The Windmill in Chatham Green
At The Windmill in Chatham Green, near Chelmsford, we welcome you to discover exceptional and modern cuisine, served alongside unique drinks, wines and a selection of local Real Ales.
Hidden away in the beautiful surroundings of rural Essex and a stone-throw away from the Essex Walkway, we offer a relaxed atmosphere for lunch, dinner and all occasions.
We keep our menu short and change dishes frequently to reflect seasonality and sustainability – using the highest quality ingredients from local producers and from further afield.
With a dedicated restaurant area, the pub still remains a pub in spirit, with indoor and outdoor seating available on our terrace. Perfect for those who simply wish to enjoy a drink and snack from our bar menu.
What you can expect…
What you can expect…
Testimonials
EXCELLENTVerified Father's Day Lunch If you’re looking for the perfect Sunday escape, The Windmill in Chatham Green delivers an exceptional roast in a stunning rural setting. From warm nibbles like smoked almonds and bread made from local flour and beer with Marmite butter, to beautifully crafted starters like citrus-cured salmon and goat cheese mousse, every bite is a delight. The roasts are the real showstoppers — aged beef sirloin, lamb, or chicken served with all the traditional trimmings, cooked to perfection. For something lighter, the stone bass a fresh, elegant choice. Desserts are just as impressive, with the dark chocolate cremeux and pistachio financier rounding off the meal in style. £43 for three generous courses, this is refined comfort food worth every pennyVerified Excellent taster menu We had a wonderful experience last week . We chose the 8 course taster menu which was absolutely beautiful. The service , presentation , variety of tastes and quality were all excellent . Highly recommend this restaurant.Verified No disappointments here Outstanding food . Brilliant staff . Very nice location . We will definitely be going again . Never knew about this restaurant but glad we was told about it we had the Sunday roast and wasn’t disappointed. But the starters of cured salmon and the stone bass was excellent.Verified Hidden gem on our doorstep Sunday lunch to celebrate my wife’s birthday, had the sirloin roast dinner very very good , had the private dining area which was a great setting.The service from all the staff was second to none as nothing was too much for them. Will be returning soon, a hidden gem.Verified Exceptional service and food. Fantastic place, Exceptional food and service. Nancy is a wonderful host. We have been several times for Sunday roasts and tried the 5 course taster meal recently. Nothing is too much trouble for this establishment, highly recommended if you like excellent food and service.Verified The Windmill is out of this world Superb Sunday Lunch best in our vicinity Excellent service and delicious food. A choice of many wines Front of service is the chef’s wife who is so welcoming and helpfulVerified Unique Essex dining experience at The Windmill Chatham Green The Windmill is a gastro pub with an iniviative menu proving al a carte and tasting menus with wine pairings available. Chef & front of house deliver exceptional food and service with rooms available for overnight stays. The whole package is truly memorable and would highly recommend.Verified Excellent food and lovely staff! Michelin quality without the price tag! The location, staff and food are exceptional. Food is Michelin quality, but without the Michelin price tag. Beautiful presentation and delicious and stunningly good menu. A real foodies gem hidden in a village in Essex. Definitely well worth the visit. I certainly will be booking again!Verified Celebratory Sunday lunch Celebrating my husband's birthday with a Sunday lunch with friends. A warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere in the Millers Room. Lunch was enjoyed by all and the two vegetarians amongst us were well catered for. we will returnVerified Amazing Memories Made My husband and I decided to share our joint 50th birthdays with 24 of our best friends in the Private Dining room at The Windmill , sampling their 8 course taster menu, we had been fortunate to of stayed and eaten before but wanted our friends to experience it too. We had such an amazing evening from start to finish, food outstanding, service attentive, nothing overlooked a truly once in a lifetime experience to share, that none of us will forget.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We came across this place on our way home from Sudbury. The warm welcome and customer service was great. Lovely bar area and the toilets were decorated lovely and clean. We didnt eat here butbthe food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a beautiful little find. Tucked away in our beautiful countryside. We loved our lunch from start to finish. Excellent service and food. Would highly recommendTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice foodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great front of house staff, fantastic food. Lovely atmosphere with a quaint ex windmill set on the outskirts of Chelmsford.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Husband and I stumbled across this beautiful place by chance and had the most amazing Sunday Lunch here, the food and the service were outstanding so much so we re visted again last night for my Dad's 70th Birthday. There were 11 of us and when we arrived we sat in the secret garden taking in the stunning views from the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble the service was simple outstanding again. The chefs passion for cooking really shines through in the food, everyone was still talking about how amazing the food was today. I can not recommend this restaurant enough the attention to detail and quality of the food is truely something to experience. My Dad had the most special birthday thank you so much.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our whole experience was superb. The food is outstanding and so delicious. The owner, the lady who is front of house is very efficient, friendly and went above and beyond to look after us. I would highly recommend The Windmill.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a lovely weekend spent at the Windmill. Stayed in the converted Windmill room and enjoyed their Saturday night tasting menu and Sunday roast. The food and service are excellent.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The only outstanding dinning establishment in 25 mile radius. Thank you to the passionate chef and his team as well as the excellent service in the dining room that makes our lives more joyful each time we visit.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing food, great service, excellent ambience.