The Fox and Hounds in Chelmsford

Popped in yesterday for lunch & received an extremely warm welcome from the attentive staff. We ordered a homemade pie each. My husband, as always, was rather sceptical about the pie, but we were both pleasantly surprised by the contents. I have never had a pie with so much meat, I actually ended up taking leftovers home for our dog! It was absolutely delicious & worth every penny. Pay them a visit, you won’t be disappointed!

As always the Sunday roast hit the spot!! Not sure there is a better one out there. Always a very warm welcome from the amazing staff.

The food was great, the pub/restaurant is nicely furnished, brilliant place and will visit again. The staff were all really friendly and attentive.

Lovely seafood dishes (seafood linguine and sea bass) and wine. Waitress attentiveness and communication was also very good.

Lovely warm welcome and a relaxing atmosphere service was excellent and food was very good. Menu was very varied with plenty of choice.

We a wonderful birthday celebration at the Fox and Hounds. We had the covered patio area to ourselves for the day which worked perfectly and looked beautiful. Sarah was really fantastic at getting everything organised and always made herself available for any questions. The food on the day was excellent, especially for a big group - all freshly cooked, and the service was brilliant too, everyone really looked after us. We had some of the Wing and Waffles in the evening too which also went down well. Really very happy with everything - thank you to everyone for helping make the day special.

Superb food, even with the limited menu, plenty of choice. Excellent service as usual. Looking forward to our next visit.

Great pub, fantastic food at a reasonable price. Good location and great staff . Will definitely visit again soon. Thanks.

Very acceptable Sunday lunch although no lamb available despite being on the menu and not alerted as such until some minutes after making the order

My niece chose this restaurant based on the reviews here and we were not disappointed. The restaurant itself is small but very cosy and welcoming. The food was exceptional (we had the chicken skewer, ribs, fish and chips and chicken and chorizo arrabbiata all of which were flavourful and generous portions) Jodie, our server, was so helpful and very intuitive, she went out of her way to help my mum with her choice of meal and made her feel as though nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate in recommending the Fox and Hounds.

Great pub with great food. The lamb skewers were next level. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Definitely will return soon. Want to try the Sunday roasts - I have heard they are fantastic.

Great place to eat. Nice surroundings Reasonable prices. Excellent, attentive service. Steak & Ale pie is excellent.

Food was absolutely amazing, staff are really friendly and the ambience was great, can't wait to come again, we had ribs, pâté, toad in the hole, burger and chips, seriously so tasty.

Beautiful quirky pub with huge portion sizes. I would like to see more added flavours to the burgers for example peanut butter, mac and cheese just some choice of toppings to give it more flavour. Wife's Fries were undercooked but we didn't complain as staff were busy. Good pricing, friendly atmosphere with staff that clearly care about the pub/restaurant. I'm taking a guess that it's a family run pub which is beautiful rather than the same old boring chains we see everywhere. Next time I'm going for a steak and ale pie which sounded lush!

We went on a quiet Thursday lunchtime. All food was cooked fresh and very great quality. Lovey surroundings and ideal for a friends catch up. Toilets immaculate and beautifully decorated.

Great Sunday lunch; food, service and overall experience was first class, will definitely return soon. Thanks to all the staff at the Fox & Hounds.

Really good home cooked food. Tomato soup was excellent, all roasts were superb with plenty of food on the plate. Highly recommend.

Went with friends for lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful. Interesting menu. We each had a different main course. Everyone said that it was the best meal they had had in quite some time. Definitely returning. May try the Sunday lunch menu next.

I had the roast beef Sunday lunch, meal was really good and with plenty of fresh veggies (one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had). The staff were lovely and welcoming,

Jodie our waitress for brilliant, very friendly and very helpful and patient with an older member of our party. The restaurant is cosy, but nice, all staff friendly, with a good atmosphere.

It was a very busy Friday night and so it was very noisy but the food was delicious and our waitress, Jody was lovely. Would try again maybe quieter midweek.

What amazing food and service. We will definitely be coming back. We even had 2 friends with us that are vegan and have never had such a good selection. Thank you all for a great Saturday afternoon.

Me, my fiancé and his parents came to the Fox & hounds, we had a lovely dinner and the staff, including our waitress Jodie were accommodating and friendly. This is our second visit and it did not disappoint, we will return for a third time definitely! The Banoffee pie is delicious. Thank you

Good choice on the menu and the staff were very friendly and efficient. Food was good and reasonably priced and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals

The Fox and Hounds is a nice spot to come for a meal - in our case, a Sunday Lunch, with friendly attentive staff and a really nice ambience. The food menu is quite varied, but I would recommend you stick to the Sunday lunch or traditional pub favourites. "Trio of Salmon Gravadlax with melon and raspberry Coulis" was riffing on the Italian idea of canteloupe melon and prosciutto: it looked amazing but just didn't work as a flavour combination and the raspberry coulis made it too sweet. My mum's Sunday lunch was very good; my sea bass was a bit dry. The coffee is terrible, tastes like posh instant - even my mum found it undrinkable. I can still recommend it as a Sunday lunch spot but don't be too adventurous with what you are ordering and avoid the coffee.

just some friends out for Sunday lunch. unfortunately they couldn't find our booking on their system, but it didn't matter, they had space to accommodate our group of 4. food was amazing service was fab our waitress was super, a real asset. thank you for...

This pub is amazing, bar staff so lovely and helpful, the pub is beautiful the decor so lovely...you must visit the loo !😊the food was amazing we had skate wings that were mmmmmmmm so so lovely, going in for the desert now! Service was spot...

Great food great service nice surroundings Will definitely go again Paula is an asset to you a great waitress Could not fault anything

Booked a Friday night dinner table. Lively atmosphere, lovely food and excellent service. Shout out to Jodie our waitress.

This was our second visit to this pub and we really enjoyed our evening. Menu was varied and food was very nice. Our waitress Jodie did an excellent job, even though she was under pressure at times. She kept a smile on her face and...

Great food and generous portions. Great staff and ambience. The staff coped with 28 of us (car club) turning up and all lunches came out as close together as you could have wished for. (Coffee was slightly disappointing in flavour).

Top marks for a lovely family lunch. F&H catered for 15 of us and the food, service and surroundings were excellent.. would definitely return.

Came across this delightful pub restaurant quite by accident when looking for somewhere to meet friends at a half way point. The menu looked good but I had no expectations either way. Well what a surprise! A lovely quaint pub with a bright inviting interior...

My first time in the pub - lovely feel with friendly staff. We sat in the restaurant area to eat, waitress was really friendly and genuine. Food was really impressive, much better than what you expect from pub food. Starter of bread with baked garlic...

We dined on a quiet night in the restaurant which seats 20 - I wouldn't want to be there when it's full, as it would be unbearably crowded. The food was good - better than good if truth be told. The starters (wholly unnecessary -...

Can never fault food at this place but last night was exceptional ! The ribs were the best i’ve ever tasted, prawn starter was superb. This place takes some beating for quality/presentation of food at good prices. Well done The Fox & Hounds… and to...

Friday 23rd February 2024 we held the wake for my late Mother-in-law at the Fox and Hounds , Ramsden Bellhouse. The evening prior we were given private access and as much time as we wanted to the room / area to be able to personalise...

Great food and service by Jodie both quick and attentive nothing was too much trouble for her. We ordered 2 of the specials she recommended and we were not disappointed. Highly recommend.

Food was lovely ☺️, service was good we had a lovely waitress called Jodie . We wasn’t rushed so was able to enjoy our evening.

My Husband and I met with friends for dinner. The bar area was welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was very intimate, and the tables spaced nicely so you don’t feel overlooked . The food was truly delicious, every course we had was perfect. Service from...

Excellent meal with friends in a beautiful cosy pub. We loved it. Service was exceptional too. We’l definitely be back for sure.

Lovely staff. Beautiful steak and sea bass. 60's music. Jodie & Dulcie were helpful and friendly providing great service xx

Visited yesterday for 90th Birthday Celebration for 25 people. Excellent food. Service was amazing, staff were friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Room looked lovely and tables arranged thoughtfully. Food was great, hot, tasty and served quickly. 25 happy people. A special mention to Sarah and Paula. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommend for couples or parties.

Lovely food. Jodie is amazing and offered flawless service from star to finish, and really made our meal amazing. Highly recommend the fillet steak, and gambi prawns for a starter we divine.

Amazing food & good vibes! Jodie is the best & always has service with a smile :) will definitely be back soon! 100% recommend if you’re in the area.

Had a great evening, probably the best Steak & Ale pie I've had. Good atmosphere and Jodie our waitress was efficient and attentive. All in all a good evening, will definitely go back.

Beautiful country pub! Sat by the fire and enjoyed the best toad in the hole I’ve ever had. Absolutely recommend!

Our second visit and again it didn’t disappoint. Atmosphere and food was awesome and Jodie our waitress was spot on. Very attentive, nothing was too much trouble and nice to have a friendly chat. The smell and warmth of the open fire when we retired to the bar was a lovely finish to the evening. Would highly recommend.

Met friends who live in Essex-we live in Kent-what an amazing pub and staff were so welcoming and friendly.. worth the hour drive and we will be back.. food was delicious and Paula who served us and looked after us all evening was the icing on the cake.. such a lovely lady.. can’t wait to go again

Superb venue. Excellent staff. Wonderful food. Only person who had a gripe was for the burger - a bit dry overall he said. Pies excellent and main fish dish of skate wing to die for.

Had a large group Christmas meal here and the food was amazing, great service and good atmosphere. Will be visiting again :)

On arrival there were men smoking weed outside and that wasn’t very pleasant as you entered the pub. We had been recommended to go here from a friend who had heard it was nice and lives in the area. Table of 9 and we were...

Food was very good and the waitress Jodie was very efficient and friendly. They was very helpful and checked everything was ok.

Came for a Christmas meal with friends. Was really lovely food. Great portion sizes and the waitress Jodie was lovely and really efficient

As per normal the four roast dinners we had were very good with good portions which we certainly recommend. Unfortunately on this occasion the meat in the steak pie was so salty it couldn’t be eaten. When this was raised it was dealt with promptly...

Went for Christmas menu and it was incredible and extremely good value! The beef wellington was fantastic!

Excellent service, sirloin steak cooked to perfection, ham & chicken pie as big a portion as you could wish for, deserts to die for. Probably the friendliest landlady you will ever meet, nothing was to much trouble. Well worth a visit.

Such a great restaurant and food was amazing. Sarah and staff served us with such care and attention. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you again.

We had a 60th birthday party in the marquee, the hot buffet was excellent (the lamb tagine was the best) and the service was also really good. Thanks to Sarah for making it a special event.

This was our first visit, but we will definitely be returning. You can eat in the pub or dining area, which we chose. We were greeted by the friendly Paula, who settled us at our table. The menu offering is varied, with lots of choice....

Nice visit, catching up with friends Staff lovely, pub very welcoming. Food was ok. Starters lovely had the prawns. Ordered Fish pie as main, I really did not like this I said this to the waitress , who apologised and offered me an alternative but...

Really lovely atmosphere and very welcoming accommodation. Our hosts and staff took great care with our food, seating and table arrangements, and general service. It is a really warm and friendly place to be on a cold night. There is plenty of room to move,...

We had a superb meal, the food was off the scale and service was brilliant. We are very grateful to have such an amazing pub on our doorstep, by far the best in the area.

This place has such an warm and home vibe to it. I chose to have my wedding reception in their beautiful conservatory area. I cannot thank the owners enough for making our big day truly the most amazing day I could of wished for. The...

I found The Fox and Hounds on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try. The place is a very attractively decorated pub and restaurant. The food that the three of us had was delicious. My husband had the steak and ale pie with chips,...

Sunday lunch with wife and in-laws really friendly and great service. Food is very good and big portions, great value on the Sunday lunch and will be back to try the main menu. Heartily recommended

Good food (apart from cold Yorkshire Puddings) that’s priced well. With a two or three course option pricing. Will return without a doubt, but would hope to be given a more attentive waitress, who apart from being very pleasant & ensured a service with a...

Food was fantastic so was the service. Menu was varied. Ingredients fresh and tasty. Pub had a real welcoming feel

Really lovely place, with a great menu to suit all tastes. Really fresh ingredients and just an easy breezy atmosphere, with great service and smiles from all the staff.

The food at the Fox and Hounds is outstanding and just has to be checked out. All the menu is delicious

Really lovely welcome. The friendly team ensured our every need was met (although we’re not needy!) and the roast was delicious with a great variety of vegetables. Good roast potatoes, which is key to the perfect roast imho. We will be back.

Fabulous food, best steak in years. Staff were great and restaurant warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend a visit, will certainly be going back.

I took my family to The Fox and Hounds for lunch, never been there before. I had the fish chips, we also had the seafood tagliatelle and the “ toad in the hole”, and it was all lovely. Staff where lovely. Highly recommended! 5 Stars

Enjoyed a nice meal (fish and chips were excellent) complemented by friendly service and at a reasonable price. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Took my mum for birthday lunch. The service was great and the food was top notch and very reasonably priced. Plenty of parking and well worth a visit if you are in the area. Large outside covered patio area and garden for the warmer months.

Four of us had a lovely meal, staff excellent, large portions, all meals. This is our second visit, will be back for sure.

Great friendly pub .. i googled Essex pubs that welcome dogs the Fox and hound came up we are 25 minutes away thought give it a try as soon as I rang to ask about bringing dogs I knew I would like it as the...

Pub food on a different level and the owners are the nicest people you could wish to meet will definitely be returning

I came here with my sisters to celebrate a special birthday. Food hot and tasty. Really nice and friendly atmosphere and nice to meet Ralphie

5 star would love to return if nearer home. Excellent food friendly professional staff good choice of menu fresh well prepared food

Amazing Food! Lovely atmosphere friendly staff, great decor. Could do with a bit of an uplift in the garden but it has a large space.

A catch up with family at this fantastic pub/restaurant. We booked into the indoor restaurant ,a table for 4 in pleasant homely surroundings, and advised on arrival of the changes in menu . We had not been here before but we were pleasently surprised by...

Staff are so friendly and the food is amazing - all freshly made. This is my second visit and will definitely be going back

Exceptionally great meal. Food was super fresh and very tasty. Excellent service and ambience. Menu: Gamba Pil Pil - Tiger Prawns, Chillies, Garlic, Lemongrass, Rustic Bread Deep Fried Salt ñ Pepper Squid with Aioli Mayo Lamb Skewer & Chicken/Super King Prawn Skewer with Bulgar &...

Quick decision to go out and eat the quality of the food was superb. Definitely by far the best food served in the area. Great meal

Largest Skate we have ever had and was delicious and our friends all enjoyed their meals. Would recommend a visit and we will certainly go again.

We have been to this place several times and have never been disappointed, food is always cooked fresh and piping hot.

Came to the Fox and Hounds for Father’s Day. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Amazing service and perfect food. I couldn’t fault anything. All of us had 3 courses, everything came up piping hot and did not disappoint. Absolutely amazing.

We had a fantastic meal tonight. The food was delicious! Our waitress Jo was fab and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

Had the best kebab skewers I’ve ever had today, chicken and prawn. Honestly the chicken was cooked to perfection which I know with large piece of meat can be tricky but the chef nailed this ! It was meant to be a light lunch today...

Celebrating a family birthday, came for lunch, sat in restaurant. Good menu choice, very friendly staff, food excellent, big portions and fairly priced. Will definitely return

Went to fox and hounds pub in Ramsden for dinner, Had the chicken skewers and I must say it was the nicest chicken skewer I have ever had. Brilliant value for money Such a friendly place to be would highly recommend

Lovely country pub lunch on our day off after a visit to the wildlife trust. Paula was lovely and super friendly. Bonus for having country music playing. 5/5 all round. Had fishfinger sandwich and club sandwich. Very filling! Thanks

Went for a little lunch. Beautiful venue inside, with a lovely outside garden and seating area. The decor is quirky, unique and very on trend. Food was served quickly, was excellent, and filling. We were served by two ladies, Liv and Jodie and they were...

I had pie n mash. Beautiful. Next time I’m getting the chicken skewer. It looked amazing. Lovely place. Nice chat. Definitely worth the hour long trip.

Just had a fabulous lunch for 5. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, the chef must be an artist as well as an amazing chef! Our lovely waitress Jodie was so helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble for her and...

Amazing food, lovely staff, easy to find and park Tables are generously spaced and you don’t feel squashed in. Feels like a proper old English pub with a modern touch that hasn’t taken away the ambience. The landlady is one in a million, during covid...

We had a good time. The food was nice but didn’t wow us. Staff were lovely and the evening was good.

We joined friends at the Fox and Hounds for a wake on Friday afternoon they laid on a wonderful buffet with a wide variety of food which was delicious The staff were very helpful and attentive We had a nice meal in the evening This...

Terrible experience. Waitress flirted with my dad throughout meal. Food was terrible. Service charge was included in bill which wasn’t stated when I said I would like to leave them a tip so ended up paying £50 in tip which wasn’t deserved. Not an enjoyable...