September 2025 by william burton
Great country pub ,food and service brilliant, ?
August 2025 by Martin Black
Like it.
August 2025 by David Frost
Great beer festival. Lovely music , well organised and ran very efficiently.
Great food as well.
August 2025 by Nick Harvey
Great food and atmosphere
August 2025 by Jason Smith (Smarter Wiser)
Possibly the best pub in Essex. The Compasses Inn is located in a spectacular location which makes it almost unique. The service and friendliness of the staff puts it into a class of its own. The veins that run through this heartbeat of a business is family heritage, 6 generations and it shows in every corner of their services from food, drink, accommodation right up to the personal pride. I tried the famous Huffer O.T.T which was amazing while enjoying the sunshine outdoors. Also ate indoors another evening with a fantastic omelette and chips. The draughts on offer are more than you get at most city venue pubs and you must try the Moonshine cider if you?re a thatchers cider fan, it is delicious. I can?t praise this village rural pub and accommodation in Essex enough. I can?t wait to return in the near future to bring some friends and family. 10/10
August 2025 by Janine Harrison
A cheeky stop over at the end of road trip. A cheeky welcome & excellent food. Like the 3 sea shells in demolition man, we were amused by the enigma that was one mug for two people.
August 2025 by Bronwyn Coetzee
Absolutely gorgeous little spot.Lovely service and very kind and accommodating staff.Had a very special time there.Thank you
July 2025 by David Stokes
A real pub, in the middle of nowhere, atmosphere exalant, staff exalant, rooms very comfortable.
October 2024 by Peter Rowlinson
Great little unspoilt country pub which was formerly the 'Brewery Tap' of the Ridleys Brewery which was taken over by Greene King in 2005. However this pub was retained by the Ridley family and the site has been developed to include quality accommodation though the pub remains as was.
Good selection of mainly Essex real ales including beers from Bishop Nick brewery operated by Nelson Ridley. his establishment is renowned for it's Essex Huffers - whopper of a roll or bap, triangular in shape filled with a huge variety of fillings.
This is a place full of history and not to be missed!
October 2024 by Lino Santomauro
The definition of a quality traditional country pub. Dog friendly, strong sense of community and amazing food and drink. I come here with family, colleagues and for work meetings for those visiting.
It does not fail to please. The staff are always polite even when it's busy, and it's always very clean. The menu is a fantastic size and it's easy to keep going back and having something new. I love this place!
Food and drinks: Renowned for its Huffer sandwiches, the fillings are authentic and wholesome. At the same time you can have your pub classics. The chicken curry is amazing..... Or you can have the specials which aren't just 1 or 2 at a time! So much choice, and it has never affected the quality. I've never left hungry or upset!
October 2024 by Chris T
My wife and I have recently moved into the area (Stebbing) and our plumber recommended the Compasses?. We were not disappointed!!!
Hidden away in rural Essex, a warm and friendly welcome & atmosphere. Great range of real ales, ciders AND Perrries!
Food is superb quality pub grub? after calamari starters I had Beef & Stilton pie and my wife had Ribs?. Absolutely delicious? we will return !!!
Thank you
October 2024 by Ricky Gilder
Brilliant place to visit and stay staff lovely. Pub is lovely room lovely. Can not fault it definitely be back soon ???
October 2024 by Co Parker
Loved it!
October 2024 by Andy Segs
Quality rural establishment, great food and good beer
September 2024 by Merete Baker-Sinclair
This was our second visit following a recommendation. What a difference between the 2, couldn?t fault the first, we visited for an evening meal with our autistic son. We ordered a plain chicken burger which came out with cheese! We managed to avoid a complete meltdown. The remaining meals were given to someone else having waited over an hour. It was only when the waitress realised that we were acknowledged and our order moved to the top of the list for the chef. I ended up eating my dinner using the light on my phone as it had gone dark in the garden! It would have been nice to have been offered a drink or something while we waited for the mistake to be rectified
I was considering making a booking for a birthday celebration but I?m now reconsidering. Such a disappointment as it?s a lovely setting for a late summer treat.
