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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 and 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.

🍻🐍 THE VIPER GOES TO MALTA! 🇲🇹👕Regular Viper customer Steve and his mate John, proudly sporting their Viper merchandise ...
15/10/2026

🍻🐍 THE VIPER GOES TO MALTA! 🇲🇹👕

Regular Viper customer Steve and his mate John, proudly sporting their Viper merchandise and enjoying a b**r at 'The Pub' in Valletta!

This historic little pub is famously associated with the late Oliver Reed, who was in Malta filming Ridley Scott’s Gladiator when he visited in May 1999.

Reed spent his final afternoon at the pub, enjoying drinks and the company of friends and Royal Navy sailors, before tragically suffering a fatal heart attack. His connection with the place has since become part of Valletta’s local folklore. 🖤

💚 Our quality Viper polo shirts are available now!

Where will you take yours? 🌍🍻🐍

✨ What a year it’s been for The Viper! 🐍🍻From award winning 🏆 and recognition to being featured in the national press as...
09/10/2026

✨ What a year it’s been for The Viper! 🐍🍻

From award winning 🏆 and recognition to being featured in the national press as one of Britain’s best country pubs, it’s been a fantastic year for our little country pub in Mill Green.
You can read the whole article here https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/went-search-britains-best-country-pubs-20-favourites-4735477?ito=whatsapp_share_article-top

We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and grateful to everyone who continues to support The Viper! ❤️

07/10/2026

🍂 After a beautiful summer, we bring you… our new Autumn Menu! 🍂

As the seasons change, it's time to get cosy, with some delicious new dishes and some Viper favourites to enjoy. From comforting homemade classics and hearty mains to tempting desserts, there’s something for everyone. 🍽️

Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed lunch, a cosy dinner, or simply a catch-up with friends, we’d love to welcome you to The Viper. 🐍❤️

📍 The Viper, Mill Green
🍴 Good food • Great atmosphere • Country pub charm

🍋🍰 THIS WEEK’S CAKE AT THE VIPER! 🍰🍋There’s nothing quite like a slice of homemade ginger cake topped with delicious lem...
02/10/2026

🍋🍰 THIS WEEK’S CAKE AT THE VIPER! 🍰🍋

There’s nothing quite like a slice of homemade ginger cake topped with delicious lemon drizzle icing! 😋

We’re open from 11am, so why not pop in for a slice of cake with a lovely tea or coffee ☕️🍰

Perfect for a little treat before or after your countryside walk 🌳🥾🐾

📍 The Viper, Mill Green
🍰 Homemade cake
☕️ Tea & coffee
🌳 Beautiful countryside walks on our doorstep

Go on… you’ve earned it! 😉

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🍻 WE’RE IN THE GOOD B**R GUIDE 2027! 🍻We’ve got some fantastic news to share! 🎉We’re absolutely delighted to announce th...
25/09/2026

🍻 WE’RE IN THE GOOD B**R GUIDE 2027! 🍻
We’ve got some fantastic news to share! 🎉
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Viper has once again been included in CAMRA’s Good B**r Guide 2027! 🍺🐍
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised for what we love doing — serving great b**r, supporting real ale and keeping the traditional local pub spirit alive. ❤️
A huge thank you to everyone who visits, supports and raises a glass with us. It really does mean a lot! 🍻
LONG LIVE THE LOCAL PUB! 🍺❤️
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18/09/2026

🍺 What a great day at The Viper! 🍺

We were delighted to welcome Selection B**r and Graham Gooch to the pub for a brilliant afternoon! 🙌

Great b**r, great company, and plenty of good times — just how we like it at The Viper. 🍻

And if you haven’t tried Selection B**r’s Spec-Ops yet… you’re definitely missing out! 👀🍺
This premium l***r is fast becoming a favourite here, and is outselling our usual popular brands!

📍 The Viper, Mill Green
Come and see us — there’s always something good happening!

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🍂 Seasonal changes are coming to our amazing menu! 🍽️We’re giving the menu a seasonal refresh, and we couldn’t resist gi...
18/09/2026

🍂 Seasonal changes are coming to our amazing menu! 🍽️

We’re giving the menu a seasonal refresh, and we couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek… 👀

Here’s one of our new dishes for starters — although, technically, it’s actually a main! 😋

There’s plenty more deliciousness to come, so keep your eyes peeled… 👀🍴

📍 The Viper, Mill Green




17/09/2026

We always love seeing photos from our lovely customers after they’ve visited The Viper — especially when they come with a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! ❤️

This customer captured some great photos of his visit, and we think they really show off our beautiful original interior and some of the fantastic food we serve. 😋

Thank you, Matthew, for taking the time to share your photos and for the lovely review. 📸

When will your next visit be?
Great food, good b**r, and a proper country pub atmosphere — we’d love to see you! 🍺🍽️❤️

📸 Photo credit - Matthew Clarke

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]

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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