Owl, Epping Forest  

The Owl is a large, sprawling pub in Epping Forest with a great back garden offering fantastic views over the countryside. There's been a pub here for centuries and even though the current building is 20th century, it still feels traditional, with lots of dark wood and leather chairs. There's a couple of well kept McMullen's ales, but the food is hit or miss, due probably to the industrial scale of demand. It can be a bit family oriented - the bouncy castle is testament to that - but its still a good place for a drink and there is an air of civility which not all McMullen's countryside pubs possess. Popular with walkers, we wondered if the officers at the police training facility over the road come here after work. There are also usually a few regulars to be spotted; despite its overwhelming rural appearance, there are a fair few houses nearby. Overall, the perfect pub to rest after a hike through Epping Forest.

reviewed:
23/09/2007

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

real ale - all McMullens

large beer garden

yes - bouncy castle

BBQ in summer

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