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Brasserie Le Benaix, Rettendon, Essex

Brasserie Le Benaix

4.4 (807)
£26 to £40
French
The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon, Essex CM3 8DY

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
To book outside between 15th April - 16th May, please call 01245987888.

This is the Sister restaurant to Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel, opening early July 2016.
Offering a blend of French and English Cuisine The former Wheatsheaf public house located on the old A130 has been transformed, yet due to its listed status has maintained many of its original period features.
Log burners in original fire places situated in the Brasserie where diners can enjoy a pre dinner drink, dine from the Brasserie menu or relax with an after dinner liqueur.
The main restaurant serves both Mid-Week and A'la Carte menus. Overlooking the private gardens, you can enjoy cocktails in our Orangery bar together with the option of dining and private hire available for that special occasion, with beautiful views across the countryside.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, English, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:15 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    01245 987888
  • Website
    http://brasseriebenaix.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Dining at Le Benaix The main restaurant serves our A la Carte menus, overlooking the private gardens. Our Bar & Brasserie area allows you to have a relaxing drink or enjoy a dish from our Bar Menu. You can enjoy our Orangery with the option of dining and private hire available for that special occasion, with beautiful views across the countryside. Together with our food menus, we offer an exciting list of cocktails a wide range of gins with complementary tonics and botanical s and an extensive wine list.
  • Private party facilities
    Please view our Private hire options by clicking the link below: https://brasseriebenaix.com/functions Exclusive Venue Hire for our Orangery No Hire Charge for parties of 35 or more (subject to a set minimum spend per head) Smaller parties will incur a hire charge POA Includes: - Private Entrance & Bar Maximum seated capacity 50. Min. 20 Maximum standing capacity 70 Exclusive Venue Hire for our Tudor Room No Hire Charge for parties of 14 or more (subject to a set minimum spend per head) Maximum seated capacity 16. Smaller parties will incur a hire charge POA Exclusive Total Venue Hire including our Main Restaurant Monday – Sunday - POA Includes: - Main Restaurant, Orangery, Two Bars, Gardens & Car Park, Maximum seated capacity 150
  • Location
    The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon, Essex CM3 8DY
  • Neighborhood
    Wickford
  • Parking details
    We have secure parking for up to 80 cars.
  • Entertainment
    PRE DINNER DRINKS If you would like to to have a Pre-Dinner Drink in our Cocktail Bar please arrive at least 30 Minutes before your Table Reservation. Please also be aware if you are dining with us early evening that your table may have to be made available for a later booking. We allow a minimum of 2 hours between booking times subject to the number of covers, therefore we always endeavor to seat you at the table in time. DRESS CODE Our Dress Code is Smart Casual. Please note no Sportswear, Tailored Shorts Only, and Suitable Smart Footwear to be worn at all times. Please note that Children under the age of 8 are required to be seated before 6:30pm, however there are no restrictions with regard to children on a Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Brasserie Le Benaix's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 807 people are saying

Brasserie Le Benaix reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

807 Reviews

  1. Ngaire

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great atmosphere. Particularly liked the magician.

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  2. TimE

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we visit here several times a year and it is always consistently good. Yesterday was no exception. Pleased to see the magician back - always good fun.

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  3. ClareH

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Le Benaix and we were not disappointed!! Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and service was impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and eally can’t wait to come back.

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  4. DarrenM

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 27, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Slightly slow service spoilt an otherwise a pleasant dining experience

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  5. BazM

    Dorset2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t fault the way the meat was cooked, beef and lamb were delicious, but the accompanying sides were a disappointment. Beans with lamb shank didn’t work and for me overwhelmed the dish, chips with cheese on , also was a step too far. It kind of didn’t work for me. Mash or roast potatoes and a green veg would have been a better option.

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  6. Jaki

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Can’t fault the food here, always amazing, could do with a bit more atmosphere may be a singer at the weekends.

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  7. JuliaM

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely, but just a shame we were the only table there for Saturday lunch, as it lacked atmosphere and was all a bit quick. Lovely food though

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  8. Dawn

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 19, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    There was no on to great us upon arrival. One of the waiters only wore his black mask over his mouth and not his nose. The food was tepid and unattractive.

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  9. LesleyS

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service. We all t(o roughly enjoyed our experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We was told our booking was for two hrs. However we waited quite a long while to go to the table & the drinks were very slow. The food took a extremely long time to arrive once we ordered, which we could have done whilst waiting for the tables. The wait between starter and main was also far too long. The food was very good however once it arrived. However the waiting time was very poor and would put me off returning.

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FAQs

Brasserie Le Benaix offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01245 987888.

Brasserie Le Benaix is rated 4.4 stars by 807 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Essex
  4. Basildon
  5. Wickford

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The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon, Essex CM3 8DY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wickford
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:15 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, English, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have secure parking for up to 80 cars.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    PRE DINNER DRINKS If you would like to to have a Pre-Dinner Drink in our Cocktail Bar please arrive at least 30 Minutes before your Table Reservation. Please also be aware if you are dining with us early evening that your table may have to be made available for a later booking. We allow a minimum of 2 hours between booking times subject to the number of covers, therefore we always endeavor to seat you at the table in time. DRESS CODE Our Dress Code is Smart Casual. Please note no Sportswear, Tailored Shorts Only, and Suitable Smart Footwear to be worn at all times. Please note that Children under the age of 8 are required to be seated before 6:30pm, however there are no restrictions with regard to children on a Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://brasseriebenaix.com/
  • Phone number
    01245 987888
  • Catering
    Dining at Le Benaix The main restaurant serves our A la Carte menus, overlooking the private gardens. Our Bar & Brasserie area allows you to have a relaxing drink or enjoy a dish from our Bar Menu. You can enjoy our Orangery with the option of dining and private hire available for that special occasion, with beautiful views across the countryside. Together with our food menus, we offer an exciting list of cocktails a wide range of gins with complementary tonics and botanical s and an extensive wine list.
  • Private party facilities
    Please view our Private hire options by clicking the link below: https://brasseriebenaix.com/functions Exclusive Venue Hire for our Orangery No Hire Charge for parties of 35 or more (subject to a set minimum spend per head) Smaller parties will incur a hire charge POA Includes: - Private Entrance & Bar Maximum seated capacity 50. Min. 20 Maximum standing capacity 70 Exclusive Venue Hire for our Tudor Room No Hire Charge for parties of 14 or more (subject to a set minimum spend per head) Maximum seated capacity 16. Smaller parties will incur a hire charge POA Exclusive Total Venue Hire including our Main Restaurant Monday – Sunday - POA Includes: - Main Restaurant, Orangery, Two Bars, Gardens & Car Park, Maximum seated capacity 150
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