What can I say except this is a must visit. Try the Beef and you will be hooked…read more Its a shame that it is a little out of the way as you have to drive to get there. There staff are very welcoming. It has a feel of an really oldie worldie pub but with a touch of class. There are often some very nice cars in the car park which suggests that some very ell to do people go there so try it. You will be pleasantly pleased by what you find and sad you didnt find it before.

This venue was a favourite venue for many years. Following its recent change of hands we went again…read morefor lunch on quite a busy Thursday lunchtime. There were only two people serving and they were struggling to cope with the bar and waiting at table. You order your meals at the bar and as the one lad there kept having to take meals from the kitchen, the business of taking our food order took ages. The meals we ordered did eventually come and were quite tasty thought the vegetables were simply microwaved carrots and green beans. The waiting staff brought meals out to other tables but didn't clear ours on the way back to the kitchen. The table was actually quite mucky and was never cleared; when we went to the bar to order dessert, the staff were unaware of what was on and what was off. The whole place was seriously understaffed and the staff were not really competent.. Based on this experience we decided to go elsewhere for a meal at Christmas time.

We enjoyed this pub so very much! We had no idea what was in store for us as we pulled up to the…read moreparking lot and observed that for several regulars had parked and were making their way to the bar and were greeted by a very friendly staff. We had a choice of seating and once we had a glance at the menu we ordered some delicious beer on tap for my husband and I had a yummy cider. Then we ordered our meals and shared an appetizer. All of the food was delcious--my husband had fish and chips and I had a salad with chicken breast and we shared some fries and a cheese platter. My favorite part was the wonderful and friendly service. We can't wait to go back there the next time we visit our friends at the JW UK facility just down the street.

A 5 minute walk from work makes this place a regular for lunch and it doesn't disappoint…read more Great food and a huge lunch selection to choose from. I always go for a hot baguette, normally steak and mushroom for a reasonable £5.95. It can get busy during lunch hours but service is always good. There are plenty of tables and the place is well kept. Can't fault it

The Leather Bottle is quite proud to announce that they're in The Michelin Good Pub Food Guide, The…read moreGood Beer Guide, and was a final of the Best Gastro Pub in Essex 2010. So much so, that they've erected publicities on a pole outside in the green. Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it, right? While I can't speak to the food, I can wholeheartedly report that the staff is smiley and friendly, the Doom Bar real ale is refreshing after a five mile jaunt through the countryside*, and the back garden is sun-drenched and filled with laughing children on a Sunday afternoon. This seems like quite the weekend social hub of Blackmore - not that there's much in the way of competition. Although I'd just had a reasonably filling sandwich for lunch on the green outside, I began to salivate uncontrollably upon seeing (and smelling) the fish and chips brought to a table near us. That's in contrast to the burger on a dowdy-looking bun that her dining companion had. I won't lie, I considered shanking the other diner for a bite, but she was Asian too, and probably hungrier than I was. She might have bitten my ear off or worse. Instead, I just ogled from afar. Whether you're seeking a comely cosy bar scene, a fine dining experience, or a lovely afternoon sit in the sun, The Leather Bottle's likely to do you just fine. You just have to be willing to make the trek from Ingatestone - but a worthwhile sojourn it is! ---- * And quite reasonably priced, considering we had a pint and a half of real ale for barely over £4.

Lovely little location, great menu and the food was even better, shall definitely returnread more

We had lunch there today and the food was excellent…read more However, what made it exceptional was the staff. From the telephone call to book, to the greeting at the door, to the table service. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. Amazing people with great service skills and personality! Where did you find them?

The Horse and Groom is found close to Galleywood Common, on the outskirts of Chelmsford and is…read morequite difficult to find. Once there you will find a large amount of parking at the front of the building. It retains its 2 bars. The public is often used for watching football games and is modernised. The saloon retains more traditional charm and limited sitting so get there early if you don't like standing up. The landlord is extremely welcoming and has been there for years. He serves some decent real ales to sample. Good home cooking is also available for a reasonable price. I would recommend this pub if you like to support the classic 'local'.

Great place! Traveling from American and I love the cider on tap!! Environment inside is great and…read morethe people are very friendly!

Nestling in Writtle is this fab, old style, pub. A real English type of pub, that I love. Cheeky,…read morefun loving, has been lost in many outlets. Nice range of ales that would suit most tastes. We stopped off for a bite and a pint. servers that throw out as much as they take from customers. It's the British sense of humour that Pint was sorted in no time but the bite, that had to wait coz we couldn't decide so another pint went down too well. We decided on a standard ham, egg and chips. When it arrived it was delicious. The egg yoke was so tasty and colourful that I, stupidly, asked where the eggs came from. Answer, from the kitchen, a freakin chicken. Loved the pub, loved the pints, loved the food and, certainly, really loved the banter. Thanks, you guys but remember #staysafe

Newly reopened with a friendly Danish landlord who is also a chef. Good food and nice atmosphereread more

This is a pub/restaurant where good food can be washed down with a plethera of fine ales, ciders…read moreand wines. To enjoy this place at it's best make sure you book as it is very popular. The service is friendly and relaxed.

We were on our way to take the ferry from Harwich and tried 4 places in Ingatestone that were…read moreeither full (Pietros), looked grim (The Bell) or didn't exist any more. We stopped here on our way back to the A12 and were so glad we did. We were made really welcome and made up a table for us as they were pretty full. We ordered sizzling beef and sizzling chicken. Both came dusted in Cajun spices and topped with onions and peppers and melty, smelty cheese. Simply outstanding. Every mouthful was a joy and at a snip - just £12.95. Pinch me, I think I must be dreaming. When I'm back this way again, I won't bother with the other places, just make a beeline here.

We popped into the Red Lion for a quick lunch and were very pleasantly surprise. The food was…read morelovely and the menu offered a good choice of real food. There is something unwelcoming about the outside of the pub which is a real shame as the actually building and inside are lovely, we almost left as it looked closed. Well worth a visit and we will be going back as I did not have time for dessert .