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The Saracen's Head, in the High Street, Chelmsford, is a big venue. It is probably a survivor from those time, in the 17th and 18th centuries when a coach and horses, fresh from London, dropped off their travellers for good food, a good pint and somewhere to rest for the night.
The pub is quite large, split in two by the large, central alleyway to the stables used to be at the rear.
The ambience is quite good and they try to attract customers to eat, but I've never seen more than a couple of diners there. The staff are friendly (but, along with almost ALL bar staff I have encountered in pubs all over the country) don't know how to pull a decent bitter shandy. I have lived, and worked, in pubs for over 15 years and serving a decent shandy is an art, if you don't want to wreck the lemonade and waste a lot of beer.
Overall the Saracen's is a decent pub, hanging on in this age of clubs and restaurants and deserves our support. A good place to go for a decent pint in a quiet atmosphere, or to sit outside in the sun and people watch.
The pub is quite large, split in two by the large, central alleyway to the stables used to be at the rear.
The ambience is quite good and they try to attract customers to eat, but I've never seen more than a couple of diners there. The staff are friendly (but, along with almost ALL bar staff I have encountered in pubs all over the country) don't know how to pull a decent bitter shandy. I have lived, and worked, in pubs for over 15 years and serving a decent shandy is an art, if you don't want to wreck the lemonade and waste a lot of beer.
Overall the Saracen's is a decent pub, hanging on in this age of clubs and restaurants and deserves our support. A good place to go for a decent pint in a quiet atmosphere, or to sit outside in the sun and people watch.
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Good vibes, just a bit noisy sometimes
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Nice and clean but music a little loud to be able to chat lunch buddies
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Sadly just heard it's closing to become flats !
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Nice friendly staff quick to serve drinks
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Only had a drink here, did not stay at the hotel. Bar was Ok.
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Only visited the bar, which was decent. Turned into a bit of a disco in the evening (I was there on a Saturday), so able to have a dance.
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Had a leaving do. Very well looked after
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Small private room. close to town
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OK in the week good room big bar good helpful staff in the hotel and bar
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BRILLIANT HOTEL.EXCELLENT STAFF.LOVELY BAR AND RESTAURANT.I WAS VERY HAPPY HERE.THANKS!Cora Alexandru
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My hot lunch came out of the kitchen almost cold. Staff responded well but it spolit the experience. Shouldnt have happened. Gave me a free drink but half the size of the one I purchased...come on.
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Great cocktails, lovely staff. Clean and hygienic facilities.
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Decent
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Nice bar to have a drink in, would be good if there was a larger selection of real ales.
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Lovely lunch
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Stayed in a few different suites here now and highly recommend. Always clean bedding, clean bathrooms and a friendly service. Security is brilliant with the keyless entry doors
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Bit quiet
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Outdated, but a very enjoyable night.
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Good New Year experience. Prosecco at the door and canapes. Pleasant bar staff.
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Great venue, huge terrace good food! but the toilets in this place are terrible.
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Food very good staff helpful and friendly.
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Nice staff and nice food.
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Nice staff.
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Great, friendly service and very good food.
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