Friendly, large. traditional spacious family-run free house with restaurant and bar areas. Log fires add to the traditional atmosphere. Serves Greene King beers plus Priory Ale specially brewed for the pub, which remains a closely guarded secret by the landlord. Wholesome selection of hot and cold food with daily specials on the board. Outside seating area and garden.

Please note that cask beer may not always be available.

Originally a small 17th century two-room village pub, now extended but retaining some original features, notably a lot of exposed beams and a converted hayloft. Drinkers are welcome but the all day food offering makes this also a popular venue for eating. Sadly the original green dragon has retired to a new home but the large garden remains.

Sports and Social Club on village hall site. Everyone welcome, discount for members, free membership for over 65's. Comfortable lounge bar, large sports bar and paved seated area at rear leading on to enormous grounds, which includes children's play area, football pitches, a cricket pitch and space for families to enjoy. Sky and BT sports on large TV screens. Regular quiz nights and live music throughout the year.

Cosy traditional beamed pub on the edge of the village green. Log fire in the winter and a picturesque courtyard garden for the summer. Very friendly staff. regular live music.

Traditional pub on historic Bradford Street. Now a single bar with a separate small restaurant at the rear. Pool, darts, sports TV. A locals' pub.

A family run pub with a friendly atmosphere. 2 main bars, the larger with a stage area where there is regular live music. The pub serves traditional roast meals on Sundays, for which you must book.

Chef & Brewer Pub adjacent to the Boreham Premier Inn just off the A12. Large open bar with comfortable seating in a mock Tudor style. Meals served daily.

Dating from the 16th century and run by the same family for over 20 years, this friendly pub is tucked away behind houses just past the church.

Two contrasting bars, one with bench seating where darts, dominoes and crib are played, the other for dining.

A wooden conservatory has been added leading to the garden; this offers a lovely area to sit at one of the picnic benches and enjoy food and drink in the tranquil backdrop of the village church. Home-cooked fare served Thursday and Friday. Beer festivals over the bank holiday weekends at Easter and August.

In current CME Recommended Pub Guide and Branch Pub of the Year 2022.

Traditional beamed pub, elevated above A120, with 2 carpeted bars and 1 function room for up to 40 guests. More an eating than a drinking establishment. Food served all day. Greene King beers served on gravity. Small front beer garden and larger beer garden behind. Annual beer festivals.

Situated at the southern end of the High Street, the pub has a brick and whitewashed exterior. The central bar serves both the entrance area and an elevated area at the back. There is a small beer garden and car park at the rear of the pub. Food is served most of the day. Many events take place in the pub in the evenings including Karaoke and Jam sessions with live bands at weekends.

This traditional 16th century pub with original low beams is on the square in Braintree Town centre. A narrow entrance leads to a cavernous interior with many spaces around the central bar. Food is served all day and there are several TV screens showing sports events. There's a beer garden for those sunny days and a real fire inside when it gets chilly. One area features a pool table. Friday and Saturday are "club nights" with a resident DJ. Close to bus station.

Originally a farmhouse, dating from the 16th century, this Vintage Inn is primarily a restaurant but also caters for those just drinking. Food served all day. In addition to the comfortable interior, there is a patio area outside with dining tables and a garden that is more like a small park with pub benches and tables under the trees.

Warm and friendly traditional free house serving an ever-changing range of up to four real ales, usually featuring Essex microbreweries. An interesting selection of ciders. There is a main bar and a small back bar. A large patio area with picnic tables and extensive gardens are used to host many events throughout the year including beer festivals and musical events. This is a traditional drinking pub that does not offer cooked meals. The Moody Goose brewery is located in the grounds of the pub and at least one of their ales is usually available in the warmer months. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

This fine old 3 storey brick pub sits on the Market Place . This interior is very modern, light and airy. The L shaped bar has 2 hand pumps. The rear searing area is elevated. Seating ranges from bar stools and wooden chairs to leather armchairs.

Originally a cinema, The Picture Palace built in 1912, and replaced by The Embassy in 1930, this spacious pub retains the character of a picture house. The floor slopes down to the long curved bar at the front where the stage used to be, with a very large TV screen above it and some eye-catching Art Deco installations. Additional TVs give a choice of channels. Four changing beers, close to the bus and train stations. Guide dogs are welcome.

With beautiful wood-framed exterior, this large pub, dating from the 16th century, has a modern interior with a stage in one corner for live music and DJs at weekend, and a pool table. [Update 16 July 2023: Report of pub open with Doom Bar and Landlord on hand pump, indoor pool table and rear courtyard-cum-beer garden.]

Dating from the 16th century, the White Hart Hotel was originally a coaching inn. The main entrance is off Bocking End and is part of the original timber-framed construction. Round at the back is a very contrasting modern extension. Inside there are two bars dispensing beers from the Greene King range. There are several rooms and a separate restaurant and an outside drinking area in the courtyard.

This red brick Victorian pub overlooking the green, is a CAMRA recognised pub interior of outstanding historic interest, which was a dairy. The front door opens directly into what was once the bottle and jug it now serves as a small snug. To the left is the wood-panelled public bar, little changed since it was built in 1888. To the right is the saloon bar. The half-cellar is accessed from behind the bar with Cask Marque quality beers being served on gravity. Outside, seating in front of the pub with a large family garden to the side and rear. There is no food offering, the landlord preferring to concentrate on his beers and in maintaining a more traditional atmosphere. Refurbishment planned for early 2023. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

A grade II listed building with parts dating back to the 15th Century. Recently refurbished substantial family friendly bar with many nooks and crannies most of which contain tables. Large garden with many outside tables. 3 real fires. Typical Vintage Inn brand menus.

This beautiful pub offers outstanding food, cocktails and an extensive wine list.

A unique bar in Chelmsford, located under the arches at the railway station. One of the widest ranges of continuously changing beers in Essex, always including dark and stronger beers, nine ales, six real ciders and at least fifteen craft keg. There are also imported lagers on tap and a wide range of bottled beers from around the world. No food but customers are welcome to bring their own or order a takeaway; plates and cutlery can be provided. Quiz on the first and third Sunday of each month and regular beer festivals. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Large recently refurbished pub with open-plan bar, and restaurant area at the back. It has a large beer garden with ample seating and a lot of children's outdoor games including a climbing frame. All dogs are welcome - there is a dog station in the garden. Two pool tables and a dart board available all day long (pool tables free on Tuesdays). Most main meals half price on Thursday. Kids' parties at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bingo every other Friday, Jazz Jam Sundays approx every 2 months, Open Mic or live music usually monthly on Saturdays - check Facebook for exact dates.

Housed in the historic Anne Knight building, a Grade II listed building, which served as a Quaker meeting house from 1823 until the 1950's. Then it formed part of the Anglia Ruskin University until they relocated in 2008. Refurbished to a high standard with brewery bar, bar lounge, mezzanine floor and function rooms. A brewery is on site brewing real ale and keg beers. The brewery is open to view and you can see the brewer brewing the various beers. Brewery experience days are available.

Large, friendly pub, recently re-opened and refurbished. Affiliated to the Blue Lion in Great Baddow. A large open plan room with 3 areas, a bar area, sports bar and carpeted lounge dining area. The sports bar has 2 screens and a games machine. Welcomes families and dogs. Live music every Friday night and a quiz night once a month. Outside seating area at the front and a new outside seating area to the side planned for the summer. Table service with one changing beer, no pump clips in use so ask which ale is on.

Upmarket lounge bar of one of Chelmsford's leading hotels, open to non-residents. Peace and quiet with top quality food available.

An open plan community pub with an approximately L shaped bar. Pub games and machines at one end. Greene King brew the regular house beer Eagle and Hind. A busy local sports pub with a quiz night every Thursday, live music on first Saturday and karaoke on last Saturday of the month. A franchised Greene King Meet and Eat pub BUT Greene King vouchers are not accepted.

Large open plan friendly family run pub with 3 seating areas and a large garden. There is a weekly Quiz Night on a Thursday and Karaoke on the first Saturday of the month. Sandwiches and Toasties are available weekday lunchtimes with a full menu available on Saturdays. The popular Sunday roast is available every week 12pm-6pm.

UPDATE FROM 4 JULY

Now re-opened as The Garrison, a "Peaky Blinders" themed bar.

More information to follow when surveyed.

A lively city centre pub, with a beer garden, which appeals to all ages. Serving 6 real ales, up to 3 ciders and 4 craft beers on draught plus 10 in bottles. Food served all week. 20% discount on real ales to CAMRA members. On Mondays and Tuesdays from 5pm all real ales are £2.15 per pint, with free cheese on Tuesday. Quiz every Thursday and cover bands every Friday and Saturday evenings. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Principally a bottle shop, however there is a small amount of seating available and 2 keykeg beers available to supplement the bottles and cans.

Offers a wide range of dishes served all day, seven days a week.

Friendly lively Irish pub.

The Orange Tree is one of the best real ale pubs in Chelmsford and was voted branch Pub of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2020. A second pub for Max and Jess, who also run the Queen's Head in Boreham. A place for conversation and meeting friends. Two separate large bars, a public and saloon and also a lovely outside rear patio area. Great range of beers are served, always something dark. Lunchtime food is served Wednesday to Friday.

Crouch Vale Brewery's first pub in the city, the Queen's Head sells two Crouch Vale beers permanently; changing beers may include a Crouch Vale seasonal and a dark beer.

The Victorian L-shaped pub has bare board flooring and comfortable bench seating. Two fires make it cosy in winter. This popular local can be busy when there is a match at the nearby county cricket ground.

Bar snacks only. The Essex Beard Club meets here once a year in February. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

A TARDIS-like corner pub right outside Chelmsford station, more visible now due to nearby development. Unsurprisingly, a railway theme dominates. This is a long narrow pub with banks of hand pumps at opposite ends of the central bar counter. There is even a small enclosed garden where you can listen to the station announcements and marvel at the ever-changing mural. May stay open later on summer Sundays. This traditional pub also sells craft beers and over 60 different gins. CME branch POTY 2018.

This pub is opposite Oaklands Park and near the Wood Street Roundabout. The interior consists of one room around a central bar, and is decorated with alternate smooth white areas and bare brick and a great deal of sun imagery. Pleasant garden to the rear. Family and dog friendly.

A small wedge-shaped traditional pub in a residential area behind the railway station. Its name is believed to be unique in the UK. Two street doors lead to an opened-up pub (ostensibly public and saloon bars) currently with 2 bar counters each with 3 handpumps. Small secluded courtyard garden at rear. Games-oriented pub with darts, many board games, a golf society, large screen TV.

Recently refurbished with new tenants in November 2023. A one room pub converted from two houses separated in the middle by a log burner. One side saloon style with tables and chairs, the other public bar with dart board and additional seating.

Serves up to 3 ales with one from Woodforde's but always changing.

Home cooked pub menu available lunchtime and evenings except Monday's. Children are welcome until 7pm.

Darts played Wednesday and Crib on Thursdays with a quiz night planned for 2024.

Spacious pub with large garden, just off one of Chelmsford's main shopping streets. Extensively refurbed in summer 2021, now featuring beers from Chelmsford Brewing Company. Frequent live music, especially blues and rock.

A Sports pub with four pool tables and an L-shaped bar. Mainly home cooking. Meals on Sunday 12 to 5pm in winter. Quiz night every Thursday.

This 16th Century beamed restaurant is a Trip Advisor top ten restaurant with three rooms, a snug, sun terrace and garden providing lunch light bites, evening candlelit a la carte menu and a four meat Sunday carvery with vegetarian option. Also opens on Bank Holiday Mondays.

200 year old pub with a warm welcome. Parts of the current building date from the 1820s and there is a history of the site from 1799 displayed in the pub. 2 bar areas 1 with a comfy sofa area, the other a restaurant area which can be hired free for meetings or events. The pub is renowned for its fish and chips and create your own pizza, both eat in and take away. Takeaway available from 1pm Mon- Sat. Pub holds a beer festival at the end of May. Poker nights every Wednesday and bonus ball competition each week. Changing beer is often a local one. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Building is 400 years old and has been a pub for about 200 years. Quite modern refurbishment with a public bar, main bar, lounge and dining room. Holds a beer festival each year in July. Function room available. Close to National Trust - Danbury Common, Danbury Park and Lakes. Towels and bar snacks for dogs. Monthly quiz nights. Popular with ramblers/cyclists.

Re-opened April 2022 with new landlord. A single bar serves drinkers in two connected areas, one with dartboard, pool table and fruit machine. A separate room will be used for meals which are expected to be available from mid-May. Outside seating in front of the pub and on a decked area at the rear overlooking the public-school playing fields.

17th century free house known locally as the Stokehole. Set in attractive countryside and handy for the Essex Way long distance footpath this is a small well looked after country pub. There are exposed beams throughout with two wood-burning stoves in inglenook fireplaces. Old local woodworking tools adorn the taproom bar. Up to three real ales and local Berties cider are served. Fresh locally sourced home-cooked food is available daily including game from the surrounding estates (no food Sunday evenings). In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

In a beautifully restored 18th century pub, only a few miles from Chelmsford city centre, Ego at Running Mare is a must visit for its Mediterranean food, family friendly dining, local cask ales, cocktails and Sunday roasts.

Traditional pub, tucked away on Galleywood Common overlooking the old racecourse, ideal for walkers, with two bars with home cooked meals. One quiet bar and one with TV. Many photos of Old Chelmsford on walls, in particular of the old racecourse; also, a 1908 map of Essex. Various car and biker clubs meet at the pub, often with outside BBQs available. Holds a winter beer festival and there is occasional live music. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

A pub has stood on this site since the 16th century; some of the original structure remains, but most of the current building is Georgian. Interior opened up into a single room in 2021. Fresh gastro food is served Tuesday to Sunday lunchtimes. Large garden at the back of the pub with plenty of seating and tables. Occasional quiz nights. Live band quarterly. Table service only.

Grade II listed barn converted to a pub, recently renovated and re-opened under new ownership. Building mainly timber. Large premises with 2 restaurant areas, one mainly adult, the other for families. 2 play areas, an indoor "Wacky Corner" for children under 1.3 m tall and an outdoor one for older children. 10% discount on real ales for CAMRA members.

An old building, completely modernised, with wooden floors throughout. Enter via an outside raised seating area (uncovered). Most people eat here but if you just want a drink walk to the back of the room where there is a bar with tables. As well as those listed there is a regular house beer - Golden Crust, brewed by Brentwood. Food is served all day (cold food only between 3 and 6pm).

Traditional village pub with doors leading from a central ante-room to the public bar on the right and a saloon on the left. The latter has been extended by the addition of a conservatory. There is also a garden and families are welcome. Most traffic now uses the bypass so it's also pleasant to sit outside in the front.

A new-build pub, opened 2013. Within the large open-plan interior there is an area for over 18s only, and another with access to a garden with children's play equipment. Most people come for the food but you are welcome to just have a drink and there is a quiz every Tuesday.

A relatively modern pub on a corner in the centre of the village opposite the church, with tables outside. It has 2 rooms, the Village bar is a traditional bar, and the Lounge bar is mostly set as a restaurant. Home cooking with fish and chip specials on Friday. Occasional quiz nights and other entertainment. New tenant July 2016 - please check details are still correct until pub is resurveyed.

A traditional, open-plan country drinking pub where you will receive a friendly welcome whether you are 20 or 90. The attached garden with plenty of seating available. Home cooking. Free pool every Thursday (all day). Quiz every Sunday lunchtime. Occasional karaoke. Open on bank holiday Monday's noon to 10 pm. About a 20 minute walk from Hatfield Peverel station. Parking is also available.

Traditional old country pub, formerly a coaching inn retaining many features including oak beams. Live music every Thursday and Friday and occasionally at other times. Occasional quizzes and karaoke. Open for breakfast on Saturdays from 9 till noon.

Refurbished coaching inn on A414. Some parts retain their rustic character including oak beams but the restaurant area has more modern decor with high backed leather chairs. There is a small bar area but most of the building is set for dining. Home-cooked locally-sourced food. An integral part of the provision of food and drink is the attached Bakehouse� serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea 8.00am-4.00pm.

The Green Man, one of the oldest pubs in Essex, was completely refurbished by the Galvin Brothers carefully keeping its traditional feel with cosy sofas and tables for enjoying a drink or food from the up market restaurant. A bar snack menu is also available when the restaurant is not open. The new modern restaurant extension looks out onto a large garden with benches and outside bar, BBQ and countryside views over the river Chelmer. Private dining rooms available, occasional live music, Quiz night last Wednesday of the month and movie nights 2nd Monday of the month. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide. CAMRA discount 15% off real ale, Waltham Parish 20% discount, NHS 20% off food. Dogs welcome in the pub terrace and garden, but not the restaurant.

A lovely 500-year old grade II listed village pub, originally a coaching inn, situated in picturesque Ingatestone and easily accessible from the M25 and A12. The interior glows with tradition with its heavy oak beams and three original fireplaces, and outside is a beautifully kept large garden with a very good children's play area.

Grade II listed pub with a modernised interior and bar and snug areas. A warm relaxed atmosphere. A log fire on chilly days and candle lit tables in the evening. Outside is a courtyard garden with flower borders and beautiful furniture. Lunchtime and evening meals available Wednesday to Sunday and Tuesday evening only, roasts on Sunday. Check website for Quiz and curry nights. Occasional live music.

Update 29 Oct 2023: The pub now serves up to two guest ales usually a copper and a gold direct from the casks stored in a chilled side room adjacent to the bar. Occasionally in the winter they have a third ale available. The changing beers typically include: Woodforde's, Harvey's, Mighty Oak and Bishop Nick.

A traditional pub with a good range of beers, wine and food and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu includes traditional family favourites along with some continental dishes and specials. Families are catered for with a full children's menu and a play area within a safely enclosed rear garden. The pub can also be followed at https://www.instagram.com/theangelkelvedon/

Traditional village country pub, built about 1754. Central bar with two large rooms and a 60 seater restaurant. The pub is named after Major-general William Goodday Strutt who served as governor of Quebec and died at Little Baddow. He was related to the Rayleigh Family who owned most of the land around the Baddow area. Log burner in bar area. Large restaurant area / function room can be hired for free with catering available.

This village pub has been revived as a very popular gastropub which still welcomes those who just want a drink. Grade II listed, the outside has been attractively refurbished while a complete renovation has produced a modern, light and airy interior. Two areas are reserved for those having meals but the bar area is not. Five handpumps normally supply four beers and one cider. The beers change regularly with at least one local ale. Meals start at 9am with breakfast, and include dairy-free and gluten-free options. Two for one food deals on Monday (roasts), Tuesday (fish) and Wednesday (burgers). Occasional music, quiz and themed nights on Thursdays. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Formerly the Ridley's Brewery tap, this is a picturesque Victorian country pub in a quiet hamlet. A wood-panelled bar has benches around the walls and a tiled floor. Beers are drawn direct from casks in the half-cellar. Renowned filled huffers (giant baps) are available lunchtimes and evenings, plus other traditional dishes. Seats and tables outside and in the large large gardens. Five high quality rooms available. Annual Events: Easter Steam Up - Easter Weekend, Hopstock Beer Festival - in August, Yule Fest - Christmas Week.

Awards

• Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2012 and 2013
• East Anglian Pub of the Year 2012
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Joint Runner-up 2023
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017, 2022 and 2023
• Essex CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2022

Mainly eating house with a la carte menu in separate dining room for 50 covers. Large beer garden to rear. Wednesday Pie and Pint night, Friday Fish and Fizz night.

Large country open plan pub with a fire place and large garden with pods and benches. Has recently changed from the TWH Steakhouse back to the White Hart Inn. Now serving home cooked traditional pub food using fresh local ingredients. 6 gravity fed ales are available often from the Brentwood Brewery. Regular music nights on Friday and Saturdays,

Two room country pub/restaurant with many country walks from the pub. Outdoor seating area at front and large beer garden at rear with summer garden bar. Dog friendly in bar area. Part of bar area can be curtained off for private functions for up to 25 people. Live music every Thursday. Car Club and Shooting Club days.

A 500 year old pub with a modernised interior. There are three linked rooms. The central bar area is for drinkers while the two side rooms have tables set for eating. The wooden beams have been painted white to complement the modern decor and furniture. Children are welcome inside and there is an outdoor play area for them in the garden. A full food menu is available lunchtime and evening. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Grade II-listed village pub with two rooms. To the right is the older part of the building (single-storied and believed to date back to the 15th century) with tables, chairs and a cushioned bench along one wall. On the left is another room which is part of a later two-storey house. This has the bar, an open fire and more chairs and tables. Garden with children's play area. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

New tenants arrived in early August 2023, and intend to restore a food service at some time in the near future, however they do have weekly food trucks.

Gastropub

Large traditional pub built in the 18th century with a beamed ceiling supported on brick pillars. There is a single large rectangular room with the bar running along its length. Alcove seating bays are around the perimeter with a brick fireplace at one end. Historical pictures of the locality decorate the walls. Outside at the front of the pub there are plenty of tables with large parasols. Harley Davidson, BAC Phantoms, Southend Motor Cycle Club and a Steam Engine Club meet here regularly.

Traditional country pub which has been transformed into an open plan pub/restaurant. The Brentwood Brewing beers are brewed exclusively for Pie & Pint Inns. The Golden Crust Summer is replaced by Golden Crust Winter as the days shorten! Meals include breakfast 8 - 12 (Cafe Crust), sandwiches 11 - 5, lunch 12 - 3, dinner 5 - 9.30. On Thursdays buy a speciality pie and get your first pint free.

An old English country inn dating from the 15th Century with oak beams and brasses. 2 bars and a conservatory overlooking farmland. Pub is surrounded by magnificent flower displays including all around the entrance. Home cooking using mostly local produce – be sure to check the specials board. Has its own Petanque pitch. Morris dancers perform 2-3 times a year. Open and covered outside areas and children's playground.

The Crown was first recorded as a public house in 1759. A traditional pub and restaurant with many original features and an extensive food menu.

Recently refurbished, and dating back to at least the early 18th century, this pub has a very large public bar, containing a pool table and dart board. The restaurant is a separate room, serving traditional English pub fare from the Greene King Meet and Eat menu. There is a regular house beer, Western Ale 3.9%, supplied by Greene King, and occasional guest ales. The pub has a large garden with an extensive playground area. There is also a patio with a small covered area for smokers. A monthly quiz night is held, and the pub has a darts team. One notable point of interest is the war memorial to Rivenhall Airfield on the premises.

Cosy and friendly community pub about twenty minutes walk (or direct bus route) from Chelmsford city centre. Three separate rooms, with a quiet area on the left as you enter. Serving home cooked meals Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hosting mini beer festivals, tap takeovers and regular charity events. Sun trap garden and dog friendly. Regularly changing selection of cask ales. Monthly special beer 'Loopy Juice' something strong or different. From November 2023 now closed on Mondays but open Bank Holidays.

Awards

• East Anglia CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023
• Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year 2023
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year 2023 and 2024
• Chelmsford & Mid Essex CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year Runner Up 2023

Large modern pub with 3 rooms. 1 large, wooden floored bar with TVs, fruit machine, 2 pool tables and darts board, second bar is a large carpeted snug with no music or TV. Both bars have comfortable settees and armchairs. A third carpeted room acts as dining and drinking area for traditional roasts on Sundays only (update Feb 2023). The pub has disabled toilets and baby changing room. Outside is decking and a covered smoking and drinking area with an adjoining enclosed garden and kids play area.

Built in 1840, this traditional English pub is probably the most prominent building in the small village of Terling and cannot be missed. Its present name reflects the Lord Rayleigh coat of arms above the door. Having been closed for nearly four years, it has been extensively renovated in a modern way, but keeping its original style. There is a large bar area with a separate restaurant and lounge at the back, the restaurant serving good quality English dishes.

A Grade II listed building dating from 1530. Was originally a coaching inn, now a traditional country pub with many beams and a large bay at the front. Locally-sourced home cooking. Charity quiz night every Tuesday.

Traditional beamed pub, Grade II listed, dating from the 1700s. Two wooden-floored bars, one small and another medium sized, plus a separate area which is used as restaurant or occasional function room. A varied selection of home-cooked food. Pizza menu on Mondays 3pm - 8pm. Some interesting historical artwork and photos on the walls with an intriguing comic history of the village on a frieze in the back corridor. Tastefully refurbished inside and out. Large garden and patio area with benches. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Local community Pub named after the British Army Field Marshall who won the VC in 1858 during the Indian Mutiny. Three connected bars in a traditional pub including bench window seats. There is a covered patio area and a garden with benches. Serving 3 changing Ales from Gravity, usually a Dark a Bitter and a Gold.

Large Wetherspoon conversion of a former hotel of the same name. The 16th Century building was previously the courthouse of the manor of Battesford. It has distinct areas with wood panelling and oak beams. There is also a family area. Up to five regional beers are served including something local, usually from Bishop Nick or Wibblers. The standard Wetherspoon food offering is available. Close to many bus routes.

Conversion of a 400-year-old farmhouse with some modern extensions. The older part is low-ceilinged with original wooden beams. There is a separate dining area and traditional pub food is served. Up to two guest beers from anywhere in the country area are available. Quiz nights are held monthly and there are pool and darts teams.

Dating back to the 17th century this pub has two low-beamed rooms at the front with a more extensive dining area to the rear. There is a large patio garden at the back. Up to two guest beers usually include something from Caledonian. The food is traditional fare with vegetarian options.

Traditional pub with two large low-ceilinged rooms and two separate darts areas at the back. The two darts teams meet three times a week and there is a pool club. There is a public car park directly opposite and families are welcome during the day.

Recently refurbished, and set in the Conservation area, dating from the early 19th century, this pub is a large, low-beamed, L-shaped bar on more than one level. The pub has three real fires, a TV screen and a pool table. There is a carpeted, quiet area at one end, and a modern patio at the entrance. Traditional pub food, light snacks and sandwiches are served at lunchtime (not Mondays). A traditional roast is offered on Sundays.

Large open modern bar area with traditional features; low ceiling and exposed beams and bricks with wooden panelling. Tables for dining and stools along long bar with a few armchairs near flame effect fire place. Reasonably priced home cooked food, Sunday roast, and 3 course special menu. Modern outside enclosed patio area with a variety of wicker furniture. Ramps for disabled access but awaiting planning permission for disabled toilet. Live music every month. In current CME Recommended Pub Guide.

Traditional village pub built in 1813 with a small public bar, an equally compact lounge and a covered patio by the road. Note the old Gray's sign in the public bar. The atmosphere is generally quiet, with the TV switched on only for occasional sporting events. Light bite’s, sandwiches, paninis etc. served Wednesday to Saturday lunchtimes. Homemade stonebaked Pizza' served Wednesday to Saturday evenings.