The Three Willows in Uttlesford

Went as a family of four on a Friday early evening. Wasn't greeted before others arriving after us. Sat at table and drinks and meal orders were fine. Food was good and everybody happy. Then after plates cleared away we were left alone for quite some time hoping to see a dessert menu or get more drinks but after half an hour decided to leave and had to go to the bar to get the bill paid. Then generally ignored on way out. Don't know if this is a locals only pub but service was lacking.

Went to The Three Willows for a pub lunch and found the staff very friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent and value for money. Highly recommend and will be going back.

We were recommended to this pub for a good ploughman's by a local Facebook group. We weren't disappointed. Huge plate, warm bread and lots of other side bits, presentation was superb. Car park was rammed which was surprising on a midweek but having eaten there we can understand why. Next stage will be to try the main dishes on the menu. Look forward to a return visit

We've eaten here a few times over the years and always have a decent experience. Last night was no different. Charlotte and her colleagues ensured an evening out with friends went without a hitch. Service was excellent, food all very nice. Thanks.

Never had a bad meal at this pub. The quality of the food is way above normal pub grub and the staff are very friendly. Fish is their specialty. There is a great choice but all other menu options are also great.

We held my fathers Wake at The Three Willows on 5 July 24 for about 60 people. The staff and buffet were excellent, nothing was too much trouble and the food was fantastic. Many thanks to all the staff for making it run so smoothly. Thank you, Karen 😊

First time here but certainly will not be the last. Had Sunday lunch the service was excellent fantastic size portions lovely friendly welcoming staff great atmosphere also lovely size garden. Recommend booking as very busy. Well done to all the staff.

We visted on a Monday evening and it was very busy which gave a great atmosphere. The staff went out of their way to make our visit such a success. The pub is very well maintained throughout with three different seating areas. There is a large carpark. There are also eating areas outside. The menu is extensive with the best of ingredients used.

Was in the area and needed lunch so popped in. I had the feeling it wasn’t going to go well when our round of drinks came one at a time (not on a tray) and they forgot the glass for one of our party who had a bottle of water. After a long wait our food order was taken in a very functional way, absolutely no interaction with our table. The food came incredibly fast and was just awful. My tuna steak was so over cooked I needed a steak knife. The new potatoes were unseasoned and un buttered. My wife had a chicken dish and the potatoes were dripping in oil and soggy. Most of our table had similar issues. On a positive it was cheap and the portions large, if thats what you like.

Came for a family birthday. The Lamb shank was cooked perfectly. Best I have had in ages. Everyone in our party 8 adults and 2 children left very happy.

Was such a lovely pub! Me and my family are going away on holiday and staying at a hotel by stansted airport, went here for dinner the night before and was absolutely amazing food and really lovely staff!

Everything was superb, food, atmosphere, service-even the toilets. Waitress even took a group photo. Most of us had fish which is their speciality.

We were a group of around 30 WI ladies having a belated Christmas meal in January. They provided a full Christmas menu for us to choose from in advance, we all got exactly what we had ordered, the quality of the food was excellent the staff very friendly and helpful and we all thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

Really good homecooked food at excellent value , service was very attentive. We had whitebait , sea bass and steak and kidney pudding, 2 of us , all of it was absolutely lovely. Very hot and very good value

We have been many times but I’ve never left a review. This time we attended for a family funeral, the staff were helpful, considerate and polite. There was a large selection of the preordered buffet with plenty of food for everyone. I would always recommend this little gem for all your family occasions and gatherings

Met up at the Three Willows for lunch with friends as a half way point between home. Shown to our table quickly by friendly staff who sorted out drinks while we were reviewing the extensive menu. Following great tasting starters, the Steak and Ale pie and Steak pudding meals then followed which everyone said were excellent. Due to the portions we had no room for dessert but will back again in future.

We went on Sunday to celebrate our Dad’s 80th birthday. There were 20 of us. From start to finish the service was fantastic, they couldn’t do enough for you, Food was excellent, and the prices are extremely reasonable, we had a lovely afternoon, we will definitely return. Thank you to all at the Willows.

I had the steak and ale pie plenty of meat pie was in possible to cut rock hard obviously over cooked sauté potatoes over cooked and hard the peas where fine The wife had the scampi with chips and peas said it was ok. They had a large menu perhaps reduce that and get the basics right. A gem in a village is not what we found.

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Great pub and always busy. We have been there several times for lunch as it is halfway between my house and my daughter's. Generally there are 11 of us aged between 7 and 70+. I usually have the grilled tuna, my husband the grilled skate. The curry and pies have been good as are the whitebait. We nearly all have something different and as yet nobody has ever been disappointed. Unless you are my 13 year old grandson, you might want to share a dessert or starter. The staff are always friendly and are happy to swap items such as peas for baked beans. While road works are ongoing by the M11, it is worth checking for any road closures. The pub is always accessible but might require a short detour. The pub is definitely worth any detour.

So disappointed I don’t like leaving unflattering reviews But I feel this could help others Make a better choice We had Sunday lunch I had roast beef the beef was tough and appeared to have been microwaved The vegetables arrived around ten minutes after our meal We had to ask two assistants where they were The staff consisted of mostly teenagers though they were competent and polite with under guidance of an older staff member that appeared polite but over worked and unhappy The atmosphere was fraught and stressed There was one table of four where 2 ate their whole meal before the other couples meal had arrived It’s a nice looking building to the exterior but unfortunately we found the atmosphere delivery and quality of food was so disappointing

Lovely lunch experience for the whole family. The staff are lovely and very accommodating. Love the fact there's a kids play area in the garden too which means you can enjoy your food and drink I relative peace. Thanks again for such a lovely experience!!!!

Heard about this establishment from friends and decided to give it a try. I never really eat out in UK as good food is hard to come by at prices that are affordable. I dont mind paying good money for good food and i found that here. Lots of fish dishes to choose from. Homemade suet pudding was a winner with The Boy whilst I had stilton and mushroom pie. Very nice. I will come here again

We have visited with family for lunch and we had an amazing experience. Everything was perfect from,atmosphere,waiters ,location and can’t even explain the taste of the food!! Definitely recommended

We went there spontaneously after arriving early evening at Stansted airport going towards London. Typical British pub with a nice menu and kids menu, main courses are usually around £15, they have some vegan options but I was not impressed by their aubergine bake. So...

A new discovery for us. Fantastic experience. Great food, excellent service and good value for money. Sunday lunch was tremendous and portions huge. We’ll be back.

Really good roast dinner, good selection of veg including parsnip and cauliflower cheese. Nice big homemade yorkie and a good amount of gravy. Decided this is my roast of choice for around Bishops Stortford.

We hadn’t been here for years, but we will definitely be back! The food was great, the setting really lovely & the staff so friendly & hard working. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening - many thanks.

Once agin, we stopped for a meal on our way between our home in East Sussex and our family in Scotland. Always excellent choice, value and friendly staff. This time for lunch in the garden and great food as usual. Thoroughly recommend the Three Willows....

Walked down and had a very nice pre lunch drinks. Great selection of drinks and really pleasant staff. It was busy, but easily handled, no waiting at all. Great company, great atmosphere, looking forward to going back

Lovely atmosphere and extremely pleasant staff. Just the place for a convivial evening with friends, providing of course you don't wish to eat. In our part,,some ordered real comfort food, steak and kidney pudding with mashed potatoes.....Under a dome of plastic seating foam was a...

One of the best places I have eaten food was very good and the staff were excellent for a busy time of the evening they cope will

We were a party of 14 people and Charlotte made it a great day because the food and service were excellent. There is plenty to chose from and the children’s menu was great.

Visited the three willows Sunday and we were not disappointed the food was exceptional. Cooked though and piping hot. Staff were friendly. Good experience all round .

Popped in for dinner as staying nearby overnight before flying from Stanstead. Thought this looked ideal, hadn’t booked in advance but we were told we could have a table. This was situated in a marquee, which wasn’t the warmest and due to the wind was...

We booked the three willows for our works christmas do. We sent all our choices from the menu. When we arrived we sat down, the food came out and everything went to the right person( there was 8 of us). Nothing missing. The food was...

Return visit with close family friends just before Christmas, and as on my previous experience back in August, the atmosphere was buzzing and the ambience with the Christmas decorations truly welcoming. Food was just fantastic, and with portions very generous The Three Willows maintains its...

My friend & I had lunch here yesterday, Wednesday 30 November 2022. It was our first visit here. I was VERY impressed that there is a Vegan section on the menu, not the usual OÑE 'vegetarian option ' - there needs to be more than...

I want to start by saying 'I like this pub I really do' the location is great, is very inviting and the staff are always very friendly! So.....my partner & I recently visited for dinner and although our meal was very tasty & we were...

Met a relative here for lunch. It was excellent. The staff were friendly. The menu was interesting and the food was excellent. We couldn’t fault it in any way.

Met friends for Sunday lunch, have visited this place before, excellent meal good service in very pleasant surroundings.

We were travelling from Stansted airport in the afternoon and needed a decent meal before the flight. The Three Willows had some good reviews so we gave it a try and were not disappointed. I chose traditional Sunday lunch and it was perfect. The meat...

Stopped here for lunch. We asked if we could sit anywhere, the woman behind the bar was quote abrupt that there was a large party order just come in and it would be some time before we got out food. This wasn't an issue for...

A nice and cosy athmosphere in a restaurant with plenty of choises. The food was excellent, and the portion was large. The service was outstanding.

We ate at this restaurant this evening and have to say best meal out for a very long time. Everything home cooked , tasty and lovely vegetables. Very good service and friendly staff. I chose this restaurant online…all I can say is it was a...

Lovely food. Lots and lots of fish, with really good portion sizes. I’d like my fish skin a little crispier, but the fish meat was absolutely lovely. Good puddings and drinks and immaculately clean. Look forward to coming again

We ordered a kids meal for our 2 year old, which was expensive at £6.50. The sausages were raw/pink on the inside (Thank God I checked them!), so we sent the meal back. I had to go inside and inturupt a big group of waitresses...

We came with family and all of us had a really good meal. Freshly cooked. We had grilled plaice and saute potatoes. One person had a fresh crab salad and of course there was haddock and chips!!

Visited with close family friends to celebrate my birthday. The Three Willows is located along a country lane very close to Stansted Airport. Even though it is close to the airport, you could not hear a sound from any aircraft landing and taking off. There...

Come across this pub/restaurant as it was a short walk from the hotel where we were staying at and we were very impressed. The food we had was excellent and drinks were also great with a good selection of wines. We were well looked after...

I booked a table for 9 of us. We found it very hard to choose what to eat as there was such a good selection on the menu! The food was fantastic. Great portion sizes and all reasonably priced. We will be heading back again!

We arrived as a party off 11, table was booked over 6 weeks ago as it was a celebration for my Father’s 90th birthday. It took an hour for the started to come to the table and that was only after we complained about the...

Just googled a stop in proximity to STN and wow what a find. Needed to drop our friends off after a great weeks holiday and had a little time to spare. Staff were so welcoming. Terrific menu and external seating is second to none. This...

Visited this gem of a pub, the food was superb and service was excellent. I never enjoyed a Sunday roast as much as I did. All homemade, hot and tasty. I will definitely be back again very soon.

We ate here tonight a party of 4. Pub has nice decor, tables spaced nicely and looks very clean. Meals were all excellent, piping hot, tasty and well presented. Service was friendly and polite. Nice atmosphere, a nice bottle of wine and a very reasonable...

Eight us visited for a 3pm late lunch on a Sunday and it was packed. Our service throughout our stay was very good and the staff friendly and helpful. The choice of menu good and the food excellent. The pub is well kept and has...

This is a great venue for lunch or dinner with a wide range of choice. We all found the main course to be excellent. The desert menu is fairly standard but the quality is way below the main course which leads to a disappointing experience....

Have been several times and always fine but last Sunday went at 4pm children running around the tables one child was next to our table crying and screaming with the parents not taking any notice only a grandfather trying to move the child . The...

Not my first visit. Previous visits have been fine. Nice setting with standard pub food. This was the first experience with the chef/landlord. Had a lunch booking. Arrived a little early, pretty empty inside, half full outside. Offered a table inside with service or outside...

Very good food and service. Decent price. Nice interior. Would definitely go back. Dinner out with other family members and the ex-wife!

Our guest summed it up when they said if this pub was where they lived, Ithey would never need to go anywhere else. Its so well maintained with three different areas to eat or just pop in for a pint. Staff are very welcoming and...

A girlie lunch for three of us. I had veggie lasagne and scrumptious garlic bread and salad, one friend had the haddock and chose saute potatoes instead of chips and the third meal was a chicken curry. We were not disappointed. The pub was spotlessly...

Went on Saturday night even without booking they accommodate us. We had 2 steaks cooked at perfection sauté and chips very tasty food was piping hot!!! Service was excellent specially the lady so polite friendly and efficient. I will definitely recommend !!!

Found this gem as passing near by. Seated us straight away despite no reservation. Was busy but waited only 10 minutes for lunch. Big portions, good value and very friendly. Too full for desert. Would recommend

A lovely warm and cosy pub. The food, drinks, and service were excellent and I will definitely be back, and would recommend to all!

Really friendly restaurant, cracking Sunday lunch! We ate out in the heated gazebo which was lovely and cosy. Just what we wanted after a long walk.

I wish I had taken photos of such lovely food, a very yummy lunch. My friends and I hadn't seen each other for months and wanted a nice location for a long lunch to catch up. The Three Willows was perfect, a village pub with...

Had dinner here before going to Stansted for our flight. Really enjoyed our visit, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The tables were well spaced and in addition to this they have a large undercover area at the end of the dining room. Everywhere...

Our first visit after the pandemic and we were not disappointed in any way. Its immaculate and well maintained with large outside eating areas too. The menu is very extensive and very reasonably priced . Our food was excellent. There were plenty of staff who...

Midweek lunch with friends and two doggies. Food excellent, beautifully cooked, large portions, fresh, hot and fast service. For starters we had red pepper soup, whitebait, battered king prawns and prawn & crayfish cocktail…starters 10/10 from all. For main course we all choose from the...

First class service on our table of 19, the team were very quick and attentive even though our children and grandchildren were in and out to the garden The Food was absolutely lovely, served hot and served quick, the staff were amazing and we had...

1st time here for a Sunday dinner. Service by all the waitresses and waiter was excellent . Couldn't fault anything. Good choice of fish and meat meals. An nice portions. Starters I tried beetroot soup which was amazing. An the bread An butter pudding was...

Great traditional food, worth the wait at what looked a very busy pub for a wendsday evening. The wine range way abave a traditional pub (great choice of wine)

We went here for dinner before a flight from Stansted Airport. This is an excellent pub, The food and staff are great. You have lots of pub classics on the menu. But, there is also a great choice of fish. I wish the pub was...

Have been several times and have never been disappointed Today we both had the shake is was first class Looking forward to retuning soon and drinks are priced very good cheapest Guinness in the area

What a nice place. Tucked down a very narrow country lane. It's obviously well known to the locals, because we went there for lunch on a Thursday and it was well patronised. All four of us chose a different meal and we all were well...

Staff was warm and friendly. Couldn’t fault food or menu. Dog friendly. Well kept pub, gorgeous beer garden. Couldn’t ask for more

Great food, great service, great staff, great atmosphere! Thoroughly enjoyed my Sunday Roast. Would highly recommend.

Just got back from our first Sunday roast lunch out in forever. It was really lovely, the pub was really busy, but the service was good. The food was excellent. All in all a great afternoon.

We also come to the 3 Willows wonderful food great staff, thank you The Three Willows Well Done for never failing to please with Great Food & lovely staff

Disappointed roast , asked for lamb was given beef, roast potatoes were hard & gravy cold & thin. Have previously visited & never been disappointed before. Sitting in the cold marquee area was very noisy due to children running around & into the garden .

Three old friends met for lunch in the marquee for the first time since the pandemic began. We felt safe well looked after and had a very nice lunch

Visited the Three Willows with my husband as an off the cuff dinner and we were pleasantly surprised, we sat outside in the lovely big garden, it was pretty quiet as early in the week, we both enjoyed our meals (fish dishes) and the young...

Two 70+ travellers - one needs Gluten-free food. We called at 14.00 to check for tonight and spoke with an excellent member of staff - who got everything right. After a difficult journey on the M25 and a later than planned check-in at the airport...

We had a superb lunch today. The food was great and the service excellent. Clean surroundings and prompt service.

Stopped for lunch en route to Norfolk. The very busy car park suggested it was a popular place. Enjoyed our lunch. Service was friendly and efficient. Food, good pub fare.

Excellent lunch time experience. Recommend sitting outside in the summer if possible. A very wide ranging lunch time menu, from snacks to main courses/starters.

Service was shocking! 20 minutes wait to be able to order a drink and some food. The drink turned up after 10 minutes. When the food turned up After another 20 minutes. I ordered another drink this still hadn’t turned up after 30 minutes I...

My husband and I stayed just down the road in great hallingbury for one night and decided to book this pub after reading the reviews We hit the jackpot. Lovey pub. Good COVID procedures in place. Little blackboards with my husbands name on the table....

We visited the three willows for lunch on Sunday 16 May. We were a party of 6 which was booked over 3 weeks a go. A member of our party called the pub on Saturday 15 May to check the outdoor seating arrangements as the...

Visited here on Sunday with family and it was a great afternoon, food was very good, I had the Sunday roast of turkey and the portion sizes are very generous. Our grandchildren enjoyed playing in the garden, everyone was socially distanced and felt very safe,...

We treated ourselves to a pub takeaway for the first time in lockdown and it was so good. Collection was quick and safe. We had the ribs & fries and fish & chips and it excellent - huge portions as well! I would recommend 100%!

Had lunch twice recently and the atmosphere, the food and the service are excellent. The pub has a resturant section and an very attractive outdoor area. Highly recommended

Excellent quality Sunday lunch. Dishes of fresh vegetables and great roast potatoes. Beef and Lamb superb. Nice pint of real ale. If you still want to eat further then dessert selection of old time favourites available sticky toffee pud was beautifully . Amazing service from...

We found this wonderful pub almost by accident, and are so glad we did - three delicious courses each, with nothing to find fault with. Thank you for an excellent meal - I hope you are able to move the Hertfordshire/Essex border the 300 yds...

Had fish and chips from takeaway menu. My husband had steak and kidney pudding. All delicious. We havent visited the restaurant since before the lockdown. Highly recommended..

Just left this great establishment and usually don’t write a review this quickly... credit due where it’s deserved; Two starters were great but the two steaks (Ribeye) WOW they were exceptional! For those who appreciate a rare and medium rare steak of this cut know...

Really lovely roast beef was tender and tasty. Service was good and very friendly. Puddings were delicious

Have visited several times over the strange spring and summer of 2020. The outside area has been improved it is very nice with comfortable seating, large tables and gazebos. Food excellent as always and it looks like there is some outside heating in preparation for...

Had a really enjoyable evening here. The four of us had different starters and mains and we all thought the food was excellent. It is nice to find a place serving good home-cooked food without it either being the standard boil-in-the-bag crap which you get at a chain restaurant or pretentious and expensive. This place is good value and the staff were nice and friendly. Re Covid, the tables were well spaced apart. Recommended.