RestaurantsEssexChelmsfordCM1

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

In a village a short drive outside Chelmsford, this converted sixteenth-century pub has fine countryside views and provides a traditionally comfortable destination, complete with linen tablecloths, candles and cut glass. It wins good all-round feedback (if not a huge volume of reviews) and its modern brasserie fare (with steak, beef Wellington and cote de boeuf to share a highlight) helps it regularly feature in Essex food awards. (Owners Brendan Curran & Justin Mullender are also known for the quality of their put-downs on Tripadvisor!)

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The welcoming team of hosts Brendan and Justin” adds to the appeal of this swishly decorated restaurant and events venue “in the Essex countryside”, which is decorated “with candles, cut glass and antiques”. On the food front, it’s modern brasserie fare with a Chateaubriand as the top option.

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Chignal Road, Chignal Smealy, Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ

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Pig & Whistle Restaurant Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Pig & Whistle Restaurant Restaurant in CM1, Chelmsford by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Pig & Whistle Restaurant restaurant.
Tim O
First time visiting and were impressed with...
Reviewed 2 months, 16 days ago

"First time visiting and were impressed with the service, food and personal attention of the owners. Only slight criticism (and it's very much a personal thing) - a little cluttered with brique-a-braque - must take an age to dust and keep clean."

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Chignal Road, Chignal Smealy, Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑6 pm

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