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The Punch Bowl, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

The Punch Bowl

4.8
4.8
34 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Punchbowl is a 17th century gastro pub, located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and the South Essex Salt marshes.

We offer nose-to-tail style menu, with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily, as the season's best comes in, and always features day boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery.

Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and york-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining from our hand-cranked Asado and Rotisserie Grills.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01702 660118
  • Website
    https://thepunchbowlpaglesham.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us at reservations@thepunchbowlpaglesham.co.uk
  • Location
    CHURCH END, PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 2DP
  • Neighbourhood
    Southend-On-Sea
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Essex

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Punch Bowl delights with "amazing service and outstanding food," making it a standout dining destination. Its charming atmosphere and friendly staff create a warm, inviting experience. Guests rave about the "beautifully presented and faultless" dishes, while local ales and wines complement the menu. Highly recommended for a memorable visit.

34 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely cosy pub. Fabulous service. Very friendly helpful staff. Food was delicious, and definitely worth the money. Will recommend, and definitely be back

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  2. Clare

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional, and when directed to the table was offered choices as one of our party had limited mobility

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  3. Jo

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous, staff friendly and helpful, ambience was lovely and inviting. Really enjoyed our meal, would recommend. I will be returning

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  4. ChrisH

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service, beautiful place. Absolutely outstanding. We will return soon

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  5. Lisa

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch at a pub I used to visit as a child. It was great to be back. A real countryside treat in such a fabulous old building. The staff were very friendly and chatty, it felt very welcoming. The website describes food as traditional pub food however I think that’s an understatement as it’s verging on fine dining. Will be back to sample more of the menu.

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  6. Elle

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round. Childrens menu very limited. Staff very friendly and professional. Food was beautiful. Restaurant very clean and set out well. Toilets immaculate. Plenty of parking. Lovely, cosy bar area.
    The Punch BowlResponded on December 8, 2024
    Thankyou so much Elle for taking the time to review and rate us. Hope to see you again!

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  7. Jade

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovey roast annthe Punchbowlz, on the slightly pricier side but worth it.

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  8. Karl

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to see the punch bowl open again and serving excellent beer from local breweries and amazing local food really nice staff, highly recommend this place, punch bowl chill chips a must with a pint 👍

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  9. Elisa

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The staff were so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. My friend is vegan and they adapted a meal for them as well as going through the vegan options on the wine menu. Delicious food all round and a lovely atmosphere.

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  10. John

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So friendly, great service and lovely food. So hard to that these days, if you are bored with every restaurant doing the same menu then come here

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The Punch Bowl is rated 4.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Punch Bowl

CHURCH END, PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 2DP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Southend-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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