The Compasses in Chelmsford

Venue is ok but no garden area and expensive drinks, £8.20 for a GLASS of Prosecco! Should be ashamed.

Really disappointed with the service at this pub. I went for lunch with my family on a Sunday. We couldn't order the roast that was advertised very big on the blackboard near entrance. It has to be pre-booked apparently. We decided to ordered from the menu but the guy from the bar said that half of what's on the menu is not available. So we left to choose from 4 options. After ordering whatever was available it took more than 1 hour to have fish and chips served (and a tablespoon of peas floating in tiny bowl half full of water - disgusting) pub was mostly empty, duhh. It is unbelievable how bad the food and service was in this place.

Proper old school pub,very nicely done

It's a lot better since the new guy has taken over

We enjoyed a drink here. Friendly service. A nice spot if you are local.

Confronted with absolute bewilderment because I wanted to create an alcohol free cocktail... bewilderment turned to passive aggression...then when the penny finally dropped as to what I wanted, the lack of people...poor attitude from bar staff and the fact attitude continued meant a swift exit for me the dog and the chazmeister ...we only went there to play pool! Found suitable welcome at the Chelmer inn...free soft drinks... fairly priced pool and tolerance of a bouncy puppy what more can you ask for.!

Great little pub. Popped in with my daughter whilst staying locally suposedly for one drink but stayed for three plus a meal. Great attentive and friendly staff. Nice ambience. Will return.