Pub in Upminster
Optimist Tavern
Hacton Lane / Little Gaynes Lane, Upminster, RM14 2XYClosest station: Upminster Bridge, about 20 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,163 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Optimist Tavern
Pleasant suburban local on the edge of town, with patio at front and garden at rear. High level seating in alcove. Toilets (except accessible) are upstairs.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Patio areas at front & Garden at rear
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi: O2 Wifi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Newspapers
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01708 641530
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,163 ratings
2 out of 5Edward Woznickion Google, August 2024
I came with my wife and kids for dinner, but unfortunately was wholly unimpressed. There were plenty of adults food and drinks menus on the table, but to get the kids options, we had to scan the QR code and find the items on the website. For my starter I ordered the hot and fiery chicken wings. They arrived in good time and were delicious - hot, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Very nice. For my main I ordered the surf and turf, which was a sirloin steak, served with panko breaded prawns, peas, and a grilled mushroom and tomato. The steak was a bit over temp (I ordered rare, but…
5 out of 5Dionne Atkinson Google, September 2024
Recently had a family celebration here. The team were brilliant, considering there were a fair few of us! Nothing was too much trouble. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.
3 out of 5Chris Coxon Google, September 2024
Lovely pub but incredibly lazy staff. Too often, bar snacks are not replenished and there are none on offer - even if you specifically ask - though it's obvious there are more in stock as they will suddenly appear at the bar after a while. Also, there is in theory a great selection of ales but there are at least two offline for 'pipe cleaning' at any one time. This evening four of the five ales were unavailable. As this is a common occurrence, we walked away as our patience has finally run out.
5 out of 5Lucenton Google, August 2024
We had a great evening. The food was amazing as well as the service. We had Jessica as our waitress and she was brilliant. The staff are very friendly and Claire was amazing. Very good value for money and a great atmosphere. Would recommend.
5 out of 5Dave Flackon Google, August 2024
I've lived near the optimist for 17 years & never been in there, but yesterday we had a wake in the optimist & they did us proud. It's a lovely pub the staff are really friendly & the food they did us was top notch grub absolutely loved it. I will be visiting the optimist more often, I would definitely would recommend it 👌 💯
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.