The Viper

The Viper The Viper is a traditional English Pub nestled in the woods in the heart of Mill Green, Ingatestone. The specials board always has tempting choices.
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Home made food served every day
Mon to Fri 12-3pm & 6-9pm
Sat 12-9pm
Sun 12-6pm
Sandwiches, Light Bites, Mains & Desserts,
Specials and Sunday Roasts Delightfully unpretentious with local ales, simple, honest food and no modern intrusions. Popular with a wide mix of customers; cyclists, walkers with their dogs and families, this is an unspoilt local tucked away in the woods. Tastefully restored a

nd reopened in November 2022, the cosy and unchanging rooms are simply furnished around log fires. Famous for its local ales - Nethergate Viper VIPA and Mighty Oak Jake the Snake (both brewed for the pub) and Oscar Wilde, and a couple of quickly changing guests from brewers such as Crouch Vale and Mr Grundys on handpump and Westons Scrumpy and Perry. Live bands play during the very popular beer festivals, held at late May and August Bank Holiday Weekends and Morris Men sometimes dance outside. Now open everyday day for homemade food, a wide choice is shown on the chalk boards. At lunch time you can choose from sandwiches, lite bites, mains and desserts. In the evening you can enjoy tasty food from the main menu or lite bites, depending on your appetite. A special menu, including roasts is available on a Sunday. The majority of the food is locally sourced. Food served : Monday - Friday 12- 3pm & 6- 9pm
Saturday 12- 9pm
Sunday 12- 6pm

Tables on the lawn overlook a beautifully tended cottage garden - a dazzling mass of colour in summer, further enhanced at the front by overflowing hanging baskets and window boxes.

We are hiring! A great chance for the right person to join our friendly team.Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant – Job De...
05/09/2026

We are hiring! A great chance for the right person to join our friendly team.

Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant – Job Description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant
Reports to: Head Chef
Location: Mill Green, Ingatestone, Essex
Hours: Full-time

What We Offer

- Training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for progression within the kitchen team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in a professional kitchen and develop their skills alongside an experienced team.
Rural location, own transport required.
Please email
[email protected]

☀️ SUNNY WEEKEND = PIMM’S WEEKEND OFFER! 🍓🍊🥒The sun’s shining, the garden is calling… and we’ve got the perfect excuse f...
04/09/2026

☀️ SUNNY WEEKEND = PIMM’S WEEKEND OFFER! 🍓🍊🥒

The sun’s shining, the garden is calling… and we’ve got the perfect excuse for a long, lazy drink! 🍹🌿

🍓 Pimm’s by the glass £4
🍓 Pimm’s jug £12

Grab your friends, find a sunny spot and let the weekend begin! ❤️

📍 The Viper
🍹 Cheers to sunshine, good company & Pimm’s! ☀️

🏆 WE’VE DONE IT… WE’VE TAKEN THE CROWN! ✨️Essex Life Food & Drink Awards✨️THE VIPER, MILL GREEN — BEST BAR OF THE YEAR 2...
04/09/2026

🏆 WE’VE DONE IT… WE’VE TAKEN THE CROWN!
✨️Essex Life Food & Drink Awards✨️

THE VIPER, MILL GREEN — BEST BAR OF THE YEAR 2026! 🐍

After several years of the title being held by the reigning champions, this year there’s a new name at the top… 👀

We’ve officially knocked the reigning champions off the top spot! 😉🍻
And to make it even sweeter, we’ve also been awarded:
🌿 BEST USE OF LOCAL PRODUCE — HIGHLY COMMENDED

We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing team, our food, our drinks and everything that makes The Viper what it is.
A huge thank you to every single customer who walks through our doors, our fantastic team and the brilliant local suppliers who help us do what we do.

The crown has changed hands… and we’re absolutely delighted to be wearing it! 👑🐍

What a result! ❤️🍻

We are proud to be serving Selection Beer Spec-Ops lager at The Viper 🍺 and It's going down rather well! So pop in for a...
03/09/2026

We are proud to be serving Selection Beer Spec-Ops lager at The Viper 🍺 and It's going down rather well! So pop in for a pint and give it a try 🍻



Our commitment to supporting the mental health of the special forces community is a founding principle of Selection that we are extremely proud of.

01/09/2026

🍻 WHAT A WEEKEND! 🍻

And just like that, our Viper Beer Festiv-Ale 2026 is over! 💔

What a Bank Holiday weekend it’s been! Four days of fantastic beer, great food, live music, dancing, laughter, and, most importantly, YOU LOT! ❤️ 🍺🎶

We had sunshine, showers, a bit of thunder, and everything in between… but nothing was going to stop the party! 🌦️🙌

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed the beers, supported the bands, filled the garden and marquee, and made this year’s Festiv-Ale so special.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Team Viper ❤️
The people behind the scenes who worked tirelessly all weekend to keep the beer flowing, the food coming, the music playing, and everyone smiling.

We couldn’t do it without you.

🍺 40+ ales & ciders
🎶 Live music
🍔 BBQ & great food
🌿 Garden full of good times
❤️ And the best customers in the world!

We’ll be sharing some of our favourite photos and highlights from the weekend over the next few days…

Until the next one… 🍻
Team Viper ❤️


When it's gone, it's gone! 🍺Come on down and get a half-price pint from the beer tent until close today 🍻
01/09/2026

When it's gone, it's gone! 🍺
Come on down and get a half-price pint from the beer tent until close today 🍻

31/08/2026

Oh, what a night! 🫶🕺💃🎶🍺Thanks so much to everyone who came and made it epic!
The fun continues today, with the brilliant THIRSTY WORK 🎸
so don't miss our 4th and final day of The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale!

30/08/2026

🌞 DAY 3 – GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINE! 🌞

A huge THANK YOU to all you lovely people who braved the weather yesterday! 🌩🌧❤️

Team Viper sprang into action, extra seating went into the marquee, and the band played on! 🎶🍻

And today… THE BIG DAY! 🙏

We’re so excited to welcome back BreakforCover — back together for The Viper! 🍻🎸

🎶 Live from 3pm ’til late!

Come and join us, grab a drink, find a spot under the marquee and let’s make Day 3 a good one! ❤️

See you at The Viper! 🍻


29/08/2026

Day 2! The great music and fantastic food & drinks continue 👌
We can't wait to see you! 🍻

28/08/2026

🍺 THE VIPER BEER FESTIV-ALE STARTS TODAY! 🍺

From 11am, the beers will be tapped, chilled, and waiting for you! 🍻

Four days of fantastic beers, great food, good times & LIVE MUSIC 🎶

🎸 Friday 28th - 7pm – Interchange
🎤 Saturday 29th - 2pm – Ruby Robinson
🎶 Sunday 30th - BreakforCover from 3pm
🎸 Monday 31st – 1pm - Thirsty Work

🍹 The Garden Bar is fully stocked with your favourite sunshine drinks

🍔 The chefs are preparing the BBQ

🎪 The marquee is up, the beers are ready… now we just need you! 🍺🐍

📍 The Viper, Mill Green
Free entry

See you at the Beer Festiv-Ale! 🍻


Address

Mill Green Road
Ingatestone
CM40PT

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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