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The New London Restaurant and Lounge, Chelmsford, Essex

The New London Restaurant and Lounge

4.7
4.7
954 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The award-winning New London restaurant has been on Chelmsford’s dining and social scene since October 2013 and it still is a relaxed yet sophisticated dining venue. The venue is full of elegance and glamour – now more than ever after an incredible redesign in March 2018.

We have a reputation for seasonally inspired menus with a unique approach to homemade food which makes the New London restaurant a special place to visit.

We pride ourselves on our excellent service with a personal touch. All our staff are proud of, and knowledgeable about, our dishes, wines and cocktails.

We offer only the best locally sourced and seasonal British produce including fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients and foraged herbs. All our dishes are served in the inimitable style that has helped it garner so many compliments and awards since opening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01245 266288
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Charlie Card
  • Neighborhood
    Chelmsford
  • Parking details
    The Moulsham Street 'Pay-and-Display' car-park is only 2 minutes' walking distance.It is also possible to park in some areas along Moulsham Street. You will need to look out for the parking regulation markings and signs (1 hour free parking Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm with no return within 3 hours - free after 6pm and weekends).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Bottomless Prosecco Lunch with Live Music

    £54.95 per person

    Dec 7, 2024 only
    Come and celebrate the festive season with us, and enjoy bottomless prosecco, a 3 course lunch and live music from the wonderful Amy Langmead Booking and a£20 deposit per guest is required paid direct to the restaurant. Prosecco is served from 12 noon until 2pm. Tables vacated by 3pm.
  • Festive Bottomless Prosecco Lunch with Live Music

    £54.95 per person

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Come and celebrate the festive season with bottomless prosecco, a 3 course lunch and live music from the wonderful vocalist Amy Langmead! Bookings and a deposit of £20 per guest is required to be paid direct to the restaurant. Prosecco is served from 12 noon until 2pm. Tables vacated by 3pm.

What 954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Romantic

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The New London Restaurant and Lounge is a standout dining spot in Chelmsford, celebrated for its "excellent food and service." Diners rave about the "seasonal and well-assembled menu" and "friendly, attentive staff." The atmosphere is sophisticated yet welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions or a delightful Sunday lunch.

954 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with very polite, friendly and attentive staff who were very helpful in advising one of the party who had dietary requirements. We all ate from the set menu which gave a good choice of interesting dishes. All the food was very well cooked, delicious and well presented. The restaurant has a pleasant , friendly atmosphere without being noisy. Good value for money and very close to car parking. Can thoroughly recommend.

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  2. Justin

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice, cosy, friendly and welcoming restaurant. Service very good and the food was excellent. Superb quality steak and chips with an amazing jus. Fantastic cheesecake dessert also, well worth every penny.

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  3. Malcolm

    Essex

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty food and attentive service. Will go again.

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  4. Paul

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and wine. Head and shoulders the best restaurant in Chelmsford

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  5. John

    Essex

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the beef Sunday roast and it was lovely. My only comment is that people have different tastes for how they like their beef cooked. For me it was not cooked enough. I would have liked to have been offered the choice as you do with steak or at least be warned that it is served rare so that I can then decide if it is right for me.

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  6. Glen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, very much recommend a visit

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  7. Geovana

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was mine and my friend Emily first time at the restaurant, we went there for lunch to celebrate our birthday. We really had an amazing time, food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

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  8. Graham

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We celebrated my wife's birthday at the New London but the evening was somewhat spoiled by the poor main course that she received. My wife ordered a fillet steak that turned out to be so tough as to be inedible. She was advised that all the steak available was the same and so had to order a different main meal. It is unusual for a restaurant to be unable to provide a decent fillet steak.

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  9. Clare

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great drinks menu, lovely service and atmosphere. Always enjoyable!

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  10. Chisom Nnamdi

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding services, good eats, tasty wine, and a cozy environment. I would love to visit again with my dear wife. The experience was all amazing.

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FAQs

The New London Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 954 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The New London Restaurant and Lounge

147 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0AA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chelmsford
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Moulsham Street 'Pay-and-Display' car-park is only 2 minutes' walking distance.It is also possible to park in some areas along Moulsham Street. You will need to look out for the parking regulation markings and signs (1 hour free parking Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm with no return within 3 hours - free after 6pm and weekends).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charlie Card
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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