The Old Kings Head, Stock - Worth a Visit

Four Go to Lunch in Essex stayed fairly close to home today with a visit to The Old Kings Head in Stock. It's under new management and has been very stylishly refurbished throughout, although new owner Joe told us he still has more expansion plans.

We received a very warm welcome and were immediately seated in the lovely restaurant area, The menu, including daily specials,is very extensive and there's a good price range too. Our choices included chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, succulent duck curry, lamb shank with bubble & squeak, and a very juicy sirloin steak + trimmings. The service was excellent. There is a good selection of desserts although one was exceedingly hot and the supply of custard could be more generous.

All in all we had a really enjoyable lunch - the background music was excellent (just our style) and we felt relaxed and at home. This restaurant deserves more lunchtime custom! We happily award it 4.5 stars.