Reviews
Reviews of Essex Marina Bar
4.9 stars out of 5
61 reviews
- Mags, I'm gutted you and you're staff are leaving, its been a pleasure knowing you all and I hope the people who take over keep up the good work and atmosphere in a lovely place, thanks to you all
Adrian Morley Reviewed 29th September 2014 5:27 PM
- Been up at the bar today, busy but not too busy the wait for food wasn't excessive and the quality was lovely. Mags and Dolly have done well today and the welcome was lovely hence the first names, only met them today.
Martin Gleeson Reviewed 14th June 2014 5:16 PM
- What a lovely place to vist, nice food good atmosphere and lovely company and spectacular views.
Jen Davis Reviewed 18th May 2014 12:20 PM
- Well summers almost back upon us and yes the marina Bar is back in operation again with fuller hours closes at 1800 Mon Tues and Wed still, bit diasappointing but glad to be back utilising the wonderful place again, once again Mags marvellous job of cleaning -redecoration and new furniture, love it and as usual food fab and drinks cold, well done.
Joss Tenby Reviewed 13th April 2014 5:14 PM
- Been out all morning walking and found this place, a Godsend it was warm, friendly and has lovely food and drink, thanks guys a lifesaver
Derek Richardson Reviewed 29th December 2013 3:58 PM
- I'm pleased to have found this place, out walking to see the RSPB project on Wallasea, found it by accident, marvellous place, lovely food, good atmosphere and good guinness, and even better coffe in cold weather. Well done Mags and Jen
Annita Hardcastle Reviewed 27th December 2013 2:45 PM
- Quiet time of the year obviously but very nice all the same, lovely to speak to you Mags
Adrian Morley Reviewed 19th October 2013 1:43 PM
- Wonderful place, very quaint and eclectic, lovely atmosphere with good staff, walked into what I can only call a very warm and welcoming environment, thanks Mags well done.
Lee and Elaine Mossop Reviewed 30th September 2013 3:51 PM
- I found the place to very welcoming, and had a lovely feel about the place, it was less busy now so the wait for food was much less which makes it a little less protracted. All in all very good value and well worth the trip.
Benson Friels Reviewed 15th September 2013 11:29 AM
- Well apart from the toilets being locked by the bloody marina staff, I find the place very charming and eclectic, Well done Maggie
Adrian Morlee Reviewed 2nd September 2013 4:30 PM
- My God, what a wonderful place? Mags has made a reclusive person very happy, lovely atmosphere and welcoming customers, thank you
Gerard Mason Reviewed 23rd August 2013 3:53 PM
- Bloody marvellous, thats all I'm going to say
Santa Paul Reviewed 9th August 2013 1:21 PM
- Well I love this place, food is great, drinks are very reasonable, the companies good, the music is just right and the whole feel is just right, winning formula Mags well done.
Damian Blanc Reviewed 6th August 2013 5:29 PM
- Mags/Anthony, a lovely place, Jenny, Dolly food fabulous and I really appreciate all your efforts as do all the people who use the place.
Dermuid O'Sheane Reviewed 26th July 2013 3:30 PM
- We moved to Essex from Brighton some years ago, and have been looking for somehwere to call our adventure local, Essex Marina Bar has become just that, what a wonderful place with fab staff and food and drink to die for, well done Mags
Paula Suttle Reviewed 19th July 2013 4:25 PM
- The place has such an eclectic feel and a lovely atmosphere, well done Maggie and Paul, thanks
Damien Wilmot-Moore Reviewed 16th July 2013 5:55 PM
- after about 1/2 mile walk along the Crouch -We came across the Marina bar -what a lovely place to sit and relax - the veiws are marvelous - and it is dog freindly .
papapete Reviewed 10th July 2013 4:37 PM
- Well, I'd never seen the new Guiness surger unit and cans and proceded to moan and complain, I was convinced to try one and found them to taste exactly the same, very impressive well done guiness and Mags for making me try something new, really impressed with the bar and its staff.
Gerard Willard Reviewed 7th July 2013 8:24 AM
- Spent the day up at the marina bar this weekend, what a lovely atmosphere, good food, drink and very pleasant company. Thanks Mags and Jenny
Edward Molds Reviewed 6th July 2013 3:53 PM
- Been at the promotion day today, food was fab as was the service well done mags and all her team.
Daniel Tree Reviewed 5th July 2013 5:10 PM
- Been here endless times, the breakfasts are to die for, the new sound sytem was well utilsied last Sunday it was brilliant. Thanks mags
Mick Bear Lol Reviewed 11th June 2013 3:42 PM
- My word what a wondeful bar, lovely surroundings wonderful staff and customers made my day, thank you
Ged Reviewed 6th June 2013 6:00 PM
- I work up on the RSPB site, Mags nd her staff always make us feel welcome and we have lots of good meals and times there thanks
David O Reviewed 30th May 2013 12:13 PM
- Mags was at the BBQ yesterday, food was fabulous, how do you manage it. The chef was a bit larger than life but a laugh. Well done
Steve Dronell Reviewed 27th May 2013 9:43 AM
- I think the food is almost heavenly, the bacon and brie pininis are to drive to the ends of the earth for, which you have to do, but worth it?
Wow
Jeremy Bundoc Reviewed 16th May 2013 5:48 PM
- My little piece of heaven at weekends, we sit and read the papers, watch the world go by and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Jordan Manne Reviewed 16th May 2013 5:47 PM
- Well new summer menu presnted some questions, no hot food during the day, my God the food is marvellous.
Andrea Maine Reviewed 30th April 2013 2:54 PM
- Just read all the reviews, can't really think of a better accalade, all very true bar one, Jayne you know who you are, come back and try it again.
Ben Heighton Reviewed 30th April 2013 2:51 PM
- The weather has improved the views are delightful, the food and drink fabulous and the staff really pleasant and helpful.
Dorris Gallagah Reviewed 29th April 2013 3:36 PM
- Well summer certainly ain't here, but the old place looks fab ready for it, new menus new coffee machine, and new furniture. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely.
Sandra Jones Reviewed 9th April 2013 7:43 AM
- Food Glorious food, I've just had a sneak preview of the new menus, yes plural, breakfast, lunch and evening, starts April, can't wait. Just as an aside, try the BBQ chicken pinini, wow,wow,wow. The Dogs dooberries, love it
Samuel Doggett Reviewed 24th March 2013 1:26 PM
- Mags, you have turned a very ordinary place into somewhere special thank you
Terry Libby Reviewed 24th March 2013 1:23 PM
- I found the place to be a very well run, happy little slice of England, wonderful views fabulous food and to die for coffee, beers not bad either.
John Snoker Reviewed 23rd March 2013 4:05 PM
- Wonderful, lovely, nice, marvellous, can't think of a bad thing to say.
Giggsy Reviewed 23rd March 2013 4:04 PM
- A friend recommended this place, thought I was driving to the ends of the earth, but wow what a lovely place, hospitable warm and friendly with good food and drink
Lee-Ann Reviewed 23rd March 2013 4:03 PM
- Just back for the new season, looks fab and as ever the food , drink and atmosphere wonderful.
Jen Reviewed 18th March 2013 10:44 AM
- Margaret has done some considerable refurbishments throughout the winter, the old place looks slicker and cleaner again, not sure how she manages it, well done and thanks awesome.
Paula Reviewed 12th March 2013 4:40 PM
- Wow, what a lovely place, I'm pleased to see the old sofa went, much slicker. Awesome Mags well done
Brett Scotman Reviewed 11th March 2013 1:55 PM
- It has just re-opened after a deep clean and paint, new furniture, new coffee machine, clean and well deocrated, new menu and fabulous service thank you for all your efforts Mags both in the kitchen and in the bar, well done
Guy Marling Reviewed 8th March 2013 3:01 PM
- Never new this place was here, came to walk the dog, will definately come back, loveley place, lovely food, and coffee to die for.
Trevor Williams Reviewed 28th February 2013 12:20 PM
- I found the place with my parents who used to come to the ward rooms many years ago, lovely food and staff very welcoming
Jenny Reviewed 26th February 2013 12:52 PM
- OMG, how out of the way, but well worth the trip. Its like a small piece of England preserved. Wonderful food, and atmosphere plus surroundings to die for.
Gemma Reviewed 25th February 2013 1:51 PM
- Travelled all the way from Alabama, found the place next to the jetty, what a wonderful quaint little place. Food was fabulous, thanks Maggie, Anthony
Philipa Wells Reviewed 25th February 2013 1:49 PM
- New coffee machine, quiet and lovely much better.
Ray Reviewed 18th February 2013 12:44 PM
- New Coffee machine, not a great believer in change but wow.
David Hickey Reviewed 15th February 2013 1:16 PM
- Very warm and welcoming from the moment you walk In. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food is presented nicely and tastes even better
Emma Reviewed 31st January 2013 12:35 PM
- Lovely place, a little lacking in custom this time of year but even so, warm and friendly, lovely food and drink, the jet engine, sorry coffee machine, although old serves a lovely cup of coffee, anyone who has been there will get the joke.
Paul De-St Alban Reviewed 24th December 2012 4:15 PM
- Bloody Marvellous
Oggi Reviewed 24th December 2012 3:39 PM
- I found the place to be warm welcoming and full of atmosphere. Food excellent, well presented and delicately cooked.
Sharon Werthers Reviewed 24th December 2012 3:39 PM
- The most aweful weather the most welcoming of venues thank you Mags and her team
Andrew Walmsley Reviewed 24th December 2012 3:37 PM
- Wow, loved the place will be back every weekend.
jenny calleja Reviewed 13th December 2012 1:01 PM
- I come up here at least three times a week, love the place especially the good food and the abuse from the landlady, very funny, very welcoming.
Phil (little Legs) Taylor Reviewed 13th December 2012 10:56 AM
- Found by mistake, but will never be forgotten, lovely atmosphere, warm and friendly.
Phil Tempest Reviewed 13th December 2012 10:54 AM
- It really is the back and beyond, but I have to say well worth the trip, good food, cold beer and a welcoming atmosphere.
Shaun Tracy Reviewed 13th December 2012 10:53 AM
- Wow, I didn't know this place existed, what a wonderful venue, I found Mags very helpful and friendly, thanks for the service and the company.
Violet Edmonds Reviewed 13th December 2012 10:52 AM
- Winter is upon us but its still warm and welcoming, ideal stop off when bird watching or just walking at Wallasea. Awesome
Micheal Hartley Reviewed 30th October 2012 10:44 AM
- What a lovely out of the way place, the food is good the atmosphere was very welcoming and although I'm travelling the world with my wife from Australia, I will return if I get the opportunity. I thought us Aussies were friendly but wow Mags, knoked us in a corner.
Gerald McAlindon Reviewed 30th October 2012 10:42 AM
- This place is going from strength to strength, I find the service good, the staff pleasant and food exceptional. The bar is a pleasant combination of locals and visitors who are all made to feel very welcome and included in the atmosphere.
Paul Jenkins Reviewed 23rd September 2012 3:15 PM
- I found the place pureley by mistake rather than design, however the place was tastefully decorated with a lovely atmosphere, the food was good and the company and surroundings second to none, I now plan my trips there, a little treasure
Jane Sachman Reviewed 5th August 2012 10:42 AM
- The food was rushed, tasteless and atmosphere morgue like. i wont be going back in a rush but OK for a quick snack before the ferry.
Jayne Hargreaves Reviewed 26th June 2012 11:07 PM
- I found the staff very helpful and friendly, the place is so quaint and welcoming. Mags was the perfect host along with karl and their food was home cooked and very well presented, I'd recommend the place to anyone especially if you like idyllic views and surroundings
David Helmsley Reviewed 19th May 2012 4:46 PM
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Providence, Ship Road, Burnham On Crouch, CM0 8JU (0.82 miles)
Burnham Riverside Park, Millfields, Burnham On Crouch, CM0 8HS (0.85 miles)
Burnham on Crouch Station, Burnham On Crouch Station Stat Road, Burnham On Crouch, CM0 8BQ (1.08 miles)
Foundry lane, Foundry Lane, Burnham On Crouch, CM0 8SJ (1.11 miles)
Burnham Country Park, Foundry Lane, Burnham On Crouch, CM0 8UB (1.15 miles)
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Burnham-on-Crouch (1.20 miles)
Althorne (3.22 miles)
Southminster (3.25 miles)
Rochford (5.15 miles)
Thorpe Bay (5.82 miles)
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