The Picture Palace – JD Wetherspoon
📍 0.8 miles from Cressing Road Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Picture Palace is a spacious JD Wetherspoon pub located approximately 0.6 miles from Braintree railway station, making it easily accessible for fans traveling by train. The pub offers a large TV screen and additional TVs, providing a choice of channels for viewing. It serves a selection of six changing beers alongside three regular ales, including Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best Bitter, and Sharp's Doom Bar. The pub's proximity to public transport and its facilities make it a convenient option for fans attending matches in the area.
Recent Fan Reviews
"I've been a frequent visitor to Wetherspoons and have always been impressed with the quality of food and affordability of drinks. It's an ideal location for a casual night out or meet-up with friends, with a lively atmosphere that's hard to fault. While the venue is suitable for most, it may not be the most suitable destination for families with young children in the evening, given the presence of patrons enjoying a drink or two. Overall, I highly recommend Wetherspoons for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience."
Been to this place a few times, it's not too busy, nice atmosphere too. Good selection of food and drinks, and it's a 'spoons, so it's well priced. Helps a lot in this economy!
We went there for a drink and a chat. Our first date we didn't have food but it looked good on the table. Next to us service was very good. The atmosphere was nice. Drinks were cheap, very clean and tidy. The toilets were spotless. The staff was so helpful thoroughly enjoyed it
Not overly impressed, the beer was awful and had to complain as tasted like dish water. We ordered some food all arrived cold, the chips missing the sour cream dip that was meant to be part of the menu, the chicken nuggets were just chucked in basket with no lining paper inside the same as the chicken goujons. The cutlery was dirty as well as the table we had sat at. Staff were too busy to try and get their attention. We hadn’t been in a spoons for a while and definitely wouldn’t return, ok the drinks and food are cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. One member of staff was helpful offering another beer but we decided to leave and go elsewhere.
This place is awesome, value for money, a Go-to place for a pint and perfect venue to meet friends, love the service team as well, special shout out to Eden, George, Rey and Molly…rockstars!