The Retreat — Braintree

Pub · Braintree

The Retreat

4.6 (141 reviews)
£ 📍 42 Church St, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5JY

About The Retreat

A quiet pub in Braintree, Essex, where the low noise level means you can actually hear each other across the table — good for a child who finds a busy dining room overwhelming, though it also means a loud toddler will be noticed. High chairs and a kids' menu are both there, so you don't need to bring your own solutions, and step-free access means the buggy comes straight in rather than being folded at the door. There's outdoor seating for when someone needs to wriggle, gluten-free options if that matters at your table, and prices sit at the lower end. Booking ahead is worth doing.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Quiet
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#outdoor seating#pub
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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