Eating out in Thaxted...
then come to The Maypole
We know that great tasting, freshly prepared pub food brings people together. At The Maypole, our chef Leon believes it is all about serving delicious, freshly prepared food from locally sourced ingredients. From our burgers and traditional fish & chips to our home cooked Sunday roast — there’s something for everyone, including children. We have a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes and can also cater for people with Gluten Free needs.
Please call 01371 831599 to book
We cook to order to maintain an efficient kitchen and tables of 8 and above will be asked to pre-order – the last thing we want is to keep our guests waiting for their food if we get too busy.
December Menu
Booking recommended
Tuck into our December Menu filled with hearty winter warmers and festive favourites. From comforting pub classics to indulgent desserts, there’s something for everyone. Perfect for cosy catch-ups, family meals and seasonal celebrations at The Maypole.
Christmas Menu (pre-book only)
Available Tuesday 2nd December to 24th December (except Sundays)
Celebrate the season with our festive Christmas Menu, featuring comforting starters, classic roast turkey, rich winter mains and indulgent desserts. Perfect for groups and family gatherings, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the magic of Christmas at The Maypole.
Buble Christmas Dinner
Bookings only, call to reserve your table
Join us for a magical festive evening with a delicious Christmas dinner and live Michael Bublé–style entertainment. Enjoy a choice of seasonal mains, indulgent desserts and Prosecco on arrival — all served in a beautifully festive setting for an unforgettable night at The Maypole.
Sunday Menu
Very popular - booking in advance is essential
On Sundays from 12pm to 4.30pm we offer a selection of Chicken, Pork, Beef and Lamb roasts with fresh vegetables, homemade Yorkshire Puddings and proper gravy. We also have other non-roast choices, children’s meals and delicious vegetarian and vegan options. Call us on 01371 831599 to reserve a table.
Tuesday to Saturday Daytime
Includes our Light Lunches selection
Our DAYTIME menu has been created to suit all tastes. Sourced from local ingredients, it includes a variety of dishes that we update on occasions.
Lovingly selected for you
Enjoy our range of ale, lagers and ciders, wines, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and freshly-ground coffees, including award-winning beers from local breweries plus a roster of guest beers, including IPAs and wheat beers.
At any one time up to 5 cask ales, 1 craft ale, 2 ciders, 6 lagers, Guinness and draft. On occasion we also stock traditional cider served direct from the cellar, as well as bottled beers and ciders. All our real ales are carefully looked after, and we take great pride in the quality of the ales we serve.
We are delighted to have been selected for inclusion in the Good Beer Guide and be Cask Marque approved.
Our Ales (current)
Cask Ales
Bishop Nick Ridleys Rite
GOLD Champion Beer of East Anglia (Bitters) 2019 & 2020
CHAMPION BEER OF BRITAIN 2017 – SILVER Supreme Champion
The Ridley family knows what Essex wants when it comes to good, honest session beer, so get your taste buds around this classic beauty. English Fuggles and Goldings do a sterling job of balancing crystal and pale ale malts, working their hops off for a floral aroma and a satisfying bitterness that is subtle but, like us, in it for the long haul.
Timothy Taylor Golden Best
Timothy Taylor's Golden Best is a traditional English cask ale known for its bright, golden color and approachable flavor. It is a light, smooth ale with gentle malt sweetness, subtle hops, and a clean, refreshing finish. The beer is available in various formats, including a recipe kit for home brewing enthusiasts. It has been a popular choice in pubs across the region and is celebrated for its balance and smoothness.
Brentwood Legacy (Gluten Free)
Brentwood Legacy is a bitter, slightly sweet ale with a light hoppy finish, available in Polypins and gluten-free. It is part of Brentwood Brewing Company's offerings and is known for its easy drinking qualities. The beer has received positive ratings from various beer enthusiasts, indicating its popularity and quality.
Guest Ale
Bishop Nick Noel
Noel blazes amber in the glass – bold, rich and warming.
Chocolate and crystal malts load up roasted nuts, coffee and toffee sweetness, while a hit of Pale Ale malt keeps it smooth and steady. British hops cut through with a spiced edge, keeping it balanced and dangerously drinkable. At 4%, it’s all flavour, no fuss – the ale built for long winter nights.
Brentwood Brewery Santas Sack
Craft Ale
Beavertown Neck Oil
Beavertown Neck Oil Session IPA is a 4.3% ABV craft beer with a light, zingy taste and a pale yellow colour. It balances fresh lemon and kiwi flavours with mild hops and a hint of caramel. Named after founder Logan's grandad, who loved to "oil his neck" with a pint.
Lagers (current)
Carlsberg
Prava
Birra Moretti
Madri
Peroni
Staropramen
Ciders
Aspall
Inches
Stout
Guinness
Contact us
For table bookings or to arrange a function, please call 01371 831599
31 Mill End, Thaxted CM6 2LT
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Opening Hours
Monday: 4pm – 10pm
Tuesday: 12pm – 10pm
Wednesday: 12pm – 10pm
Thursday: 12pm – 10pm
Friday: 12pm – 11pm
Saturday: 12pm – 11pm
Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Food Service Times
Monday: Kitchen closed
Tuesday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 8.30pm
Thursday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 8.30pm
Friday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 9pm
Saturday: 12pm – 2:30pm & 6pm – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4.30pm
A comprehensive service for your private and community functions
The Maypole is the ideal place to hire privately for your events - whether it’s a birthday, wedding, funeral wake, or any other type of event. It’s quick and easy to book, and often does NOT incur a hire fee. We can also offer you a comprehensive catering service - from canapés, buffets and sit-down meals, tailored to your needs at and agreed price point. A DJ service can also be provided in-house, including Disco and/or Karaoke.