Wine Club

WINE CLUB*Raise a glass from 5pm on Friday and Saturday's with Fizz Weekend when we've got bottles of bubbles from £14. Or join us for Wine Club every Thursday and Sunday from 5pm to enjoy a bottle of wine from £12. These offers are App Exclusive so be sure to download Ember Inn app before you visit.

Thursday Steak Night

THURSDAY STEAK NIGHTAVAILABLE EVERY THURSDAY, FROM 5PM - APP EXCLUSIVE OFFERThere's nothing quite like a perfectly cooked steak. Each Thursday from 5pm you can enjoy two 8oz Rump Steaks for £17.00All of our steaks are tender, juicy and chargrilled to order, served with seasoned chips, a flat mushroom, garden peas and crispy onion rings… it doesn't get much better than that!You can also choose to upgrade your steak to a prime-cut 8oz Sirloin for a £2 supplement per steak or a delicious Rib of Beef served with potato gratin, fresh roasted root vegetables, steamed greens and a rich gravy for a £4 supplement.Why not compliment your steak with a choice of Béarnaise, peppercorn sauce or beef dripping gravy for just £1.49.

Fixed Price Menu - Lunch & Dinner

From a light lunch to a special evening meal, enjoy a set menu to suit any occasion.FIXED PRICE LUNCH MENU - Join us for our favourite daytime pub dishes, including Smoked Haddock Fishcakes, and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable-Style Salad (VE).3 COURSES £11.79, 2 COURSES £9.79, 1 COURSE £7.79Served 12pm – 5pmFIXED PRICE EVENING MENU - Relax in the evening from 5pm and tuck into tasty pub classics, such as our authentic Beef & Red Wine Lasagne or NEW Chicken Tikka Kashmir Style Curry.3 COURSES £14.79, 2 COURSES £12.29Served 5pm onwards

Cask Club - £1 off a Pint

CASK CLUB EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY*Spend every Monday & Thursday with a smile on your face by choosing a perfectly poured pint from our?cask ales?selection and get £1 off a perfectly poured pint of cask.

3 Course Sunday Lunch from £15.99

FIXED PRICE SUNDAY LUNCH MENUYou can't beat a British pub roast, so why even try? Take a seat for lunch at Ember Inns from midday every Sunday and choose from one, two or three courses on our Fixed Price Sunday Menu.Round off the perfect weekend with one of our Sunday Roasts, giving you that classic pub “comfort food” feeling in every bite. Each served with fluffy crisp roasted potatoes, fresh roasted root vegetable, steamed greens and a jug of rich gravy.Our tender Sunday Beef Rib is a must have and you can now go double with our new Sunday Duo of Half Roast Chicken and Hand Carved Gammon. There’s an armchair waiting by the fireplace if you need a Sunday snooze afterwards…Add a few more favourites with our 3 Sides Bundle of Cauliflower Cheese, Stuffing wrapped in Bacon and Yorkshire Puddings for only £5.99.

Cocktails - 2 for £12

2 FOR £12 COCKTAILSGet two deliciously fruity cocktails for only £12, from 5pm, every day.The freshly shaken cocktail selection includes refreshing Spritzes, and classics like the Pornstar Martini and spicy new Havana Cuban Punch.*2 for £12 cocktail offer is not available in Scotland.

Raise a toast to welcome in the new year at The Optimist Tavern with your loved ones this New Year’s Eve 2025.Let us host you for a New Year’s Eve to remember, with a selection of fizz, ales and festive cocktails, it’s not one to be missed! Make sure you’re signed up to your Ember account to be the first to hear our Christmas news.We´re brainstorming big plans for New Year´s Eve…stay tuned!

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Celebrate Christmas at Ember Inns with our 3-course Festive Menu, filled with seasonal favourites and indulgent treats.Enjoy dishes like hand-carved roast turkey with all the trimmings, Maple Glazed Pork Belly, or Grilled Seabass & Prawns. And for dessert? Salted Caramel Profiteroles or a Cherry Eton Mess Sundae.Available from 20th November to 1st January 2026, enjoy 3 courses for £25.49. *Excludes Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

Festive Menu

Step into the festive spirit with The Optimist Tavern in Upminster! Whether you're planning an end-of-year celebration with colleagues, friends, or family, our Christmas Buffet menu is crafted to make it unforgettable.With dishes designed for socialising, it’s the perfect choice for group get-togethers and seasonal celebrations – all for just £14.99 per person.

Christmas Buffet Memu From £14.99

Looking for a pub that’s open this Christmas Day? Relax and take a seat at our table for an indulgent feast with loved ones at The Optimist Tavern.Looking for a pub that’s open this Christmas Day? Take a seat at our table for an indulgent feast with loved ones at your favourite local pub. Sip on sparkling drinks, share laughter and relax into family time over a 3-course menu of all your delicious Christmas favourites.Let us take care of everything while you enjoy the perfect Christmas dinner with starters including Prawn Cocktail & Smoked Salmon or Stilton & Port Mushrooms . For the main event, we’ve got The Ultimate Christmas Duo of turkey and gammon (with all the trimmings of course) and Root Vegetable Wellington, plus delicious desserts you won’t want to share – how does Lemon Tart and Cherry Pavlova sound?Our children’s Christmas Day menu is equally tempting with hand-carved turkey or beef plus Cherry Eton Mess Sundae to finish.Tables are limited so be sure to book early to enjoy 3 courses from £71.95 .**Our Christmas Day Menu is pre-order only and requires a deposit of £10pp on booking, with the balance payable by 1st December. This menu is only available on 25th December.

A Magical Christmas Day 2025

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