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The Punch Bowl, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

The Punch Bowl

4.8
4.8
47 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    CHURCH END, PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 2DP
  • Phone number
    01702 660118
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Supper Club March - The Hungry Gap

    GBP 60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Mar 2025 only
    7:00 pm
    Creativity, flexibility and preservation come into play during the Hungry gap; a term given by growers to the period after winter and before Spring really begins when the first of the green vegetables start to flourish. Preservatives, cures and smoking are a cooks best friend. Join us as we explore what can be done to keep our larder stocked, and our taste buds excited in this challenging dearth. Join us for our monthly Wednesday Supper Club, a themed tasting experience that celebrates great food.
    Supper Club March - The Hungry Gap photo

  • Supper Club April - Spring Lamb and Green Veg

    GBP 60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Apr 2025 only
    7:00 pm
    Spring has sprung! Wonderful English lamb and suckling pigs start to show at market and asparagus and beans become ripe for the picking. Easter beckons and optimism reigns supreme. Herring are at one of their two annual peaks and Oysters start to lose their milky flesh. Weather permitting, anything may be on offer! Join us for our monthly Wednesday Supper Club, a themed tasting experience that celebrates great food.
    Supper Club April - Spring Lamb and Green Veg photo

  • Supper Club May - Game Over, Garden Open

    GBP 60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 May 2025 only
    7:00 pm
    Fallow Deer season ends on 30th April, so we salute this wonderful venison as another season closes. But as one door closes, another opens. Shellfish & Wild Bass are in-and the garden is really starting to show its paces. Rhubarb, beans, peas and seed potatoes such as the mighty Jersey Royal come into their finest. Join us for our monthly Wednesday Supper Club, a themed tasting experience that celebrates great food.
    Supper Club May - Game Over, Garden Open photo

Menu

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What 47 people are saying

The Punch Bowl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Ambience

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Punch Bowl offers a delightful experience with "superb food" and "wonderfully cooked local produce." Guests appreciate its "friendly service" and "charming, tastefully refurbished" ambiance. This beautifully restored country pub impresses with "exceptionally flavoursome" dishes and a "lovely atmosphere," inviting guests to enjoy memorable meals in a cozy setting.

47 Reviews

  1. jon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class cooking coupled with very warm hospitality and service. Can’t wait to return

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  2. Barry

    Essex41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An interesting menu, friendly service, good quality food, and a country pub feel. Recommended.

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  3. Roland

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, very high quality environment, spotless linen serviettes/tablecloth and a waitress who was polite and charming. It was a very enjoyable lunch.

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  4. Tracy

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you as always for a gorgeous mouthwatering meal with great service 😊

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  5. Jo

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to visit, eat and drink. Beautifully restored country pub with excellent food and a truly friendly service. Lovely to see it comfortably full in the restaurant and also in the bar where friendly dogs are welcomed.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely lunch in a beautiful pub can highly recommend

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  7. Jason

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly superb ingredients that are cooked to perfection, the waiting staff are very aware of what is needed without being to intrusive.

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  8. Graham

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A most enjoyable lunch. The service was excellent, the staff were very friendly and accommodating in a busy lunchtime session. The food was of the highest quality. We would have no hesitation in returning for a further meal. The cost of the meal was in excess of what we would normally pay, but for a special occasion, it made it a memorable experience.

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  9. Rebecca

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was such a lovely lunch, celebrating my Mums birthday. The food was delicious!! Great portion size and value!! The Panacotta was heavenly! There was a great selection of ales and bitters and the hostess was very friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again!! Also beautiful pottery on the table was a lovely touch!!

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  10. Paul

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit. Great beer,food and sevice. The pub has been totally refurbished to a high standard. Certainly a lot different to when I was a regular in the 80s. 😃 Can't wait to return and try more dishes.

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FAQs

The Punch Bowl is rated 4.8 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Punch Bowl

CHURCH END, PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 2DP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    01702 660118
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Fri 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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