Pubs in Chelmsford

Orange Tree

6 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford CM2 0AS

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 is Pub of the Year for 2020. A place for conversation and meeting friends. A refurbishment in 2015 has made the separate public and saloon bars both much larger. A great range of beers is served, always something dark. All Day Breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10am. Lunchtime food is served, including Sunday roasts. Quiz on Tuesdays. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Original Plough

28 Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1HY

Newly refurbished and conveniently located close to both railway and bus stations this pub is now one of Mitchell's and Butler's Oak Tree brand. Six handpulls are available to serve beers. An open-plan pub with several distinct areas. Disabled toilets on ground floor. Good value pub food is available all day, starting with breakfast. Large screens show news and sporting events. Historical local prints throughout pub. Monday-Thursday 20% student discount (with card) on selected food/drink. Various other meal and drink deals.

Rising Sun

232 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 9AE

Queen's Head

30 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford CM2 0AS

Crouch Vale Brewery's first pub in the city, the Queen's Head, sells three of its beers permanently, with four guests which may include a Crouch Vale seasonal and always include a dark beer. The Victorian L-shaped pub has bare board flooring and comfortable bench seating. Two fires make it cosy in winter. This popular local can be busy when there is a match at the nearby county cricket ground. Bar snacks only. The Essex Beard Club meets here once a year in February. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Red Beret

2 Melbourne Road, Chelmsford CM1 2DX

Old style pub with traditional seats and tables situated at the heart of a large housing estate. 2 bars. Close to a large public park and the nearest pub to Chelmsford City F.C. football ground. Small garden area.

Railway Tavern

63 Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1LW

A tardis-like corner pub right outside Chelmsford station, more visible now due to nearby development. Not surprisingly a railway theme dominates. Refurbished in February 2017, a long narrow pub with banks of handpumps at opposite ends of the central bar counter. There is even a small enclosed garden where you can listen to the station announcements and marvel at the ever changing mural. May stay open later on Sundays in the summer. This traditional pub also sells craft beers and over 50 different gins. CME branch POTY 2018.

Riverside Inn

Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6LJ

The old Springfield Mill converted to a pub with 6 hotel rooms. In a wonderful position on the riverside with a large courtyard garden surrounded by water. Large bar area serving classic pub food. Function room available The old mill wheel is still on display inside and there are many beams and alcoves with parts of the pub dating from the 17th century. Board games available. Public car park close by.

Royal Steamer

1 Townfield Street, Chelmsford CM1 1QJ

A small wedge-shaped traditional pub in a residential area behind the railway station. Its name is believed to be unique in the UK. Two street doors lead to an opened-up pub (ostensibly public and saloon bars) currently with 2 bar counters each with 3 handpumps. Small secluded courtyard garden at rear. Games-oriented pub with darts, many board games, a golf society, large screen TV. Currently undergoing refurbishment. Kitchen reopening in January 2018.

Star

199 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 7PZ

A small traditional one-room pub. No food.

Ship

18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1SW

Traditional medium-sized pub with a comfortable interior and some outside seating in front. The decor is very nautical with dark brown panelling, portholes, masts, rope, rigging and other maritime artefacts. The pub has been run since 1970 by three generations of the same family. Close to rail and bus stations with a public car park at the rear. A wide range of food is offered with daily specials. There is a juke box but no live music on a regular basis. Sport is shown on the TV. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Two Brewers

80-84 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JY

Grade II listed building which has been tastefully refurbished whilst retaining the character of the old raftered/beamed pub. There are 3 rooms with steps between, but only 1 small area is not easily accessible to wheelchairs. The middle room contains the bar and the right hand room is the accessible restaurant. Meals are freshly prepared from Mediterranean-influenced menus, including a pizza menu. Senior citizen meals available till 4 pm. Quiz night every Tuesday. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

United Brethren

New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF

Recently updated and now run by the Pin up Brewery Co (a micro-brewery based near Brighton). A Beer Cider & Gin House, serving a large selection of their own craft keg beers and cider alongside 3 cask ales. 3rd's flights available. A mixture of comfortable sofas and tables inside and a good-sized beer garden with barbeques in the summer. Home cooked food, live music every Saturday, and open mic. last Thursday of every month. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.