We attended the Christmas Day lunch at the Fox & Goose and it was a very enjoyable lunch.I was also impressed and pleased with the care taken over my husband's gluten free diet - I was called the day after the booking of the meal to talk through the menu and the gluten free requirements, and then approached when we arrived for his bread and toast etc - so many restaurants say they will cater for gluten free and then "forget" after being given notice, so it was lovely to know we hadn't been forgotten.

Therefore, it was a lovely meal, and we really couldn't fault any of it. It really made it a lovely Christmas Day for us

We will certainly come back and will recommend it to our friends

Pre-Booked a table, and was seated promptly.
The selection of foor was pretty good, pork, steak, pie, goats cheese tart etc. The veg and potato parts of the dishes was very tasty, hot and with very good portions. The steak, was large for an 8oz! (I'm sure it was bigger?). It was tasty, but it was a little tough.
Our main complaint was that we were left unattended for long periods, left with empty glasses etc for far too long. No water offered. Only two staff on duty and only 5 tables to wait on...where was the owner/manager?
The tables were too close and as the music was quiet, we could near everyone's conversations clearly...so not for a romantic night out. A pity, because the potential is enormous but has not been capitalised on.
Overall, enjoyed but will probably not return because of the service.

Fantastic traditional village pub atmosphere, lovely... Food was fantastic for the price.. !

The staff were very welcoming and the pre-dinner drinks were reasonably priced. We had booked a table for four in the 'intimate dining room'. The menu listed meals under various headings including steaks and homemade.
We need not have booked we were the only people in the dining area. Two of the group chose steak & kidney pie, one sirloin steak and the other salmon. After taking the order the waitress came back to say that there were no steak & kidney pies. Another steak and a cottage pie were ordered. All the wines on the list were reasonably priced.
The steak was passable although one was tough but the accompaniments, chips, onion rings and mushrooms were all cooked from frozen except the tomato. The salmon was overcooked but served with fresh vegetables, as was the cottage pie.
If you want a cheap and cheerful meal this may be for you and I would suggest you select from the homemade menu.

All our family had such a great day. The Hog Roast was brilliant and great value, we also won a raffle prize.
The beer was cheap and tasted really good

Great location. What impresses most is the level of service. This is somewhere where you can see that there has been some staff training - smiles and efficiency. Well worth a visit.

Good quality food and a wider selection on their new menu. Good ales always available.

A proper family pub with proper food, makes a change not to be limited to just nuggets for the kids, found it by mistake after seeing the trampoline and bouncy castle in the garden, but will definatly be back.

What a great night had. It was a Saturday night, we had a carvery which is amazing, then moved to the bar area for some drinks. The Live act was brilliant

The Green Man Public House, Chelmsford, Essex - Review submitted by Harry Scott

The Green Man Public House
Highwood Road
Edney Common
Chelmsford
Essex CM1 3QE

Booking reservations by telephone on 01245 248076

I have twice now dined at The Green Man, Chelmsford, Essex

Yes a Pub, but with a great difference when it comes to food and wine. The proprietors Nick and Sharon Thorogood, plus two daughters, really do have a family run establishment. In comparison to most south east Essex eateries, where Pub Grub consists of burnt ribeye and chips, this pub leaves them standing. For those who know The Bell at Horndon on the Hill or the Plough and Sail at Paglesham, the Green Man is in that category.

Nick knows his wines very well, he imports and distributes to other restaurants in the area. There is nothing I would call house plonk e.g. Outer Mongolian Merlot. Wine by the glass is provided from a choice of 20 different wines.

The location appears to be off the beaten track, but in fact it is right on Chelmsford's doorstep, close to Writtle just off the 414. A Georgian building with a nice duck pond. Weekends a reservation should be made, midweek not necessary. A relatively new ownership but the word is getting round.

I/We will be dashing back a.s.a.p.

From Harry Scott, Crays Hill, Billericay.