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Based on 416 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Nº 284 in 573 in Chelmsford

Nº 51 of 95 Other cuisines in Chelmsford

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..oldorange

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Brilliant local pub. Good selection of beers.

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George Tanton . 2024-11-20

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Excellent pub . Great ale and foreign lager selection . Recommend to anyone who wants to visit a really smart traditional pub brilliantly done

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Rhys L . 2024-09-16

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Well kept back street local with a decent range of Cask beers and other products such as ciders, lagers & wines

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Mike woods . 2024-09-12

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Lovely friendly pub with an excellent range of real ales. I had the Mauldens Black Adder which was very good. We had a very tasty panini but note that there was a sign in the pub saying they now only serve food for special group bookings and on days one and two of county cricket matches. We happened to be at the cricket on day two so were quite lucky.

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Rob Butler . 2024-08-30

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Didn't eat here, great service as over 50 of us arrived. Good pub good facilities.

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paul marsden . 2024-08-24

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Good local, which has a garden.

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Derek Harding . 2024-08-06

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Great service, sat outside with my sister lovely seating area just been done up

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Janine Ckarke . 2024-07-12

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Great little pub with lots of real ales, both local and from further afield. Many beers and stouts I hadn't tried before. Popular with locals and you can see why! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Chelmsford.

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Toby Oxford . 2024-06-01

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What a gem of a find! Friendly service, great choice of ales, spotlessly clean toilets & lovely outdoor space too.

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Howard Jenkins . 2024-06-01

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Always a pleasure to come here! Very dog friendly, great selection of drinks and food. Lovely festival over the weekend with live music and local beers. Great outside seating area too!

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L C . 2024-05-27

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Didn’t try food on this occasion. But a great evening out. Fabulous beers.

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philip stamper . 2024-04-25

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Have been going to the Orange Tree on and off for the last 40 years. A lovely welcoming locals pub with two bars and courtyard garden. Excellent selection of very well kept beers. One of the best pubs in Chelmsford.

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Peter W . 2024-04-24

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Outstanding pub with an amazing selection of real ales

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James Nash . 2024-03-11

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Great beer been going sporadically for years. updated kitchen but unfortunately misread menu. No food on Thursday evening.

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Duncan Rowe . 2024-02-08

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Great pub, welcoming and the pub quiz on Tuesdays is great fun

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Martin Cresswell . 2023-12-20

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Proper Chelmsford Pub with great selection of beers.

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Jon Jon . 2023-12-15

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Great choice of cask beers served by friendly staff in a good old fashioned pub and a mini beer festival to boot

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Graham Pegg . 2023-11-11

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Traditional pub with an extensive selection of great beer.

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lee mathieson . 2023-09-28

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The best real pub in Chelmsford. Home cooked food is good too. Can't fault it!

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David Bull . 2023-08-28

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No decent lager, apart from that its ok !!

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Philip Mason . 2023-08-15

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Real local pub with a great selection of beers that are constantly changing and a good set of main taps. Dog friendly, shows sport, it's always busy on England rugby days. Nice outside space that is currently being refurbed.

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K M . 2023-08-13

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Great little real ale pub. You’ll always find good local beer kept in immaculate condition. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Nice sun trap garden to the rear too. Best pub in Moulsham.

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James Rumsey . 2023-07-29

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A great local pub, serving excellent real ale, food is simple pub grub but plenty of it.

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Paul Sharp . 2023-07-18

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Get wee local pub. We always love coming here when we are in London. Service is always great and its got a very cosy atmosphere!

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Tracy H . 2023-07-17

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Sunday roast isn't the best tbh, sadly I won't eat here again. Still a good pub if you want a drink

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Nick Chambers . 2023-07-10

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Great little cricket pub off the main town area in Chelmsford. Good selection of different drinks, staff were friendly and place was well kept and clean.

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Toby G-S . 2023-06-23

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Beer festival weekend well-organised and busy.

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Paul Bentall . 2023-05-27

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Always loved this pub, unfortunately this visit was for a wake but wow the food they laid on was fabulous

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Sonia Bloomfield . 2023-05-21

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A very pleasant place with very nice bar staff we were looked after as we had drinks there after my dad funeral. I will certainly be popping in for another drink or two🍺🍺

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Colin Reincke . 2023-05-19

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Well organised cricket lunches and good choice of real ale.

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Cliff Church . 2023-04-18

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Nice beer and good old fashion pub

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brian SPENCER . 2023-04-11

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We had an event here for about 15 people this week and the venue provided a cold buffet as well as a good selection of beers. Friendly and efficient service.

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Ewan Kennedy . 2023-03-30

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Nice cosy pub. Great pub grub. The ham, egg and chips were delicious.

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Paul Ellis . 2023-03-28

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NO BLODY ORaNGS iNNiT?? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mama mia that is nonSENSE asitiss but my chilren werent gonna have it blimey 22

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johnny W . 2023-03-15

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Friendly staff, good food and drinks and plenty of space

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Kevin Stares-Darbon . 2023-03-06

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Very nice pub, very nice food, very nice people, and an range of beers

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Nik Leng . 2023-03-04

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Lovely pub with log burner. Nice chair that John took a fancy to 😂

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Julie Day . 2023-03-04

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Fantastic no frills roast, and a great selection of good beer!

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Ian Nichols . 2023-02-22

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Good venue, good choice of beer and friendly staff. Been here a few times and it's never ever disappointing as a place to go for a drink or two.

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MrG . 2023-02-18

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Seems like a nice pub. I think it might be pricey, but I'm not sure as I wasn't paying worth a visit

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Michael Bull . 2023-02-06

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We held the wake for our dear Son Oliver in this delightful pub it was in a private room with its own entrance We ordered a hot & cold buffet for 50 guests it was amazing a good variety of buffet food & plenty of it they kept topping it up for us every one was so kind & friendly we couldn’t have asked for more they really did Oliver proud we can’t thank them enough We were so impressed no deposit was necessary no hassle for any money we were just told pay at the end how refreshing these days everyone demands payment up front The location is perfect for Adam & Greenwood’s chapel just a few minutes walk away A huge Thank you to you all

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lindasargent . 2023-02-01

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Great atmosphere, really dog friendly and welcoming staff

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Katherine Gomez . 2023-01-27

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Nice selection of ale at good prices ! . The member of staff who served us was rather grumpy ! . We went there looking for food, only to be told they were not doing anything on our visit . Next time we will telephone before visiting ! . Wouldn't have mattered much except this time we needed to get to the venue we had came over to go to to see a band . Thus only the 3 star review .

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john jeggo . 2023-01-25

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A really enjoyable Sunday lunch at The Orange Tree: - a warm welcome from staff - wood burning stove - buzzing environment

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DayTrip479495 . 2023-01-24

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Friendly staff, good atmosphere- watched the rugby...nice evening .

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Dean Mcarthur . 2022-12-30

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Good ales and ports, typical pub

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Joe Gillespie . 2022-12-13

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First time in ages , lively band on so all good 😀

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Owen Simpson . 2022-12-11

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Good beer, well kept. Beers change regularly. Food had improved of late

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Nick Hogwood . 2022-12-01

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Great selection of beer on tap, friendly staff & a nice welcoming establishment. Highly recommended.

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Matthew Rulton . 2022-11-26

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Decent pub in Chelmsford. Always about 8 different beers of disparate styles, all well kept. Good cider and a large range of gins and whiskies. Very recently were a definite 5-star pub but changed management recently and working hard to keep previous standards. Definitely a good pub - time will tell if they reach the heights of the town's best pubs (Oct 2022). A return to glory! Bar manager proving to be a great beer orderer and keeper with black beers always available alongside the more popular golden and pale varieties. More importantly, a new cook has been employed in the kitchen and he is doing a great job. Five of us all thoroughly satisfied with the fare. Back to 5 Stars!

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David Gatheral . 2022-11-11

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First time very nice place would go again

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David Cutts . 2022-10-21

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Brilliant pub. Lots of atmosphere and great selection of beers.

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Russell Best . 2022-10-06

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To say its only 50 yards away from the queen's head totally different a lot busier probably about 10 cask beers on 2 house beers on which I would say are rebadged beers from the respected breweries I would certainly go back

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John Stannard . 2022-09-07

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Your quintessential English pub. Good bantz and beer.

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R C . 2022-09-05

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Nine real ales on tap so lots to try. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff Still the same but there seems to be more tables and chairs available

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Paul Allen . 2022-08-24

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Fantastic pub location perfect for Essex cricket ground

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John Anthony . 2022-07-05

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Sorry but need to get staff more motivated..

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Terry woodham . 2022-06-28

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Another great pub with a large range of great ales, I'm going to have to return to try them all.

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Nigel Watts . 2022-06-27

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Great local beers and proper pub

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Jeff Wood . 2022-06-03

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Good honest friendly pub not far from the city centre and train station. Great selection of Beers, Ales, Ciders and plenty of variety when it comes to spirits and mixers. Tea & Coffee available, usual bar snacks and pub grub available most days i believe. Ideal pub to spend time in and an excellent venue when the cricket is on. We had Friday night in there and great timing since it was Tapas night, we tried the whole menu and were impressed. We highly recommend you go in and give it a try.

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Steven . 2022-05-21

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Good honest friendly pub not far from the city centre and train station. Great selection of Beers, Ales, Ciders and plenty of variety when it comes to spirits and mixers. Tea & Coffee available, usual bar snacks and pub grub available most days i believe. Ideal pub to spend time in and an excellent venue when the cricket is on. We had Friday night in there and great timing since it was Tapas night, we tried the whole menu and were impressed. We highly recommend you go in and give it a try. Steve

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steven deakin . 2022-05-21

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REALLY ENJOYED OUR ROAST DINNER, NICE BEERS FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING STAFF

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Raymond Johnson . 2022-05-15

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Table and meal choice pre booked for 11 people days in advance but waited for over an hour to receive food (Ham & Eggs). One of our group had to leave as food was too late. Another large group arrived 30 minutes after us but were served first. Eggs were under cooked & confusion over order choice. I finished eating whilst others had not received food. Bad room acoustics that made conversion difficult. Conclusion - Its a pub for drinking in not eating.

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Simon Betts . 2022-05-05

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Nice pub for a drink and meet friends

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Gary Parmenter . 2022-04-14

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Nice, quiet pub in Chelmsford. Good selection of ales.

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Sanjay Saptarshi . 2022-03-29

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My family has just visited for a lovely Sunday Roast to celebrate both Mother’s Day and a Birthday. Food was fantastic with proper homemade yorkies! Plenty of extra gravy was given when asked for. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. The pub itself had a lovely proper pub atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

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BeckyJDriver . 2022-03-27

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Excellent pub with a good range of real ale Popular with locals and visitors

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Robin Cooper . 2022-03-11

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Small quant pub in Chelmsford, Dog friendly, good choice of beers. Sunday lunch was very nice. Rugby pub, good atmosphere.

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Simon Sargent . 2022-02-28

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Lovely village pub and friendly atmosphere

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Sharyn Anderson-Knowles . 2022-02-06

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Fabulous place to eat, staff very pleasant and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Valerie Mansfield . 2022-01-22

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Went a couple of times before Christmas & went again yesterday 7/1/2022 for lunch & drinks. As a member of CAMRA, I find the drink selection excellent, the beer well kept & the prices for the area very reasonable indeed. My wife had scampi & chips followed by treacle pudding & custard & I had steak & ale pie with mash, followed by chocolate pudding & custard. The food was good & complemented my real/cask ales. Some of the ales change on a regular bases & they do a good selection of ciders as well. The staff were all friendly & helpful & will will visit again in the future when in town. Thanks everyone.

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dscrape . 2022-01-08

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Cannot speak too highly of this pub. A fabulous selection of beautifully kept ales complemented with a draft wheat beer I’ve not been able to find anywhere else in Essex. Trish is the landlady every pub should have - hard working, personable and with a genuine interest in her customers. A proper pub and a real find.

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hungrytraveller161 . 2022-01-03

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Traditional pub with large variety of Beers and Ales. It is a place you can get some talking done and is relaxed. Think it offers food as well (classic pub fare) but at time of writing can only comment on how lovely the staff, atmosphere and drinks are. It's a great local drinker if that is your thing. Aiming to visit more often!

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Gary . 2021-12-31

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Good choice of beers and excellent food. I will be there again.

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Jim Hawkswell . 2021-12-18

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My first visit and very impressed. A beer drinkers paradise with an excellent array of beers and ciders on tap. Even though I don't drink alcohol they found me a great non-alcoholic lager to enjoy. Great atmosphere.

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Alan Clay . 2021-12-04

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Cracking pub with good range of ales and beers. Now has a decent "pub garden" at the rear with large covered areas for those who prefer the fresh air. Friendly staff and crowd, can get busy when Essex CC play a T20 match. Conversely it's great if you fancy a beer after a T20 match!

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andrew walledge . 2021-11-09

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Visited Saturday lunchtime. Seven or eight real ales available, knowledgeable staff and excellent condition of the beers. Staff also were very attentive,coming to the table before glasses were empty, taking orders and delivering fresh drinks to the table.

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Keith Ennis . 2021-11-09

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Nice beer and great service.. Always busy when I go in. Person who runs it has run several of my favourite pubs in the past. Big TV on one side of the pub of you like football

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Cerbranis . 2021-11-02

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Always very friendly staff, well kept real ale and great food. Had my work leaving doo there last week - great atmosphere and most enjoyable. Thank you.

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Alan Roberts . 2021-10-27

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As an ale drinker this is about as good as it gets. A wide selection of beers, local and from farther away always available and always in great condition. Nice selection of food too. Worth a visit when in Chelmsford. 👍😊🍺

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Keith Parrott . 2021-10-20

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Lovely staff and a friendly Welsh barmaid nice cosy pub

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Tony Fitzgerald . 2021-10-10

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Great selection of beers, wines and spirits. Staff very welcoming and friendly.

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Ann Walker . 2021-09-29

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We were enjoying a day at the Cricket and needed a meal quickly during the lunchtime break , The Orange tree was perfect , the service very prompt , we sat outside and within a few minutes our drinks and food order had been taken, the drinks arrived in short order followed by the food which was lovely and hot, basic pub food at a good price enjoyed with a nice pint.

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Neil S . 2021-09-22

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Lovely lunchtime on a sunny day. Good selection of ales. Food good.

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Mike Richardson . 2021-09-17

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Great bear, very friendly staff

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Invictus . 2021-09-04

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Great little pub with a fab selection of beers

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Laura Stevens . 2021-08-28

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Lovely afternoon at the beer festival, sitting outside in the sunshine. Good beers.and friendly staff.

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Chaz Cozens . 2021-08-25

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Good selection of ales. Not tried food myself but I've been told it is good. Currently set up for Covid with ordering from the table (staff came round often, so don't need to use phone app).

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David M Ireland . 2021-08-23

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I’ve been going to this amazing pub for a long time about 13 yrs! This place has a great atmosphere and environment with friendly staff! Trish is always very friendly and values her customers. They have a lovely range of beers and great chips! It’s a proper pub with a proper pub atmosphere! The garden has recently been improved and is now a great outdoor space. Really recommend this pub to all range of people. The good thing is it welcomes all ages! And is dog friendly.

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susanmV2653ST . 2021-08-15

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As soon as we walked into this pub, which was recommended by a friend, we felt the special atmoshere. It encapsulates all the feelings of an old style pub, but unlike an old style pub, the beer is fresh! There were 8 real ales on when we went to the Orange Tree. The star of them all is their own House Ale; hoppy, but not over hopped. Beautiful ale. The atmosphere, the beer, the food... all are second to none. Our thanks to Lucy, who kept an eye on the level of ale left in our glasses and offered to bring new pints as requested. Keep real ale alive. Visit the orange Tree!

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Kayden_J_W . 2021-08-14

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ok pub but didnt like the fact it was still table service

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mark hurrell . 2021-08-11

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Lovely pub. Good range of beers, attentive bar staff and good food. Top marks for the toilet facilities.

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andytwonames . 2021-08-08

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Lovely short visit for lunch today. Very friendly quick service, excellent Pils (recommended and didn't disappoint) and lovely food. Lovely pub and recommended

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H8384HNjustinw . 2021-08-03

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The orange tree bub is a nice fredley place to go good choice of beers and largers and food

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Len Davies . 2021-08-01

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Friendly staff, good beer and a simple but good menu

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Andrew Kanutin . 2021-07-24

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one of the best pubs in the area

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John Baker . 2021-07-23

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Great for real ale and fab staff one of my fav drinking locations.

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Jason Burns . 2021-07-12

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Great pub, lovely hosts, fantastic beer, we will be back!!

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John Howard . 2021-06-27

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Great atmosphere and Sanwald what more could you want

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Neal Roberts . 2021-06-26

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The staff couldn't do enough for us, even had some sausages for our dogs. Food was fresh and hot and I will be recommending this quaint little pub to friends and family. This was a good experience even though a lot of punters came at the same time. Thank you guys x

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Happiness90444 . 2021-06-11

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