Pubs in Chelmsford
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Barista
44-45 Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JA
Small contemporary bar with comfortable leather furniture and subdued lighting, situated very close to the railway and bus stations. There is a small cordoned-off area on the pavement with tables and chairs allowing customers to sit outside. Food is served weekday lunchtimes. All ages from 21 upwards are welcomed. Although normally closed, Barista opens 6 pm to 2 am on Sundays preceding a bank holiday. An area is available for private hire.
Bootmaker
3-4 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0HR
Smart city centre bar serving food. Family friendly during day, livelier in the evenings.
Anchor
151 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LD
A traditional drinking pub with a U-shaped bar, timbered posts and beams. Open till late but may close before 2 am if no customers. Active darts and pool teams. Quiz every Sunday. Occasional karaoke. Many fund-raising events for charity especially Help the Heroes and the British Legion Poppy fund.
Clay Pigeon
26 Robin Way, Chelmsford CM2 8AS
Recently refurbished friendly family-run estate pub. Separate restaurant area serving American bistro style food.
Black Bull
244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2PN
Large recently refurbished pub with open-plan bar, and restaurant area at the back. It has a large beer garden with ample seating and a lot of children's outdoor games including a climbing frame. All dogs are welcome - there is a dog station in the garden. Two pool tables and a dart board available all day long (pool tables free on Tuesdays). Most main meals half price on Thursday. Kids' parties at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bingo every other Friday, Jazz Jam Sundays approx every 2 months, Open Mic or live music usually monthly on Saturdays - check Facebook for exact dates.
Black Horse
165 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LD
Single room, traditional pub, recently refurbished (2018). Regular live music plus karaoke every Friday, and BT Sport is shown. Lunchtime menu in the week plus a burger bar in the garden when weather permits. There is a pool table and mens' and womens' darts teams.
Woolpack
23 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DN
It is an easy walk from the town centre to this award-winning friendly, Victorian local. There are three rooms with a lounge area overlooking the large garden. Darts and a pool table are in a smaller room. Pub grub is served, specialising in different flavoured sausages, with light snacks until 11pm. Food also available on the first Sunday of the month for Jazz Night. Quiz on Tuesdays. Beer festivals at Easter and the first weekend in September with up to 80 beers, ciders and perries. Smaller festivals at Halloween and December. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2010, 2011 and 2019. Three key keg lines are a recent addition.
Endeavour
351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6AW
Busy and friendly pub comprising three rooms. Serving sandwiches all day Mon-Sat and cooked meals available Mon-Fri lunch times and evenings, and all day Sat. Roast on Sundays 12-4 please book ahead, not available in the summer. All food is good value, locally sourced and home cooked. A true community pub with darts and crib teams and regular charity events. The pub also shows BT Sports. There is a new attractive courtyard garden. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.
Moulsham Inn
6 Waterson Vale, Chelmsford CM2 9PB
Offers a wide range of dishes served all day, seven days a week.
Toby Carvery
Dukes Lane, Chelmsford CM2 6AD
Family dining.
Compasses
141 Broomfield Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1RY
Family friendly pub with a spacious saloon bar featuring glass partitions, wooden panelling and tiled Victorian fire place furnished with sofas, tables and chairs. The Public Bar has a pool table, darts board, various board and card games. New members are welcome to join the pub teams in leagues for pool, darts, dominoes and crib. Sports TV and Sky Sports. The Kids Games Room is stocked with board games and TV. Free Function Room hire. Five chalets at the rear, outside seating areas and car park. Regular live music events, as well as DJ nights including Soul and Ska. Various charity and quiz nights. Full kitchen service due from January 2020 including Sunday roasts.
County Hotel
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2PZ
Upmarket lounge bar of one of Chelmsford's leading hotels, open to non-residents. Peace and quiet with top quality food available.