Chelmsford
Duke Of Wellington

Duke Of Wellington

The St, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford CM3 2EA, United Kingdom

Fish • Meat • Coffee • Cheese


"Our starters didn't come out together and half the party had finished before the others came out. The cauliflower cheese croquettes were tasteless, chicken stripe were the same as Iceland..the service was incredibly slow and our mains took another hour to come out. We were the only table in the conservatory area, and we felt forgotten. We asked for background music as it was silent and no atmosphere (we had to ask 3 times) mains very average but my steak was grisly and overdone. The new potatoes were like rubber and hard in places like they were from day before. Chicken, ham and mustard pie was dry and had no flavour, especially mustard flavour. We then had the joy of the (boring) quiz coming through the restaurant speakers from the bar. The coffee was too strong for some of us and the latte's were only warm. I'd advise anyone to register their registration number at the bar, as the 3 hours free parking is not long enough for a 2 course meal with coffee... We arrived at 6pm and left about 9.30pm. We had hoped to do the quiz after our food, so the fact the service was so bad, saved us from the quiz master who had the voice of Jack Dee but not the humour..... Been here before 3 times, but sadly will not return. In response to GM reply: we mentioned some of our complaints when we paid, but they didn't seem bothered or concerned, apologies and offer to talk after the day are too late and irrelevant"

Tea On The Green

Tea On The Green

3 Eves Corner, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Cafe • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian


"I wouldn’t come here again.. As my first time in Danbury, there wasn’t much options of places to eat. I’d walked in here in hope of having something for brunch, and seeing it attached and working aside the deli, expected decent dishes. The place looked run down. I’m assuming it was suppose to be a vintage style tea room, but it needs a deep clean, some redecorating, love and attention. Don’t get me wrong, the Lady was friendly who served me, but she was either busy doing something on her computer or round the back in the kitchen, having a conversation with another member of staff, loud enough for the few customers in the front to hear, about someone who was asking general questions about the place and probably wasn’t satisfied either. I was close to just walking out without paying, but had the decency to pop my head round and ask to pay. So attention to customers is needed, checking to see if they need anything. I had eggs Benedict and a mocha. I wouldn’t say the meal was worth 8.95. The eggs looked sad. Taste wise, it was okay but it wasn’t wow. The presentation could of been much better, and again, not sure if it’s suppose to be vintage related, but just plain white plates would have been better. I know it was miserable outside which didn’t help, but the lighting and brightness was dark. Cobwebs and rested dust on lights, overhead fan, windowsills and other places. Floor needed a good sweep and tables needed cleaning. It wasn’t exactly busy so one of the ladies could have swept and cleaned the tables as soon as people left. Most of the chairs were stained, the wallpaper shows wear and tear, and the bathroom tiling looked unpleasant. Toilet sign needed and lock on the bathroom cupboard, as bleach was hanging out. Deep clean and air freshener needed."