The Green Man - Uttlesford

While out for a walk, we spontaneously stopped by this charming restaurant for a coffee by the cozy log fire. We ended up staying for lunch after browsing the menu. My husband ordered a delicious sausage, cheese, and onion sandwich with coleslaw, while I opted for the beautifully presented fish cakes served with a side of mixed leaves. Nick, our server, warmly welcomed us, despite our casual attire, and provided excellent attentiveness throughout our meal, always accompanied by a friendly smile.

The Green Man at Linsell is a charming pub located off the beaten path that almost meets expectations. The pub's decor is lovely and you'll receive a warm welcome from the attentive front-of-house team. It's a step up from your typical pub, with white tablecloths and napkins that elevate the Sunday lunch experience. Getting there may require navigating through narrow single-track roads with the help of a somewhat confusing satnav, but there is ample parking available once you arrive. The drink selection is standard pub fare, though the wine list appears reasonable. For our meal, we both opted for the beef Sunday roast. While everything was cooked well, the dishes lacked seasoning and punch to truly elevate the flavors. One dish that stood out was a broccoli cheese concoction that seemed odd and wasn't to our taste. For dessert, we tried the crumble and brownie bake. The crumble, advertised as apple and blackberry or blackcurrant, felt lacking in the black element, resulting in what appeared to be a purple apple crumble. Despite these drawbacks, we cleaned our plates and left feeling satisfied and ready for a post-meal walk with our dog. The bill came to £30 per person, drinks included, making it a reasonably priced Sunday lunch option. Overall, The Green Man at Linsell is worth a visit for a leisurely lunch in a pleasant setting.

My extended family and I gathered at this restaurant, choosing its quiet location as a midpoint between our five homes. The food was delicious and well-presented, and we received excellent service from James and his team. We enjoyed the lovely views from the back of the restaurant, as well as the spacious beer garden. Despite being relatively quiet on a Thursday afternoon in late September, I believe this restaurant deserves more customers.

The pub is nice and clean and modern, with a pleasant outdoor area if you want to sit outside but it needed more sunshades for hot days. Service is warm friendly. Whilst the beer battered fish was enjoyable, the skin on chips were a soggy disappointment more like badly done frozen chips. Would have expected them to be so much better. However, the salmon dish with mash was excellent. Wines are pricey.

Just popped in for quick anniversary drink as had other commitments but really warm welcome from James and the staff and lovely complimentary snack with our drinks which was a nice touch James is such a lovely host and always takes the time to speak to you