The New London Restaurant and Lounge in Chelmsford

Had the bottomless Prosecco lunch with friends. The fillet steak is always excellent. Fantastic meal and plenty to drink

Perfect place to eat great food

Fabulous food and lovely atmosphere

Wonderful venue, superb service fantastic food with great flavours and well presented. Fully recommended.

Good quality local restaurant, good food, good service. Will be back.

Food and service, exceptional. Such a great restaurant; staff really attentive, without being intrusive and food was absolutely spot on. Thoroughly recommend scallop starter and chateaubriand definitely worth every penny. The epitomy of 'you get what you pay for'. Can't recommend enough.

Decor was lovely. Welcome was also great. Shame about the poor service that followed; having to keep getting up to chase items. Clear our plates, ask for butter, etc. Cheese board was the saddest I've seen for quite some time, it actually made me laugh. The roast looked spot on when it came out, the carrots and kale were great, but everything else was, bland, unseasoned, cool temperatures, the potatoes were earthy and hard. Staff were terse, congregating around the bar instead of serving. Booking noted it was a birthday meal. Not even wished a happy birthday. Thanks guys. Don't bother. They didn't.

We had a family meal for 5, celebrating 2 birthdays as my daughter recommended it. The food was wonderful. Well cooked, presented, and very tasty. My son was not sure what was what on the menu. The waiter offered to explain to him. I would recommend this restaurant to all.

We have been to The New London several times for special occasions and last night the food was perfectly cooked and inventive as always. We had steak fillet and guinea fowl for mains, and sticky date pudding and apple parfait for desserts. The wine was excellent (my wife loves that you keep Rapaura Springs on the list!) and the meal was topped off nicely with two amaretto coffees. A perfect meal and friendly service throughout.

Superb meal. All 3 courses. Highest quality fine dining food. Locally sourced and menu regularly changed. Our visit this evening was once again a wonderful experience

Lunch from the a la carte menu and we’re very very happy. Not sure if Chelmsford could deliver on a Thursday lunchtime for a birthday. Starter, chateaubriand, tarte Tatin and cheese all better than expected. Thx. Needless to say and wine and port were not bad either!

We had not been to a fine dining restaurant in Chelmsford for quite a long time and so we were not quite sure what to expect. The New London proved to be a very pleasant surprise. We liked the simplicity of the lunch set menu. The food was excellent - every one of both our 3 courses was really enjoyable and for us had the right balance of taste and quantity. The service was superb. I know the place was quiet but someties that leads to the staff seeming to resent the interruption of having to serve - not at The New London I am pleased to say. The cleanliness was exemplary. My only small points of criticism were that the red wine was a bit on the warm side - a nob of ice from the water jug resolved that, and there was no pork on the menu & pork is my favourite meat. Would I recommend it and would we go again - definitely.

We celebrated my wonderful mum's 60th Birthday here with close friends and family. I made a group reservation for my mum's 60th Birthday. The initial contact with the restaurant was very good, friendly, welcoming and helpful. I popped my head through the door and met the manager in person to help make a decision if this was the right place to host. We pre ordered from a menu (up to date seasonal menu) with a nice selection to suit everyone's needs. The service was great, I found the manager and staff organized and accommodated the special occasion. Guest names placed at the table and food was served smoothly to each guest at the table. The wine was served. It was the perfect venue for a small intimate celebration. We were in contact regularly with the lead up to the big day to ensure all went as well as possible. The food was delicious, cooked well with nice flavours. Side were a good portion. We had a section at the back just for us. Had a very small table to put our birthday cakes on. All guest had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food and venue. Its a lovely modern, contemporary and cozy venue with a nice ambiance. We felt somewhat rushed to leave 20mins before our time was up, which put pressure on the person organising the party. As a result it ended promptly and would have been nicer to end our time at the venue without rushing out the door. Saturdays are their busy days at the restaurant. Booking ahead strongly advised. We were able to pre order food and wine - they had our Prosecco on ice when we arrived. There was enough space to put a large number 60 balloon display at the corner of our area, which added a special touch. The organisers was ok with that. After the meal the group went to a nice pub, only minutes walk away from The New London Restaurants & Lounge which was recommended by the manager. Thank you for that! I would recommend this restaurant to my friends and family and I would love to go back there myself again one day. Thank you to all staff who worked that day (20th May 2023) Special thanks to Justin and Andy

One of the best restaurants I have been to. Opted for set menu for 2 people, loved each and every dish. Wonderfully presented and tasted even better. Surprisingly we were the only ones in the restaurant when we walked in on a Thursday afternoon. Highly recommended in Chelmsford. Cheers.

The bottomless brunch on Saturday afternoons are excellent. Food is delicious and the waiters are very generous with the Prosecco. Great ambiance to the restaurant. Highly recommended.

Good food and sophisticated atmosphere 👌🏾. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would visit again and again

Good lunch and nice wine list, pleasant , menu reads well, slightly disappointed on execution. Worth visiting

First visit , Sunday lunch for 4 people. We really enjoyed it and will definitely be returning. Restaurant is decorated in a sleek and contemporary way, well set out and very clean. Service was prompt , efficient and friendly. Food was all of a consistently high standard , well flavoured and the roast beef was cooked to perfection. Special mention for the duck fat roast potatoes, the best I’ve tasted for some time! Highly recommended

Amazing food and lovely service Really enjoyed the menu and can I say great size portions and fantastic taste not been for a while but definitely returning. The steak was to die for :) The whole family loved their choice

Incredible meal as always! This is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in Essex. We always have the best meal with outstanding service. If you haven't tried their Sunday lunch - you are missing out!

We are regular customers at the New London. Andy and the staff are always attentive and friendly. The food is fantastic and the rotation of the menu every couple of months is great to try new things with some longstanding favourites there each time too. We also recently attended a champagne tasting evening which was very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit, which will likely be very soon!

We were invited recently to a champagne tasting evening at the New London which was fun and really interesting, have even retained some of the information! It was also the best excuse to stay for dinner afterwards which was as fabulous as always, the food was exceptional (as ever) as was the service. We have been to the New London many times over the years for dinner, Sunday lunch, Saturday Prosecco brunch and have always had a fabulous time, look forward to the next time!

Best restaurant in Chelmsford. The food is superb, recently got invited to champagne tasting and had the best evening.

We attended a champagne tasting evening in June at the New London. Great atmosphere, informative and fantastic to converse with like minded customers. Food super tasty and flawless service as always from Andy. Cannot wait for the next special event.

My husband and I attended a pre-dinner Champagne tasting with the team from Joseph Perrier. We tasted four different varieties - and they were all superb. It was a really informative hour and we enjoyed mixing with other guests too. We then had dinner, which as ever, was faultless. The presentation and quality is always excellent. A great menu choice and really friendly service. Andy is always the star of the show! What a brilliant restaurant manager he is. We cant wait to go back!!

What a lovely place to have a catch up with a friend. The staff are lovely and cannot be more helpful. I have a severe nut allergy and it was catered for. Also with the cheese course I asked for something other than crackers and...

We just had the most wonderful meal at the New London in Chelmsford. We started with homemade sourdough bread and olives (the best). The garlic and salt butter was awesome. I then had the Raviolo (yes, one large and perfectly balanced raviolo). I especially enjoyed...

Very nice fine dining restaurant! Lovely atmosphere. Food was delicious.

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while following recommendation and was not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, lovely food and drinks. Staff were attentive. Bit on the expensive side but for a special occasion it’s worth it.

Cosy place, modern, friendly staff, consistency, great food and simply just outstanding!

I was Absolutely shocked by the attitude of the manager, my starter was scallops which was overcooked and dry. I Tried just under a quarter of one scallop, but apparently as the manager stated, how could I not be happy If I hadn’t tried it...

- Beautiful restaurant - outstanding and innovative food where menus change constantly

Impeccable service and delicious 5 star food. We went for a special occasion and it didn’t disappoint. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for that ‘somewhere special’ in Chelmsford.

Lovely restaurant, would recommend for any occasion. Food is amazing, staff are professional and friendly. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

The food was sensational and the service was exceptional I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Outstanding service, beautiful decor, well thought out menu and perfectly executed dishes. Without question, the New London is one of the best restaurants I have visited. If you haven’t been before, check it out!

My favourite restaurant in Chelmsford ! Great food and atmosphere and always a warm welcome on arrival Fun lively restaurant with amazing food

Brought my family for a Sunday roast and the food was amazing. The staff were lovely and friendly, would definitely come back again.

Great food, great wine list and exceptional staff made our evening perfect, thankyou The New London

Had a lovely evening food was amazing freshly cooked And the staff was great nothing was to much Looking forward to our next visit Thank you

Wonderful restaurant! The staff, the service, the food...all amazing! Our favourite!

I’m not entirely sure how I missed this place for this long!! This is a lovely restaurant , a little on the sophisticated side 😅 but still professional and friendly . Food of high quality - you can tell - good choice of drinks and...

Their website says they "strive to bring you a truly enjoyable experience from the moment you walk through our doors" This was far away from the experience we received when we arrived for our pre booked midweek lunch. On walking through the door there was...

Excellent food and service on our recent visit to this restaurant. Very tasty meal and a pleasant environment easily make this the best restaurant in Chelmsford. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, and will certainly be returning soon.

As Chelmsford has no other competition The New London is getting away with very small portions and pretentios menu. Very few vegetarian options. The coffee infused carrots had no coffee flavour. One dessert was a laughable tiny size whilst the other was stale cardamon pod...

Excellent food and service. Don't know why we haven't visited before. Will certainly be going back. The scallops, halibut, lamb, chocolate fondant and cheese were all excellent. Not to mention the delicious Cashel butter!

Highly recommend this restaurant. It’s rare you can find somewhere which ticks all the boxes to ensure you have a wonderful evening. Delicious fresh food, great wine choices, attentive and friendly staff, perfect lighting with a relaxed atmosphere. Great venue that’s well worth a visit.

Food was really tasty and good service.

We had the most wonderful evening last night at this lovely restaurant, Andy and his team made us feel welcome and as always so very comfortable, the food and wine is just beautiful and my husband said the halibut was the best he has ever...

The meal was absolutely delicious. Andy and his staff were so attentive and friendly as always in a lovely atmosphere.

Visited for valentines evening. Perfect from start to finish, the welcome, the service, the food and the vino. Was so good we didn’t want to leave, so we stayed in the bar for a couple of drinks talking and people watching too. Lovely evening, made...

What a lovely venue. Delicious and punchy cocktails, a genuine welcome from all staff and top class food. Well worth the price, beautifully presented and compliments to the chef. Next time I'll starve myself so I can sample 3 courses! A lovely birthday treat, an asset to Chelmsford.

Visited with friends for a mid-week lunch. Our Waitress was friendly & efficient & the food quite magnificent. The Smoked Leek & Potato Soup was delicious & the Steak cooked to perfection. The side orders of Carrots & Parsnips were totally delicious & the bill...

Just had the most fabulous meal, as we always do at this fabulous restaurant. The staff - particularly Andy - and we met Justin tonight (the owner) who was also so, so nice. We LOVE this place. The food is always top level and the...

Came with friends for a Saturday evening meal Food was excellent. Such a great set of flavours assembled with imagination and flair. Made us feel like the kitchen actually cared and wanted us to have a great meal! Service was brilliant. Not cheap but excellent...

Really enjoyed lunch at the New London in Chelmsford today. We had the chateaubriand which is always excellent but they also have a good plant-based menu. Presentation was very sharp as seen in the photos.

The food was incredibly good, none of the dishes disappointed.

had a visit with my mum and nan....this restaurant never fails to disappoint. from start to finish it's just perfect. decor,table setting,food,service....everything is just amazing! food is always served to high quality. not only does it always look amazing....but the flavours used when put together...

Great pre dinner cocktails expertly made. Fabulous menu with all options. The meal had a wow factor and the accompanying wines well matched.

Went to dinner for a family birthday celebration. The party included a number of people with allergies and distinct food preferences, The staff were courteous and helpful. Food was really wonderful - the men all had steaks and they were fantastic and cooked exactly to...

My sons birthday. Excellent food .

Loved our meal for 8 people on 23rd Dec. Lovely decor made atmosphere very intimate and festive. Service was very good. Only gave 4 for food as the vegan meal was very salty and dry; however one of the selling piints for choosing the restaurant was due to the vegan options.

Outstanding Festive celebration! We. Elevated our Christmas party at the New London restaurant and it was amazing. Food was delicious especially turkey ballot ine! Service was great and not intrusive. Cannot wait to go back!

Honestly, was surprised the food was not as good as I have experienced before. Soup was cold, Turkey was dry and portions seem to be smaller especially the dessert. Service as always was amazing.

Lovely food Great place for family meal. Pleasant and helpful staff

Great food and service, could be a little warmer.

Really impressed with this place. Food was really good. Lovely atmosphere

The service was great can’t fault the friendliness and professionalism of the team. The food was delicious but unfortunately not perfect, my steak was medium rare and was chard on the outside and quite chewy for £34 I expected a much tender piece of meat. The ice cream was shards of ice which indicates it had been defrosted and re-frozen. The partridge had not been filleted correctly and had small sharp bones in it. The rest of the food was enjoyable.

Given the high reviews we tried for Sunday lunch. It was the worst meal we have had in years- Hake was raw in the middle and the replacement was overdone! Loud and not a good experience.

We were looking for somewhere to celebrate a relation’s 80th birthday by organising a Sunday Lunch for the family. We initially sent the enquiry online and received a prompt reply. A few phone calls and the booking for eighteen of us was made and the...

Lovely ambience, tasty food, portion small, a bit pricey. But overall very nice place.

Great food. Really sensitive to allergies. No fuss just sorted. Lovely food.

First time here, we loved it! ...highly recommend.

Fantastic bottomless Prosecco Lunch! Excellent service with ample glass fills! Superb service and delicious food! We all had great fun with no rushing - great meal! Thankyou!!

Wonderful afternoon at the New London as always, Andy and staff we cannot fault your service it was wonderful, food was 5 Star, the pork belly is amazing, thankyou for looking after us and will be back soon

Saturday night dinner 8.00pm table booked. Arrived and quickly served at the bar, table easily moved to 8.30pm . Very good atmosphere in almost full restaurant. Seated and menus given and asked if more drinks required. Menu has a good but limited menu which we...

My partner and I have had a wonderful experience enjoying a three course meal with fantastic cocktails and wine at The New London. The service was faultless from start to finish and we both felt very special the night of our visit. All three courses...

Always enjoy having dinner at New London. Food was lovely, duck leg arancini and Pork belly all cooked to perfection.

Very pleased we decided to lunch here.

Lovely food, nicely presented, & good staff.

We come here for pretty much every special occasion and recently we wanted to celebrate my return to work after maternity leave. The food was absolutely faultless as usual and we had a superb dinner. There is always a vegan menu for those wondering and...

Oh, what a really pleasant surprise! This is a place where the food and drink are wonderful - and very good value, particularly on the prix fixe menu - and the service and ambience match it. It's in a lovely old building. I could go...

Way too over priced. I had octopus for starters which was the size of my little finger (honestly not a joke). Main was an average steak. I won't be returning.

You can celebrate any holiday on a grand scale))

Always met with a warm friendly welcome. This fabulous restaurant is a must. The food is excellent. Lovely ambience. The staff are friendly, professional and knowledgeable of the menu. The entire experience is one not to be missed. You won’t be disappointed.

What a fantastic restaurant. Food was presented to an extremely high standard and was delicious and good value. Great service and ambience. It was a breath of fresh air to eat at this lovely restaurant. Will definitely be back.

It was my first time at the New London, and it won’t be the last. Service and ambience were perfect. This place oozes class. Food was divine. A real gem in Chelmsford

5 ani experience TripAdvisor thanks 😊 🙏 Radu Stela London rezident Edgware restaurant Premier Inn .Caffè and cappuccino

Still very good....Really good food...very reasonably priced. I really liked this place and will definitely return. ...how have I not been here before... I would have given 5 stars if there had been a larger choice of wines by the glass Yet again another excellent night out. Staff where very good..5 people on a Tuesday night and everyone had a great meal...i really like this place

Our first visit and won’t be out last. Lovely atmosphere and good service - professional but chilled. We both had the roast beef which was excellent. Nice bottle of red to guide it down. No rush to order, pay or leave. We’d been meaning to...

We already knew that dinner was fantastic but we’re delighted to discover that Sunday lunch is just as amazing! The staff were, of course, perfectly efficient. Each of the three courses were excellent, particularly the beef which was beautifully and perfectly cooked. Thanks for another...

Great service. Excellent food, tasty and well presented. Facilities provided were thoughtfully provided and well presented too. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely location. Cab service on hand which was very helpful.

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Perfect from start to finish. No complaints at all and will be going back. Thank you 😊

My boyfriend and I were for lunch on Sunday and we loved it🥰 service was really good, atmosphere was great and food was delicious. Ansolutelety recommend it and will return for sure

First visit to the restaurant from being recommended by a friend. Very impressed with the atmosphere, food and service. Went on a Sunday and really enjoyed the beef roast. Great cocktails menu and excellent service from everyone in the restaurant. Definitely recommend a visit and...

Good food, good service, perfect for a night out with friends

My friends and I frequently visit The New London, I would say Ive been 15 times at least. It has NEVER disappointed. The staff, food, location, ambience, always spot on. We have also frequented their taster nights which are outstanding value for money. My personal...

The New London is a hidden gem within Chelmsford, slightly off set from the retail and mainstream dinning chains it’s welcoming elegant/boutique style sets the tone, food and service are always to the highest standard, my partner has several dietary request that the chef and...

The New London never fails to impress. Amazing food, great wine, friendly staff and no pretension. One of our favourites.

What a perfectly fabulous experience! The evening started with perfect cocktails and an amazing dinner followed. The starters were perfect and the chateaubriand was to die for! The service was impeccable, making the evening truly wonderful. We will be back again soon! Thanks so much...