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Pig & Whistle Restaurant, Chelmsford, Essex

Pig & Whistle Restaurant

4.6
4.6
865 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Pig & Whistle, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4SZ

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
A la carte lunch, afternoon tea, sun terrace dining, evening a la carte and Sunday lunch. Experience our warm, relaxed and cosy welcome to our restaurant in the Chelmsford countryside with hospitality and home cooked food five days a week.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Pig & Whistle is a 16th century English public house, lovingly transformed into an award winning romantic restaurant and licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. Our traditional venue is intimate and cosy, a home away from home, and the ideal location to celebrate the union of two loved ones with close family and friends. 01245 443186 / celebrate@pigandwhistlechelmsford.uk

What 865 people are saying

Pig & Whistle Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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865 Reviews
  1. DarrenC

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would highly recommend making a booking and visit the restaurant. The food, service and value for money was outstanding We will definitely be returning.

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  2. GaryS

    Essex8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food as always

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  3. TrevorH

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb location, same for food, staff and the attention provided. First visit to the restaurant and based on the above there'll definitely be more.

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  4. StephanieS VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing. Lots of flavour, cooked perfectly and beautifully presented. Lovely ambiance and attentive staff. We had a perfect evening and thoroughly enjoyed our food and drink

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  5. NigelG

    Essex9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real little gem. Wonderful evening.

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  6. PaigeJ

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and lovely staff - would really recommend

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  7. Jaxx

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was excellent, we invariably come away totally full, not sure if that’s good or bad, but hell we like it 🙂

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  8. Gemini

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit was excellent until main course. We were asked how was our meal, i said duck was tough Difficult to chew, our waiter replied "duck breast always tough that's why i never order it" then walks off. Disappointed in his response in such a lovely restaurant.

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  9. Dani

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely as always, will keep on coming back here :)

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  10. Nenone

    Essex8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Sunday lunch at this great restaurant. Food was yummy, service excellent. £30 pH for 3 courses which we thought was good value. Great ambience, will definately visit again.

    1 person found this helpful

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Pig & Whistle Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 865 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Pig & Whistle Restaurant

Pig & Whistle, Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4SZ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop is opposite Pig and Whistle Restaurant.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Pig & Whistle is a 16th century English public house, lovingly transformed into an award winning romantic restaurant and licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. Our traditional venue is intimate and cosy, a home away from home, and the ideal location to celebrate the union of two loved ones with close family and friends. 01245 443186 / celebrate@pigandwhistlechelmsford.uk
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