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Haywards - Haywards, Epping, Essex

Haywards

4.8 (926)
£41 and over
Modern European
111 Bell Common, Epping, Essex CM16 4DZ

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Haywards

4.8
£41 and over
Modern European
Epping

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please email info@haywardsevents.co.uk or visit www.haywardsevents.co.uk for further information.

Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01992 577350
  • Website
    http://www.haywardsevents.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jahdre Hayward
  • Catering
    Contact us if you have a special event coming up. We can host your event at Haywards or we can cater for you in your home or a location of your choice. We can also offer 'ready to cook/serve' meals for you to collect and either cook or serve in your own home. This includes dinner party meals and buffets.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of spaces available for private dining depending on your numbers. The Stable can accommodate 10-14 guests. We have two further spaces in which to host similar size parties or we can offer the whole main area for exclusive use which can seat 14-50 guests, or larger numbers for unseated, informal dining.
  • Location
    111 Bell Common, Epping, Essex CM16 4DZ
  • Area
    Epping
  • Parking Details
    There is car parking available on site at Haywards Restaurant with easy and 'wheelchair friendly' access directly into the restaurant.
  • Public transport
    Haywards is just a short journey from Epping Underground Station which is on the Central Line, there is a taxi office located at the station. We are also a short walk from the nearest bus stops serving Harlow, Epping Town Centre, Epping Station, Ivy Chimneys, Abridge and Loughton.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Haywards.

4.8

4.8
(926)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

926 Reviews

  1. Shelley Gold

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to the end everything was absolutely perfect. Food was stunning. Description of every course was perfectly executed and Amanda being her lovely self as always thank you again. We have been many times and we will go many more.

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  2. ShannonNnn

    Hertfordshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!!!!! Had the best time , really sad to hear they are closing down , would love to go back. ♥️

    1 person found this helpful

  3. JaneD

    Essex5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an enjoyable lunch at the 'spirits tasting ' event, the starter was particularly good. We were given a voucher as a gift and had not previously dined at Haywards. We enjoyed the fixed lunch menu and the presentation from Adam representing Essex Spirits. However, we would have preferred a wine tasting experience as we rarely drink spirits.

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  4. ThomasW

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch with friends who travel extensively and are visiting the UK. Before coming to Haywards they tried a new restaurant at a top London hotel and were disappointed, but said Haywards was far better and very impressive. We all enjoyed the creative and delicious food and the excellent service by the delightful front of house team. Relaxing ambience made it a wonderful day. Thank you Haywards!

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  5. JulieC

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal - beautifully presented and fabulous flavours. Best soufflés we’ve ever had - Banana with Rum caramel - stunning! Certainly deserves at least one Michelin Star!

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  6. Rosie

    Essex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favourite local restaurant. The food is always delicious and the Service excellent. Would definately recommend. Be sure to purchase a jar or two of their honey!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, staff very attentive with a great setting. Will definitely return

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  8. NigelA

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. Probably the best restaurant in Essex

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  9. None

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very enjoyable experience. Good food grate service.

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  10. Facaloma

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit at Haywards for a Sunday lunch and we will definitely come back. The food was exceptional from the beginning to the end. Very attentive service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01992 577350
  • Website
    http://www.haywardsevents.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jahdre Hayward
  • Catering
    Contact us if you have a special event coming up. We can host your event at Haywards or we can cater for you in your home or a location of your choice. We can also offer 'ready to cook/serve' meals for you to collect and either cook or serve in your own home. This includes dinner party meals and buffets.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a number of spaces available for private dining depending on your numbers. The Stable can accommodate 10-14 guests. We have two further spaces in which to host similar size parties or we can offer the whole main area for exclusive use which can seat 14-50 guests, or larger numbers for unseated, informal dining.
  • Location
    111 Bell Common, Epping, Essex CM16 4DZ
  • Area
    Epping
  • Parking Details
    There is car parking available on site at Haywards Restaurant with easy and 'wheelchair friendly' access directly into the restaurant.
  • Public transport
    Haywards is just a short journey from Epping Underground Station which is on the Central Line, there is a taxi office located at the station. We are also a short walk from the nearest bus stops serving Harlow, Epping Town Centre, Epping Station, Ivy Chimneys, Abridge and Loughton.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Haywards feels sophisticated and elegant inside a converted skittle alley that retains original features, and guests praise its intimate, thoughtful service and attentive staff throughout the meal.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; many guests visit Haywards for birthdays and anniversaries, so people often dress up a little for special occasions.

For a treat, head to Haywards for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly describe the Sunday lunch as divine and praise the exceptional food and service.

Yes, families are welcome: one guest notes the chef regularly provides a meat‑free alternative for their daughter, and reviewers praise the team's attentive, caring service.

Sunday, reviewers single out Sunday lunch at Haywards as a favourite, calling it "divine" and praising the Sunday experience.

Yes, Haywards is well suited to a special evening: guests report attending a Valentine's tasting menu and anniversary celebrations, and several reviews praise the wine pairings and attentive service.

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Haywards

4.8
£41 and over
Modern European
Epping

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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