The Butchers Arms

3.6 (13)

£25 and under

British

Dunmow Road, North End, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 3PJ

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About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

After a quarter of a million pound refurbishment, The Butchers Arms has become one of the most beautiful and acclaimed restaurants in Essex.

The team behind the award-winning Bay Horse in Chelmsford have lovingly restored and renovated the venue, combining modern design with period features to create a bright and airy space.

Masters of molecular gastronomy, the chefs at The Butchers Armse prepare a delicious menu, with each dish cooked freshly from the finest, locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Every weekend the best musicians in the county perform acoustic versions of the latest hits and classics from 9.30pm, providing a great atmosphere and entertaining the friendly clientèle into the night. Sundays mean delicious roast dinners, with a selection of beautifully cooked meats and all the trimmings.

We offer free parking, a large outdoor patio and children's playground area .

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 1am Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Website
http://www.butchersarms-essex.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Dunmow Road, North End, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 3PJ
Area
Braintree
Parking Details
The large car park is free.
Entertainment
Every Friday and Saturday The Butchers Arms welcomes live acoustic musicians from 9pm till late. Enjoy the music with real ales and fine wines.
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Butchers Arms.

3.6

(13)

3.7Food
3.6Service
3.6Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

13 Reviews

KB
KirstyB
Essex2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 19 June 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing meal for Father's Day. Very rude chef & poor quality food. The food was not as described. We will not be returning.
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dusty
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 June 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
lovely friendly staff and great food - nice selection though didnt see a vegetarian option so maybe check before you go - lovely presentation and service
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Gooseman Gold
London26 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 June 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Having previously visited The Butchers Arms for Sunday Lunch, I was looking forward to going back. However, my Friday lunchtime experience was not so positive. Despite not being busy, we didn't get our food (a salad and a sandwich) until an hour after we arrived and the quality was not what was expected based on previous experience.
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Jeeves
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This places was recommended to us by a friend who lives locally. We were up for wedding and wanted a lovely Sunday lunch before heading back to London. The food and service were amazing, 3 courses for £20 is incredible value. I had the pork roast and it comes highly recommended. I will make the trip from London again, it would definitely be worth the drive! Had on heart one of the best roast dinners i've ever eaten out. If I could improve one thing it would be to have salt and pepper grinders not shakers, or at least be offered ground pepper, then it would be perfection!
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Gooseman Gold
London26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Sunday Lunch and was very impressed. 2 course menu £17, 3 course £20. Sufficient choices of starter, main and dessert. Food quality and quantity very good and excellent service (attentive and good humoured). A little out of the way but definitely one to go back to!
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Dave
Essex1 review
2.0
Dined on 9 October 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Good food, comfortable and relaxing surroundings. But sadly, that's the only good thing that can be said. Service was so slow. One side dish didn't turn up. A complimentary dish of chips that was offered, also never turned up. Annoyingly, all evening all we could hear was constant apologies being offered to diners. We were left with the impression that that Butchers Arms had recently gone through extensive renovations, and so maybe the aforementioned issues were "teething problems" ?
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OpenTable Diner
Essex2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 26 September 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
décor was good and so was initial service but then waited at least 30mins for starters. Once this arrived I have to say it was very tasty. It wasn't such a long wait for main meal but I had asked for medium cooked steak and it arrived well done. My husbands rack of ribs although meaty lacked flavour and both our chunky chips could have done with a little more cooking. If the price had been a little better we may be tempted to go back as everyone working there were very pleasant but having visited other restaurants in the area who provide a higher quality meal for a lesser price I think we shall decide against it
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Loulabell
Essex3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 September 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place to eat, the service was good and the staff was polite and friendly, had the chocolate brownie which was amazing will definitely be returning and recommending to friends and family 😃
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Unhappy
Essex1 review
1.0
Dined on 21 August 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Turned up at 5.50 for a meal at 6 they were shut and doors locked although they are meant to be open from mid day
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Runrig27
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 July 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Extremely slow service; parts of order missing. Only the drinks delivered promptly.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 1am Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Website
http://www.butchersarms-essex.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
Dunmow Road, North End, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 3PJ
Area
Braintree
Parking Details
The large car park is free.
Entertainment
Every Friday and Saturday The Butchers Arms welcomes live acoustic musicians from 9pm till late. Enjoy the music with real ales and fine wines.
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Essex
Braintree
Braintree

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