea Rooms, Maffia's, Beaches Cafe, Faluso Pizzeria, The Tavern, Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
