The Beehive in Chelmsford

I was served by a young girl named Libby, a very lovely bartender, made for a very pleasant experience

Masters of their Craft! Excellent food - and so much we couldn't eat it all. Will go back again and again!

Had a couple of meals recently at the Beehive. Steak pie was large and full of meat. Fish and chips were also decent quality Beer was well kept. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Generally good experience

Visited with a few friends and was very disappointed in my meal. I had a pie which was still frozen in the middle! My friend had a sandwich she was also not particularly impressed. Sent my food back, the lady who served us didn't seem to care like this was not unusual Such a shame as visited here for fish and chips and roast dinners on several occasions and it has been faultless, but it appears to have changed hands since. We left shortly after and chose to eat at the stores instead which was delicious! Definitely will not be rushing back that's for sure!!

We stopped on our way to the coast to have a quick drink but then decided to have Sunday lunch. I chose lamb and my husband went for the mixed meat (lamb, beef, gammon and turkey) it came with carrots, peas, broccoli, cauliflower cheese, parsnips, roast potatoes, stuffing, sausage and the biggest Yorkshire pudding I have ever had. The serving of meat was huge and everything was well cooked and of good quality. The price was incredibly reasonable all that plus 2 large glasses of wine and a lemonade for £35.70. If we had had our grandchildren with us they could have been fed from our plates. Great value.

Delicious fish and chips on a Friday! Ordering was easy, payment and collection was on time and easy and the food was delicious. Big portions. Great value. Would 100% recommend.

The staff, food and service at The Beehive could not have been better for my son's wedding reception in Aug 2020. Everyone had a separate table, food was served by very helpful and friendly staff, and they made the evening very special. The food was excellent, well cooked and presented with a good choice for everyone. Weddings have been hard this year but The Beehive made it a very special event, every bit as memorable as if there had been 200 guests, not the 30 who were allowed. They decorated the rooms, and made everyone feel Covid safe and welcomed. I would highly recommend this pub for the quality of the food and service to anyone.

Booked here for a late Sunday lunch after a long dog a walk. We were so impressed! They only sell roasts for Sunday lunch but you wouldn’t want anything else. Great selection of fresh vegetables and large portions. Kids loved their roast too. Good sized beer garden and dog friendly it was perfect!

Amazing place with an amazing atmosphere, very family friendly and great for everyone. The food is really good me and my family had the fish and chips (fish is super big and tasty) the battered sausage is crispy and full of flavour. My favourite would have too be the chips very fluffy and perfect portion size. The service was very lovely extremely friendly and very covid safe. No complaints here would recommend too anyone who wants some good food and good vibes.

Lovely pub in the Essex countryside. After a long day out walking called in and can honestly say the roast beef dinner was the best I've had in years and fantastic value for money. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

Stumbled across this pub on a hike in the local area and WOW!! We had a roast dinner and its the best one Ive ever tasted. Also dog friendly. AND Lovely staff We will definitely be coming back.

What an awesome meal! Hot, generous portions of Fish n chips served with a portion of peas/mushy peas and lemon wedge. Recyclable packaging and wooden forks! Highly recommended

Went with friends for an excellent inexpensive lunch.As a local,delighted to see that the two young owners are bringing much needed new life to a village pub.Wine a good price,pleasant relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome.This was on a Sunday,so looking forward to trying the new menu which looks a cut above usual pub food,lus takeaway fish and chips on a Friday.Recommended.

We would highly recommend the Beehive to everyone. Their new Sunday roast menu is brilliant value for money. Their food is home cooked, comes out piping hot and tastes fantastic. You won't be dissappointed. We'll definitely be paying them another visit soon to try out other meals in their new menu. Thanks.

The new owners launched their much anticipated new menu yesterday. We chose 3 dishes each from the extensive bar snacks selection and shared like tapas - chorizo in red wine and red onion chutney, deep fried Brie, ham and cheese croquettes, baby back ribs, cod goujons and the arancini balls. Every single dish was beautifully presented, generous portions and absolutely delicious...couldn’t fault it! And exceptional value for money too! Looking forward to sampling more from the main menu next time.

Had the best roast ever with local produce and very generous portions. Choice of turkey pork,gammon or beef. Dan and Danny running the pub were very welcoming and there was a lovely log fire to keep us warm and cosy. Would definitely recommend this pub and will be visiting again soon.

Had a fab roast today in fact best roast I have ever had out . Good value for a massive roast Thanks to dan and dan for this lovely meal

This visit to the Beehive was my third visit for a Sunday roast. On two previous occasions as a couple and this time in a family group of six. With an open fire to welcome you in the restaurant bar. The service was very friendly and quick. As on previous visits the choice of four meats were available and and the quality of the food was excellent with generous portions. They also offer a fair choice of deserts. I cannot understand why more people don’t use this pub as it offers great value for money and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s well worth a try. Come on you locals.

Fantastic pub, clean, tidy, great atmosphere, new carpets laid in the restaurant and food is excellent,

The new landlords Jay and Dan are the best thing that have happened to this pub for years and years. The place is busy with regulars and new customers, the garden is finally usable and a great suntrap, and families and dogs are all welcome. The food is amazing and great value - the cheesy chips and gravy are already on the way to becoming famous! I'm looking forward all the events they have planned and will definitely be back regularly!

We visited for the first time today.. really nice village pub with great staff and a really nice atmosphere. We will be back tomorrow for Sunday roast... I Can't wait.

We recently went to the Beehive which we saw while driving to have a nice hot cup of coffee. We had a lovely table next to a real fire and we had a steaming cup of coffee and decided to have something light to eat, we chose soup of the day which was cauliflower and apple, a large bowl with crusty bread came up and it was really tasty. We both enjoyed it and were so full we didn't order a dinner but had a dessert instead, sticky toffee pud and peach cobbler. Both lovely. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely go there again. Its your proper good old fashioned wholesome pub.

I love this cute pub and Emma who works there made our evening she was hysterical, she put the log fire on for us and lite a candle for our table , our meal was a simple scampi and chips she made it with love , we also had a home made roast the previous Sunday which was huge and tasted perfect good family day out

The pub has been well thought out and has a separate dining area to sports/drinking area. Staff really happy to adapt their menu to suit your needs and seen that they cater for all all sorts of free from too! Will definitely be back!!

After a long day playing cricket this lovely pub was just around the corner and there were hungry bellies to feed. Despite it being slightly late there were no issues over ordering a full meal which we were grateful for. Food was brilliant and the staff were attentive and made sure we were content.

We went today for lunch.Being vegetarian I never normally have much choice...I was spoilt here.I chose the butternut,brie and beetroot tart and wasn't disappointed...it was simply divine.I would highly recommend this place. The staff are very friendly to boot!

Had a fantastic meal after a bet if day at the zoo, with two tired boys! Very relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff. Food was very reasonable, very tasty, good portions and well presented. Would highly recommend , lovely peaceful village location to boot!

Five of us booked ahead for Sunday roast. We were not disappointed. Very good food, nice atmosphere and pleasant helpful staff. Loved the ale from a Maldon brewery. Definitely getting a return visit.

Stopped for drinks while out cycling. Great place to stop. Friendly and welcoming staff. Worth a visit

Landlord Kevin and staff very friendly,a great menu and food very enjoyable. Will be letting our Family and Friends about it. Also will be back soon.

Took 10 cyclists here for lunch on what turned out to be a rather chilly and rainy day, and because it was a bit on the cold side, they had lit the open fire - just what we needed and so thoughtful.

Stopped there for a quick pint. Was pleasantly surprised. Nice friendly pub with a lot of character and a very warm welcome by the landlord Kevin and the service was great. Highly recommended

My friend and I visited today. We where very warmly welcomed. As it was such a hot day we sat outside. There is work in progress here, but a lovely sun trap on a beautiful day. A good selection on the menu. We both had fish & chips which we thoroughly enjoyed.We felt we had a lovely relaxing lunch .

Great country pub, stopped for Sunday Lunch. Staff very warm and friendly, food and service excellent.

We popped in as we had been out walking and we were in need of refreshments. We enjoyed a mug of tea and coffee and a chocolate brownie with cream. Excellent service. Served by delightful and friendly landlord. We will pop in again on our next walk to Great Waltham.

Great Service, Good Food. It was nice for a change to not feel rushed in and out in a pub when some one is after a table. Waitresses were efficient and friendly and made us feel relaxed. Food was well presented and freshly cooked (piping hot). Looking forward to going again!!!

Brilliant home cooked roast dinner eaten in front of the open fire. Great value for money and a lovely friendly welcome, will definitely be returning for a game of pool and darts soon, well worth 5*

We had a lovely roast lamb with all the trimmings. Like the choice of large or small portion. Apple crumble was delicious. Price was extremely reasonable, especially for Mother's day. All in all a very friendly local pub and would definitely visit again.

Never been before. Just your average pub to look at, nothing special, however service was friendly and welcoming. My Husband and Son had the Roast Beef and I had the Roast Lamb...I can honestly not fault it. Plenty of meat and freshly cooked veg, with roasties, mash. stuffing and a yorkshire. Delicious. Value for money, would definitely return

We are always looking for the Sunday lunch holy grail, a good home made Sunday roast with proper roast potatoes, homemade Yorkshire, fresh vegetables cooked simply, like your gran or mum used to make....well this is what you find at the beehive with this and the great friendly welcome you receive from this family run pub is well worth 5 stars in my book! Lovely open fire and friendly welcome to two visiting strangers was really appreciated, thank you

Visited The Beehive for the first time yesterday for a Sunday Roast. We received a warm welcome from Kevin and Kathryn and were served a lovely beef roast. It was an extremely cold day but the warm fire was roaring nicely.I enjoyed a wonderful Merlot wine and my husband a pint of real ale. Highly recommended. We will be back!

Have visited The Beehive quite a few times recently as I'm looking to move to the Great Waltham area and it's like a step back in time to an oldie worldie country village pub, staff are very friendly cosy fire in the saloon bar and the food was really good quality and good value, I had the mixed grill with salad and my girlfriend had chicken lasagna, we had a game of darts with the landlord who obviously plays a lot otherwise I would have won ! Overall a great little find

A very good place to have friends talk. Cousy space, delicious potatoes and a kind service. Strongly recommend!

Mi marido y yo fuimos a tomar nuestro almuerzo de domingo en la colmena, no nos decepcionó la carne asada y recién verduras preparados rematado con increíbles patatas asadas. Volveremos. Gracias Kathryn, Kevin, Irene y Steve por su servicio amable. Linda y Mark

Vinimos aquí con amigos de la familia, unos 12 de nosotros los adultos y los niños. Teníamos una preciosa sirve de Kev y su familia, tuvimos el más grande que tanto con carne y pollo, y llegó con una buena cantidad de puré roasties y una selección de verduras. Fue atendida rápidamente y era preciosa y caliente y sabor casero! La lista de los budines era el típico pub de ruibarbo helados, etc. pero muy sabroso, uno de mis amigos dijo el apple cayera era el mejor del mundo!

Tuvimos una cena asado encantador, las raciones eran buenas, suficiente para llenar incluso los hombres en nuestro grupo! Buena elección de otros alimentos y todo a un precio razonable. Desierto era increíble, de nuevo una buena selección para elegir.

No tienen una comida pero muy agradable con buen pub rural selección de cervezas. Puede volver a comer un día. pequeño aparcamiento

Parado aquí para reunirse con amigos que asistían al funeral en frente a la iglesia. Pedí café pero sólo servían recibirás sorprendido en una taza! Salón bastante gastada y deprimente y frío (disculpas nos hicieron que la caldera se había estropeado, así que tan sólo un calentador eléctrico). No estuvimos tentados de estancia en para el almuerzo. La colmena está bajo nueva dirección, así que es primeros días y estoy seguro de que estábamos en la zona en el futuro

Visitamos La Colmena para una segunda asadas, la vez anterior estando en la primera comida de los domingos.

Decidimos probar La Colmena después de oír buenas críticas acerca de su comida. Sin embargo, cuando llegamos, y preguntó si estaban sirviendo la comida, que no esperábamos la respuesta de "que podemos hacer! De todos modos, fuimos a la zona del restaurante que estaba muy fría y poco acogedora y eventualmente compró un menú muy limitado. Pedimos nuestras comidas, pero en el tiempo medio, hermana de la señora tierra apareció con niños muy ruidoso y tratados como la zona del bar era el salón de alguien! Estábamos muy tentado a levantarse y sentarse en el bar, pero no quería aparecer grosero. Dicho esto, la comida era realmente precioso y era casero, pero la experiencia en general no es uno que nos haga volver. Creemos que la casera era bastante amarga y no hacernos sentir bienvenidos.

Very surprised and happy After hearing a lot about there Thursday Indian night it had a lot to live up to and did not disappoint Beautiful selection Much better than any other Indian restaurant locallyWould suggest booking as I didn't but still fitted us in by bringing out new tables

A new initiative. Excellent curry served on Thursday evenings. Don't be put off by the rather shabby outside appearance of the pub with the falling down fence.

My friend and I had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Beehive. The choice was beef or lamb for roast - or a bit of both which is what we chose. Great home made soup, yorkies and a fantastic bread and butter pudding ... The veggies were delicious (carrots/broccoli/baked beetroot and squash). Tasty, tasty, tasty! I rarely recommend, but felt I should share. Don't expect swift service, but if you like great food, a nice ambience in a rural setting you can't go wrong here. Nice wine too. Greene King IPA/Abbot. On Essex Way for walkers, interesting church.

Visited The Beehive for their Sunday Roast. The Menu offered 3 choices of 1, 2 ,or 3 courses. Meat on offer was either Roast Beef or Pork. Service was friendly enough but the food lacked flavour with hardly any seasoning at all. The meat was very thinly sliced but served with 2 Yorkshires with a selection of veggies served separately. Nice enough but not inspiring..