February Dinner Date

Thursday 27th February 2025 7pm

Pieno-Lleno, 25 Station Rd, Upminster RM14 2SJ

Well, this is a first!
A table has been booked in this Mexican restaurant where the Othello Taverna used to be.
This is easily to get to by train or buses 370 and 248.

Website here - https://pieno-lleno.co.uk/upminster/
Menu here - https://pieno-lleno.co.uk/upminster-our-menus/#me_nus

Who would like to go?

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Friday, 24th January 2025 7 pm.

There’s a table booked at the Golden Lion in Romford.

Website here -
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion.

Menu here -
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/golden-lion/menu.

I think everybody knows where it is.

Who would Like to go?

Wednesday 20th November 2024 7pm
Mandarin Palace 197 - 201 High Street, Hornchurch, RM11 3XT

A table has been booked at the Mandarin Palace Chinese restaurant for all the lovers of Oriental food.
Unfortunately, I can’t find a menu to link and they don’t have a website.
Plenty of buses available to Hornchurch - 256, 248, 193, 370, 252, 372, 165 and a 365 that stops at Abbs Cross Lane
Car Park in Fentiman Way behind the shops.

Anybody fancy this?

October Dinner Date
Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 7pm

A table has been booked at The Ivy Tree in Romford. This is a new restaurant that is in the place of the old Wetherspoons pub (World’s Inn).
Website here - https://www.theivytreeessex.com/

Dinner menu here - https://www.theivytreeessex.com/wp-content/uploads/go-x/u/7490a5af-eb65-4a44-9504-45106ba8c1b5/The-ivy-Tree-Main-Menu.pdf

Please note that the prices are a little higher than usual, but i’ve bern assured that iit will be worth it.

Taking names now Guys and Girls.

DECEMBER DINNER DATE

Thursday 12th, December 2024 7pm

The Railway Hotel, Station Lane,RM12 6SB


I know it seems early, but I have booked a table at The Railway Hotel for a Festive Dinner.

Menu here - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-railway-hotel-hornchurch/menus/festive-menu#/

If you book for this meaI, I will need -
a deposit of £5 asap.
a pre order in a couple of weeks
and the exact money a bit nearer the date.

Please note that there is a choice between two courses (£20.49) or three courses (£23.49). If you want to finish with a coffee or tea and mince pie, that would be an extra £2.50.

I am taking names and deposits now as they do get busy and I want to fit in as many that would like to go.

September Dinner Date Thursday 26th September 2024 7pm
Kusadasi Taverna, 90 Rainham Road, RM13 7RJ
Table booked at this restaurant - website here - https://www.kusadasitaverna.co.uk/
Menu here - https://www.kusadasitaverna.co.uk/menu
Buses 103, 365 and 165 arrive close by.
Not sure about car parking, there is a forecourt shown on google maps, but the picture is three years old. Also single yellow line shown outside in the road.
Would anybody like to go for some Turkish food?

This aerial video was shot yesterday Sunday 8th Sept. Don’t go into the sea anytime soon in Southend. Disgraceful action by water company pumping raw sewage into the sea.
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Wednesday 28th August 2024 7pm
The Clove (Indian cuisine),
177, Squirrels Heath Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2DX
Table booked at The Clove
Website here - https://the-clove.co.uk/
Menu here - https://the-clove.co.uk/dine-in-menu/
Buses 256 or 294
Who fancies this one?

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 7pm
Burlington Fish and Grill Restaurant, 168c Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HS
Table booked for Burlingtons Fish and Grill Restaurant.
Website here - https://burlingtonsfishrestaurant.co.uk/
Menu here - https://burlingtonsfishrestaurant.co.uk/order-now
Please note that this menu is the take away menu. The restaurant didn’t have an eat in menu for me to take away. I’m told that both menus are the same, only to eat in, the prices are dearer.
They do not only serve fried and grilled fish, but also, chicken, kebabs, pies etc.
Buses 174 and 498 go past the door.
Anybody interested?

The latest dinner

June Dinner Date Thursday 27th June 2024 7pm
The Mawney Arms, Mawney Road, RM7 7HT
Website here - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/#/
Menu here - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/food#/
Bus from Romford Station 252
Bus from Collier Row 252 (opposite direction)
There is a small car park, also parking on side street after 6.30. Please check details for yourself.
Who would like to go?

Thursday 30th May 2024 @7pm
Venue - Cosmo,
The Brewery,
Waterloo Road,
Romford
RM1 1AU
Website here - https://www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk/restaurants/romford...
Menu here - https://www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk/menu
This is an “All you can eat venue” the cost is £20.99 for dinner.
As you can see by the menu, there are several different cuisines on offer, so there should be something for everyone.
Anybody interested?

Tuesday 30th April, 2024
Gusto Italian Restaurant
154 Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, RM2 6BP
A table had been booked at Gusto for next Tuesday. It was only mentioned to me this week and as we’ve not eaten here before, let’s give it a go.
Gidea Park Station is very close by.
Buses 496 and 294 stop at the station.
There looks to be eight parking places on Balgores Lane bridge, free after 6.30pm, but please check for yourself.
Who would like to go?

Hope you all have a great few days

Happy International Happiness Day

March Dinner Date Wednesday 27th March 7pm.

Table booked at Mother India, 118 North Street.Hornchurch RM11 1SU

Website here - https://www.motherindiahornchurch.co.uk/

Menu here - https://www.motherindiahornchurch.co.uk/menu

Buses 370, 256 and 165 run past the door.
Also Emerson Park station is a two minute walk away.
I’m told there are a few parking places in front of the restaurant.*

Anybody fancy this?

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums out there, but also the Dad's (through no fault of their own) had to assume the role of Mum & Dad.

Hope you all have a great day.

A big shout out for Romford fc who today have won through to the FA Vase semi final, if they win a two legged semi final, they will be at Wembley, here’s hoping they can get there. 🧡💙

For anyone not on Facebook, I can highly recommend 'Traditional Pie & Mash' that come to Collier Row Community Centre every Saturday from 9am - 4pm (or until sold out)

Thursday 29th February 2024. 6.45 pm
The Drill, on the roundabout at Brentwood Road / Slewins Lane, RM2 5TD

A table has been booked at The Drill for 6.45. This is a little earlier than usual as I’m told that the kitchen is only open until 8pm. I hope this is okay with everyone.

Website here - https://www.drillromford.co.uk/index

Menu here - https://www.drillromford.co.uk/food

Buses. 165, 294, 370, 496 from Romford
There is a small car park at the front and I’m told there is street parking, but please check for yourself.

Anybody like to go?

Wednesday 31st January, 2024 7pm
The Yummy Greek
106 South Street, Romford RM 7RX

This restaurant was suggested to me some months back…..

Website here - https://theyummygreek.co.uk/

Menu here - https://theyummygreek.co.uk/menu/

Bus or train to Romford Station or the Brewery multi storey car park exit in the road behind.

Anybody fancy this?

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November Dinner Date Monday 27th November 2023 7pm
There is just time to squeeze in a dinner for next week for November.
Table booked at -
Ginger Spice - 395 - 397 Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, Romford RM2 5TH
Menu here - https://ginger-spice.co.uk/dine-menu/
See more
Dine Menu | Ginger Spice

Please note that this is for the DECEMBER Dinner Date

Table booked at the
Good Intent -
South End Road, Hornchurch, Essex. RM12 5NU

Website here -https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/essex/good-intent

Festive menu here -https://gkbr-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/165c69448cda44b8bc8689467ea76de2?v=d944b3dd

Now this does require us to pre order and pay a £5.00 deposit.

Buse 252 stops outside.
The pub does have a car park.
Hornchurch station is a 9 min bus ride away on a 252

Just taking names at the moment. I will ask what you want for dinner when I have the booking form.
Now, who would like to go?

October Dinner Date Tuesday 31st October 2023 at 7pm.
Good Evening all you lovely people,
By request a table has been booked at -
The Railway Tavern, Station Lane, Hornchurch.
Hopefully, you can find the menu here - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-railway-hotel-hornchurch/mainmenu#/

At the bottom of the menu page, there is an option to sign yourself up for endless emails in exchange for a £5 voucher.

Buses 193, 252, 165, 348 and 256 all pass the door.
Also Hornchurch station is almost next door and there is parking for customers by the side of the pub.
So who would like to go?

Ps Don’t forget it will be Halloween on Tuesday, so feel free to arrive by broomstick!

September Dinner Date

Wednesday 27th September 2023 7pm

Okay Boys and Girls, table booked at

Chariots Fish Restaurant.

Address - Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HS.
Buses 174, 496 and 498 all stop close by.

We have been here before, who would like to repeat the experience?

Thursday 31st August 2023 7pm
Crem Kitchen,
43, Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EB
Although we have been here a couple of times before, it has since changed hands and it has been suggested that we try it again.
Website here - https://www.crem.kitchen
Menus here - https://www.crem.kitchen/menu
Buses 174 and 498 run past the door.
Anybody ready for another meal out?

Monday 31st July 2023 @ 7pm
Anybody fancy a curry?
Table booked at -
DarjeelingTandoori, 35, CollierRow Road, RM3 3NR
Website here -
https://thedarjeelingtandoori.co.uk

Menu here -
https://thedarjeelingtandoori.co.uk/menu/

Scroll down to see a couple of English dishes, then further down the Monday/Tuesday offer of six items for £14.95.

This restaurant has a 5 hygiene rating.

Buses 175, 247, 294, 252 and 365. No onsite parking..

Wednesday 28th June 2023, 7pm
Giggling Squid, 168, High Street, Hornchurch , RM12 6AF
Table booked at this Thai restaurant -
https://www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/hornchurch/
Menu here -
https://www.gigglingsquid.com/menu/hornchurch/
Buses, 165, 248, 193, 256, and 252 all go to Hornchurch town centre. I believe this restaurant is on the triangle.
Anybody interested?

Tuesday 23rd May 2023, 7pm

Chariots Fish and Chips
626 Upper Brentwood Road, Gidea Park, RM2 6HS

Okay Boys and Girls,
Table booked for seven o'clock for next Tuesday.
This restaurant does not only serve fish and chips, but steak, chicken, ribs, burgers, sausages and pies too.

From Romford, Buses 174, 498 and 496 all stop just before Gallows Corner. It is the Upper Brentwood Road Stop (GN) for all three buses. Upper Brentwood Road is almost opposite the bus stop, so walk back towards Romford and cross at the lights.

Who would like to go?

Thursday 27th April 2023, 7pm

The Aspen Tree, Gobions Avenue, Romford, RM5 3SP

The Aspen Tree has finally been booked! What a palaver!
It’s a Green King pub and restaurant.
Website here - https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/essex/aspen-tree/

Buses 103 and 499 both stop very near. You need the bus stop for Moray Way.

Who wants to go?

Thursday 30th March 7pm
The Railway Hotel, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6SB

Here is their website - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-railway-hotel-hornchurch#/

And here is their main menu - https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/london/the-railway-hotel-hornchurch/mainmenu#/

Buses 256, 193, and 252 run close by and there is also Hornchurch Station of course. From google maps, it looks as though there is a pay car park on the side, but I can’t be sure it is still there.

Sorry that this is short notice. I have been trying to phone the hotel but no joy, so I have booked online. Who would like to go?

Wishing all the Mums a Happy Mothers Day

February Dinner Date
Thursday 16th February 2023 at 7pm
Neyzen, 290 North Street, Romford, RM5 3AA

https://www.neyzen.co.uk/

Table booked at the newish takeover of the Indian restaurant building at the top of North Street, (previously the Parkside pub)at Neyzen, which has quite a varied menu. Mediterranean, European and Indian food all listed. Find the full menu here -

https://www.neyzen.co.uk/table-menu/

Buses 247, 375,175,103 and 66 stop right outside.

There is a car park around the back. When coming up North Street from Romford to the restaurant, go past Neyzen to the A12, turn left (onto the A12), then left again into Hainault Road where the car park is on the left hand side. Hope this is clear!

Who would like to go?

January Dinner Date Thursday 12th January 2023 at 7pm
Please note that this will be a Caribbean Evening.

Address- New City College, Chadwell Heath Lane, RM6 4XT
This is a training college for future chefs.

Transport from Romford -
Bus 66 with a five minute walk
Elizabeth Line to Goodmayes Station then bus EL3
Bus 86 then change at the same stop to a 173

I imagine that there will be parking on site, but I will check when booking.

I presume there will be limited spaces so I will book as soon as possible.
Here is the menu for the evening -

Autumn Season Celebration
Thursday 12 January 2023

3 course meal £25, 2 course meal £20

Amuse Bouche
Golden brown bake, jerk garlic & herb sauce

Starters
3 Jerk wings
Tasty jerk drumette & wingette, jerk sauce
~o~
Ackee & saltfish festival cups
Delicious Ackee & saltfish, golden brown festival
~o~
Plantain, avocado & potato twist (v)
Mouth-watering golden brown plantain, mash avocado, roast potatoes

Main Course
Jerk Special
Finger-licking jerk chicken & sauce, rice & peas or white rice, salad, coleslaw
~o~ Escovitch fish special
Flavourful Escovitch fish, rice & peas or white rice, salad, coleslaw
~o~
Curry chickpea & steamed vegetables (v)
Inviting chickpea curry & vegetables

Desserts
Rum cake
Luscious white overproof run, rum & raisin ice-cream
~o~ Coconut cake
Flavorous coconut milk, vanilla ice-cream

Please reply asap thanks

November Dinner Date

Tuesday 29th November 2022 7pm

The Welcome Inn, 49, High Street, Hornchurch Rm11 1TP

Chinese by special request. Table booked at the Welcome Inn.
We have been here before, I think we all know where it is.
Buses 256, 248, 193, 365 all pass nearby. No designated parking close by unfortunately.

Who would like to come?

Deers Rest, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7LL

A little early I know, but I thought I would get this one organised before all the slots go. We were here last Christmas and I think everybody enjoyed it. So, a table has been provisionally booked for 12 - 15 people.

There are two price options, two courses will cost £13.95 and three courses £16.95.
They have asked me to submit the menu selections in advance, as before and also collect £5.00 deposit per person.

Their website with the Festive menu is here, scroll down and click on the festive menu - https://www.deersrestpub.co.uk/christmas/

Buses 26, 294 and 499 all stop nearby and the pub does have its own car park.

Starting the list straight away.

October Dinner Date

Monday 31st October 2022 7pm

Tunch Kitchen. 47, Sutton Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RJ

A table has been booked for all Witches and Warlocks to dine at this fairly new restaurant that has come with a recommendation. (Formally Arya’s Kitchen).

Here is their website - http://tunchkitchen.co.uk/ so take a peek at their menu.

Buses 252, 93, or 256. Or it’s a two minute walk from Hornchurch Station.

Anybody fancy this?

September Dinner Date Tuesday 27th September 2022 7pm

Anybody fancy a curry on Tuesday? This restaurant comes with a recommendation!

Table booked at The Raj of India for 7pm.

Address: 152 Upminster Rd, Upminster, Hornchurch RM14 2RB

Easy to get to from Romford, either overground train to Upminster, then the district line to Upminster Bridge or bus 248 or 370.

Anybody?

What a very sad and emotional day yesterday was for those of us that love the monarchy.

August Dinner Date Tuesday 30th August 2022 7pm

The Ship, 93 Main Road, Gidea Park, RM2 5EL

Website here - https://www.theshipgideapark.co.uk/

Menus here https://www.theshipgideapark.co.uk/menus/

Anybody want to go?

Wednesday 10th August 2022 at 7.30.
Arrive 6pm if you want to have dinner first.
All welcome.

July Dinner Date Wednesday 27th July, 2022 7pm
Marley’s Brasserie & Lounge
Hello Boys and Girls,
Table booked at Marley’s for 7pm, as suggested.
Website here - https://marleysbrasserie.co.uk
Address is 17 – 19 Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1TS
Menus here - https://marleysbrasserie.co.uk/menu/
Buses stopping nearby are 193, 248, 372, 165 and 256.
Sounds good - “We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time”
Who would like to go?

Has anybody got any suggestions for somebody to measure and fit 2 venetian blinds. Thanks

Just in case anybody is looking forward to the April Dinner Date, due to some clashing dates, there wont be one…..
However, there is a quiz evening at the Deer’s Rest on Tuesday 26th April that quite a few of us are going to. All are welcome as the evening is in aid of the Deer Aid charity. Food available from the normal menu and there will be £2.00 fee to enter into the quiz. Here is the flyer for it -

I don't come on here often these day so just popped on to wish everyone Happy Easter.

I don't come on here often these day so just popped on to wish everyone Happy Easter.