Dating from the 16th century and run by the same family for over 20 years, this friendly pub is tucked away behind houses just past the church.

Two contrasting bars, one with bench seating where darts, dominoes and crib are played, the other for dining.

A wooden conservatory has been added leading to the garden; this offers a lovely area to sit at one of the picnic benches and enjoy food and drink in the tranquil backdrop of the village church. Home-cooked fare served Thursday and Friday. Beer festivals over the bank holiday weekends at Easter and August.

In current CME Recommended Pub Guide and Branch Pub of the Year 2022.

Warm and friendly traditional free house serving an ever-changing range of up to four real ales, usually featuring Essex microbreweries. An interesting selection of ciders. There is a main bar and a small back bar. A large patio area with picnic tables and extensive gardens are used to host many events throughout the year including beer festivals and musical events. This is a traditional drinking pub that does not offer cooked meals. The Moody Goose brewery is located in the grounds of the pub and at least one of their ales is usually available in the warmer months. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

A unique bar in Chelmsford, located under the arches at the railway station. One of the widest ranges of continuously changing beers in Essex, always including dark and stronger beers, nine ales, six real ciders and at least fifteen craft keg. There are also imported lagers on tap and a wide range of bottled beers from around the world. No food but customers are welcome to bring their own or order a takeaway; plates and cutlery can be provided. Quiz on the first and third Sunday of each month and regular beer festivals. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

The Orange Tree is one of the best real ale pubs in Chelmsford and was voted branch Pub of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2020. A second pub for Max and Jess, who also run the Queen's Head in Boreham. A place for conversation and meeting friends. Two separate large bars, a public and saloon and also a lovely outside rear patio area. Great range of beers are served, always something dark. Hosts regular beer festivals throughout the year. Food is only available at beer festivals and for the first two days of Essex CCC championship matches. A seasonal menu is also available in the lead up to Christmas.

This 16th Century beamed restaurant is a Trip Advisor top ten restaurant with three rooms, a snug, sun terrace and garden providing lunch light bites, evening candlelit a la carte menu and a four meat Sunday carvery with vegetarian option. Also opens on Bank Holiday Mondays.

17th century free house known locally as the Stokehole. Set in attractive countryside and handy for the Essex Way long distance footpath this is a small well looked after country pub. There are exposed beams throughout with two wood-burning stoves in inglenook fireplaces. Old local woodworking tools adorn the taproom bar. Up to three real ales and local Berties cider are served. Fresh locally sourced home-cooked food is available daily including game from the surrounding estates (no food Sunday evenings). In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Located on a small industrial estate in Great Baddow, south of the city. The Tap Room is part of the brewery just behind the brewery shop, with comfortable seating and several benches to relax in. The seating layout lends itself to good conversation and a pleasant atmosphere. Selection of their own beers always available and the occasional guest beer in cask.

This 17th century weather-boarded inn is a privately-owned and run free house with traditional decor, offering a variety of real ales, with one regularly-changing guest beer and a craft beer, sourced from countrywide micro-breweries, along with more established national brands and its own "Olde Dog IPA", brewed locally. Two traditional ciders are also available. Food is available at the bar, or in its separate restaurant area lunchtimes and evenings. Dogs are welcome in the area at the end of the bar known as the Dog House.

Grade II listed traditional village pub with two bars, one with pool table and TV, the other a small drinking area. Many beams and brasses. Nautical theme as the pub name originates from Admiral Rodney and subsequently several Royal Navy ships. Lovely Garden. Usually stays open later on Sundays in summer, but may close earlier in Winter if quiet. Beer festival in August.

This village pub has been revived as a very popular gastropub which still welcomes those who just want a drink. Grade II listed, the outside has been attractively refurbished while a complete renovation has produced a modern, light and airy interior. Two areas are reserved for those having meals but the bar area is not. Five handpumps normally supply four beers and one cider. The beers change regularly with at least one local ale. Meals start at 9am with breakfast, and include dairy-free and gluten-free options. Two for one food deals on Monday (roasts), Tuesday (fish) and Wednesday (burgers). Occasional music, quiz and themed nights on Thursdays. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Formerly the Ridley's Brewery tap, this is a picturesque Victorian country pub in a quiet hamlet. A wood-panelled bar has benches around the walls and a tiled floor. Beers are drawn direct from casks in the half-cellar. Renowned filled huffers (giant baps) are available lunchtimes and evenings, plus other traditional dishes. Seats and tables outside and in the large large gardens. Five high quality rooms available. Annual Events: Easter Steam Up - Easter Weekend, Hopstock Beer Festival - in August, Yule Fest - Christmas Week.

Awards

• Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2012 and 2013
• East Anglian Pub of the Year 2012
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Joint Runner-up 2023
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017, 2022 and 2023
• Essex CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2022

**PUB IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED**

Large country open plan pub with a fire place and large garden with pods and benches. Has recently changed from the TWH Steakhouse back to the White Hart Inn. Now serving home cooked traditional pub food using fresh local ingredients. 6 gravity fed ales are available often from the Brentwood Brewery. Regular music nights on Friday and Saturdays,

Recently renovated to a high standard and in keeping with in the character of this isolated unspoilt Grade II listed country pub. The public bar and saloon are both split into two areas including a wood-panelled snug with service via a hatch/door and a pitch penny bench. The Saloon bar area has exposed beams and a selection of cosy sitting areas. A new larger room "The Boars Head" has been added to the rear of the pub. Food is available seven days a week,  the menu includes light bites, sandwiches, main meals and desserts with vegetarian options. Large outside garden area with benches. A very dog friendly pub. Beer Festivals are held every May and August.

Cosy and friendly community pub about twenty minutes walk (or direct bus route) from Chelmsford city centre. Three separate rooms, with a quiet area on the left as you enter. Serving home cooked meals Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hosting mini beer festivals, tap takeovers and regular charity events. Sun trap garden and dog friendly. Regularly changing selection of cask ales. Monthly special beer 'Loopy Juice' something strong or different. From November 2023 now closed on Mondays but open Bank Holidays.

Awards

• East Anglia CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023
• Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024
• Essex CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2024
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2024

Attractive pub with curved frontage and adorned with flower baskets, a few steps up from the pavement. Regular and varied Live Music. Function Room. Handy for Brentwood railway station.

Local community Pub named after the British Army Field Marshall who won the VC in 1858 during the Indian Mutiny. Three connected bars in a traditional pub including bench window seats. There is a covered patio area and a garden with benches. Serving 3 changing Ales from Gravity, usually a Dark a Bitter and a Gold.