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Warm vibes and winning bites: A perfect pub stop at Wivenhoe's Greyhound
IT was one of those days that ends the way all good days should – with a hearty meal in a buzzing pub, the kind where you feel like you've stumbled into someone's living room rather than a bar.
After a day spent walking Wivenhoe's streets, chatting with locals and soaking up riverside sunshine, I ended up exactly where I was meant to: at The Greyhound.
The pub sits like an old friend at the heart of town, with its cheerful chatter spilling out the door and the promise of a cold drink and good food drawing you in.
The warm interiors (Image: Newsquest Reporter) Inside, the atmosphere was instantly warm – a real community feel, where dogs are welcome, and the bar staff know most customers by name.
It was only early evening, but the beer garden was already filling up with a hum of conversation and laughter.
The cosy insides (Image: Newsquest Reporter) After hours on my feet, I was ready to eat.
I scanned their daily specials board and eventually landed on the wholetail scampi, served with seasoned fries and a dressed salad (£12.50).
It was a tough choice, though.
Their menu is packed with pub classics, small plates, burgers and sandwiches – a spread that makes decision-making a genuine challenge.
Tempted by more, I gave in and ordered a small plate of falafel bites (£7), which came with a rich hummus and fresh salad.
My meal (Image: Newsquest Reporter) Honestly?
Some of the best falafel I've had in a long time – crisp outside, perfectly spiced inside, and paired with a creamy hummus that made each bite better than the last.
The scampi didn't disappoint either – golden, generous, and full of flavour.
The fries were perfectly seasoned, and the salad gave just the right crunch and freshness to round it all out.
Another diner near me recommended the house curry – 'highly commended,' they said with a nod – so that's definitely going on my list for next time.
I kept things simple with a Coke (£3.70), but the bar's selection of local beers and ales looked impressive.
Portion sizes were no joke – I ended up asking for a takeaway box, and the staff kindly packed everything up with a smile.
Warm, welcoming and deeply satisfying, The Greyhound is the kind of place you leave full – not just from the food, but from the experience.
