About This Pub
Ah, The Rayleigh Arms in Terling is one of those hidden gems that really hits the spot for a proper pub day out. From what I've gathered from chats with others who've been, the Sunday roasts are an absolute treat – think tender meats, fresh veg, and that homely feel that makes you want to settle in for the afternoon. They've got some fun deals too, like fresh fish Wednesdays and bottomless pizzas on Thursdays, which add a nice twist to the menu. The team behind the bar are just lovely, always up for a chat and making sure everything runs smoothly, which gives the place that real community warmth. On the downside, if you're opting for something like the vegan dishes, a few have mentioned the portions aren't quite as generous, so you might end up a tad peckish. Plus, with closures on Mondays and Tuesdays, it's not ideal for spontaneous mid-week plans. All things considered, it's a solid choice for a meal with mates or family, and those high ratings suggest most folks walk away smiling, but it's worth keeping those little niggles in mind for a balanced visit.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The pub's beautiful building and charming village setting make it a delightful spot for a relaxing outing, especially on a sunny day.
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The food is top-notch, with standout Sunday roasts, fresh fish specials on Wednesdays, and unlimited pizzas on Thursdays that keep things exciting and tasty.
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Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm, community-focused atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
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It's family-run with a great vibe for groups, offering options like private hire for events, which adds to the flexibility for special occasions.
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With a solid 4.7 rating from plenty of visitors, it's clear the place delivers consistent quality and leaves most people buzzing about their experience.
Cons
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Portion sizes can be on the small side for some dishes, like the vegan options, which might leave you wanting a bit more bang for your buck.
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It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so if you're planning a mid-week pint or meal, you'll have to look elsewhere.
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There are occasional minor gripes, such as the butter being too hard to spread easily, which can put a slight dampener on an otherwise lovely meal.
Contact Information
The Rayleigh Arms, 1 Owls Hl, Chelmsford CM3 2PW
+441245233444
Gastropub
Opens at 12:00
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday (Today) | 12:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
Recent Reviews
Beautiful building in a beautiful village in glorious spring sunshine. Had Sunday lunch/roast. Had the vegan option, the portion size was poor. 3 roast potatoes just didn't quite cut it. The vegetable bake, delicious as it was, was lacking a bit of bulk. Some walnuts or beans, like haricot or cannelini would have been lovely to add that extra bit of volume and protein. If they offered a vegan Yorkshire pudding that would have been utterly perfect... The vegan millionaires slice was utter perfection, with vegan chocolate ice cream. Heaven. Saved the day, without it I would have come home hangry. I'd consider going back, but would definitely want a bit more on the plate.
A fantastic Essex pub!! Food was fantastic, Service & staff were lovely and atmosphere is excellent, a real community feel.
Four of us, ordered the Lamb & Beef Sunday roasts with extra roasted potatoes & two cauliflower cheeses. Drinks, wine & Guinness.
Will be returning again in the near future to explore more on the menu. Highly recommend!
Lovely pub, well worth driving out to Terling as an alternative to some of the pubs in Witham and Hatfield Peveral. Menu has a great mix of traditional pub fare, pizzas and unique specials. Food was quick to come out, well-presented and excellent quality. Staff very friendly and accommodating to our party that included a 9 year old. Would recommend!
Busy place
Impressed by everything about this place. The staff are efficient and friendly, it appears to be a number of rooms all included in the covers.
The venison and red berry pate was really nice with the sourdough toast, only glitch being that the butter was too hard to easily spread on a brittle thing toast.
Main was a very nicely cooked sea bass with perfectly cooked crisp vegetables. Partner enjoyed her lamb roast, her only observation being that it’s lucky she likes gravy as there was a huge amount!
We weren’t excited by the dessert menu so passed on that!
Ps toilets clean and functional.
Nice pub. Friendly atmosphere. Good food and Sunday roast. Average prices. Easy parking and access for everyone. Quite popular on a Sunday. Great place ride to on the bike or drive too on a summers day. Clean and easy enough to access. I would recommend
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