Country pub in Essex

From our fields to your plate — A farm to fork country pub in Essex.

Our farm to your fork

We are farmers here in Stow Maries and we serve our own grass-fed salt marsh beef and lamb. Other meat and ingredients are carefully sourced from local producers and freshly cooked by our chef Lee.

Our Ethos

Our Rooms

A cozy countryside retreat: newly refurbished double rooms with en-suites, nestled in picturesque countryside.

Our Rooms

Event venue

Host your birthday party or event or company day in our Orangery or Timber Tent.

See Venues

Get in touch

Get in touch with us to enquire about booking a table or staying with us.

zero food miles

Expect homemade beef and lamb burgers, the best roast dinners and home made pies with our meat.

Take a look at our menus and look out for our specials boards in the pub.

Stay in one of our four beautiful ensuite double rooms.

Discover the perfect countryside retreat at The Prince of Wales. Set in a courtyard next to the pub, our accommodation is charming and comfortable. Choose from our four cozy rooms, each featuring en-suite facilities for your comfort and convenience.

Hire our Orangery room or heated Timber Tent

If you are looking to host a party or event, or you need a location for company away day or corporate day get in touch.

Among the vineyards of the Crouch Valley. Enjoy vineyard walks or wine tasting and drink local English wine in the pub.

Footpaths through the vineyards leave from the pub garden. We serve Stow Maries wine from Hollands in the pub and we run wine tastings and wine walks.


What’s on? Check our calendar

Live Music, Sunday Acoustic Sessions, Comedy shows, orchestras, choirs and quizes. Check our calendar for all the events we have running at the prince of Wales.