The White Hart Chelmsford

Having visiting two pubs and finding they were closed on a Monday my partner remembered meeting friends in The White Hart and, she said, it was a great pub. So off we went for a visit. Arriving in the car park we noticed the number of vehicles, not a good start, we thought. Entering this fantastic pub we saw how busy it was. Not good for us but it proves the food must be good. We crossed our fingers and asked whether they could fit in two more. The lady looked hesitant, checked her bookings, sighed and then said there was a high table available if we didn't mind sitting there but, as an added point, stated that there was a wait for food. No problem for us so long, as I said, there wasn't a wait for a beer. She laughed, showed us to a table and took our order for a drink. Lovely lady, I didn't catch her name but, I think, she may have been the Landlady. Service was brilliant, fast, friendly. We ordered a starter then one of their roasts. Choice of Pork, Turkey, Two cuts of Beef all with the usual accompaniments and also with a massive Yorkshire and delicious veggies. Those roast potatoes were 'something else' with a slight hint of added herbs. When the bill arrived it showed why the pub was packed out. Two for one on most days of the week. Monday was two for one roast, so the cost for the roast for both of us was £12.95. Tip, which I will stick to from now on. Make a booking. Great pub, fab food, nice décor, friendly, fast service. A definite 5 star award comes from me. Thank you everyone, not forgetting the kitchen staff.

This is the third time I have been for lunch and each time it has been a very good experience. Lunch menu has many of the things you would expect, but they are all delivered to a very high standard. (I had the burger which was well cooked and served on a brioche bun)The pork crackling 'nibbles', albeit probably not the healthiest option, are great. Service is good and the beer and wine selection very good. Makes a welcome change from the high street chain pubs.

Our first visit (won't be our last) was very good. Three of us came for lunch, we all had Cod and Chips, it was hot, well cooked and a very large piece of Cod. The pub/restaurant was very nicely decorated, spacious and very clean. A very good selection of drinks. Check their website, I think they do offers on their food, daily. Our meals were 2-4-1 excellent value. All the staff were very friendly, helpful and polite. There is also outside seating and a beer garden. The toilets were very clean. Recommended