The Ash Pub in Uttlesford

Lovely little.pub near the airport for lunch before our flight!. Food was spot on and the stagg were so friendly... Locals too. Will definitely call in again when.we fly again from Stansted.

THIS OLDE WORLDE PUB IS WELL OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, IT IS LIKE AN OASIS IN A DESSERT. FOOD IS SERVED FROM 11AM DAILY, NOT THE CHEAPEST BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. THE BARMAN WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.

We only had drinks, but as always the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Had an impromptu evening here as its dog friendly. Amazing 1st visit. We will be back. The staff were so welcoming and helpful.

Had the roast lamb. Previously, this was ok. However, the latest one was disappointing. Small portions of veg (how cheap is veg!?) Only a few small slices of lamb, which tasted quite blanned. I hope they go back to the previous standards. If not, I'll find somewhere else for my Sunday lunch.

After waiting 1h20+ for our roast dinners, we were served shrunken and burned carrots, cold and rubbery meat (pork and beef), soggy broccoli and cold mashed potatoes. For a £17 meal, this is unacceptable.

After an extremely long wait, whilst the pub did not even appear to be that busy we were finally served our roast dinners. They were warm, not hot! The pork was covered in thick rubbery fat! The tiny portions of vegetables were soggy, with blackened bits of carrots amongst it! There were two pale hard roast potatoes, laying next to some sloppy mash potato! Everything was swimming in watery gravy! After one mouthful it was all returned! We noticed other left meals on a table nearby! A family who has just come in to eat see our awful food and decided to not eat there. Totally unacceptable, as well as disappointing.

Stumbled onto this place while looking for somewhere to eat as been to 2 other pubs in the area but they had closed down. I had Sausage and Mash in a giant yorkie was very happy with my choice it was a very generous portion with veg on the side and plenty of gravey. The pint of Madri was good too. The young lady server was chatty and friendly and a credit to The Ash

The whole place is rundown, needs complete refurbishment. Front garden needs clear up...weeds growing all over the floor. Childrens play area not safe to use, requires replacement. Garden furniture all rotten, needs replacement.Will not be returning to the place in a hurry.

The Ash is a nice old pub where you can sit and relax. sports shown on TV. Food is great good portion sizes

We eight work colleagues had a lunch get together here. Although fairly quiet when we arrived, it did get busier. We had three courses, I started with the Chefs Shanghai Chicken with soy sauce and sweet chilli dip which with five pieces of chicken was a very generous helping. I followed with the mixed grill and the steak part was cooked rare, just as I had asked for. Followed that with a generous helping of Bread and Butter Pudding with a very generous helping of custard. I was stuffed. As driving, I was able to drink the zero alcohol Guinness which also went down well. My colleague sat next to me had THE most huge portion of ribs that covered his large plate. No one could ever leave here hungry. Our waiting staff were great, including the new started on her first day who appeared to slot into the team really well.

A group of us dined here for lunch and had a lovely time. The food was great and the service was friendly. The pub has a traditional and historic feel. Reasonable size of car park and large outside eating/drinking spaces. The bar area is small and intimate, but there are plenty of seating options inside. The menu is very much pub grub, with all of the expected classics. There is a good variety of options and children's menu too.

A nice spot for a bite to eat before a holiday starts. Obviously being so close to the airport has some noise drawbacks. But the food was good and staff excellent.

Everything went very well, except that it took a long time to serve the food, but everything was very good, it is true that in England you don't eat well

A great place to stay, close to the airport but away from the maddening crowd. Lovely sized rooms, great food and good beer. What more could you want!

Would not recommend!! Wont be returning again. Also rude staff.

Food not to be recommended on the lunch time we visited. Chips very greasy, gammon tough and the basket meals were very small and served in plastic red baskets that would look better by your sink. Would not visit again.

Great Sunday roast but didn't get th country pub vibe I was hoping for.

Food was lovely atmosphere friendly and served by a lovely lady named Dawn who introduced us to her brother and son . Very nice setting

Great place , reasonably price good quantity pub food

Fabulous burger and proper real home cooked chips none of these fake chips Recommended anytime And really close to Stansted airport So worth a visit before you leave Lovely outside garden seating too Nice people

Disappointing food. I really wanted to like it because the staff were friendly, but ultimately the prices are quite high for what you get. I had the "American" hot dog which came served in the smallest bun I've ever seen, which also had the taste and texture of cardboard.

Great family meal. Very helpful, friendly waiter. A really good evening and very good food

Excellent atmosphere, great staff and service. Food was excellent at a reasonable price. Highly recommend the Giant Yorkshire pudding, as long as you're hungry!

Lovely welcome, friendly faces and atmosphere. Food was superb too. Cannot fault at all. Had to wait for our friend's plane to land. This will be our go to place for Stansted Airport visits

Stunning pub in the most beautiful location. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more and sample the menu.

Excellent atmosphere, service and quality food at a reasonable price. Able to talk without competing with the musak. Well done All

Great food, good portion size and great service, plus a trampoline and slide/swings outside for the kids, definitely recommend!

Fantastic food, we both had burger and chips and can honestly say it’s the best we had in a long time. Service is great, very hospitable staff. Just an overnight before flying off early tomorrow, great rooms

Good beer,great food and a quick service.

A lovely country pub where we went on Mothers Day. Our table of 6 were seated and served quickly and the food was really fantastic. Great portions, individual gravy boats and the staff were lovely! We will definitely be coming back.

Booked in for Mother's Day lunch. Taken straight to the table and given menu's. Good service and the food was wholesome and a good size portion. Well cooked and tasty. Prices were also reasonable. Only negative was the table edges need cleaning attention. The name of the pub doesn't reflect the interior which not unsurprisingly has an aviation theme.

Best Sunday pub lunch going, very helpful and friendly staff backed up by an awesome dessert menu too. Def going back to try the week day menu.

We booked airport parking with a one night stay before our flight. We received a very warm welcome on our arrival. Kind & friendly service. Very nice menu and the food was fantastic! Beautiful interior. The accommodation was lovely; clean and cosey. Plenty of parking spaces.

First time visit to this pub for lunch with a friend, not disappointed.Excellant service from start to finish, very friendly and welcoming. Huge menu to choose from. Lovely food, maybe some items a bit pricey but I'm used to Norfolk prices! Accommodating for gluten free. Recommend the roast but its not on the review list. Can't fault, will be back.

Lovely Pub and great Food great service and very friendly staff, highly recommend will be back on my next visit to stansted

Excellent and varied menu, fabulous food, fantastic service (from the lovely Dawn). Highly recommend. We had the Sunday roast (one vegetarian), which was packed with delicious vegetables and a super huge Yorkshire pudding. Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic meal. Brilliant, attentive service and the food was excellent and such large portions, great value for money. Thank you so much. We will be back. Matt

Very friendly helpful staff. Great food, we were a group of 6, 3 of us vegetarian and there was plenty of choice. Would highly recommend

Really friendly staff. Made us so welcome. Food was nice. The atmosphere was good fun. Would recommend for a relaxed friendly experience. Hopefully be back again soon. Thanks

Second time visiting and this place is faultless. Large menu to cater for everyone. Definitely returning.

Arrived and was greeted with a warm welcome. After a long journey it was nice to just to relax on site. Both female staff were very friendly and even offered to post a letter for me. Good food too.

Siamo stati in questo pub in settimana e siamo stati benissimo. Abbiamo mangiato veramente bene e con grande cortesia. Da ritornare Sicuramente

Lovely pub, very welcoming. Great bar and waiting staff. Food was reasonable value but that was reflected in the (cheap) ingredients. Ok, but nothing to write home about and wouldn't make a special effort to visit again because of that.

This is a germ of a place. Fantastic homemade food, large portions and not expensive. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone

Good beer, good food, lovely atmosphere.

Lovely thatched roof real country pub with good food, enjoyable banter with local regulars and friendly service.

It was a nice meal. We had a late lunch, with Yorkshire pudding. The food and beer was very good.

Pop in here on the way to Standard airport. Lovely meal and very friendly. Nice start to our holiday.

Lovely thatched pub for lunch, the fish and chips fresh and tasty, the steak pie was a delight enrobed in delicious gravy The staff were attentive and we enjoyed our lunch, unfortunately no room a pudding and they sounded delicious thank you. 4/11/23 We visited again today, all 6 of us and we had a lovey lunch. Thank you.

Had the giant Yorkshire pudding aboustley lovely massive portions ! Would definitely recommend

Cold and dry don’t recommend and over priced for what it is

Not a bad little pub. Food is nice but not much on the menu if you're gluten intolerant.

Compliments to the Chef, food was amazing, hats off to the staff, we sat on the patio but still received first class service at a reasonable price, one recommendation is that you book in advance as it obviously gets very busy

Lovely place, great food & friendly staff.

Was recommended the Ash due to their Sunday roast .Two people had the roast and yes it was good but that is where the complaints end.Another two people had the cod and chips unfortunately the batter was uncooked and was a brown colour which tasted of curry? Both of them picked the fish out and left the batter. My veggie burger although eatable looked uncooked with a plain old bun you’d find in a Tesco local and the bowl of tomato sauce it came with was the consistency of water with a reddish colour. We expressed our concerns with the waiter who said “ i will look at it in the kitchen “ we didn’t see him again. Another lady came with the bill we paid and made a quick exit never return again.

I went here with my wife for late Sunday lunch and it was lovely. Portions are very reasonable and so they should be as it was not the cheapest. Everything seemed to be homemade, including chips. Also it is bit of a challenge to find a place that will cook on Sunday, especially that we've eaten around 6pm, these guys are open and cook seven days a week (!) We will definitely be back!

We had been told about the Sunday roasts at the Ash pub, so thought we would book a table. On arriving we were told it was busy and there would be a wait. The roast was worth the wait. All fresh veg meat cooked to perfection and a massive Yorkshire pudding. Will definitely be back. Great staff and great atmosphere

The place is very lovely to have some time to breathe and eat your breakfast or dinner, the food is surprisingly delicious and the staff are 100% making sure you’ll be fully thankfully about everything. Amazing place, will come again.

Booked on line in good time (6 weeks ago) before our early dinner reservation. However when we arrived, they had no record of our reservation, it was a bit awkward to start with but I had kept the confirmation message which the guy read. They said they would be able to seat us anyway, on arriving in the dining room it was very empty, so in the end no issue for a table. We ate after 4pm so it was an early dinner, late lunch, my first two options were not available/sold out, so make sure you pick a few options before they come for your order. I ended up with the beef roast dinner, the beef was good, as was the Yorkshire pudding and the cauliflower cheese. The roast potatoes tasted as if they had been reheated and the parsnips were very over cooked with the carrots remaining very al dente. My husband got his first choice of steak and mushroom pie, he reports it was a very dry filling and the pastry was very hard, the chips and peas were okay. With one pint of beer and a medium glass of wine £48.00 seemed a little steep. We will probably not return due to the quality of the cooking.

Found the gravy a little salty but other than the meal being on the large size no other complaints.

First visit, will not be back. Salmon en Croute was listed as salmon with cream cheese wrapped in smoked salmon in puff pastry. Couldn’t find smoked salmon and the spot of cream cheese wouldn’t have covered my small fingernail, my husband also found his pie and chips overcooked. Refused to pay for the salmon dish. All in all a VERY unsatisfactory visit.

Beautiful thatched building, a treat to see. All the grounds were immaculate. Staff very attentive and food was cooked to perfection. I will be very happy to visit here again

The welcome and food at the pub was great, including the amusing argument between a German couple while we were eating!! The parking offered was fine for he week. The room was ok but the bed could have been more comfortable. The taxi firm that was recommended was brilliant for transfers to airport and back. Made for a smooth start and finish to our holiday. Thanks!

A lovely meal in The Ash. Had a new option. Vegetarian sausages mash potatoes, veggies and two lovely homemade Yorkshire puddings. So nice to see something different on a menu. So many places just do the veggie burger option. Good to see The Ash having multiple options.

About half the items on the menu were not available. Generally mediocre all round. Not somewhere I'd particularly recommend. Not cheap either.

We stayed at The Ash Barn as it's nicer than the local "usual brands of airport hotels". We returned a few days later and stuffed ourselves on the mega BLT they serve.

Stayed at Ash Barn Annex and decided to eat in the Ash Pub. Really excellent menu consisting of a wide variety of home made choices. The services received for both hotel check in and whilst at the pub were excellent. I was travelling solo so this friendly approach made a big difference to my overall experience.

Traditional Greene King pub with generous and tasty food portions. Stayed in the annexe for 1 night, it was basic, a bit dirty but cheap.

Very nice food and lovely staff. Highly recommend if yr in the area..

Lovely, friendly place for a drink. Ales are kept in great condition and staff and locals are always welcoming and friendly.

Unfortunately devoid of atmosphere. Toilets need updating.

Had a fabulous afternoon for my mums birthday party, staff was fantastic very welcoming no rushing, food was fantastic hot and fresh. There was 30 of us and it went off with a treat… made my mums day special will definitely be going back Very good quality. 10 out of 10

The place is really calm and cozy! The stuff is very nice! I recommend it!

Well worth a visit. I was staying in an airport hotel while on business and being part of a captive audience wanted a decent meal. I was with somebody who had some local knowledge and we paid a visit. I had a home made steak and mushroom pie and it was excellent, I enjoyed every last bit of it. The service was excellent, very attentive, I had to wait a little while for the food to arrive but to me it didn’t matter as I was served a freshly cooked totally satisfying meal, well worth the wait. Would highly recommend and will visit again.

I ordered a Fresh beer battered billingsgate cod, chunky chips and garden peas. I got a "whale on a plate" as the cod was so large I was almost defeated. What a great meal. 5 stars.

Lovely pub, sun was shining we sat in the garden for drinks then had a lovely meal. We had the chicken and bacon salad and a gourmet burger. Great portions and very tasty. Staff were very friendly and very helpful. Great atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing, everything freshly cooked, staff were very friendly, everything reasonably priced, can't fault it, lovely outside space, wish we could have stayed longer but in the way to the airport

Great dinner at The Ash! I got the fish and chips and it was delicious and big. Everyone at my table was satisfied with the food. Price is correct for quality and quantity. Service is great. I highly recommend it!

One word needed - Disgusting The wait for food was an hour and a half When it came it wasn’t very nice at all Lasagna was swimming in grease The roast dinners we had (beef & chicken) was fatty chewy beef and inedible, plus chicken...

Brilliant venue, Jane was fantastic

Paid a very reasonable rate with parking included so wasn't expecting too much but actually very pleasantly suprised. Rustic type cabin, great size with lovely comfy beds! Staff friendly and helped with bags. Would stay again!

Lovely location, nice beer garden. Inside the pub is fantastic, nice country feel with great background music. Great selection of food, this pub was a fantastic find. Staff were very welcoming and friendly.

Very nice meal, friendly staff. A lovely old traditional pub, very hard to find find these days!

Goed eten, duidelijk ook iets duurder geworden

What a wonderful find on our way to the airport food was amazing as was the service I have family living near bye so we will all be booking a meal and recommending it to our friends

Great pub, very close to Stansted. Ideal place for a meal while you wait to pick up friends or family from the airport

Excellent food, friendly and efficient staff made us very welcome, lovely seated garden we thoroughly recommend it and we will be going back x

What a lovely pub and restaurant. Enjoyed a lovely afternoon for my sons 30th birthday for Sunday lunch. Staff so friendly and accommodating and lovely roasts. Highly recommend.

Service was fabulous. My husbands meal was amazing a huge Yorkshire pudding with a massive amount of fresh vegetables cooked perfectly, even though my husband was disappointed with the tablespoon full of creamy mash. When I ordered the gourmet burger, the waiter explained the burger...

Truly excellent, highly recommend 👍

Excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly. Beautiful pub,restaurant with lots of character. Look forward to our next visit.

Excellent place to stay and park the car for Stansted Airport and very good value. Friendly and helpful staff at the pub. Delicious, traditional pub food.

Used the accommodation across the road so very convenient for pub. Friendly staff. Not cheap to eat but that's same everywhere. Nice food. Service very quick.

Very, VERY cozy pub for dinner. The staff was super lovely with sharing stories and history about the place. The food was brought swiftly and was in great amount and of high quality. I had the half rib for around 11£, and i was a bit concerned that the portion size wouldn't compare to the other dishes. Lucky for me the "half rib" was the size of the half the plate with a delightful salad and fries on the side. The atmosphere is cozy and it's a great place to bring children or larger groups of children. This is truly a great place for all to dine and have a smashing time

Purtroppo è stata una delusione, birra calda e cibo pessimo, non tornero' più.

Very friendly staff, nice and clean, homely pub. Overpriced on items such as crisps. Was charged £1.95 for an average bag of walkers crisps. Bought a pint of Coke and two bags of crisps as was charged £7.90.

Thanks team for always smiling.

Well what do you say about this beautiful county pub? Well if you want delicious food served by charming friendly staff this is where you need to be. We love it here and if you want a special meal with an “extra” delicious drink and...

Ribs should fall off the bone. Mine were chewy. The chips were inedible as although they looked OK were hard inside. I felt my whole meal was microwaved My wife enjoyed her Shanhai chicken but like me did not touch what appeared to be the day old salad. Lunchtime Saurday and only 2 other people there. Surprising for a pub with so many 5 star reviews. Pricy too.