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If you have been fruitlessly searching for a pub that is quintessentially English, then <strong>The</strong> Duck Pub & Dining is the place to visit locally. Nestled between the picturesque villages of Writtle and Roxwell, <strong>The</strong> Duck sits in the tiny hamlet of Newney Green and enjoys all of the peace and quiet of the English countryside <strong>as</strong> if from a bygone era. Now under new ownership, <strong>The</strong> Duck operates <strong>as</strong> a free house. In order to wet your palate, there are always 4 regional real ales available on draught plus at le<strong>as</strong>t 2 on the back bar poured at gravity. Our first cl<strong>as</strong>s selection of other drinks also includes a quality wine list and a huge selection of Malt Whiskies. On the food front, our menu reflects everything that is great about Great Britain and draws on the excellent range of food available locally, put together in the shape of simple, honest, hearty dishes. <strong>The</strong> Duck welcomes one and all, whether it’s to enjoy a traditional three course meal in our wooden beamed dining room, or simply to join the cyclists and walkers with a country platter sat around our fireside. Families are most welcome too, so why not make full use of our spacious garden, complete with children’s play area. the duck pub & dining newney green, chelmsford. Fant<strong>as</strong>tic band playing live from 8.30pm. Since taking over the reigns, we are constantly striving to make <strong>The</strong> Duck better, with our outside grounds currently taking presedence. However, future plans include a kitchen garden and a small holding in which we will keep pigs, chickens and an <strong>as</strong>sortment of little animals that will further enhance your visit to our pub. Birthday, anniversary and all celebrations are also naturally catered for, <strong>as</strong> are business luncheons, so ple<strong>as</strong>e do contact us for further details. We very much hope to welcome you to <strong>The</strong> Duck real soon! Beer, food, music, wine and entertainment! Friday 26th August Saturday 27th Corporate 2-course August platter luncheon + FREE gl<strong>as</strong>s & pint 12-4pm + complimentary t<strong>as</strong>ting Local food stalls for a bite to eat & rustic local platter. BABY GO BOOM TICKETS £25 Kicking the weekend off 7pm supper with the legend that is Jimmy Greaves. Wick’s Manor bangers & m<strong>as</strong>h, Lathcoat’s apple pie & custard. TICKETS £25 OPEN from 12-12 each day over the AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND period! EMAIL US AT theduckinn1@btconnect.com Sunday 28th August Food & craft stalls 9-4pm Evening Barn Dance with the Metric Foot Band from 8pm accompanied by a ploughman’s supper £15pp 3 Course Lunch £10 & 3 Course Dinner £15 Monday 29th August Afternoon Tea Menu + Chelmsford Morris Men from 3pm Watch an evening play ‘BLIND DATE’ by Frank Marcus whilst enjoying a pie from 7pm £10 Ticket ‘Sample Menu’ Soup of the Day Duck Liver Parfait Melon & Grape Cocktail Fisherman’s Catch Toad in the Hole Avocado & Brie Bake all served with potatoes and a medley of fresh veg Summer Fruits Bread & Butter Pudding served with Crème Fraiche Cheesecake of the Day Selection of ice-cream Tuesday 30th August Drink us dry until it’s time to say goodbye! HALF PRICE BEER to empty the barrels! REGULAR PUB OPENING TIMES Tuesday - Sunday 12noon - 11pm FOOD SERVED 12noon -9.30pm every day Closed Mondays (but OPEN on Bank Holiday Mondays!) 20 different ales, stouts, porters & ciders Newney Green, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3SF. TEL: 01245 421894 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Edge</strong> 01245 348256 Page 17
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