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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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The Orange Tree is one of the best real ale pubs in Chelmsford and was voted branch Pub of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2020. A second pub for Max and Jess, who also run the Queen's Head in Boreham. A place for conversation and meeting friends. Two separate large bars, a public and saloon and also a lovely outside rear patio area. Great range of 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 matches.

Information for this venue is provided by the Chelmsford & Mid Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
12/02/2025
Last surveyed
24/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CME/10864
Asset of Community Value
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Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
2:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild • 3.7% Spotted once
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde

Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob Session Bitter • 3.8%
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob
Silver Award
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Colchester - Sweeney Todd
Colchester - Sweeney Todd Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Colchester - Sweeney Todd
Colchester - Sweeney Todd

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Chelmsford - Cool Bay
Chelmsford - Cool Bay Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 11 times
Chelmsford - Cool Bay
Chelmsford - Cool Bay

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 11 times
Grain - Oak
Grain - Oak Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Grain - Oak
Grain - Oak

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Mr Grundy's - Blighty
Mr Grundy's - Blighty Strong Mild • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Mr Grundy's - Blighty
Mr Grundy's - Blighty

Strong Mild

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Popular with Cricket and Rugby fans
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
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
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Real cider sourced from Somerset and Devon - coming soon
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Late May Bank Holiday Weekend and a Dark Beer Festival in November.
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
First Essex: C1, 351
Closest station (1100m)
Chelmsford

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