The Blue Lion in Chelmsford

Great place,nice food,good pricing,friendly staff,very much needs an overhaul and updating

Had a meal along with some friends. Not bad. Maybe better when they have a better menu sorted. Was a lovely evening though.

Good place to catch up and drink beer 🍻 😉

Called in for lunch, very pleasant staff tasty food.

Only had a few beers nice choices and a lovely pint of Neck Oil.

Lovely staff very friendly highly recommend

This pub is currently open and all was good and fun on Friday night 2/8/24. Was able to buy and sit at the bar, table service only was thankfuly gone. Friendly service. Not exactly cheap though.

A Delightful venue and meetimg point, amidst the harmonious delights of a internationally treasured hot spot, particularly by Yours Truly.( There's a lovely Duck pond within casual walking distance too for the ornithologists enthusiast! I spotted quite a rare Oriental beauty down there, especially magical!!!) Hopping to repeat the experience as soon as the pub opens....

I have been local to the area for around 10 years and everytime ive gone past and said to myself I gotta try it one day...I popped in here with my partner for just one drink one evening 3 weeks ago and was blown away with the service. They were so attentive and welcoming, ending up getting more than one drink and decided there, and then this would be my local. I came back a week later with the family, and again, the service was amazing. There was no fault at all they kept coming to check if we needed any drinks or food. I like the concept of the table service only and how it always felt no bother to them. No other pub offers this in such an efficient manner than these people do. Absolutely GUTTED to hear this place is now closing down! (Typically) What a loss to the community. All the best to the staff ❤️

Sat in the beer garden with table service very nice

We must of picked a bad day to visit. On arrival we tried the only ale on tap and it had that "been left in the tubes too long smell" so had the neck oil £6 a pint. Sat in the garden and ordered chilly/garlic prawns on sourdough £7. 50p very nice. Ordered 2 fish and chips. Mine was fair but overcooked, unfortunately my partners fish was un edible well overcooked dry and rock solid batter with chips on both plates being cooked to death. When presented with the bill i asked for the unedible fish to be taken from the bill. Along came a rather rude chap who promptly told us not to come back and had an attitude more suited to a fried chicken take away. There was not even the slightest recognition that the food was well sub standard at that our lunch had been ruined. There was no need to tell us not to return as there are many good establishments in the vicinity with civil management. Will not be going back until the management has changed and the chef learns how to cook.

The Blue Lion Pub offers a fantastic experience with great service and friendly staff. From the moment you step in, you're greeted warmly, and the attentive staff ensure your needs are met throughout your visit. Whether you're there for a quick drink or a meal, you'll feel welcomed and well taken care of. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a relaxing time with excellent service.

Lovely experience at a very local pub. Went in for a couple of drinks on a busy Saturday. The staff were wonderful and the service very quick. The wine was delicious. Next time we will have to get food as it smelled/looked amazing

Didn't know this pub existed walked past twice. That's the only bad thing to say. The staff were so friendly and cheerful not often u have smiling staff! Well cared for pub. Lots of strange art on the wall but me casa su casa clean toilets. Did look at menu and looks tasty. Again dog friendly.

Finally got round to having a meal here and really wished we'd been sooner! Cajun chicken, fish and chips and King prawn linguine were all delicious, as we're the puddings (crumble, brownie and creme brulee). Staff were friendly and attentive. Menu wasn't extensive - but I'll take quality over quantity any day. Definitely recommend - thank you for a lovely evening.

Nice pub with a lovely restaurant, food is good at a reasonable price. Service is quick and friendly, would definitely return and recommend.

We went here for a work Christmas meal and the service, food and drunk was fabulous. Drinks topped up when ever needed and really friendly staff. 🙃:)

Great pub, good food and very friendly service. Nice beer garden too. Dog friendly.

Wonderful service and always made to feel welcome. Food is amazing and with table service no queuing at the bar is a massive bonus. A++

very welcoming Lovely food excellently presented. 1 disappointment poor choice on menu. very good waitress service parking available

The staff are so friendly and the food is extremely high quality. Very nice atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoy coming here for food & drinks.

We had a table booked for 7pm but arrived much earlier, asked if we could sit in the bar area for a drink first which was fine, at 7pm a waitress came over and said its 7 oclock and your table is ready, she just stood there waiting so it was clear we were to go now, food was reasonable priced and ok, I couldnt find a starter I liked which was a rarity for me but we felt very pressured to order as quickly as possible there is only so many times you can say we are not ready yet. We all said we felt uncomfortable and afterwards I said I couldnt put my finger on why we felt this way and my daughter in law hit the nail on the head when she said we didnt feel welcomed we felt like we were an inconvenience to them. I have been a couple of times for food and drinks in the garden and another time for lunch not sure if they were having an off day but I will not rush back.

Great menu, food was absolutely delicious will definitely visit again!

Excellent Sunday roast today. The staff are very attentive and the food was very tasty. I loved the crisp type bits on the yorkshires and our daughter loved the cauliflower cheese! The outdoor terrace was a lovely setting! We will be back!

Much much much better than the previous clientele or bar staff... Went for 3 meals and a few drinks... Dinner was a bit of a let down (hence 2 stars down) Mixed grill at £18 was £5 overpriced... 1 sausage, 1 small bit of steak, streaky bacon slice and the smallest bit of lamb. Chips were good though!! Will look to try out the £29 bottomless brunch one coming weekend... If food continues this way, will use as a local drinking hole only.

Visited on a busy early evening , weather was good, and we sat in the garden, with our dog, Nel. Manager was attentive and bought water for Nel. Made to feel welcome, staff were inviting, and provided a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the food was a little over cooked, standard and pleasant enough pub grub. Overall a lovely couple of hours remembered fondly , would recommend.

This pub was next to our accommodation at Rothmans. We booked a table for dinner for 7 people and everything was perfect from start to end. Table service, menu choice, tv with sky sports for the cricket , hot tasty meals , drinks and desserts. We couldn’t fault anything and wouldn’t want to. Very friendly staff and the restaurant and decor is stunning. Highly recommend!

Great little pub nice food good service

Excellent Sunday Lunch. The Food that is. But what let’s this venue down is the service. The young ladies serving were lovely but it seemed every ten minutes or so we were asked did we want more drinks or food and our plates and glasses were whisked away. Instead of waiting until we had all finished we were constantly being interrupted and asked if we wanted anything else etc. We had booked the later sitting so that there wasn’t any pressure to rush our meal and vacate our table. But we felt we were being so rushed and harassed that we eventually asked for our bill and left earlier than we had planned. We were looking forward to a cosy relaxed lunch with our friends catching up on news and enjoying time together but the constant interruptions stopped our conversations and we had to keep starting them again. So, the food was lovely but I doubt whether we will be going again.

I hadn't been here since pre covid times due to the previous problems there. Oh wow what a difference. Lovely staff with table service, fast service, nice music, heaters, the place is no longer a gathering for the druggies but a nice place for friends and family to have a beer. Only downside was closing 10pm but hopefully that will be extended in the future

Great place for a Sunday dinner

Excellent service, food was amazing. A bit pricey, but worth it.👍

Superb food and wine evening, thank you Ben and team

Beautiful setting in Great Baddow, especially in the beer garden. Serving staff were endlessly patient and helpful, thank you. Sunday roast beef was delicious but was slightly over cooked and Yorkshire pud and potatoes could have been a bit crispier. Over all very nice meals had all round. Would definitely visit again.

Blue Lion is the best pub in Baddow. The food and hospitality is always spot on. The owners are so friendly and make you feel so welcome. To top it off, the food & drink served here are brilliant. We had the roast beef sandwich which was awesome. Lovely bread, lovely chips, lovely coleslaw and portion size and price were 👍

Just had drinks but food looked good,friendly staff helpful,nice setting

Friendly, professional staff, with a cozy atmosphere, live music, and good food priced reasonably. Owner is hands on with the wait staff making sure everything goes smoothly. Would definitely come back for more!

The food here is absolutely fantastic the Sunday roast is the best I've had I'm any other pub and the staff are super friendly and attentive

Went to the Blue Lion for our daughter's birthday as a group of 10 people. As we booked before hand the pub had our table already layed out for us in a nice area away from the main bar where people were enjoying a good pint and watching the football on the TV. The staff were very attentive and friendly... and the food was cooked quickly and was very tasty and the portions were large so go with a big appetite if you go there to eat. Would highly recommend this pub for both the food and also if you just want to go for a drink. Thanks guys... we will be back again soon.

Since the new management we would highly recommend. Superb - every time!! Whether it is drinks, dinner or a group gathering The Blue Lion is superb.

Good beer, nice ambience, and table service from very efficient and friendly staff.

My friends wanted to treat myself and my husband to lunch bank holiday Monday . I wanted to come to the blue lion . The staff are so friendly . The owner is natural and loves welcoming you into he’s business . The food is beautiful . Nothing is ever to much trouble . Lovely clean building and what’s nice is you can drink afterwords in the bar or garden . Highly recommend. Thanks again x x

It's some years since I last visited, and The Blue Lion has changed considerably in that period. No more the stand at the bar and order type of venue, instead you are invited to choose a table and served by pleasant and smartly dressed staff. Little touches also add to the experience such as napkins rather than beer mats, packets of crisps served with a tea plate and a napkin and a decent portion of mixed nuts delivered in a cup and saucer and the ever present black napkin. Decor is clean, tidy and varied and the place is frequented by both regulars and occasional visitors such as myself, all of whom were greeted well and made to feel welcome. Apart from the nuts, I am yet to sample the food, so another visit is on the cards. All in all a very pleasant visit.

Good food, fairly priced, friendly staff

Popped in for a quick drink on Easter Sunday having visited the Blue Lion before and since most recent ownership change. Atmosphere was relaxed in the beer garden with friendly table service. The Blue Lion is dog friendly outside and there were plenty of other visitors with dogs - fresh water bowls were provided to each table. We didn't eat but the food coming out looked tempting. This pub has changed quite a lot over the last few years and is well worth a visit if you haven't been for a while.

We regularly attend the Blue Lion with a 5 year old, 4 year old and 1 year old and the staff always make sure that we can all enjoy the meal whilst keeping the kids suitably distracted so as not to bother other diners. The food is always 10 out of 10 here as is the service (the only reason this venue hasn't got 5 stars on here is because the reviews go back to previous management). I would go as far as to say that this is the top place for a quality family meal locally and with the addition of special cuisine and wine nights its got to be in the top 3 or 4 places in Chelmsford for a meal for couple of adult groups too. Can't recommend enough!

Very nice set of small plates and very accomodating, especially with my dairy free requirements.

Just what is needed in Great Baddow. Such good service and beer. Nice to see the building has been decorated well to fit in with the village as well.

Had a delicious Sunday roast here this week. It was Mother's day so most tables were taken but everything was very prompt and the staff were friendly and attentive. Roast potatoes were superb. Also had a really nice non-alcoholic Beavertown beer rather than just the boring Becks Blue often on offer in pubs!

Really lovely dinner,great service, really priced well. Highly recommended.

The Blue Lion under the relatively new management of Ben and his wonderful team is a very welcome addition to Great Baddow. The food is always first rate, better than many restaurants in Chelmsford. Service is always friendly, professional and very efficient, again better than many restaurants. The Blue Lion is a perfect selection for a delicious meal after a stressful day at work, or a lovely Sunday lunch, as well as their brilliant monthly wine nights.

Over priced 4 quid for lime and sodas,I am disgusted

Had a midweek catch up with a friend, and what a lovely little pub. Attentive bar staff, table service. Good drink menu. But the outside space is lovely. And you can bring a pup !

Went for a quick lunch this afternoon, we shared some small plates ( not so small ). Delicious and fresh cooked, lovely friendly service. We will be back as this is our local pub. 👍🏻

I don't really like pubs or pub food. But good god. What a gem this place is. I've never tasted food perfection like this. Chips. Out of this world put 0f 3 main courses all of us gave it top marks. Food. And service. Will defo return as soo. As we can. We've had a good think and we've decided to rate this place 6 million out of ten. Thank you so much. What a lovely afternoon lunch. Xx

Lovely food. Great friendly service. We've been before and will definitely be back again.

Great food, fair value and fabulous service.

Went in there for a drink and weekly catch up with my son

Great pub, great staff and fab food !

First time in the Blue Lion, lovely atmosphere and Had a lovely meal here, staff was fantastic, kind and friendly even though it was short notice they were very welcoming and everything. Would definitely recommend.

Great food, great prices, lovely staff

Beautiful in every way . The landlord takes fantastic pride here . Great wine and lovely menu . Something on there for everybody . Thank you for looking after us and a fabulous Monday afternoon of Halloween. Kind regards .

Congratulations on a lovely venue: A lovely set lunch menu too at good value.

The new management running this pub seem to know what they are doing. Since the pubs were allowed to open their gardens and doors this pub now seems more popular than it has ever been, it's rare to walk by without seeing a crowd in the garden. Haven't tried it but the food looks good. They are also bringing in music acts to play in the garden which adds to the overall welcome. If they can keep this going they will do well. Have since tried the food which is very good, they are also running some special events, the ones I have spotted relate to wine tasting with food.

Dog friendly, just taken dog for walk in park and need sit down. Nice beer garden and they were happy to bring drinks out to me, they even had dog biscuits as treat for my dog.

Must admit a familial bias 😂, but seriously this place is amazing!! Banging food , great atmosphere and fab staff. Highly recommend

Came here for Sunday lunch treat with my dad - first visit. Food was lovely- we all had different meals and we all rated 5*****. Service was attentive and polite. We moved into the garden for tea and coffee and lovely to sit in the sun. Would definitely come again.

I don't normally post reviews unless they are especially good or bad. This was good. I thought the food a little slow until I realised it was cooked fresh. The taste was worth the wait. Alan & Judy

Went here Sunday 18th of September with my family. All of us had 3 courses and all of us was very impressed with everything. My bruschetta, roast dinner, and dessert was fantastic. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive especially to my mother which was lovely to see. Again all the food was quality and each course was presented beautifully. Wonderful place with wonderful staff. Will be visiting again in the future.

Nice pub with friendly staff. Doggy friendly. Didn't eat so cannot rate the food.

Been 3 times this year & enjoyed every visit. It had gone downhill since 2017, but the new owners have really made great changes Went down a few months ago with my son-in law & we sat out ate & drank then sat in for a while. Last month I went with a friend who has now moved to Nottingham, we sat inside & had a lovely meal. Yesterday I went with my wife. her mum & her aunt. Again the food was lovely & the real ale was great although I would put more on as more people would come especially from Camra, the campaign for real ale & cider which I am a member(This is not a complaint, just something you may look into & will not stop me coming down). The chilli prawn starter is lovely & my pork chop was excellent. You should be very pleased with the food you send out & proud of the service given which was very attentive, friendly & most appreciated by us all. Thank you from us all & will come down again when available as my wife loves a rusty nail cocktail.

Came across this place by accident... But was pleasantly surprised... Lovely fresh food well cooked friendly staff..... Dropped a star because of added service charge.

We enjoyed a pleasant drink on a Saturday evening. Did not dine as we had booked elsewhere. It's a pity there is no food service on Sunday evening as we would have appreciated it. Next time!

Had a really nice lunch here, everything we had was lovely. Nice vibe sat out in the garden, the staff are friendly and helpful. Starters are a little bit expensive but we would definitely go again

Excellent venue for Sunday lunch. Really good menu. Pleasant staff. Order taken promptly as was the meal with extrs gravy provided automatically. Very good portions. My wife and I both left some veg. Good choice of desserts. Only normal coffee served but again promptly and was hot. Highly recommended.

Excellent pub Food is great and staff are top draw Beer always tastes fresh and clean. Maybe the best pint in Essex. A******

Brilliant pub, recently came under new ownership and really turned the place around. Prices can be a bit high, but the food is absolutely wonderful. The menu changes every so often with the season but always hits the spot. Lovely beer garden that's dog friendly too. Easy to book a table by calling too. Staff are really friendly, helpful, and always on hand.

Great meal Lovely food and excellent service. Garden very pleasant. Limited range of ales. Reasonable prices. (I found the music a bit irritating - but others obviously enjoying it).

Lovely food and excellent service. Garden very pleasant. Limited range of ales. Reasonable prices. (I found the music a bit irritating - but others obviously enjoying it).

Good food and service - really friendly staff with live music to boot. Would highly recommend!

Lovely pub with great food and service

Myself and my soon to be wife moved to the area 8 months ago and as luck would have it the Blue Lion is on our doorstep. The staff are great and the food is superb. Might even pop down tonight for a bit of dinner 😉.

Very good food and beer. Went for father's Day and they coped very well. Will return

Good service. Nice menu range. Excellent wine. Friendly waitress

Lovely little beer garden with great staff Just right for a beer after work Will try the food next time

Very happy, helpful, professional Staff.Nothing is too much trouble.I recently underwent dental surgery,and had several tweaks to make, with the menu,which the staff very kindly helped with.Beautiful food always.Thanks to everyone.

Wouldn't let a group of 50 year old men in for a few beers in the Garden. Won't be eating or drinking here in the future, just out of principal. Also prices are high for a village local.

Quick friendly service. Good range of drinks though only one ale available

Nice atmosphere.. while they're open. The main thing letting them down as a pub, is that they have not really grasped the idea of running a village pub! You're providing a service to the community and people expect you to stay open till 11 pm....

Just popped in to have a couple drinks in the beer garden and it was really nice the service was brilliant and the beer was ice cold. Think I have found my new local.

Had a lovely experience at Blue Lion today. Very attentive and friendly team. Booked a table for 3pm on a Sunday. Both had roasts - a lamb roast and a top side of beef with trimmings which were both really delicious. I asked that my beef could be well done as I'm pregnant and they were very accomodating. Our server then recommended the cheesecake as a lighter dessert to have after our huge roasts and it was absolutely incredible! My fiance also asked for an espresso and although they didn't have a machine they were able to make him up an espresso. Will definitely be going back !

We’ve visited for food a couple of times since moving to Great Baddow in the last year and every time the service has been excellent and the food has been really good. Very friendly staff, great food and a lovely beer garden.

Been coming here for a while now since the new owners got rid of the locals who gave it a bad reputation. The food and service is brilliant, you can dine inside or out in the garden. If you want a nice family atmosphere try...

I have been coming to the Blue Lion since the new owners took over very frequently, during lockdown we were here once/twice a week. The food that they offer is great and very reasonably priced. The staff that are there are very welcoming and friendly,...

I have been coming to the Blue Lion since the new owners took over very frequently, during lockdown we were here once/twice a week. The food that they offer is great and very reasonably priced. The staff that are there are very welcoming and friendly, they go that extra step to make you feel welcome - I would highly recommend coming to this pub.

Great pit stop with a pleasant beer garden

Very nice. Friendly staff. Good out door seating

Service is perfect and meal was great,it is my first time but won't be the last time

This is my local pub and although I'm not a frequent drinker I just want to say how impressed.with how it's run and its presentation. Definitely recommend.

I've been coming here since I moved to the area last year and it's always been brilliant. The staff/owners are always attentive and consistently provide service above what you find in most pubs. Has a lovely outdoor space, a welcoming inside, does good food and...