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