Roast House Carvery in Chelmsford

Stopped for lunch en route to Colchester. Welcoming and friendly staff. Great sandwiches and a delicious pint. Would highly recommend.

Excellent! Met my friends there today and we all enjoyed our food, best of all they have proper apple crumble, a rare site these days, it was delicious. Great service from James as well, he looked after us 3 girls . Will definitely be going back x

NOW FREEHOLD .. with Carvery, Tearoom, and local pub grub.. transformed .. worth the visit.

This place was under refurb when we stopped during a hike. But they provided us with refreshment drinks and water and toilet facilities, soon to open its looking good.

This place has had a recent make over and has gone back to the original name of The Black Bull. The staff were lovely and they had a good selection of beers, spirits and wines. I was so impressed that I will be planning to eat here soon to try the menu and sample the food. Beautiful grounds and gardens.

Food was amazing, entertainment great and staff are friendly and approachable. They held an accreditation for customer care and attention to detail with The Trusted Business Community Association, which means they have been vetted, verified and insurance checked for your consumer confidence. Your local hub of the village offering a local convenience store, café, pub and restaurant. Kid friendly with café courtyard and large rear garden with children's play area. Plenty of parking.

Extremely good. Many thanks. See you on Sunday this weekend. Many thanks. David Turrell.

Just had a carvery here. It was the best carvery we've had for many many years. The food was delicious. Veg cooked to perfection, meat tender and succulent. The servers were polite, friendly and welcoming. We absolutely loved it here. We live a 45 minute drive away and have decided to make a monthly trip we enjoyed it so much.

Had an excellent roast and scampi with excellent staff

This is now called the Roast House Carvery and does an all you can eat carvery meal for £12.99 per head and it's fantastic value with fresh good quality cooked food. Huge portions and a come back for more if you can policy. Staff are amazingly attentive and friendly and you are made to feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. Easy to find location and plenty of off road parking.

So sorry to say our meals were dry and bland, also owners who served us were not very friendly Have not gone back since

We had a fabulous meal. Went with family and 2 kids and we felt so welcome, and the food was beautiful! We will all certainly be back. Thanks!!

Great little dog friendly pub, eat all you can carvery was lovely, they also do take away. Staff very friendly, definitely going back soon.

The food being served in a makeshift tent meant that the food went cold quick. Need 2 staff Also ro aerve. Meat was tender.

Great Carvery, staff are amazing and very helpful. Definitely best Carvery in Chelmsford.

We only attended for food but service was good and so was the carvery

Great roast dinner! Very cheap and very nice

Wonderful food and good service

5 star, as we had the NICEST roast carvery last night :))) What a lovely place, even on a rainy evening...staff were so friendly and helpful and the roasts were just perfect. Classic choice of desserts; apple crumble, sticky toffee pud and choc and fudge cake...how do you chose between them?!! Definitely going back soon :)))

The staff had excellent customer care skills. Perfect balance friendly but not familiar and very patient we had a one year old with us. The carvery was good and ample portions. Value wise worth every penny. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this establishment to anyone. There were seven adults and as stated one baby treated like Royalty.

This is based on the terrible carvery, not the lovely staff. Such a shame to say I will not be going back for the carvery. I attended here on Friday the 16th June. I was looking forward to the carvery as reviews read well. Sorry to say, this had to be the worst carvery I have ever had. I chose beef, it was pulled from under the counter (which I am assuming is a hot plate) on a plate covered with foil, which held the beef, pork, pork cracking and some other meat on the one plate. It was dry and chewy, not one bit of pink to be seen. The potatoes & gravy were ok, but the tinned tiny baby carrots and corn were so soft didn’t even need to chew. No cauliflower cheese unless you wanted to pay an extra £2.99. I’ll stick to Toby carvery. Such a shame, as your staff members were so lovely, and you could really take advantage of this with the location and the garden etc.

It’s an old fashion village pub, which is a little dated and a bit rough around the edges but that adds to the character. Was nice to go to for an afternoon drink and had seating outside in the beer garden.

🌟 A Stellar Dining Experience at RoastHouse Carvery Margaretting! 🍽️ I recently had the pleasure of dining at RoastHouse Carvery Margaretting, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. This charming establishment truly knows how to deliver a memorable dining experience. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted with warm and friendly service. The staff at RoastHouse Carvery Margaretting went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcome and comfortable. Their attentiveness and genuine hospitality added an extra touch of charm to the overall ambiance. Now, let's talk about the food—the star of the show! The carvery at RoastHouse is simply outstanding. The selection of perfectly roasted meats, cooked to perfection, left me with a truly delightful dilemma of choosing which ones to indulge in. Each slice was tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. The bottomless meat for £12.99 ensured that I left completely satisfied and with a happy, contented belly. Accompanying the succulent meats were an array of mouthwatering side dishes. The variety and quality of the vegetables, potatoes, and Yorkshire puddings were a testament to the kitchen's dedication to excellence. The attention to detail was evident in every bite, and the flavours harmonised beautifully on my plate. In conclusion, RoastHouse Carvery Margaretting surpassed my expectations in every way. The impeccable service, delectable carvery, and commitment to locally sourced ingredients make it a standout dining destination. I highly recommend you paying a visit to this hidden gem—I guarantee you won't be disappointed. #RoastHouseCarveryMargaretting #ExceptionalDiningExperience #LocallySourcedDelights

Went there for a carvery as was recommended by parents. Was not disappointed. Food was excellent and the staff were super helpful and friendly. Excellent value for money too

Had a carvery here last Sunday. Ample food for the price, friendly staff and good servers.

Had couple of drinks with the wife 😋

This was an excellent pub. I used to live in the village so used this pub quite often, along with family and friends. So disappointed. Don't seem to care about the village at all now. Nor passers-by. Opening hours are ridiculous.

Easy booking . Friendly welcome staff were great with the kids. Food lovely Sunday roast vegetables not over done.. Definitely recommend. Thank you we had a lovely time

Great service. Nice atmosphere

Excellent food enjoyed the place

Really nice food and service. Lovely restaurant

Lovely Sunday roast, they have a new chef who is clearly making a big effort with the food, will return

Great customer service and great food. I will be returning for more of the good quality food. The prices are also good.

Great to see them trying the cafe option. Good luck.

Customer service not good. Landlord needs to learn some manners. Staff seem to do their best.

Loverly food, the service was swift and polite

Nice friendly pub but roast wah a bit basic and beef was cut very thick it was a bit tough it's a shame because we had a lovely afternoon.

Love the staff, good beer and always a friendly face. See you again soon xx

Great food and service. Recommended

I've been using the Cafe in the mornings. The ladies in the Cafe are very hospitable. The food is cooked fresh and it great value for money. You can sit in and eat, Take away or enjoy the outside garden. You need to try it.

Went to the new café for lunch today, food was great, and the staff were lovely

Absolutely the nicest meal I have ever had!!! Gammon was cooked to perfection, the beef stew in Yorkshire was also cooked perfectly, no fatty pieces! I had double helpings if the strawberry ice cream, gorgeous!! The staff are absolutely lovely and friendly, extremely helpful! I absolutely cannot recommend this place enough, shop and cafe right next door is an added bonus!! EDIT: I'm a wheelchair user and had to get out to get in the door. There is a very low step to get in. Once inside I was able to get around in the chair but the toilet wasn't accessible. I haven't taken a star off as staff and patrons very helpful in assisting us!

Brilliant pub Live music every Saturday and seafood can't beat it and food is great in the restaurant

Amazing pub a bit on the pricey side but the food is definitely worth it! Especially the trio of ice cream and the gammon steak Staff are absolutely amazing too!

Great place to meet up with family and have a meal. Staff are lovely, really friendly.

Excellent place to visit . Food very good. Atmosphere and live singer Excellent. Will definitely visit again

I found the atmosphere very unfriendly when I popped in one day for a pint after work. It's the kind of place where if you're not a regular all conversation dies as soon as you enter. Even worse, I have a visible disability which someone behind the bar found so amusing that she had to excuse herself. Depressing and insulting.

Traditional british foods & drinks

Great food & great pricing, lovely staff...be back soon.

Lovely pub very friendly people.

Excellent breakfast top notch staff

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for a lovely time with fantastic food and a very friendly service.

Went for breakfast at the Hub café. All I can say is WOW! Plenty of food, cooked fresh, tastes amazing, very reasonable.

Popped in on off chance they might have a table for Sunday lunch great welcome by all the staff with good menu choice and fast service, ordered Roast Beef Sunday lunch and Lamb Shank they serve generous portions. Food was delicious will definitely return

It's ok, probably wouldn't eat here

Cafe is spot on, great service and food. Will definitely visit again.

Dined here after a walk in the local area, we just wanted somewhere to warm up, rest and enjoy some hearty food and this place delivered! The Festive menu offers a good range of options at reasonable prices. The service was fast and friendly. Being a small and traditional pub, the drinks on offer are fairly dissapointing. A nice local ale would be appreciated!

Lovely sunday roast, team were helpful and prompt, thanks

Had lunch in their cafe. Lovely food. Lovely friendly and helpful staff.

Good food and generous portions.

Lovely village pub, Very nice Staff, Xcllnt Service & Great food.

courtyard cafe excellent breakfast nice staff recommend you try it first class food

Breakfast was lovely. Nice and hot. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Reasonably priced. Would highly recommend

Always a warm welcome here!! Staff are wonderful and the service is fantastic. Breakfast in the courtyard café was not only delicious, but the perfect start to the weekend!

Fantastic place! We stopped on the way to our holiday in Suffolk and again on the way back. Lovely coffee and great sandwiches, the best we had all week! Huge portions and incredibly friendly service. This place is a great example of diversification of a pub and I hope they do incredibly well, the team certainly deserve it! Thanks for making us feel so welcome. :)

I visited this Pub yesterday with my sister and daughter, we had Sunday Lunch. Must say I really enjoyed the food it felt home cooked and my roasties were just lush and crispy. The staff were extremely friendly and I thought this was very good value for money would recommend.

Nice place to eat very friendly staff good prices

Wow... what a difference a mile makes. Just left a pub then found this one... hiding behind the scaffolding. Warm welcome. And good Guinness. Don't normally leave reviews. But friendly staff. And menu looks appealing. Will be back another night to try the food. Shame you can't leave more than 1 review. Went back for dinner next night had a special surf and turf.. very good. When back in aera will eat again.

Great cafe,good food nice staff.

New owners, very welcoming. So far we have nothing but good food, great atmosphere and its refreshing to have music, BBC, and other events in the village. Well done all.

Had a great meal tonight, the best meal I have had in many a month. Particularly good was the cheese burger and chips which for the price was exceptional. With the extensive amount of work being undertaken in improvements it is impressive the quality has been maintained throughout.

We were a table of 8. 2 of the chicken and ribs meals had dried up chicken. 1 meat pie had pastry about 15mm thick. 1 spaghetti bolognese was dry and lacked flavour and 1 liver and bacon did not contain any bacon. When we complained there was no apology given and during the meal no one came to the table to ask whether the meals were OK. The service was very slow. We had to wait for over an hour for the meals to be served. Needless to say we will not be returning.

Great food, nice friendly service. Will go again when I am in the area

Lovely pub. Friendly staff and lovely Sunday roast.

Young Jack who served us was keen and confident. A credit to the restaurant.

Food fabulous good menu for all tastes staff very helpful very clean go back there again

Great local pub with super friendly people and great service. If only the food matched the service. Fish and chips was great, but cheese burger was very ordinary for the price. Calamari starter was unfortunately not wonderful either. Food needs to be more exciting for the price! Will go back to try other menu items. Come on guys, spice it up as you have a wonderful location and great and friendly people!

Very friendly quick service and food was tasty

Had Sunday lunch with some friends. Staff very welcoming and helpful. There were plenty of vegetables, which I like, though they were a bit overcooked for me. They did provide me with gluten free gravy, but they didn't have any gluten free bread.

Lovely Sunday Lunch great service enjoyable afternoon

Really nice fresh food. Friendly staff.

Great food friendly staff and excellent service. Loved it and will go back.

The chicken lover paté was exceptional, though I do love pickle, and the cod looked great battered but was more than lovely enough unbattered. The tart they offer sat very well in my stomach too.

Atmosphere was good, staff welcoming, food excellent. They weren't hassling us to decide or leave when we'd finished. Will definitely go again

Good food as always and friendly

Great home cooked food. Plenty to eat. Wing skate is great either pan fried or battered. Very friendly. Super Sunday lunch. Bring your appetite. Children friendly.

Before I begin I should say I ate with two others who ordered different things and they were quite content with their food. I however ordered the Ribeye and was rather disappointed. It was chewy suggesting it hadn't reached room temp before cooking, it was bloody suggesting it hadn't been left to rest, it was not seasoned and it was drowned in sauce that should have been served on the side as an option rather than a steak swimming pool. It was also slightly less cooked than the medium I ordered though this was minor compared to the rest.

Excellent food and lovely staff, what more could you wan

My partner and I found this pub last year by accident and have returned 4 times now for the truly delicious Sunday Roasts! Real quality home cooked food, plenty of food on your plate and courteous friendly staff at a reasonable price. Yes, as other reviews mention, the place could do with a refresh in terms of décor and the garden would be lovely in summer with some new garden furniture and a bit of a make over! Having said that, we wouldn't hesitate to return again!

Just stopped here on the off chance as we were out for a drive on New Year's Day - so glad we did! Staff were friendly and service as expected. Decor could do with a facelift but the food was fantastic, no exaggeration to say the best fish and chips I've had! Partners' food (liver) was great too. Definitely recommended 😊

Lovely pub with great food and a great atmosphere. Dog friendly

Went to the Black Bull for a family birthday, the landlord and staff were great, the food was lovely.

My first visit to this pub ever. Food ok, beer ok, I liked it.

Great food and a brilliant quiz night raising money for children in need. A great place to spend time with friends

After a hard day in the field it's was great to arrive at the Black Bull and get a very warm reception. We had very good meal at a very reasonable price and with the staff being so warm and accommodating it made the day great . Visit the Black Bull 😋

The landlady lovely beasts and the food is great

All round 5* customer service! My partner and I booked a table at 8:20pm fast forward 30 minutes we had our drinks already and food was ordered, great ladies behind the bar, the lamb and mint sausages and mash IS A WINNER!!! NO LIE!! And there onion rings are the b*llocks xoxo

Very enjoyable meal. Staff was freindly and helpful. Overall a place i will be going back to.

I had the baked mushrooms to start, the sauce that came with this was amazing. The lamb shank as a main and it was really tasty and a generous portion. Lastly had the treacle tart and custard which was the perfect finish. We all left absolutely stuffed and very happy! Very friendly staff.

Gorgeous little family run pub restaurant serving great food at good prices. Made a very convenient dinner spot driving from London to Suffolk one evening recently as it’s only 2 minutes from two A12 junctions. We will be back!