This restaurant is always a winner! Although I hadn't been here since before Covid, a spontaneous visit on a busy Saturday night did not disappoint. The unique and charming atmosphere sets it apart from the chain restaurants. You enter through some stairs into what feels like a cellar, giving the restaurant a cozy and intimate feel. The dim lighting adds to the ambiance, with sawdust on the floor and candles in bottles on the tables. The menu may be limited, but the food is of a high standard. We tried the fish pie and the lamb, both of which were exceptionally delicious. The desserts were also a good choice. The menu even suggests a wine to complement each dish, making the task of choosing...
Firstly, let me say we love the Pipe of Port for its ambience and friendly service. When we've come for dinner we've always been happy with our meals. Today we went for lunch and decided to have a starters and then the smaller size lunchtime pies. The starters weren't too big, but we're fine for the price, but we were very disappointed with the size of the small pies. The large pies are priced at £16, the small pies are priced at £10, but they are tiny. Basically they are in a ramekin dish. We did say about how small they were, because we felt the larger pies must be more than two ramekin dishes and that would mean they should be £20, if double the size and that would make quite a small size...
This place is a well established hidden gem. I had wanted to go for years, and then a friend bought my husband and I a gift voucher for our 1st wedding anniversary. We went on an evening in the week so it was fairly quiet. It was lovely and warm in there despite the cold outside. Service was great- wine list extensive which I found a bit overwhelming but that’s my issue not theirs! If you are like me, look at the wine list in advance. We started by sharing a seafood platter- which was varied and tasty. They brought us bread which always pleases my husband. The pies are legendary- so my husband opted for the chicken pie and I went for the trawler pie. Both substantial sized portions. We didn’...
Two friends decided to have lunch on a rainy Thursday and arrived at the restaurant without a reservation. They were the first to be seated for lunch and were placed in a corner at a small table for two. The waiter, with a French accent, took their order and provided excellent service until the restaurant started to fill up with lunch diners. After receiving their delicious food, it became difficult to get the waiter's attention. Eventually, they had to go to the waiter station to ask for the bill, as they were unable to attract his attention. The waiter mentioned that he was busy, and they had to walk to the bar to pay. Despite enjoying the food, they felt neglected as they were not orderin...
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The Pipe Of Port is one of my favourite restaurants to visit! You enter by going down a short flight of stairs you immediately find yourself in a lowly lit intimate setting. It's far removed from the busy High Street of Southend only several feet away. The food/drink is of a great quality. I was more than impressed with all of the staff but one stood out in particular! The waiter called Matthew. He has exceptional service skills. Welcoming, helpful,attentive, professional with much attention to detail! He was constantly on the ball making sure that all customers were having their needs met. Lovely place to go for a lunch or dinner. We'll done everyone! See you soon.
This was a must visit for us on a recent trip to the area we used to live in almost 20 years ago. A basement bar and restaurant with wood panelling, sawdust on the floors and low lighting. We made the mistake of coming here for lunch instead of dinner and having a small pie meal instead of the full sized meal option. When you come to this fantastic spot, you really need a full appetite to enjoy their signature dishes to the max. Cue another visit from us for dinner! And don’t drive if you want the full experience and want to be able to select from their extensive wine list with many fortified choices as well. Highly recommended.
I went to the restaurant for lunch with my family and the food was outstanding. We enjoyed a three-course meal and everything was delicious, especially the lamb and steak. Our orders were served promptly and all together. The restaurant had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The staff were attentive and friendly, and our waiter, Mat, provided us with a great wine recommendation. It was a perfect dining experience for adults. I will definitely be visiting again.
We found this place and a great find. The food was very nice and a great wine list. The special of the day Tolouse sausages was delicious. We bought some pies to takeaway at £4.95 each and although the selection was minimal as they sold out, I had one later in the evening and was very tasty. We will definitely visit again when back in the area.
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Been going to the Pipe of Port for years. I particularly love the Chicken and Chestnut pie, unfortunately it means that I don't get to try the other lovely things on the menu. I love the pate starter too. Service is excellent too.
Exceptional service. Great people. Hospitable. There were seven of us who were delighted with the most beautiful meals. Three of us had the Scottish steak and kidney pie with mash. Amazing.
