The Fox and Raven in Chelmsford

Food was great and Amy was lovely!!

service was extremely slow, waiting 20+ minutes just to get some starters and drinks. food overall was good but my experience would have been more pleasing if the service was quicker and we were paid attention to a bit more.

The bar area is nice for a casual drink and snacks. We decided to try it for lunch today and it was really disappointing. The food was expensive for something on par with Wetherspoons and slow to come out. The fish and chips was small and dry. The chicken parmigiana was reminiscent of a ready meal. Poor quality bacon and smothered in heavy cheese. I hope they can improve things because it's a nice spot and a lovely building. With so many nice pubs within 20 minutes drive, we will just stick to the drinks and bar snacks when we are passing.

Great service from Amy today very friendly food was amazing will be back soon !!

Amy was amazingg!! Loved the food and the service. She made some good recommendations and the fish and chips was amazing. Would definitely come again.

Exceptional Service at Fox and Raven - A Perfect Evening Out My family and I had the most wonderful dining experience at Fox and Raven this evening, thanks largely to our outstanding server, Amy. From the moment we walked in, Amy greeted us with genuine warmth and a bright smile that immediately set a welcoming tone for our meal. What truly impressed us was Amy's attentiveness and expertise throughout the evening. She took the time to understand our preferences and provided excellent food recommendations that perfectly suited our tastes. Her knowledge of the menu was evident, and her suggestions turned out to be absolutely spot-on. Amy was particularly wonderful with our children, showing patience and kindness that made them feel special and welcome. It's rare to find someone who can balance professional service with such natural warmth, especially when dealing with a family dining experience. Her positive energy was infectious and made our evening truly memorable. After what had been a challenging day, Amy's exceptional service transformed our dinner into exactly the relaxing, enjoyable experience we needed. The combination of delicious food and Amy's outstanding hospitality created the perfect atmosphere for quality family time. We left feeling genuinely grateful for such wonderful service and are already looking forward to our next visit to Fox and Raven. Amy is truly an asset to your team, and we couldn't recommend this restaurant more highly. Thank you for a fantastic evening!

Vanusa was excellent & ensured we had a lovely experience . Food was lovely

Great service by Amy for a quiet dinner. Great food and lovely atmosphere. Always enjoy my Meals here

Amy was BRILLIANT. Great food and great atmosphere

Great afternoon celebrating a birthday. Amy our server was super helpful and we were well looked after. We will be back again!

Had pie of the day, was really nice. Good service from Amy

Lovely pub, great food! Amy was a wonderful server!

Food, service and setting was AMAZING! Amy was so helpful with allergies and anything we needed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great food and pub. Amy was a fab server👌 👏

Wonderful outdoor space at the back! Perfect for a sunny afternoon! Speedy and friendly service from Tracey! Food was lovely! And good value too!

Nice environment with lots of outdoors seating. Me and my friends had a great time and a lovely meal.

Had a lovely meal this evening, I hadwe were served by Amy, she was hardworking, friendly and helpful, enjoyable visit 😊

We come here as a club after our river cleaning on paddle boards. Sit outside in the sun overlooking the countryside, pint in hand. What's not to like.

We had a great roast here on Sunday. The manager Molly and the rest of the staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was superb.

We regularly come to the Fox & Raven, the location and surroundings are wonderful, but more importantly the customer service is fab along with the Manager Tom, he’s our main reason for always returning. Highly recommend.

Good and service great. Hannah was very friendly and efficient.

Disappointing food and bad service. Need to employ more bar staff and a decent chef. We keep going back to see if there has been any improvement but no luck.

I love coming to this pub with the family, it's slightly out of our way but worth the drive. Great atmosphere as soon as you enter. The food and service are always on point, we come here knowing we will always have a good meal and leave feeling satisfied, highly recommend to give this place a try

Served by Vanusa she was excellent very helpful On Sunday 4th May

Good place to catch up with friends and enjoy food and a drink. The food was tasty and our waitress, Vanusa, was the definition of service with a smile.

Didn’t have hardly any of the choices on the menu dinner and desert so we had to make do a party of six

Morgan was amazing at the bar, very friendly, and was amazing with understanding when I told her I was sober and handled it very well.

Dined there Saturday 26th April, for a big family occasion. Our family group was 26 in total, ages ranging from 5 to 91.We received lots of assistance beforehand sorting out the menus and choices for those those with allergies. A big thankyou to Rochelle, Morgan and Molly and for coordinating the event . A special thankyou for Calum for researching food allergies. Thanks to Amber who dealt with the initial large drinks order for over 20 people which continued throughout the meal. On the day the food was excellent (cooked by Calum and his collegues) and to our waitress Amy, who ran the room with assistance from others serving the food and drinks. A great team effort making a great day. Thank you

We’ve been here many times as local. Great venue, great parking, a lot outside space, lovely buildings But- please please can you mow the lawn and clear tables when people leave. Leaving mayonnaise and dirty plates for 3 hrs so customers have to move them in the sun is not good! I want you to do well so please manager train staff better. This will mean this pub will be know as a good pub rather than Dirty pub .

If your Vintage Inns spent as much on food as it does on refurbishing its estate, customers would be better served. The details of our recent visit to the Fox & Raven, Chelmsford: Pate - such a small quantity it should have been listed as bread with a morsel of pate. Soup - acceptable. Puy lentil shepherds pie - nuked in a microwave oven till it was overheated. Vegetables - cooked sometime ago in a steamer and left to go dry with soggy overtones. Battered Haddock - dry and overcooked. Triple cooked chips - probably cooked yesterday twice and warmed up today. Peas - similarly cooked in advance and left to go dry. Totalling £69.85 with two drinks - a poorly tasting absolute rip-off. Edit: Following Manager’s response, the meal was irretrievable. Poor quality vegetables etc. would have been queuing up to be plated. Where was the quality control? Waiting for the customer to deliver what the management should have been delivering.

Great food and atmosphere - served by vanusa who was super helpful and friendly. Great setting for an evening out with friends.

A lovely long lunch. Food was delicious. Worth waiting for. We lingered over our final drinks without being disturbed.

Very nice food and service. I will be back :)

Really fantastic place, food was amazing. Service was first class. Excellent place to dine. Will definitely return and 100 per cent recommend.

The roast dinner was lovely and a generous size too which was perfect. Although we didn't have dogs, we appreciated that it was a dog friendly pub too!

Excellent food, lovely decor and very friendly service from Diane.

Too expensive for what it is , shame it can’t be cheaper local people would visit more , no log fires any more ? That was an attraction , around the area there is not enough choice at a reasonable price - gave it another chance was even worse my son was given a really slippery glass whoah he dropped and smashed outside - this place is not decent enough to offer him another one - place was dirty food Is expensive and poor doesnt deserve its custom

Our server Hannah was efficient, professional and very nice. The food was lovely and plentiful. We didn’t feel rushed and the drinks and food was spaced at a reasonable time. A great experience

The food was excellent and Millie our server was attentive, friendly and took really good care of us. Fantastic Sunday lunch experience would highly reccomend.

A bit pricey for drinks and food, but food was very good

It’s a nice place, but the kitchen moves at a glacial pace. Ordered some bar snacks on a reasonably quiet Tuesday lunchtime, took over half an hour. The flat bread was really burnt, and we complained and it was replaced, but took quite some time in itself.. Place is in a nice location, and nice decor etc, but not somewhere to stop for a quick drink and bite to eat. 50 minutes all in all to get three bar snacks isn’t reasonable.

Lovely food, great choice of gluten free options. Our waitress Millie was really lovely and very helpful. Similar to other reviews the only thing that lets the place down is the lack of staff. Staff are very nice just overworked.

Mother’s Day lunch, warm welcome, great food and fantastic service from Hannah who is extremely attentive and helpful. Highly recommended venue for food and beverage. Compliments to all the staff involved for running a smooth operation.

Food was beautiful and service was great, despite being busy. Well done Amy!

Tasty lunch, signature burger and wagu bowl, delicious.

Very fast service. The chicken parmigiana was amazing and piping hot when it arrived at the table. Fabulous waiting staff too.

The Fox & Raven offers a cosy atmosphere, delicious food, and a fun fortnightly quiz night that brings together locals for a night of lively competition. With friendly staff, hearty meals, and a great selection of drinks, it’s the perfect spot for a night out with friends.

Very good quiz and Tom is an excellent, fun quiz-master.

Friendly Pub, nice atmosphere, good food. Tom and the staff very welcoming. Great Quiz on Monday evening

Fantastic pub with lovely staff and atmosphere. Came for the pies and stayed for the quiz.

Lovely pub, great food and fun quiz

Absolutely amazing service!!! Everyone is so kind and the food is incredible. Would definitely coming here for some amazing food. Will be coming back when the suns out to enjoy the stunning garden in the sunshine!!!

A great time celebrating a birthday at The Fox and Raven. I had a fantastic huge 'Sunday Trio' but all the meals were great. Best roast in Chelmsford with excellent friendly service from Katie. Will definitely be back.

Excellent lunch, great food and service provided by Amy 🙌

Food was less than average, everything we ordered was overcooked (forgotten in the fryer or on the skillet too long), vegetables were boiled to oblivion and didn’t have any seasoning. We sat out in the back garden and had to take our own cutlery and napkins to set the table, food took forever to arrive and desert the same. We will definitely not go back there again, it’s clearly just a pub where purple go to drink. But for food we don’t recommend

We hadn't been here for a couple of years and were pleasantly surprised by the renovation. The inside is much brighter and more pleasant all around, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Despite it being a busy evening, our reservation ensured a smooth experience, and we were promptly shown to our table. Amy, our waitress, was attentive and friendly, setting a lovely tone for the evening. She took our drinks order straight away, giving us time to explore the menu. The food we chose was really nice with generous portions and we’ll be happy to return again soon!

Very nice food and atmosphere.excellent friendly service from Amy

I took my family for a lovely meal here and I have to say the service was brilliant and the food was cooked to perfection, definitely would recommend Thank you to all the staff for making our meal so good

Had a lovely meal here for the first time and won’t be the last, super friendly team and make you feel so welcome and the food was delicious! Can’t wait to return!

First visit but not our last. Rochelle was excellent, welcoming, attentive, happy. Food was very good. Thank you especially Rochelle

Good variety of dishes in a comfortable setting. Our server Millie was super attentive and very welcome. Would recommend.

Our server Millie was great! Very kind and attentive

Lovely roast at the Fox and Raven. Rochelle was fantastic - super attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.

Had a fantastic waitress called Millie who was friendly and attentive Served quickly and the food was delicious Thanks Millie Free parking

Great pub for a sunny day or a sunset beer! Really nicely updated interior and great friendly staff.

First time coming here. Very pleased with the food a little slow but the place was rammed which says it all really. Service was great and our waitress Amy was both friendly and professional. Lovely atmosphere. Would recommend ( Will recommend lol ).

Had a beautiful brunch at the fox and raven today with my son and his girlfriend!! Will definitely be going back and would recommend 100 per cent if you want a lovely breakfast.

Table booked for 4pm went to the bar on arrival and was taken to our table, my partner ordered a pint of Peroni and was brought a bottle the waitress did change it, we had crab cake for starter and my partners was still frozen in the middle, this was rectified and he was given a fresh hot one, we then waited over and hour for our main, pork belly was over cooked, I was missing veg and my scallops were like chewing bouncy balls we then had another drink and my partners pint was as flat as a pancake overall the food was poor and we didn’t enjoy it at all we won’t be coming back

Ridiculous booking system. Given up trying.

Had lunch and could not fault anything. Food was lovely, especially the starter, garlic mushrooms. Our server, Diane, was lovely. Very attentive, welcoming and a very friendly smile

Lovely evening with friends. Meal was delicious, I even had a pudding! Amy was so friendly and helpful.

Food was good, Amy served us and was very friendly and helpful. I would definately come back. The atmosphere was friendly but quiet, even for a Friday.

Such a good location for us to meet family as easy to reach from the A12. It's an attractive place with a nice atmosphere and attentive staff too. The food is ok.

Lovely modern pub with a cosy traditional feel to it. Attentive and friendly staff and great service. Food and drink is always consistently good too.

So my sister Booked a table for 3pm and we arrived at 2.55pm. We were taken to a table, nice decor and views from the window. However, we appreciate that it was busy, but we waited over an hour for main meal. Twenty past 4 before we had our meals. Felt like we were being ignored, till I went up to the bar and asked where our order was. When it came to paying, all the staff seem to have disappeared. So we went to the bar and basically ignored. Until I said “ can we pay our bill please “ needless to say we didn’t have dessert or order more drinks ! Won’t be rushing back !

We had an amazing experience at The Fox and Raven! The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish prepared to perfection. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the entire visit even more enjoyable. The restaurant was clean, tidy, and well-maintained, creating a pleasant atmosphere for dining. I will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal with excellent service!

Fantastic Sunday roast for my birthday. Great staff we had Erica serving us she was very friendly and attentive. It's our second visit here and will definitely be back.

We were greeted with friendly staff a nice warm atomsphere from the log fire. Amy was our waitress for our entire meal, she was attentive but not over bearing she kept us informed when our meals were arriving and checked that we were happy with our meals. Food was lovely. Would recommend this restaurant and will certainly be visiting again.

Went for dinner after being recommended since the refurb. Very disappointed. Ordered drinks at the bar. No bitters available. Ordered dinner. Multiple things not available. When the food did arrive it was very average. Asked for a desert menu when finished which never arrived. Gave up and asked for the bill. Spoke to the management and they took one round of drinks off the bill. Had been really looking forward to a lovely dinner but was very disappointed.

My visit since major building work was completed. Previous visits had proven variable food and service. On this occasion they provided a well judged cost/quality balance. Millie our waitress providing excellent service. We will return to see if this welcome improvement is maintained

Looked after by Amy. Such a nice evening

We had an amazing experience here thanks to our brilliant server Amy she was lovely and very attentive she made our whole experience

Had a lovely dinner. Food is great and what a lovely place to eat. Morgan and Callum were amazing and will defo be coming back. Eat here !

Fantastic lunch on 12th Feb , good food and excellent service from Rochelle , who made us welcome.

Hi 👋 From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a lovely smile. Hannah was our waitress and as usual she was wonderful, I had a drinks voucher which they tried to honour, but sadly the code did not work. The food is always outstanding , extremely tasty and hot. We can honestly say this is the best turkey roast EVER !! Massive thanks to the Chefs, as you never get to say thank you too them. We love the decor , the open fire on a cold day. We can 100% recommend everything at The Fox & Raven . Carry on the amazing work & thank you 😊

Amy was amazing. Such lovely service

The pub decor was very nice and also clean, however the customer service and menu offering was terrible. I booked using the pub's online booking system for a Saturday night selecting the 'Weekend Treat Menu'. Upon arrival we were placed on a table in the middle of the dining area, next to a very loud party of about 10 people but we tried to ignore this as it was a Saturday night. However, after about 30 minutes of attempting conversation, we had to ask the waitress staff if we could move tables as we could not hear ourselves speak. We chose the pub due to the 'Weekend Treat Menu' that was offered on the website (£32.50), however upon ordering, we were only given the A La Carte menus. I asked the waitress for the Set Menu however she looked at me blankly and confused and said that she didn't think they were offering that menu so went to check with her Manager. She came back and confirmed that the menu was not being offered, with no apology or explanation at all. We were very disappointed as this was the main reason we chose the Fox and Raven pub. It seemed that the waitress was completely unaware that the pub even offered a set menu, which makes me wonder if they have ever offered it (despite their website stating they do). The waitress then advised us that various menu items had run out, which ended up being 70% of the menu. I only eat chicken and seafood (in terms of meat/fish), so there was a very limited selection of menu items remaining; there were no olives, no calamari, no flatbread, no pizzas, no chicken curry and various other items. We were very disappointed by this considering it was a Saturday evening and would usually expect a pub to plan ahead and cater sufficiently for Saturday evening demand. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. The service was also extremely slow. The waitress took our drink orders upon being seated, but we had to wait approximately 40 minutes just for our mains to arrive (we did not order starters). Once the food came, the prawn skewer (£18.95) only contained 4 or 5 prawns and was accompanied by a very small handful of boring salad leaves, with a tiny amount of feta over the top. I found this very overpriced for the size and quantity. My friends ordered the pork belly but they said that it was very chewy and fatty. Overall, this pub has a lot of potential due to the location and decor, but sadly the customer service, food offering and pricing was extremely disappointing.

Food was adequate but the service was very slow, we waited 50 mins for our order and it wasn’t very busy. I had the rib eye which wasn’t cooked how I asked and it had a big lump of gristle in it.

Amy was a brilliant waitress! Very helpful and lovely, only downside was being sat next to a very loud group who were shouting throughout our meal

Considerate and friendly service from Amy. Great food and good atmosphere

Food was great service was too slow

Not a bad pub to come to, not really good either. Food was ok, drinks were as expected and price was fair for all. It wasn't busy when I came, weekday evening so service was quick, albeit a bit unfriendly. No vibe when I came either but might be different other times of the day. Plenty of parking too.

Morgan was a lovely host. Food was great and was well priced.

Nicest old country pub. Hannah our server was fantastic, a sharp eye and a smile. Thank you for a great experience. Food was middle of the road but deserts were better.

Food ok, I think my chicken burger had been under the lamp for a while as it was a bit solid. But the chicken itself was lovely. Hannah our waitress was very hard working!

Great food, Hannah was a great server!

Went there today had a really nice meal great service from Hannah lovely atmosphere and decor would thoroughly recommend

Great food at a fair price, staff are very friendly

We had a voucher so went for dinner but would still go without the voucher. The food was delicious and our waitress Amy was very friendly and attentive.

Amy was our waitress and was really chatty and attentive. Had a lovely evening.