The best restaurants serving British food in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon Chelmsford East of England

Very poor experience nearly 1hr waiting for food and there was two other people in there. Food come up warm to cold. The sticky tables, VERY OVER PRICED

We'd been to Danbury Lakes and found the closest pub to go have some lunch. So we were introduced to The Bell and wow I'm so pleased we were. Let by Daniel who's lovely and had a choice of seats as a walking club who had booked table were not walking sure to the heat. 32C We were both made welcome and seated with a fan. Complementary water at the bar was nice. The menu is quite extensive and the food we chose was well worth it. I had the Sausage Melt and my wife had a Cheese/Onion baguette. Both come with salad and chips, and they were very filling. Such a nice place to eat with great food, friendly staff who made us very welcome. Just to note this is a dog friendly pub, with facilities for the larger dogs like Greyhounds too. So to follow this up, we are looking to have a lunch with friends with our dogs, when the weather is less crazy.

Always a worry visiting a cafe when one of your party is coeliac, but the staff were so knowledgeable, separate prep areas, good range of choice. Highly recommend, especially on a sunny day which we were lucky enough to have. Thank you

We have been collecting Fish & Chips from The Bakers Arms since the start of Covid which has always been fantastic. Tonight on the recommendation of my son, we went and ate in and oh my god, I didn’t think it could get any better but it was amazing. Can’t believe that not having to unwrap them would make such a difference. Well done #TeamBakersArms. Sorry no photos as was too hungry.

Whilst on the pricier side, you get what you pay for; excellent food and service in a lovely setting. Well worth a visit and will visit again soon.

My recent business meeting visit highlighted the exceptional quality of their fresh food. The grilled fresh lobster, though small due to the season was fantastic. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the Dover sole on the bone, which really showcased the fish's freshness – I believe it comes from the owner's friend's boat. The panko king prawns with lemon were also excellent. Prices are fair for the fresh-caught fish selection, including Dover sole, skate, halibut, and sea bass. steaks are also very good . The staff were excellent. Would I return? Try and stop me

An excellent authentic Italian: superb welcome and service; exceptionally good food; and a highly economical set lunch menu for £15. Probably the best minestrone soup; probably the finest pizza Margherita. Unconditionally recommended!!

the staff and food were excellent, my mother has several different lung and chest issues and started having a coughing fit, without me asking one of the bar staff came over with a glass of water, it's was appreciated very much

Never been in a pub that looks and smells so clean and fresh! Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely return to eat next time as the food looked amazing. Bearing in mind we visited in December the gardens looked so cared for and so very pretty. If you’ve not visited this pub it is one of the best original drinking holes that don’t cost the earth!!

Gave me food poisoning. Felt like there was something off with the taste and I really paid for it last night - constant vomiting and diarrhoea