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.