Le Bouchon - Brasserie & Hotel

27.08.2022

Since the last review we have finally stayed a night on their package, been to a paired wine tasting menu night (very good) and yesterday went (possibly for the first time) for lunch. It's as good as ever. The set lunch menu is amazing value as well as tasting great. Thanks all. PREVIOUS REVIEW; Long term fans. Almost 10 years in fact - they're approaching that anniversary of having opened. Somewhere for a very nice meal out. Definitely not pub food (not that there's anything wrong with good pub food, I'm very keen), it's a place for special occasion or a treat.

19.12.2024

I enjoyed a lunch here with friends. I couldn't fault the service or the food. Good value too.

14.12.2024

We visited the hotel to stay for a wedding that was nearby, and were so happy we stayed here sight unseen. It was a cosy place with the friendliest staff, had a great nights sleep and a lovely breakfast. Highly recommend!

05.11.2024

Very nice hotel, furnished beautifully. Lovely well equipped room. Lots of nice touches. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Bar offers interesting cocktails. Restaurant was closed as it was a Monday. But there's a good I dian right next door.

26.10.2024

My sister held an 80th birthday lunch party here for the family. The service, food and the setting were impeccable. Thankyou very much.

20.10.2024

Just had a superb Sunday lunch here. From the welcome at the front desk to the service during the meal, it was welcoming and top class - just the right amount of attention without being ‘in your face’. And the food was great. Started with a taster of fresh oysters - as local as you can get (landed less than a mile away) which were outstanding. A starter of scallops and pork belly was sublime and roast pork right up to the standard that the earlier dishes had set. Overall an excellent experience. Thoroughly recommended.

04.10.2024

Great meal. Great service. Good value.

06.12.2023

Tried the Xmas tasting menu with deluxe wine pairing, superb combinations, highly recommended. Enjoyed it so much booked to return the following week!

28.11.2017

Brilliant service food very nice

08.08.2024

Checked in yesterday, here for two nights in a deluxe king room. Henry has been amazing and so efficient, such a nice guy, working tirelessly to ensure everything is perfect for your stay. Thank you Henry 🤗

06.08.2024

Lovely, friendly hotel in a convenient location. Only reason for not giving it 5 stars was a bit of noise from the road, which quietens right down at night. The rooms are lovely, ours (room 2) was newly decorated/refurbished, so that was especially nice. The only snag was, it was hot like an oven in there and despite the lovely lady at reception fetching a second fan, the temperature was crazy hot. There's no ventilation in the bathroom other than a tiny built-in fan. I appreciate this would only be a problem on particularly hot days and you could always ask for a room with aircon (there are a few we learnt), I know we will! Service was outstanding, the staff couldn't be more obliging, frequent top up of water and ice etc. Nice breakfast (aircon in restaurant, so that was nice). Just a bit of nit-picking.. The brand new shower was beautiful and worked really well, but you got a bit wet turning it on as it wasn't accessible any other way 😅 (and especially as the first time you're working out which side turns it on etc). Also, the toilet flush was very stiff to press.. But don't let these little things put you off. We still slept well despite the heat (both fans on full), the bed was very good. 💗

02.08.2024

We had a lovely stay at Le Bouchon. Staff were unbelievably attentive from our first call to book to the very last moment we were checking out. The hotel itself, in isolation, has a homely French Georgian feel to it. Bar area has a comfy vibe with some French stuff going on. Freddie behind the bar made us several tasty cocktails, including a recommended Popcorn sour.... which was interesting. Lovely chap Freddie. Daniel, James and all the staff were very professional, helpful and polite. We had the River trip picnic on our first night. Very chilled. Reasonably priced for a bit of serenity and chill. We also enjoyed a few drinks outside the front of the hotel, under the shade. We had the taster menu on the second night... food was delicious, but not sure the wine pairing was worth it. Either way, it was all presented well and with enthusiasm. I suppose location was the biggest surprise... kind of in the middle of an industrial estate. That's not to say you shouldn't go and enjoy.... you absolutely should. But the views aren't great. And if you're just there for evening drinks, bite to eat, sleep over and breakie, it's fine. But you do need to stretch your legs to get up to Maldon proper and down to the Quayside... which is well worth it. We enjoyed the pub across the road, the Muddy Duck about 10 mins away on the River's edge and the walk down to the pubs on Maldon quayside. We really enjoyed our stay but dropped 1 star for location v price.

30.07.2024

Staff is very nice and excellent service

04.07.2024

Food and service are really good. I had a tomato soup and the cod for mains, really exceptional.

25.06.2024

Well, that was a lovely visit. Just the 2 of us on a last minute weekend away got lucky that Le Bouchon could accommodate us. From the moment we arrived and had our drinks carried out to the riverboat to the moment we left the service was absolutely superb. The staff, especially the delightful Clares (2 ladies, same name) looked after our every need with a smile and a quiet efficiency. The hotel is beautifully and imaginatively decorated and the rooms well appointed and comfortable. It's an old listed building so there are some issues with planning (no lift) regulations but overall the character benefits because of this. Didn't stay for dinner as nearby Maldon has a number of good restaurants and a buzzy nightlife. Lots of lovely walks and Burnham on Crouch about 15 mins away is also well worth a visit. Good find, we will definitely be going back.

13.06.2024

Lovely restaurant delicious food and welcoming staff

11.06.2024

It was lovely. Beautiful restaurant with fie dining. Unfortunately we didn't use it as we were going to a wedding and breakfast isn't served on Monday Lovely room. Lovely, helpful staff. Will visit again

04.06.2024

Amazing rooms, top quality staff.

31.05.2024

Didn't stay in a room. But had dinner here. Outstanding!

28.04.2024

Great for a special occasion!

25.04.2024

The room very small, It was my birthday and they had the table set up Friendly staff, perfect food, made to feel welcome. This first time for a long time that myself and partner have not complained about a meal. Couldn't fault the waiters or bar staff.

24.04.2024

i had a delightful evening and was served by a lovely young chap named james, will certainly be coming again just for his impeccable service

09.04.2024

Had a brilliant 70th birthday celebration, great food, service and venue. Highly recommended.

01.04.2024

We had my step dads 70th birthday in the orangery and le bouchon did us proud . The food and service was excellent and they have all been really helpful in organising this

18.03.2024

bland food, rude staff and dirty, smelly toilets. Avoid!

17.02.2024

Very elegant and very professional, attentive staff. The service was not rushed and the food and drinks were perfect! Our first visit a really nice place on our door step 🏆

12.02.2024

Attended a party here and could not fault the attention to detail. Staff were very helpful all night and the buffet was very good quality.

25.12.2018

Had amazing cocktails and meal.The service was great as always

15.01.2024

Had a weekend stay at this hotel. It was really lovely, the room was nice does need touching up in places other than that it was clean, fresh and bed was comfy. Breakfast was very tasty and went down well each morning. Had dinner in the restaurant and the scallops were amazing! Food was so tasty and presented perfectly, service was attentive. I feel the need to mention Emma such a lovely lady really makes you feel really welcome and goes out of her way to make your stay special! Thank you for a lovely weekend.

11.01.2024

Great atmosphere and food.

25.12.2023

We went for lunch and enjoyed the 3 course Christmas set menu. Excellent all round - decor, atmosphere, service and especially the food. Very fair prices as well. Top marks