The Bakers Arms - Chelmsford

The Bakers Arms is a traditional pub located in the village of Stock, nestled between Chelmsford and Billericay. It can be a bit tricky to find, so keep an eye out for the sign near the Village Hall. The pub provides plenty of parking, a nice perk compared to other nearby options. However, it does tend to get busy quickly, especially on Sunday afternoons. The interior and exterior of the pub have a classic charm, with a delightful garden adjacent to the parking area. I've had some enjoyable meals there, as the staff is friendly and attentive. While not a gourmet establishment, the pub offers tasty home-cooked dishes (including snacks and dinners) at a reasonable price. The Bakers Arms is a popular spot among the locals in the village.

The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere and even though it was bustling, the dining experience was still enjoyable. The food and service were top-notch, especially given the large number of patrons.

Starters were very average. Whitebait was deep fried and dark brown not light and crispy as it should be. Warm bread rolls were basic and cheap. The pie was a glorified salty gravy soup with a pastry lid floating by with some pity vegetables along...side. Battered cod chips was the worst I have ever had. The batter was like sponge dripping with oil, so salty and greasy. Basic chips. Sad peas to accompany. The fizzy drinks were watered down. Really really poor. Would not recommend at all. The staff had 0 interest and the decor was drab and looked like it needed a good clean.

Visited for Sunday roast. Had the beef roast. Slightly salty for my taste. The beef was cooked through (I like mine with some pink) but it was tender. Veggies were fresh. Average roast for Probably wouldn't visit again unless taking my Mum who likes...salt and brown beef.

Had lunch here today. We both had ham egg and chips. The ham as so tough, it was impossible to cut it let alone eat it. When we told the waitress her response was Are you sure we sell a lot of these She then...said she would tell the chef, She did not even have the courtesy to come back to us. We were not after a refund, or discount, but a sorry would have gone a long way. Will never use this pub again