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Welcome to The Black Bull

A traditional family-friendly pub

Located just outside Chelmsford city centre, The Black Bull is a welcoming community pub set opposite Admirals Park, the perfect spot to relax after a walk or day out in the local area.

Step inside and you’ll find a friendly, laid-back atmosphere with plenty of space to unwind, enjoy great company, and feel right at home. Our menu is packed with delicious pub classics and favourites, alongside a great range of drinks to suit every occasion.

Whether you’re catching the latest live sport on screen, challenging friends to a game of pool or darts, or simply settling in with friends, there’s always something going on. On sunnier days, our spacious beer garden is the place to be, ideal for relaxed drinks and socialising.

Made for the locals and with plenty of space for gatherings and celebrations, The Black Bull is your go-to spot in Chelmsford for great sport, good times, and even better company.

Group of happy friends toasting with beer at the summer bar. Selective focus on on the glass

GARDEN OASIS

Our spacious beer garden at The Black Bull is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With plenty of seating and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere, it’s ideal for everything from casual drinks to sunny afternoons with family and friends. There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained too, with outdoor games and a children’s play area making it a great spot for all ages. And as a dog-friendly pub, your four-legged friends are always welcome to join you.

Whether you’re stopping by after a walk in Admirals Park or meeting friends for a catch-up, our beer garden is made for easy-going moments in the fresh air.

Seriously good pub food

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

Find your new favourite pour

Our bar is bursting with all your favourite drinks. From world lagers and tasty spirits to wines, cocktails, and everything in between… yep, even Buzzballs!

Swing by for a speedy cocktail with your bestie, a chilled-out pint at the bar, or go big for celebrations and game days. Whatever you’re craving, we’ve got something that’ll make your tastebuds do a little happy dance every time.

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FIND US

You’ll find The Black Bull on Rainsford Road in Chelmsford, just a mile from the city centre and perfectly positioned opposite Admirals Park.

Whether you’re stopping by after a walk in the park, heading over from town, or meeting friends locally, we’re easy to reach and always ready with a warm welcome. With nearby parking and great transport links, it’s your ideal local for a relaxed drink, a bite to eat, or a catch-up with friends.

Find our more

Half price main meals Thursday may have come to an end, but you can now enjoy meal deals more often with our Lunch Club, were you can join us from 12-5pm Monday to Saturday to enjoy lunch and a drink from just £10.49! Choose from any selected draught lager, cider & ale, along with our house wines or any soft drink. Want to eat later in the day? Then come and take advantage of our Two Great Pub Classics, One Great Price! Enjoy two of your favourite pub classics for £14.49! Monday-Friday, from 5pm. Come down and see the new Black Bull Chelmsford and treat yourself to a delicious meal with friends today. #BlackBullChelmsford #chelmsford #letsdolunch #lunchwithfriends #supportyourlocalpub

We have a winner mildatol Come in on Sunday to claim your roast for 4!!! We’ve used our new system to draw the names of everybody who qualified to enter. We would like to thank everyone for their support on our opening day it was amazing even despite the few hiccups we’ve been experiencing you where all so understanding and supportive. We look ahead now to the weekend especially Saturday where we’ll all be supporting the England boys In regards to watching the football it will be a first come first serve basis and when the staff deem where at capacity we will be shutting our doors. That being said you will want to get a seat in our beer garden so you can watch on our 200 inch projector screen. #BlackBullChelmsford #giveaway #supportyourlocalpub #hospitality

The Black Bull Chelmsford reopens today from 12pm serving good food, cold drinks and a fun relaxed atmosphere. With it being the first day with new equipment and systems, things can and inevitably will go wrong, so please be patient while the team adjust to the new setup. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to what is a new and improved Black Bull Chelmsford. Keep an eye on our socials were we will announce the winner of a roast dinner for 4. See you at 12! Paul, Rachel, Josh, Amy, Libby, Jessica, Bailey & Albi #BlackBullChelmsford #chelmsford #openingday #refurb2026 #supportyourlocalpub

7 Day challenge Day 7 of the 7 day challenge Our countdown has come to a close as we prepare to open our doors tomorrow. We hope to see all familiar faces and new ones too. We are so excited for our opening tomorrow and the weekend ahead. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on what we plan for the football on Saturday and our exciting outdoor screen which where building. As our challenge has come to a close don’t forget to like comment and follow on today’s post to be in with a chance of winning one of our lovely new roast dinners for 4. Who will you be taking with you if you win? #BlackBullChelmsford #giveaway #openingday #hospitality #supportyourlocalpub

Well done England! What a brilliant result and we’re all looking forward to cheering the team on in the quarter finals. The timing couldn’t be better as we reopen this Tuesday, 7th July, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back through the doors to cheer on the boys and see out what has been an amazing Cup with some other great knockout games coming up. Whether you’re joining us for a family meal, a catch-up with friends, or to enjoy the football together, we’re looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces again. Don’t forget to keep an eye on our socials later today for Day 7 of our 7-Day Reopening Challenge. It’s our final challenge before reopening, so make sure you don’t miss it to be in with a chance of winning a Sunday roast meal for four. See you all on Tuesday… and come on England! 🦁 #BlackBullChelmsford #chelmsford #englandfootball #WorldCup2026 #refurb2026

7 Day challenge Day 6 of the 7 day challenge And breath….. After possibly one of the most intense weeks we’ve had ,and an incredibly successful two tester days over the weekend, we can step back and take it all in. The black bull team have worked tirelessly in preparing to make the pub as amazing as possible for opening and we cannot thank all the team enough!!! The lucky few of you who were apart of our two tester days thank you for your support and brilliant feedback. And too everybody else who’s been supporting our pages and eagerly awaiting our opening we thank you and cannot wait to thank you in person. #Hospitality #teambuilding #blackbullchelmsford #giveaway

7 Day Challenge Day 5 of the 7 day challenge, Amongst all the hard work that has gone into opening for you guys we can always find time for a bit of fun I promise we’ve been working hard 😅 We can’t wait to welcome you all back on the 7th, what song will you be queuing first on our new jukebox system??? Remember to like comment and follow to be entered into our giveaway. #Blackbullchelmsford #giveaway #hospitality

7 Day Challenge Day 4 of the 7 day challenge, Everyone’s been asking for them and there finally here!!! Have look at our new cocktail range, find more details about our drinks menu on our website. Which is the first one you’ll be trying when you walk through the door??? Don’t forget to like comment and follow to be entered into our raffle, winner announced 7th July #Hospitality#blackbullchelmsford#giveaway#supportyourlocal

7 Day Challenge Day 3 of the 7 day challenge, Hope your all as excited as we are for our grand reopening. Have a look at our new starters. What’s the first one you’re going to order when you come in??? Don’t forget to like comment and follow over the next 4 days worth of posts to be entered into our raffle winning a roast dinner for 4 announced on the 7th of July. #BlackBullChelmsford#hospitality#giveaway

7 Day Challenge Day 2 of the 7 day challenge, Here’s a small preview at even more of our new products. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to the bull, fingers crossed watching England🤞 Don’t forget to like and comment on every post over the next seven days to be entered into our raffle the winner will be announced on our story the 7th of July. Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #BlackBullChelmsford#chelmsford#refurb#hospitality

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