The Windmill Chatham Green - Chelmsford

Passed through on my walk of the Essex Way in the May day bank holiday weekend. The previous 2 pubs I had tried were closed and I was hankering for an evening meal and a rest so I came to the Windmill not realising how fancy it was! Despite that and my less than ideal attire, the waitress was as an an angel to a weary traveller and found me a seat. After a bread basket with a deliciously salty spread, a cauliflower risotto and of course a chilly pint, a man on the edge walked another few miles or so into the night and slept happily in the woods with a smile on his face. I will have to return one day the classiness of the place mixed with its quaint but very highly refined pub vibe is exquisitely peaceful and the food is like dining on dreams. Only giving it 5 stars because 1000 isn't an option.

Wow, what can I say? There are very few high quality, dog friendly restaurants but this one made our little girl so welcome (even given special treats! . We decided to have the Tasting Menu and I can honestly say there was nothing I didn’t like! Tom is an exceptional chef, and Nancy an amazing front of house being attentive to all the customers. Michelin quality food, the star for which will follow as the restaurant develops. Thank you Tom and Nancy for a fabulous evening.

Seven of us for Sunday lunch. Amazing food that was unbeatable and was extremely great value for money. Service was excellent and attentive. Thank you Tom Nancy and your team. Definitely retuning...forgot to take photos of my main and desert as I just wanted to eat it lol

Wonderful pub recently taken over by Tom and Nancy and they are doing a marvellous job. I recently celebrated my birthday at the windmill with a large group and everything was handled perfectly. Food is creative, delicious and well priced. The millers room was perfect for group private dining. All round we had such a lovely experience. Thank you Nancy and Tom I wish you the best with your venture. We will certainly be back!

A most amazing birthday meal in a lovely intimate setting. We booked the Thursday 5 course tasting menu. We were net by Nancy, who is the partner of Tom the most brilliant chef. She, single handedly ran front of house. She was warm and efficient. The food and wine pairing was seriously good. Attention to detail is one of the keys in good dining and that along with great ingredients and superb skill in the cooking department, provided a memorable evening. Well done Nancy and Tom. May you continue to grow. Thank you.