Bricklayers Arms - Brentwood

Service was very friendly, but the waiter was wearing SO MUCH aftershave, you could literally taste it when he stood nearby....and for some time after! My wife's steak kidney pudding was apparently very nice, but my gammon steak was thin, overcooked and grisly. The offered replacement of sliced ham was very cold. And to add insult to injury, the pint of O.J lemonade turned out to be 3/4 of a pint and still cost £5. Won't be going again.

Very warm welcome, traditional pub with sports and drinks bar and restaurant area. Varied menu of homemade dishes with a specials menu on the blackboard. Plenty of lovely waiting staff. Food was delicious and good portions. Will definitely return when next in the area. Ample parking. Looks like it would be terrific in the summer with the outside seating and bar area. Price per person: £20–30

Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Absolutely lovely pub and food Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Nice enough pub and welcoming friendly staff but the food was a bit like pub food of old, very mediocre. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4