http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 336-1176 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html My husband and I had a meal here last week and were very pleased to see the place under new ownership! The food was out of this world. We've eaten in expensive London restaurants and the Green Man wipes the floor with some of them! There are so many lovely ingredients in the dishes it was hard to know what to choose but we weren't disppointed. The portions are just the right size and there was none of your usual frozen food so common in nice pubs. The setting is very pretty and although the restaurant is quite traditional in design, the food was by no means boring! The toilets are looking a little tired but the place is clean and the service very relaxed and friendly. We will definitely be going back soon and have recommended the Green Man to all our friends! ]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 18:15:16 +0100 336-1058 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html Visited last night with some friends and had a lovely evening. Perfect sized portions, excellent home cooked food and very good service. Could have been busier (and warmer) but was a cold night, pre Christmas and think just has been taken over. Will definitely be returning and telling friends. Very impressed. Well done and good luck. ]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 13:14:42 +0100 336-876 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html Although we arrived at the time they started serving we ordered chickenleg for me and fish pie for my wife.Five minutes later we were informed that they did not have any fish pie so we both ordered chicken legs.Five minutes later we were told they only had one leg but they did have one chicken breast,so we ordered that.My wife had the chicken leg and wished she had not.It was very very tough ,it had obviously come from a disabled chicken with one leg who had built up a lot of muscle! ]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:41:17 +0100 336-571 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html Very little atmosphere. very quiet. food wasn't terrible but with the lack of other customers in i'd expect quicker and better ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:26:38 +0100 336-497 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html To find a country that's well run clean and top food with a landlord who cares without an eye watering bill at the end of it. ]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 13:49:51 +0100 336-493 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html cant believe i finally found a restaurant and pub that does quality real homemade food and the best wine list i have ever seen, there must be over 200 wines, i had the roast beef which was so tender it melted in your mouth, and we all had some great desserts, the attention to detail was amazing, great stuff we took mum for mothers day and would recommend to everyone give this place a try, brilliant. ]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 10:19:10 +0100 336-492 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html What a lovely traditional english pub, i came to the green man by chance on my way to blackmore and we decided to pop in for a drink, when we got inside we were so impressed by the atmosphere and the look of the food we had dinner, we had a huge steak and kidney pudding and mash potato beautiful, my husband had the sausages and mash which he said was the best he had ever had, i cant believe the place was not busier, my husband had the orchard crumble which was obviously homemade and very good i dont know how he had the room for it, the owner who we got talking to was very friendly and said we should come back to try the roast beef and all the trimmings on a sunday, after this experience we will certainly go back and give it a try. what a pleasant change to go to a old english restaurant not owned by a chain with real attention to detail and quality food. keep up the ggod work. ]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 09:52:52 +0100 336-295 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html 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. ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:29:56 +0100 336-168 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/chelmsford-venues/chelmsford-pubs/the-green-man-highwood-chelmsford.html 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. ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:16:49 +0100