Whalebone Inn/scrimshaw's

The Whalebone Pub And Scrimshaws

➤ Old Wickford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Cafés • Steak • British

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"We visited today for lunch and we were really disappointed. The garlic bread starter was not toasted/cooked at all and just tasted doughy and dry, the soup had no flavour. The roast dinner was disappointing, the chicken was pink, the roast potatoes were undercooked and hard and the gravy was very thin. I had fish and chips which was ok but it was nothing like we’d had before when eating here. I wonder whether they have changed chef or food supplier in the last few months as the quality has gone way down. I can understand a reduced menu but when the food on that is poor, I’m not sure what the point is. What bothered me most of all though was the fact they had taken a booking for 18 people for a baby shower which goes against all guidelines and was loud and disturbing for everyone else in restaurant. I can’t understand how they thought that was acceptable. While I am all for supporting local, I cannot see us returning again. The wait staff were really nice and helpful at least."

Ferry Boat Inn

➤ Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, United Kingdom

Menu • Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"Babe, babe, my ol ' Dutch said to me as we tucked into our Sir Beefloin Sunday din dins, I 'm welldy glad you brought me 'ere, babe. Oh? I said. And why 's that, my little lamb chop? Well, it reminds me of that Dave Chas song, dunnit? Which one Gertcha? Nah, you muppet. Dan At The Ferry Boat Inn. Oh, yes. Of course. 'Oo was 'e, anyway? Who? Dan. Ain 't you bin lissnin to me? Eh? What? Service: 5 Location: 5"

Prince Of Wales

➤ Woodham Road, Chelmsford I-CM3 6SA, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"Terrible experience here very unfriendly and unprofessional manager/owner. If you have kids under 16 you’re segregated (lunchtime) into a shoddy back room with no atmosphere. When we were overheard discussing this he literally chucked us out the pub!! I know if I’d read this I’d think they must have behaved awfully, but we are a normal family who were only discussing this situation. Never experienced this type of aggression before and never been segregated in a pub with a 12 and 14 year old the whole pub was for eating not just this back room. Landed up at the Queen Victoria and had a delicious lunch and they couldn’t have been more welcoming. So from our experience if you have kids avoid this pub at all costs, my children didn’t need to experience his rude and quite frankly nasty manner he should really advertise this pub as adults only if that’s what he clearly wants."

The Lodge Country Inn

➤ Hayes Chase, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Menu • Pubs • Cafés • Steak • Dining

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"We were in the mood for a roast and decided to treat my sister-in-law, so we called ahead and booked a table for three. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a gentleman who didn’t smile and informed us that we had only booked for two, which wasn’t correct. He didn’t say much for a minute, leaving us standing awkwardly until he eventually asked us to follow him to our table. Our waitress, however, was lovely and polite. She took our drink orders and gave us tickets for the carvery. When we went up, the man behind the counter also didn’t smile or speak. We told him what meat we wanted, but the portions were quite small, though I assume that’s the standard practice. Once we sat down to eat, the food was delicious, and we really enjoyed it. The only issue was that our drinks didn’t arrive. After some time, my husband asked a waitress about them, and she quickly checked and brought them over, apologizing for the delay. She kindly removed the drinks from the bill, which we appreciated. Another waitress also apologized, which was a nice touch. Overall, we had a good meal, but I think our experience would have been much better if the two gentlemen had been more welcoming and communicative. Despite that, I would definitely recommend the carvery at Rettendon Lodge."

Chillies Indian Fusion

➤ Oakland House, First Floor, CM3 5XA, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Menu • Balti • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian

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"This was the first time we have tried this restaurant ordered on line no problem and sent a time for collection and was ready when I arrived I ordered the chillies special with keema rice and prawn on purée to start the chillies special was described you must try this chicken prawns lamb with spicy potato in a sauce finished with spinach and coriander it was more like a lot of spinach with a dash of meat a couple of prawns and little sauce it also didn’t taste good I’m afraid it went in the bin the wife had something different and didn’t find hers too bad but I won’t visit again."