RestaurantsEssexFairsteadCM3
Fuller Street, Fairstead, CM3 2BB

survey result

Summary

£54
   ££
3
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3
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

You feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere at this country pub north of Chelmsford (and dating from 1652) – “a perfect venue for those that enjoy a country walk followed by a decent lunch”. “It really delivers on food” (generously portioned pub grub). “Great beers too!”

Summary

£49
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3
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2
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A fantastic pub in the Essex countryside” say fans of this quietly situated old boozer north of Chelmsford, dating from 1652: “the food never disappoints and the portions are super generous”. Game in season is a speciality.

Summary

£48
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3
Good
2
Average
3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “accomplished cooking at this excellent and very rural pub” takes in game from the surrounding estates and vegetables grown in the village. (The building is believed to date from 1652, and was originally two farmers’ cottages.)

Summary

£44
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Good cooking, with locally sourced ingredients that will not break the bank” attracts solid feedback for this mid-1600s inn, which has held on to attractive original features and taps nearby estates for its hearty game-centric fare (villagers themselves contribute the vegetables).

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Owner's description

The Square and Compasses is a traditional country pub set within the picturesque hamlet of Fuller Street close to Terling and Great Leighs. This 17th century freehouse has been sympathetically refurbished and offers a war and relaxing atmophere, delicious home cooked food, real ales and fine wines.

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.50 £15.00 £5.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Yes
No dress code

The Square and Compasses Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Square and Compasses Restaurant in CM3, Fairstead by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Square and Compasses restaurant.
Alistair N
We use the Square & Compasses as a result o...
Reviewed 6 months, 15 days ago

"We use the Square & Compasses as a result of it being roughly half way between our home in Theydon Bois, Essex and Hadleigh in Suffolk where my brother and his wife live, otherwise it would definitely not be worth undertaking the 60 mile round trip. That said the food is very competently cooked, with the standard menu listing most of the pub classics, on top of which are specials boards listing a number of daily specials from which most of us select our meals. It has to be said that one of our number finds it difficult to find something that really suits her taste on the main course, though she is more than happy with the choice of deserts. Service is competent and friendly but I personally find the place slightly dark and gloomy. "

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Fuller Street, Fairstead, CM3 2BB
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 am

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