About This Pub
You know, when I think about The Black Bull, it just feels like that reliable local spot you'd recommend to a pal for a laid-back evening or a proper get-together. The staff are absolute stars – they're so approachable and really put in the effort to make sure everything's spot on, whether you're just popping in for a pint or hiring the function room for something like a family party. From what I've heard from folks who've been there, they nail the event side of things, sorting out decorations and catering that caters to all sorts, including vegan and gluten-free options, which is a nice touch these days. The atmosphere's buzzing with live music, sports on the screens, and games like pool, making it a fun place to unwind. On the flip side, it's got that classic pub charm, but honestly, it does show its age a bit in the decor – nothing major, but you might notice it needs a bit of an update to feel more contemporary. All in all, it's a solid choice if you're after good value and a genuine, homely feel, without any pretences.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always going the extra mile to make you feel right at home.
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It's a top spot for hosting functions like birthdays or baby showers, with a separate area that's perfect for private events and they handle decorations and catering brilliantly.
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They've got great options for different dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free, and the food is fresh and tasty for buffets or casual meals.
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A good selection of beers on tap, plus lively entertainment like live acts, sports on the telly, and even pool or bingo for a fun night out.
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The pub is clean and well-maintained, making it a comfortable place to spend a few hours with mates.
Cons
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It has a bit of an outdated feel in places, like it could do with a fresh lick of paint to modernise the decor.
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More of a no-frills setup, so if you're after something fancy or upscale, it might not quite live up to expectations.
Contact Information
244 Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford CM1 2PN
+441245355922
Pub
Closed today
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday (Today) | 12:00 - 22:30 |
Recent Reviews
We had my father-in-law's 90th birthday there everything about it was first class the food was wonderful the room was nice and clean in fact everything was faultless we have booked it again for another birthday party coming up in April
A massive thank you to Black Bull Chelmsford for helping us celebrate our mum and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary to say they were surprised was an understatement. Thank you to Rachel and staff for helping setting up last min and making the place look amazing and to my sis (who is one of the staff too) for the cake, buffet, decorations and being an all round superstar ⭐️ everything was way above what we ever expected. Awesome night thank you again x
What a brilliant venue for a function! This past weekend we hired the function area of the pub for a surprise baby shower for my sister and we cannot fault the pub in the slightest!! They went above and beyond in decorating the area to look incredible!
The food was a buffet and they catered amazingly for the vegan and gluten free attendees which was definitely appreciated!
The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout and made us feel extremely welcomed there!
The pub was clean, and the food was fresh and perfect for what we asked for!
Literally cannot fault the Black bull pub at all! Perfect venue for any function!
We had my sons christening here.
We provided the decorations in which I dropped of the day before and the locker manager set it all up for me so once the church service was done we walked in and oh my she did a fab job!! It looked so beautiful the food layout was delicious so much variety the atmosphere where was.
It was lovely that it was sectioned off from the main bit so we wasn’t bothering the locals to much. The bar staff where quick to serve and super friendly.
The venue hire is FREE !!! We had to pay £50 deposit to secure the date and paid the rest on the day which was for the food per head which was around £9.50,
I would definitely recommend this lovely little pub for any venue hire,
There is a bit outside for children to play in unfortunately the slide had been broken so wasn’t much for the children to do apart from Climb up and down the climbing frame but this will soon be fixed. We had the best time so thank you so much. To you and your wonderful friendly team.
Popped in the Black Bull Pub on for a drink and received warm welcome from the young lady, on my own so we had a little chat, which was nice.
The front bar look like a sports bar with large TV showing sports and a pool table.
Could do with a little make over.
Outside the is a garden full of seating and a play area for the children.
Dogs welcome.
Have speaker in the garden playing music, while I was there nice selection.
They have events on, open mic, clairvoyant, etc
There is a car park to the right but bring your small car, little on the small side.
Service a couple of real ales, the one I choose, sorry forgot which was £4.90 a pint.
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