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Orange Tree, Chelmsford

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Operator: Gray & Sons
6 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0AS (View on Google Map)
(01245) 262664
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One of the best cask ale pubs in Chelmsford which has been voted the local branch Pub of the Year in 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2026. Two separate large bars, a public and saloon and also a lovely outside rear patio area. A great range of 4 to 6 changing beers are served, always something dark. Hosts regular beer festivals throughout the year.. Food is only available when Essex CCC are playing and the pub will open earlier on the Monday and Tuesday of Essex CCC matches.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CME/10864
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Colchester - Sweeney Todd TasteMatch Prediction

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Colchester - Sweeney Todd
Colchester - Sweeney Todd Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 17 times
Colchester - Sweeney Todd
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Colchester - Sweeney Todd

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 17 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Orange Tree, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Chelmsford - Cool Bay TasteMatch Prediction

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Chelmsford - Cool Bay
Chelmsford - Cool Bay Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 55 times
Chelmsford - Cool Bay
Chelmsford - Cool Bay

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 55 times. at Orange Tree, Chelmsford.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Mauldons - Silver Adder TasteMatch Prediction

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Mauldons - Silver Adder
Mauldons - Silver Adder Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 34 times
Mauldons - Silver Adder
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Mauldons - Silver Adder

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 34 times. at Orange Tree, Chelmsford.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mauldons - Moletrap Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Mauldons - Moletrap Bitter
Mauldons - Moletrap Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 29 times
Mauldons - Moletrap Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Mauldons - Moletrap Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 29 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Orange Tree, Chelmsford.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Leatherbritches - Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Leatherbritches - Porter
Leatherbritches - Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted once
Leatherbritches - Porter
Leatherbritches - Porter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Orange Tree, Chelmsford.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Popular with Cricket and Rugby fans
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Two front entrances with steps. Rear access through garden has a ramped entrance. An accessible toilet is available.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in public bar
Function Room Function Room
Saloon bar can be reserved
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Regular beer festivals held
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Closest station (1100m)
Chelmsford

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