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US$15 - US$38
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British, Contemporary, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

great food but hassled to leave table before we had a chance of ordering dessert i suppose they could replace the knife and forks with a shovel

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We came to The Tilbury to celebrate my nephew’s birthday. We ordered from the Christmas menu. The roast turkey was amazing, the vegetables and cauliflower cheese was delicious. The service we received from the manager was first class. He was very attentive & made our...time at The Tilbury perfect. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you soon.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you very much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear we helped you celebrate and look forward to welcoming you back

Reviewed 23 September 2023 via mobile

Wow, went here for our anniversary meal before going to a wedding reception and the food was AMAZING. really shouldn't have had dessert but just couldn't help it. The service was spot on and the restaurant itself was really nice, sounds strange but tables were...nicely spaced, so you didn't feel like you were eating with the next one over and that really makes a difference. Will definitely be visiting againMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2023

Thank you so much and thank you for celebrating with us. Hope to see you again soon

Reviewed 10 September 2023

Had the best Sunday lunch today, the starter was spot on, thank you chef! A great atmosphere and a warm welcome. Thank you.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Thank you for your review. We're very proud of our Sunday Lunch and all our food & service. hopefully see you again soon

Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

This was our first visit to the Tilbury and we were all greatly impressed by the food which was slightly different from the norm but was delicious so a new experience which we love. Service was excellent and we must make special mention of Molly...who was exceptionally knowledgable about the food and cheerful throughout. We will certainly be back!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Amazing to hear about your experience and how much you loved it. Molly is chuffed with her special mention, she's a great asset to the team and glad her passion came across

Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

The best Sunday lunch. Roast beef is superb, served pink and really tender . Roast potatoes are fab and so is the cauliflower cheese. Totally recommend 5 stars

Date of visit: July 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2023

Thank you so much, a lot of work goes into our roast dinners & we are very proud of them, feedback like this always means a lot to the team

Reviewed 13 May 2023

We visit at least once a month, when the menu changes. Lovely, imaginative well executed food, and great service from a friendly hospitable team. Excellent every time.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2023

Thank you for your review. We pride ourselves on delivering a great product but even more so consistently so its amazing to hear you visit so regularly and always enjoy

Reviewed 23 April 2023

Tip : The Tilbury has a good sized car park so no issues if you need to drive plus book We went to the Tilbury for Sunday lunch which has a specific menu which includes roasts but has other options as well as great snacks...such as pardon peppers and confit chicken nuggets, With asparagus in season we opted for the asparagus and potato soup alongside asparagus with ham, egg and caper dressing. Both were packed full of flavour. We opted for the pork loin roast which came with a good selection of vegetables, superb roast potatoes, a huge yorkshire pudding and one of the best cauliflower cheese dishes I have ever tasted. Portion size was large and the pork was lovely and tender. Service was great - warm greeting when we arrived and always attentive. As a pub it has a good selection of ales, wines and spirits with options to suit any budget. Overall a fantastic lunch and wholeheartedly recommend - definitely worth a drive / special trip. We will be back soon.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2023

Thank you for your lovely detailed review. we look forward to welcoming you back

Reviewed 15 March 2023

We love this place for a Sunday roast. The best part is you get cauliflower cheese with your meal rather than a side dish. you must pre book though to save disappointment. we have the chicken nuggets (they are a posh version) and the bread...and oils. then roast beef all round. the meat is tender and plentiful. its our fav place for a Sunday roast. highly recommendMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Nicola Brown, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 22 March 2023

Thank you so much for your review. we are very proud of our roast dinners and really pleased you enjoyed it

Reviewed 1 February 2023

Exciting menu, friendly service, lovely atmosphere, superb food. Head and shoulders above many others. Well done... again!

Date of visit: January 2023
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BainandBridges, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Thank you very much. We take that as very high praise and the team are very proud to read your review. hopefully see you again soon

Reviewed 27 January 2023

Gave The Tilbury a try after researching a decent venue for a milestone birthday. The food, service and ambience were all spot on to make a memorable evening. Well set-out tables so, although the place was buzzing, we didn't feel crowded. The menu was nicely...varied and the cooking first class, we were treated as valued customers and the service was prompt without feeling rushed. We won't wait until unother birthday to return. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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BainandBridges, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Really pleased we helped to mark your special Birthday and great to read how much you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon

Reviewed 19 January 2023 via mobile

Lovely, creative, Food. Lots of different choices and flavours. The Asian pot noodles in dish I had weren’t great but the steaks were amazing. I would say mains were great, desserts were ok. Not great value for money. The steak sauce which was pushed on...those having steak was expensive- our guests both said they didn’t know it was an extra cost (yes we now know it’s on the menu). The staff we good and helpful. Took 15 mins to clear table at the end but otherwise it was good. The bar and pub were nice. Local beers. There was a very loud group in the middle table, making it hard to hear (and I’m not old!). Pricing - mains were ok and decent value. I do think pub/restaurants are getting in the habit of adding 10-15% to our food bills to pay for their staff. I would have given a nice tip but I won’t go back as when you add (can’t remember if it was 10 or 12.5%) to the drinks and food it’s a lot. That made it an expensive night, instead of a good and decent value. I rated a 4, not a 3, as the mains were overall good, staff pleasant and nice decor. The cost of steak sauce and service ridiculousMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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BainandBridges, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review and really pleased as a whole you enjoyed your meal. We really strive to offer good value for money and have had to swallow a lot of price increases on our business...More

Reviewed 15 January 2023 via mobile

We had a group of 12 friends. We were looked after royally in a separate section of the pub, and it felt like private dining. Service was excellent, efficient and friendly. Food was good but not outstanding and certainly quite expensive, but we knew this...in advance, so definitely not a problem. I have not been here for several years, but will revisit again soon.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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BainandBridges, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Really glad you had a great experience with us and the team looked after you so well. We are very proud of our team and they take great pride in this feedback. We know we are not the cheapest place to eat but pride ourselves...More

Reviewed 17 December 2022 via mobile

We hadn’t visited for ages. But oh so good. Fabulous staff. Adam was amazing, knowledgeable and engaging. The food was simply superb. Cannot recommend enough and will be there again soon.

Date of visit: December 2022
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BainandBridges, Owner at The Tilbury, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2023

Thank you for your review. We agree Adam is amazing, he is very proud of what he does. We look forward to welcoming you back

Reviewed 2 August 2022 via mobile

What a lovely hidden gem. The food was superb, backed up a really good service by wonderful friendly staff. Excellent choice of quality wines. If your wondering what restaurant to hit next, you won't go far wrong at this well run organised establishment. Very impressed....Keep up the good work team Tilbury.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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The Tilbury is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5