Queens Head Inn Restaurant in Uttlesford

Clean and tidy. Warm welcome. Good food and drink menu. Sadly we were kept awake till 4 am with music 🎶 coming from above. The sink in the en-suite did not have a plug

Great pub, fabulous village! 👍👍

Brilliant chef with very good specials!

Great 4 night stay while visiting family and friends. Lovely room with ,good supply of tea, coffee etc.

Wonderful family English pub!!! The Queens Head Littlebury were kind enough to host our wedding reception in August 2023. They couldn't do enough for us and made us feel part of the family 🤩 We booked all the rooms and even used the bar area for my bridal preparation the morning of the wedding having stayed the night before 🥂 The wedding breakfast food was perfectly executed with no one waiting for food and we were all eating together. No big gaps between courses either and of course it was DELICIOUS 🥰 Dan had prepared a wonderful menu so that everyone had a good choice for their food. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or better hosts!!! A massive thank you to Anna and her team for also decorating our room during the day so it was lovely when we went upstairs 😍🥰 They all did amazing and were a wonderful addition to our amazing special day 😍 The pub itself is beautiful olde worlde style, the best kind of village pub there is 💜

excellent friendly service food and beer superb my granddaughter and I were made to feel very welcome will be going back next time I do to IWM Duxford

We stayed here for one night after spending a day at Audley End House. We had a lovely dinner in the restaurant in the evening. Rooms were lovely and cosy. Staff absolutely brilliant. They made our weekend away have a perfect ending. Highly recommended this place.

Food, atmosphere & staff excellent.

We had a family meal at the Queens Head on Saturday. We wanted a traditional pub and some tasty good food at a reasonable price. The Queens Head did not disappoint, and we all came away saying that we must come back again soon, and so we will!! Thank you Queens Head Team

We had a lovely Sunday lunch, the food was delicious and superbly cooked and incredibly tasty. The starters particularly were absolutely wonderful, the portions weren’t huge, which I feel some places do to cover up bland food. This food was a nice sized portion but the flavour packed a massive punch. The chef adapted a dish for my wife, who can’t have dairy and was hugely accommodating. A lovely meal, at a good price with family friendly service. Will visit again!

Having had an enjoyable day at IWM Duxford, we were looking for somewhere to eat on the way home. Many places we tried were permanently closed, or extortionate gastro pubs. Stumbled across this gem of a pub. I had fish and chips, followed by bread and butter pudding. My partner had sirloin steak (which was superbly cooked), followed by ice cream. The restaurant and toilets were scrupulously clean, and the service very friendly and efficient. Very surprised that the restaurant was so quiet considering the quality of the food.

We had a variety of dishes and all was great. The service from the personnel was also very warm and nice. I really recommend a stop here!

Today has been wonderful topped by a stunning meal at this lovely old inn near Saffron Walden. The staff has been so special, giving my husband balloons and a birthday card, and treating us with such courtesy. Really helpful emails previously sent made this meal an amazing experience and I can’t thank mother and son enough. The chef deserves a medal.

We walked to this Pub from Saffron Walden for a drink, decided to stay for lunch. It had been very well renovated and had a nice atmosphere. The host was friendly and efficient. They was a good selection of ales to choose from and both sandwich and small plate menus. We chose small plates and the fish & chips and scampi & chips both with very good fluffy chips and mushy peas ( fresh peas) which was a nice change from sweetened processed peas you usually get. The food portion size was good and reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning.

It’s hard finding that perfect home cooked tasting Sunday lunch when your not cooking it yourself. WELL I’VE FOUND IT. Beautiful first class Sunday lunch served today Sunday 18 August. Perfection on a plate no dodgy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, tasteless vegetables here first class produce used and cooked beautifully. Well done chef. Will defo go back

Claire looked after us with great care from the moment we arrived, nothing was a problem. The food was freshly prepared and tasty, with plenty of choice across two menus (main and snacks) as well as further options on the board. And we were pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived.

Besides eating here a few times we have recently had my wife’s birthday party at the Queens Head. The food is always very good and good value for money. Good service and very friendly. This is definitely a pub worth visiting

The restaurant/hotel is in a good position, just off the M11 and has lots of parking. What attracted me was the fine building and a sign about home-cooked Sunday lunches. It was not a Sunday, but I was hoping that my meal would be home cooked, which I take to mean prepared from scratch and cooked on the premises. I am pretty sure that this was not the case with my lunch, so it was a disappointment as the quality was not great and the price was highish for what I had. On the plus side the staff were friendly and obliging.

Just had a night here courtesy of a Christmas pressie from our daughter in law. A cold weekend and after sampling the charms of Littlebury, which was picturesque but all the shops are now residences, we returned to the Queens Head for lunch. Sat in the "Snug" in front of a cheerful log fire before going back to our room to freshen up before dinner. A glass of wine, again in front of that fire before eating in the restaurant. A comfortable night's sleep then a short walk into Saffron Walden where we found Molly's coffee shop with its lovely selection of cakes before walking back to the inn Unfortunately we had to leave for home and couldn't stay for lunch which looked to be very popular. A smashing centuries old building, welcoming staff and good food and drink

Just had a yummy lunch here, had great service by all of their friendly staff members. The lunch was extremely well made and very tasty too. Service was super fast! And they are very welcoming for dogs and children. Would definitely recommend!

We're booked Queens head for our wedding venue coz its local and have a rooms. Location was very important for us, lovely little pub with lots of character. Kim the owner she was brilliant what shes done for our big day, food was amazing, help my wife with set up tables and decor. Rooms very clean and great deal was done for us. We're want to say just big thank you to all staff who's worked that day, it's normally not easy day and its could be very stressful. Yes was the little moments but from my point that's normal. We're humans not robots. It's great location for small wedding/birthday party or christening, and ill recommended for 100% So again - Thank you very much for make our day very special with great service, great food, great atmosphere.

Came here after a nice long walk round the countryside. They had a good selection of beers on draft and the drinks were good. Ordered some nibbles for the table. The chips are amazing - seriously crispy and hot and delicious. The chicken wings were also good, but the price is £6ish and you get 3 chicken wings....very overpriced and needs to be looked at. Overall good and would go here again.

Stayed over the weekend whilst visiting friends in Saffron Walden. Lovely little village, the two ladies behind the bar were friendly & helpful. The rooms were a nice size, comfy beds, and good value for money! Will definitely be staying next time we're in the area!

Having parked in the car park, we walked to Saffron Walden to get some exercise. Arrived at the pub and it wasn’t busy but had a great atmosphere. Couple of pints at the bar of which I have to add that the staff were very friendly and efficient. In to the restaurant and we both went for the Sunday roast beef and asked for extra gravy which was no problem. The food was stunning and probably the best roast I’ve had in a restaurant. It was all cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We will definitely visit again!

Lunch at the Queens Head was hilarious! Not only did we enjoy the chicken burger, nachos, halloumi and chips, but were entertained by the publican and barman with stories about the village and Brexit! Lots of fun and a satisfying and economical lunch on top.

Nos dejó en Audley End House (en inglés unesco) y pensamos que merece un buen asado los domingos después y encontré la cabeza de la Reina en nuestro camino de vuelta a casa.

Hemos comido aquí ahora 4 veces en el último mes y tengo que alabar y lo recomiendo. La comida es comida de pub básico pero bien hecha y sabrosa.

Visited for a roast . We sat there an hour before they served the starter then it was about that again for the main . Food wasn't that great . Plate was absolutely overflowing with gravy which was really salty . Won't go back .

Disfruté de una estancia de una noche aquí whike trabajan en la zona. Yo normalmente salir y encontrar un buen restaurante pero como el pub era agradable y simpático, me decidí a comer. . Me alegro. Pub grub de un alto nivel.

Nos pasamos la mañana en casa y Audley End estaban buscando un lugar para almorzar con nuestra hija de 3 años y sus padres. En el Queens Head Littlebury reúne los requisitos. El menú del domingo era típicamente británico con 4 variedades de carnes se sirven asados bocadillos así como ciabatta con ensalada basada Un completo menú infantil también estaba disponible. La comida estaba caliente, bien preparada y sabrosa, y todo el mundo en su relleno. La selección de vinos era buena, como la selección de cervezas.

La familia de mina me alojé aquí hace poco y quedamos muy decepcionados por la falta de servicio, la habitación y la experiencia en general. Es muy caro para lo que te dan. Las habitaciones son muy básicas, con una falta de toques personales. Había luces rotas, problemas con enchufes y comida a veces muy limitado. Por desgracia, poco más remordimiento o disculpas del personal. Una pena

As the hotels/b&b's were full in Saffron Walden we booked to stay 1 night at Queens Head. We stayed in room number 1, what a disapointment.The room was damp, dirty and the bathroom needs a total overhaul as it has areas around the bath that were mouldy and rotten. We were given 2 towels, no bath mat supplied.Breakfast was awful. Food tasted like it had come from a well known frozen food chain. Very bland and minimal. Service was dreadful. Initially served tea/coffee, order was taken, then waited 15/20 minutes before anyone appeared again.On checking out my husband mentioned that room 1 was damp and smelt musty, very little concern was shown. We were charged £75 , way over what this was worth.Would never return or recommend

Encantador pub antiguo en un pueblo precioso. Reservamos una mesa para 4 a mediados de la semana. Como uno de los de nuestro grupo era he ggie' miré el menú en línea de antemano para garantizar había mucha variedad, y había oído que había una...

Chosen at random from the internet this pub/restaurant/b&b proved to be a little gem. An old coaching inn in a picturesque village with a llovely garden. The accommodation is good and owners and staff extremely helpful. The inn is steeped in history and has a truly lovely feel. Would thoroughly recommend.

Visited with a friend for a Sunday lunch - she had booked but given most of the other reviews, we must have drawn the short straw. We were put at a table just inside the door that was not the best location nor very comfortable but a good view of the bar and comings and goings. We both ordered roast. On top of, and covering the whole plate sat half of a huge carrot and half of a huge parsnip, underneath was lamb, so-called roast potatoes and soggy Yorkshire pudding all sitting in gravy. Somewhere amongst this insipid pile was white cabbage (no sign of fine green beans as described on the menu). It looked totally unappealing and did not taste much better. I ate half to be polite even though had been saving myself for a nice roast; I couldn't face eating any more. Price point probably was indicative of quality at £9.95 (Sunday roast). Soft drinks, 1 tea and 1 cappucino that looked more like an instant coffee with a bit of froth bobbing on the top. A couple next to us came and went and then I saw a "cloth" being pulled out from behind the bar to wipe the table. Not sure what it had been used for but I was pretty horrified. I didn't think the place generally had a particularly clean and hygenic feel to it aside of it being dark and oldy-worldy/chabby chic inside. The small outside seating area backed onto the car park and was popular with smokers. Upside was staff were friendly and accommodating but unfortunately I will not return on that basis.Littlebury itself is a small village/road just outside Saffron Walden - a nice church and setting but really nothing in particular to stop for - except for this pub that happens to serve food.

We've been here a few times now, sometimes to eat and other times just got a drink. We always receive the same friendly welcome and highly recommend the pub. Food is good also.

They serve great food , real Pies (not in a bowl with a bit of puff pastry on top)....very tasty. We also had a sunday lunch which was plentiful and tasty. Traditional pub with good traditional fare, plus a range of fish dishes. Friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend

I've been to the Queens Head a couple of times. One Sunday we had the Sunday lunch special and I wasn't bowled over by it. My whole plate was saturated in gravy which made everything soggy. I would have preferred the gravy on the side. The next time I went I had dinner there which was a very tasty beef & wine pie with gorgeous creamy mash & perfectly cooked green beans. Plus some gravy 'on the side'. I was impressed. My husband's Goan Curry was awesome and the children's meals went down very well! Plenty fish fingers on my daughter's plate and a lovely big burger on my son's! My only little quibble was the plethora of stingy nettles in the children's outdoor play area. I would personally get rid of then .

Food was lovely, best Sunday lunch I have had in years. Fab service too very friendly and professional. Good atmosphere and well priced. Would definately recommend.

You can't go wrong here. The food is fantastic, the service brilliant and the landlord and his wife among the friendliest people you could meet. And to top it all, the value is amazing!

We really enjoy this place. Simon and Clare are great hosts and the food and beer are great. So nice to have a good pub in Littlebury again.

Sunday lunch visit - Good range of beer and wine, friendly service. Sunday roast was perfectly acceptable with the common issue of it being a late sitting so stuff had obviously been around a while. The stuff to have here is the fish though as it seems to be what they specialise in and the whitebait starter was excellent, as was the smoked haddock main, with many other fish dishes on the menu.

We visit here as a treat once every couple of months for dinner, one of the friendliest and welcoming pub i've been in. Service is great and the landlord and landlady are always wearing a smile. Amazing home cooked food & you'll never leave hungry, the portions are massive!! A forever returning customer.

We live locally and have been here several times to eat. Sunday lunch is lovely. Choice of beef, chicken, lamb or pork with all the trimmings. You can choose a three meat roast for a £1 more. Very friendly service. Best to book for Sunday lunch as usually busy. We went a week ago on a Thursday evening. Quite different from a Sunday as not many people in there. I had chicken and ham pie, my partner had steak and Merlot pie. The pies were homemade with pastry all round rather than just in a pot and topped with pastry. They were the best pies I've ever eaten. The pies came with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables. Definitely worth a visit!

I went to suss out if I would like to come back for a meal - It was a Saturday lunch and the place was pretty empty and not a little cold to be honest . The brewery is Greene King and I love IPA, but it was not the best here very foamy and over warm ( unlike the pub and the welcome) they also only have stupid poncey Crisps ,this is becoming more common everywhere for some reason why also stocking some Walkers for the plebs is not a option I understand. The menu looked ok but I won't be making the trip back to try it

From the warmth of the welcome which matched the warmth of the fire to the quality of the food and the service I cannot fault this. Chef's home made pie was eaten with gusto and the Ham and Eggs were just out of this world. Can't wait to make the 400 mile round trip to visit here again

Visited just before Christmas, this is far better than most pubs offer, we enjoyed whitebate, liver and onions and smoked haddock. We were all driving so didn't drink but there was a good selection of beers.

Such a cozy friendly pub. Made to feel welcome when walked in,and service with our meal was just right. Price good to.Noticed B & B rooms were in use and those guests were very impressed.

Having travelled some distance to visit Audley End House, we were looking for a local restaurant. Up popped this family run pub. Snug with an open fire, several guest cask ales and Sunday roast plus other dishes all freshly prepared and pleasantly served. It all made a very good experience.

Had a lovely stay here. This is a lively family run pub with well appointed rooms and comfy beds. The breakfast was great and the sunday roast is superb! Great time!!!

A lovely place to pop in for a good meal. Great staff and a very welcoming atmosphere. The only pub in littlebury so they don't have to try hard but they do to make your visit very enjoyable.

Not difficult to see why this is the number 1 spot in Littlebury. The reason - it is the only place to go in Littlebury!!However don't be put off by that. It is a beautiful homely spot. A beautiful gem in a beautiful gem of a village. Gorgeous spot. Lovely snug for a sit down. I'm sure it gets even better when there's a fire crackling away.The locals in this little village are indeed fortunate to have this little oasis in their midst.

Had a really lovely Sunday lunch here, after trying it for the first time in quite a while.Helpful, friendly staff.Will return again.

My experience at the Queens Head is one I would rather forget. The service was rude and impatient. The food was disgusting.

In het weekend, ontbijt vanaf 9.00u!!!!! Zondagavond, restaurant gesloten. Als pub wel redelijk gezellig. Beperkt ontbijt Hoge prijs voor de beperkte kwaliteit!

Visited for Sunday lunch -Staff a little too laid back - our meals ended up given to a neighbouring table before being recovered - chef that obviously does not understand the menu or order. Sunday lunch presented was certainly a plateful but what happened to taste and quality ?- the menu stated cabbage, peas and carrots - no carrots to be seen?. Would we like sweet or coffee ? - the staff obviously thought not as no one came back to offer !!

Just wanted to express my congrats to the staff at Queens Head ,Littlebury for a job well done. Booked last Sunday for a big family meal ,with different ages ,and they managed to keep everyone happy. Thank you .

After many years of variable experiences, for many varied reasons, I recently enjoyed a good meal with great company. Well done and keep it up!

We have had their famous Sunday roast and trust me when i say its a plate and a half, the gravy is to die for and better than anywhere else in the Saffron Walden area. Treat yourself and pay them a visit as we are going next Sunday with family.

Found the food to be excellent, especially the Steak and Merlot Pie and the Arbroath Fishcakes and very filling.

We, two adults and two children under 10 yrs-old, stopped here by chance after a long and wet day at Audley End visiting with Father Christmas last winter. We called in to book and they said to just come in since there were a few tables available. We were very lucky to get a table right next to the roaring fireplace. The food was good, the service was friendly and the pub itself was really cozy. We'd come again, it's better than eating at Audley End for us :)

can see there are 2 pages for this pub.. but here it is again :)I recently stayed at the Queens Head with my family. Having stayed at many hotels with my children (3yrs & 1 yrs.) sometimes it can just be a chore and that you are just in the way. Well not at the Queens head, maybe because the owners have a child themselves they understood. We were given a family room which was ample for us all... as we are used to travelling so always have our travel cot with us however once the owners saw we had a baby an they kindly put a travel cot up in the room for us .. which saved me having to unpack my car and a lot of faffing :) ... considering its a small village hotel didn't think this would be something they would offer... especially as I hadn’t mentioned it when booking.We were made to feel very welcome, the garden is huge and has a great climbing frame (which my son just loved).. Would I stay again.. absolutely.. would I recommend it.. already have 

Popped into the Queens Head Inn on our way back from seeing some friends near Stansted and were welcomed by the landlord as soon as we sat down at the bar! The place was lively with lots of people eating in the restaurant area and quite a few tables occupied in the bar too! Alovely quaint village pub - so lovely to see such a happy team working too! (We later found out it is a family run business - landlord and his wife and his son too!). Such a shame that some of these inns are having to close their doors to the public, however, I do not think this will be one of them anytime soon. We didn't realise that there were rooms at first (according to my girlfriend, I couldn't miss the sign advertising the fact but hey ho!), but the landlords wife asked us if we would like to see 2 of the rooms in case we were ever passing that way again and would fancy stopping over! What a lovely touch!. She explained they were in the process of refurbishing areas of the inn and that there were activities like open air concerts etc. that took place in the village from time to time that may be of interest. The rooms once again had a quaint appeal and had en suite facilities as well as breakfast included in the rate of £85 which I felt was good value for money. It will definitely be a place we will stay at on our next visit to Stansted so we can enjoy the atmosphere and save ourselves the long drive home in the wee small hours.

Went here for lunch on Tuesday 29th July around 1.00 party of four. There were only about 5 other people in the pub when we ordered 2 fish n chips, 2 curry's. Server came back to say there were no curry's available, so changed the order to 3 fish n chips , 1 burger meal. Then we waited and waited for the food to come, probably around fifty minutes to an hour from first ordering! The food was quite okay when it arrived, but not cheap (£11.00 for fish n chips in a country pub at lunchtime) Overall we were left with the feeling that customers were not that important to them, I have since had other people also telling me food is served very slowly there so won't be going back.

So here I go again..firstly, even if you have a wedding party, let your paying guests know that youre not serving lunch, a simple email or even a text would do..to save us driving a further 3 miles to get lunch.. Then theres the ridiculous check-in time of 4pm..even though the confirmation email states 2pm ! .who wants to check in at 4pm?..apparently its so people can check out later..why anyone would want to stay here longer than 11am I don't know! ( We left as soon as possible after the revolting breakfast )Room:..small, small bed, sink in room not in what is laughingly called an "en suite"..really?.The smallest TV ive ever seen, put behind the bed, unless you sit on the floor, you cant see it..but because the bed is so short you just might !. Breakfast...dangerously undercooked bacon, revolting coffee..broken glass on the floor was there before breakfast, and still there on check-out. Overall a very nasty little place. How they can justify £85 a night is beyond me..I would not pay any more than £30..and I look forward to the managers response to this. An awful pub, in a lovely village..shame. Has put me off going to anymore events at Audley End. So DO NOT stay here if youre attending one if these! Oh and before the managent try to pull the "not a real review" as in the previous negative reviews..I stayed in room 3, 26th July, Gary..I think you know who I am !

Had a very pleasant evening with family and friends at the Queen's Head Staff very friendly , especially as they had probably going flat out all afternoon on "Tour De France" day, they really did make an effort to make us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them .We had the burgers , which were homemade and fantastic as were the chips , We ate in the restaurant area , but on a nice day , there's tables outside and a beer garden as well Will definitely be back

I and 14 friends were spending the weekend near by at Audley End House we are a Shakespearian theatre group performing there. we had wanted to arrange a meal for all of us on the sunday evening of the August bank holiday but could find nowhere close by, Having called in at the Queens Head for lunch on the Saturday which may I say was excellent both in quality and quantity, we got talking to the landlord who was extremely helpful and agreed to get his chef to cook a meal for us on the Sunday evening provide we pre ordered it as the chef was due to go out later in the evening. I cannot thank him and his staff enough it mad a good weekend great

We met with two friends For a leisurely lunch, the landlord was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble..... The lunch was very good and he even met our needs in changing the menu to suit. You MUST Try the chips, although I did not have them they looked great ( and my wife said they were perfect),,,, would highly recommend you try and I just know it's going to get even better..... Well done all

Last time I came to the Queens Head it was not a good experience. Today.... fantastic! Friendly welcome, excellent food, atmosphere lovely and importantly for us, dog friendly. Thank you, we will be back :)

Me and my girl friend went to the Queen. Head for a mead on Friday 20 it was nice to see some of the local community having a few drinks and having a good time but when me and the missus sat down the service. Was spot on a waiter came to us within minutes And he announced His name cory. Drinks were on the table in two minutes and the food was amazing I had a yanki Burger and my girlfriend Had a red ti curry. The plates were empty the size of the burger Is crazy the best Burger in town Spoke to the landlord Simon and his wife they are so kind and have done an amazing. Job on the decorating would highly Recommend.

Pleasant pub. Quite empty when we arrived early on a Friday lunchtime but filled up fairly rapidly with people who had obviously been there before, so must be well thought of locally. Good beer, fairly extensive menu. I had ham ,egg and chips (an uninspiring choice) and my colleague a fish soup. Both were judged to be good. I also had a black coffee which, despite the quality of the food, I judged to be the highlight!Atmosphere- pleasantly pub like, not posh, slightly rustic. Service friendly.Overall 3 is probably rather mean.

If you are looking for a good value but pretty basic meal then this worth a try. Myself, my wife and family went in for a meal again after an evening close by and weren't disappointed. Ages from almost 3 to almost 60 and we all found something wholesome and tasty to feast upon.I had the fish soup as a starter and lamb shank to follow both of which were very nice.Around the table we tried lots of different dishes and at the end of the meal there were 6 empty plates, just a couple had enough room for desserts but I was full up after my main..!!We have eaten here a few times now and never walked away hungry. Worth a look..!!

Visited the pub on a Sunday evening. Lovely village pub atmosphere with friendly staff and locals. Had a lovely roast and also live music was on this evening and it was fantastic, with everyone seeming to really enjoy themselves. Good selection and variety of ales for myself also. Stayed in a room available upstairs which provided comfort and space! Will definitely come back again!

We went into the Queens Head Littlebury today for Sunday lunch. It was advertised as Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. When I went to order I was told there was no roast beef only pork, chicken and a nut roast. We ordered two roast chicken. We waited 45 minutes before the meal arrived which was a surprise as there weren't many people in the pub. The meal consisted of a very small half chicken which was very dry and overcooked, one quarter of a roast potato, two small slices of carrot and a portion of cabbage which was nearly raw topped with gravy. There were no traditional Sunday roast trimmings such as stuffing and Yorkshire pudding. After the meal I was asked by the waitress if the meal was OK. I said how disappointed we were with the quality of the meal and the lack of the advertised trimmings. She just stood there and looked blank. We won't be going there again.

Very slow service, has to ask for menus, then before we had chosen we were asked for our menus as they didn't have enough for other tables. The menu was sparse. Three of the four of us wanted the handmade burgers but then we were told there was only one. Starters were good but the portions were small. The menu was confusing and when we ordered something incorrectly no one said anything until it came, even the waiter admitted it was misleading. Soup was served in a pasta bowl and was asmall amount. When the mains came out the bread on the only burger was mouldy, they offered a replacement dish but that only arrived 25 minutes after the rest of us had finished our mains. By this time we just wanted the bill. I was given the bill, got my card out and put it on the plate with the bill. 10 minutes later I was told there was no wireless card machine and I needed to pay at the bar, I did and we left, never to return!

Popped into the Queen's Head for Sunday lunch before going to Audley End house. Nice tasty food for a decent price, with a bouncy castle to keep the kids happy. Prompt and friendly staff. I will definitely be going back.

While taking a circular walk around the Audley End estate, instead of starting at Saffron Walden, we planned to set out from Littlebury, Essex. As we were running a little late, we decided to eat before our hike, so tried the Queens Head Inn. It was exactly the right choice. The inn has been under new management for the past 11 weeks and the new tenants are putting a great deal of effort into making it something special. The first special feature was the roaring, open fire ( a real one not a gas substitute) with a range of seating from sofas to upright chairs. We sat in one corner near the fire and ordered the pie of the day and a Caesar salad for main course, with coffee and walnut ice cream from the local Saffron Walden maker. All the food was excellent. With a large glass of wine each, the total bill including a tip was £35.00. After the completion of the walk, we stopped in for tea and cake. A thoroughly pleasant experience, with very friendly and cheerful hosts.

We stopped into the Queen's Head for lunch after touring the area. The dining area is very clean, as well as the washrooms. Atmosphere is delightful. Both my spouse and I had the Littlebur(y)ger and it was absolutely excellent. Under the bun was a generous offering of cheese, carmelized onions and fresh sweet peppers. Yum. Service was courteous, prompt and very pleasant. A wonderful place to have a good meal at a great value. Highly recomment.

We went to the queens head inn after a visit to audley end house which is just up the road. we stayed at the pub recently and were happy with the quality of food so decided to try their carvery. I have to say my wife was blown away by the food and commented that it was as good as she would cook at home. There was a choice of four meats which surprised us and the potatoes were real! The veg was cooked to perfection too. Will visit again.

The food was freshly prepared, and locally sourced where possible. The fish was prepared with a light batter, the fries cooked till golden brown, both had the right amount of crunch. Whilst Paul recommended an ale to go with the meal.

Stopped here on way through to Cambridge on a Saturday lunch time.Land lord welcoming and there was a reasonably priced and diverse lunch menu. Bar and restaurant area had nice atmosphere. Two outside sitting areas as well to enjoy the sunshine. Good sized car park. The pub has rooms as well but can not comment on these.Will definitely pay a return visit :-)

Thought we would try the carvery as its a very local pub for us. Well we were very dissapointed. Food was cold, a choice of only 3 veg. My daughter needs Gluten free and they had put flour in the braised red cabbage! why? the other was cauliflower cheese and carrots which had little flavour. Dissapointingly underseasoned. We took our own gravy which was lucky. Its a shame, but neither of the people in the pub asked if we had enjoyed our meal. I would have said something if they had. Unlikely to return.