The Thatchers in Uttlesford

For the fifth time this year had an excellent meal at the Thatchers. The food was superb, the 5 serving girls professional, smiling and charming (also pretty but not sure if I am allowed to say that) They all seem to like each other and this shows in their dimeanor. All very attentive and continually circulating to ensure guests are happy. (We are) Great atmosphere in the pub , no music, polite and pleasant customers. Think I spoke to the mangeress/landlady on the way out and she was as charming and friendly as all the other staff. If there is a better pub within 30 miles I would love to know where it is. Will unquestionably go back and recommend to all my family and friends. Remarkably just as good at lunctimes!

With easy access via the new junction 7a of the M11 this pub seemed an ideal venue for lunch on the way to catch an afternoon flight at Stansted Airport. What a lucky find! Excellent service and really good food. Unfortunately our return flight was a late one so we couldn't make a return visit but will definitely remember it for the future.

Had 3 or 4 meals here in the last year and really cannot fault the place. The food is excellent, the prices fair, the young staff most pleasant so have to give 5 stars.

You won't find a better place fora super meal and atmosphere

Hands down the best potatoes I have ever eaten!!! Stopped here for lunch before heading to Stansted airport and wow, so glad we did! Lovely pub, great food and friendly accommodating staff. Shame I don’t live closers as I’ll be thinking about those potatoes for a very long time!

A very pleasant place to go for a Beer, and something to eat. All staff vere lovely, but no doubt Lizzie stood out 😃

All round good place to spend an evening at. Would recommend 👌

I booked in for a meal at The Thatchers as they had a good range of fish dishes. Above average amount of fish dishes as opposed to other pubs and also their fish dishes are more than just fish and chips. In fact their entire menu is elevated above the usual fayre you will find at most pubs. I nearly didn’t book however because when I rang and asked about their menu I was told by some male employee to go and look at their menu online. I told the person I spoke to that that option was currently inconvenient to me which is why I was ringing to ask for some information. It seems incredible to me that someone ringing to ask for information about their pub and their service would be shoved away like that as an almost inconvenience. Anyway I persisted and booked a table. The pub is wholesome to side and cosy. We had a table next to the bar although the pub does expand a bit and is larger than I could see. I have to be honest, I wasn’t entirely happy with the merging of pub and restaurant. If I am eating in a restaurant I don’t necessarily want to be eating at close quarters with people who are just in the pub to drink. The two types of visit can sometimes clash with each other. Rowdy drinkers and quieter dining groups. On this occasion there was no such issue but it was something that crossed my mind were I to consider a return. The food when it arrived was certainly a step above the normal standard of food served in pubs. Beautiful and tasty food. Was it worth the elevated price? £25 for a main course in a pub potentially sitting alongside normal clients drinking beer….im not sure I would be happy if that were the case. On this occasion I was happy to pay as the service, the food and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

We had a wonderful Sunday roast here. Superb

First time visiting the pub. Fantastic food. Great staff very friendly and accommodating. We went for drinks then came back for food as it was so lovely. Would highly recommend to anyone who is visiting the area.

Lovely little pub, interesting and different menu, nice food, nice staff 👍

Cozy pub on the inside with seating out-side in the sun- though it is close to a busy road so the seating isn’t particularly quiet hence score of 7/10

Really friendly pub with excellent small dishes. Would be happy to return.

A great little pub good food ... Just need to have a look at their glassware.. renovate...

Lovely pub Lovely staff Incredible food Best pub potatoes I have ever very had High praise indeed

Lovely spot for a Sunday Roast. Great portion sizes and a beautiful pub!

Just popped in for a bit. Fast service

Nice pub, great food and very friendly staff; it was busy but we were enthusiastically found a table; great service provided by the team;

You are right. I got the pubs mixed up, sorry The Thatchers 8 of us stopped for two pints it looks like a great pub, but we didn't eat so must visit again

Haven't been here for ages. The food was great the service was good, really nice friendly staff.

Best Sunday Lunch for miles. Simon, Glen and their staff are great. Not to be missed. Thank you.

Visited as place was half way, menu was eccentric but food was delicious, extensive parking available, place was busy with lots of small groups dining Food good, price mid to upper range

Lovely quiet place to sit outside or in. The food not had yet but looks amazing 😋 so I will definitely be giving it a try 😋

Only popped in for a drink, but pub was clean , cosy and friendly staff.

Absolutely wonderful Sunday roast. We will be back

Delicious food, friendly staff, great drinks.

Lovely gastro pub! Food and service was excellent. More like a restaurant than a pub especially the menu. Would thoroughly recommend...Nice laid back atmosphere good attentive staff, nice surroundings and food spot on.

This charming old pub and restaurant is a good place to eat. The menu is eclectic and offers dishes from small plates (which are not so small) to pub classics. The staff are friendly and the bar is well stocked. Only my visit I had the Korean fried chicken small plate, which with a side, was plenty. Others had the belly pork (very generous) and the spicy prawn small plate (very spicy). The prices are fair too.

Real pub serving really good food and excellent waiting staff.

Booked a Sunday lunch here as a way of breaking up a long drive home. The whole experience was first rate, the food was very good and thenportions generous, the staff were friendly and provided great service. Overall, it was a great place

Consistently excellent country pub - menu has great variety and the food is top notch, atmosphere really nice too!

Had a really good Sunday lunch and desert. Pleasant atmosphere and good service.

Such lovely efficient and friendly service. Food did not disappoint, we were all really happy with our order.

I love this place and keep coming back for more. A traditional English local pub. They have an excellent chef and do some great food. The roast beef on a Sunday is by far the best I've had, tender, jucy and full of flavour. Worth a visit if passing by the area.

Beautiful food. Very clean pub and toilets spotless. Very efficient and friendly staff. Our first visit and will definitely be back.

2024 - Booked table for 4 on Mother's Day, service was very good and the restaurant was very busy. Good selection of drinks and a variety of food options. Scampi, roast beef and sea bass all were good potions and tasty, finished with 2 deserts and 2 cappuccinos, would love to return.

I booked here for my parents birthday lunch based on the reviews, photos and menu. What an absolute gem we’ve found. Friendly and attentive service. Warm and funny landlord/owner(?) the food was special. Really, really good and we are fussy! Absolutely delicious. So many options and great for gluten free like me! Lovely atmosphere. Warm, relaxed. Spotlessly clean. Could’ve stayed all day and night. Already planning a return. Thank you for a great afternoon.

Not dog friendly. Disappointing and highly inconvenient given the countryside location. It looked nice aside from that.

Food was OK fish n chips was good and the chicken schnitzel but pie was OK a bit disappointing

Much better than the average pub fare.

Some of the best triple cooked chips I've ever had. The crispy potatoes as an appetiser is also highly encouraged. The scampi was super fresh and juicy and the batter was seasoned deliciously. What a amazing spot for family food!

Nicest pub in the immediate area, fantastic Sunday roast. Visited with our child and it’s also baby friendly.

What a wonderful place. The staff were all fabulous, beautifully decorated, great atmosphere, spotlessly clean. Then there’s the food, being gluten intolerant is often a real problem, but there were a number of lovely choices available to me, and the staff were completely aware and knowledgeable about the options and how they’re cooked. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and look forward to a return visit soon.

As always a great atmosphere, well kept beer, and attentive staff

We chose the pub as it was a central point for the family to meet (some in Norfolk, some in London and some in Sussex). Our whole experience was fantastic. The staff were very polite, welcoming and accommodating - offering to go above and beyond to serve us. Everyone in the party loved their food but the roast beef dinner must be the best of them all. It was very tasty and, with the additional cauliflower cheese (which was by far the best that I have ever tasted), was an absolute pleasure from the first bite to the last. We couldn't have asked for more and will definitely be back.

Booked a table for lunch with family. Three out of four of us went for the roast turkey. Food was amazing. Plenty of it on the plate and all was cooked to perfection. Such a lovely pub. Will definately return!

Great pub, professional and welcoming staff and excellent quality food. I advise!

Lovely pub, really friendly staff we had a great lunch, looking forward to coming back for a Sunday lunch

A lovely cosy pub with great food, amazing service and fab atmosphere. Great for a cosy corner, or a big get together. Lots of food choices, which have all been amazing!

Just come back from a really good lunch at The Thatchers. Food was excellent and service was friendly, the fire was on creating a lovely atmosphere for a winter’s Friday lunch. We’ll be back!

A good while since I have been here, great food, service and reasonably priced. Thank you!

Superb pub restaurant. Food was incredible.

Friday evening meal. Had smoked haddock with mash and veg and a poached egg. PERFECT!

I don't go to pubs often but £6.80 for a pint of peroni is I thought exhaubitant no wonder pubs are closing down

First time visiting whilst my dogs were getting groomed nearby. Lovely pub. Car park is a bit tight to get in and out of spaces when busy. Two bar staff were great when I arrived, very polite and helpful. I ordered the chicken and ribs. It was very nice. The boneless fried chicken in the meal was lovely. All the food was cooked perfectly. The coleslaw was very tasty. Will definitely be back when I get the dogs groomed again. Great pub.

Excellent food, great service , will definitely return

Cosy pub, delicious food (I had the haddock and triple cooked chips and it was very tasty), friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere. Does get busy at peak times and the car park is relatively small.

A really nice lunch with friends in a traditional English pub. Thoroughly recommend

Great birthday celebration for my wife . Thank you.

Quaint pub, food is beautifully presented. Cosy and humble place to go for a relaxing drink with family.

Lovely traditional English pub. Food was very good but the service was even better. Young blonde girl was excellent. I'd thoroughly recommend.

Nice place for quiet lunch, doorstop sandwiches and small plates for £9. Bit dark inside but it is expected from such an old building. Characterful in small hamlet.

They had stopped serving food so we just had a drink, lovely pub.

Great, welcoming atmosphere. Lovely service and absolutely amazing food! Will definitely be returning 😊

Been here twice and the food is lovely. Lovely old beamed pub with lots of character. Such a lovely cosy place yet also roomy. The staff were lovely, very attentive and friendly. Efficient and looked after us well.

Nice food, great service. Really cute little place.

Lovely country pub. Fantastic service and delicious food. Highly recommend.

Lovely local pub. Great service and delicious food. Highly recommend 🙌

Fantastic staff and food. Fantastic time by all our party

Faultless food, service and friendliness

My first visit to the Thatchers and a delightful experience. Service was cheerful, warm, attentive and personable . . . . just perfect. Our orders were promptly taken and served. Both mains were presented with attention to detail but avoiding fuss. Battered cod was delicious and had been cooked in fresh oil, similarly the chips. The draft Guiness bore witness to high maintenance and storage standards. Prices were restrained and an absolute steal given the quality. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Excellent Food and service, lovely atmosphere.

great service. excellent food. so happy we stopped in.

Great food, generous portions, excellent service. Obviously a popular venue as it was packed.

Eaten here several times, always excellent food ,great service and generous portions , highly recommended, always busy so probably best to book in advance

Excellent lunch meals and super service

Great food, lovely cosy pub with friendly staff.

Very nice people and food. They've managed to accommodate me and my wife without booking a table although it was full. Food was amazing and all their staff were very friendly too. Definitely come back again, and highly recommend it to anyone. Salvo

Friendly staff and a lovely village local atmosphere

Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Get here early as the car park isnt big,forget it if you have a large vehicle.

Enjoyed a quiet evening at The Thatchers after Mr 'Slack' drove right past the pub. We had a relaxing drink and relaxed. The log fire was burning - it was lovely & warm. We've been there a few times and will be back again.We've been there before.

My partner and I loved the place. It’s a very cosy and pretty pub with friendly staff. The food was excellent - great portions, really well seasoned, and a good price. The staff were very flexible with our booking and also very helpful giving us recommendations for a taxi. Would totally recommend The Thatchers to others :)

Nice friendly place, great food. Would revisit. Low point, if busy the car park although a good size can be very tight for parking

Food and the service was great.

Enjoyed a very nice meal on our first visit to this pub this evening. We had the short crust pie and the sea bass. Both were excellent.

Excellent food, generous portions, tasty hot, with a varied menu and lots to chose from. Staff were brilliant, cheerful, quick service and they genuinely cared about you as a customer. Good coffee. We were only passing through, no booking 4 dogs, 6 adults and was made very welcome.

Friendly staff, fantastic food lovely pub. Loved it

Nice pub, could do with some cheaper meal options for mains.

Nice countryside pub, basic selection of beers

Lunch was beautiful. Girls were very friendly and welcoming.

Terrific food and lovely traditional English pub

Beautiful food lovely staff we will be coming back

A really lovely old pub built in the 1500 its very traditional inside well worth a visit. The food was outstanding the best Sea Bass ever

Never eaten here. But a lovely atmosphere always, sitting out side with our dog. Always fresh water for the k9s. Will eat in there very soon as heard it is very nice ..

Lovely Sunday roast dinner for Father's Day. Staff very polite and helpful, and the Tribute went down a treat. Will definitely be returning.

Great pub vibe, lovely fresh food and attentive service, reasonable prices. Even had Morris dancers outside. 🍺🍺🍺

Had a lovely meal at the Thatcher's. I had the Suffolk chicken with Potatoes, cabbage and a mushroom sauce. Prices a little on the high side but the food is very good. A very cosy pub with plenty of seating.

Used to be a nice pub. We went on jubilee Sunday. The staff behind the bar could do nothing but complain about there being customers. They even said they would close the doors to any more customers entering. Here's an idea, if you've got an extra influx of custom in this economic climate after barely surviving the pandemic and about to enter a recession, take all the custom you can get. Don't shut the door on them. You don't deserve to be in business with an attitude like that. Were made to feel really uncomfortable just for having bothered them so much. Will never return and shall frequent a pub that welcomes our custom. Disgusted

Very friendly and efficient staff. Food came on time and was enjoyed by all. Clean toilets and clean premises. We will go back.

Sunday lunch was just fabulous. Great service, lovely food.