The best restaurants in Broomfield and The Walthams Chelmsford East of England

My black Americano and toasted fruit bread was perfect. I was part of a group of eight on a Saturday and we were made welcome and had a comfortable, enjoyable visit. Will be going back this week.

We went to the Bee hive just after they had reopened under new management. It was on Friday 6 of January. To our surprise they had a music act on. The singer was great covering all types of songs. From 70s to up to date. We left very late and very happy. In fact so happy we decided to return Saturday night only to find that they had another live act. He was again a very good singer and made all feel very welcome. Staff so nice and by the end of the night just knew what we were going to order. Very cosy and with a warm feeling. We will be back and just can’t wait.

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food, lovely Mother’s Day! Delicious roast dinner and lovely staff Definitely coming back again soon!

Nice cafe that serves lovely food and coffee but rather pricey.

Great small pub with local beers. Good beer garden with plenty of sun!

I was served by a young girl named Libby, a very lovely bartender, made for a very pleasant experience

Another excellent Sunday Roast, great food, great atmosphere and as always fantastic, friendly service. Thank you Amy and your wonderful team.

2nd visit for Sunday lunch and not as nice as the first time. Can only think they were over stretched as it was Mothers Day. The table was not laid and we had to sort out the chairs for our group. Vegetables were not as plentiful as last time and the veg was hard. Waiting staff were pleasant however we had to ask for cutlery, wine list, and desert list.

January 25, 2025, I attended the Burns Night celebration at Galvin Green Man, a historic pub and restaurant near Chelmsford, Essex. The evening was a delightful blend of Scottish tradition and culinary excellence. The event featured a four-course menu priced at £48 per person, accompanied by Scottish bagpipes and the traditional haggis ceremony. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to seasonal and local ingredients. The ambiance was enhanced by the historic setting of the pub, which dates back to 1341, providing a cozy and authentic atmosphere. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, contributing to a memorable experience. While the food was exceptional, the overall experience of the Burns Night celebration at Galvin Green Man was truly enjoyable, offering a perfect blend of tradition, atmosphere, and high-quality cuisine.

A lovely afternoon tea that was all very tasty and a great selection of savoury and sweet options. Beautifully served by the staff who were very attentive.

Nice cafe with good selection of cakes as well as sandwiches, salads and savouries. Very good pain au chocolate and decent coffee. Service polite and friendly

Amazing Sunday Dinner with really excellent service, such friendly staff. Myself and my two children all had the Combo Sunday Dinner, which meant a decent portion of each of the meats. Veg was lovely, especially the red cabbage and there was a nice selection of everything, without too much of just one thing...which I liked. Room left for the best apple and apricot crumble I've ever eaten! Going back for sure! P.S. I didn't use them but my son said the toilets were the best he'd seen!

Called in on the off-chance. Lovely people. Although they had lost their chef the day before, they were doing their best to make sure everyone was fed. We had ham egg and chips which was very nice. They also had a walking group in, and were expecting a darts team in the evening. I wish them well. They deserve to succeed. 😊

Great service and atmosphere. Have given 4 stars as while 3 of the meals were lovely, the more expensive one (liver and bacon) was a bit dry and, in my opinion, did not reflect value for money. Can recommend the roast beef meal.