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.

28/05/2026

Wowโ€ฆ what a weekend ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

Team Viper smashed it again!
Despite the heat, you all came out and made our Beer Festiv-Ale one to remember!

Amazing beers, incredible music, great laughs, and the best crowd we could ask for โ€” thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the weekend โค๏ธ

The legendary Beer Festiv-Ale returnsโ€ฆโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ“… August Bank Holiday Weekend | 28โ€“31 August

Save the date โ€” more details coming soon ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿบ

๐Ÿป VIPER BEER FESTIV-ALE ๐ŸปWowโ€ฆ what a weekend ๐Ÿ™ŒDespite the heat, you all came out and made our Beer Festiv-Ale one to rem...
26/05/2026

๐Ÿป VIPER BEER FESTIV-ALE ๐Ÿป
Wowโ€ฆ what a weekend ๐Ÿ™Œ
Despite the heat, you all came out and made our Beer Festiv-Ale one to remember! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿบ
Weโ€™ll be sharing some highlight pics very soon, but in the meantime hereโ€™s a little treat from us to youโ€ฆ
You didnโ€™t quite drink us dry ๐Ÿ˜‰ so weโ€™ve still got a great selection of beers left โ€” and theyโ€™re ALL HALF PRICE today! ๐Ÿป
Come down, cool off, and enjoy a peaceful pint with us ๐Ÿบ

20/05/2026

We canโ€™t wait to see you all at The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale! ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽถ
The sun is shining, the tents are up, the beers are chilling, and the atmosphere is building already! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿบ
Great ales, live music, good food, and fantastic company โ€” itโ€™s going to be an amazing weekend.
We open the taps at 11 AM Friday ๐Ÿ˜
See you there! ๐Ÿป

19/05/2026

๐ŸŽท๐Ÿป BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY LIVE MUSIC ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽท
The fantastic Melvin Beddow Big Band is back at The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale! ๐ŸŽถ
Join us this Bank Holiday Monday for an afternoon of superb live music from the ever-popular MBBB โ€” a traditional big band bringing you an authentic mix of:
โœจ Swing
โœจ Jive
โœจ Rock & Roll
โœจ Pop
โœจ Jazz
With their full big band sound and incredible atmosphere, itโ€™s guaranteed to be a brilliant afternoon of music, dancing, and festival fun! ๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽน
๐Ÿ“ The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale
๐Ÿ—“ Bank Holiday Monday
๐Ÿ• From 1PM
Great music, great beer, and great company โ€” donโ€™t miss it! ๐Ÿบ๐ŸŽถ


18/05/2026

๐Ÿบ๐ŸŽ‰ THE VIPER BEER FESTIV-ALE ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿบ

22nd โ€“ 25th May
40+ Real Ales & Ciders!

Hereโ€™s a peep at the Beer Tent offering, carefully sourced once again by The Brentwood Brewing Co๐Ÿป

From crisp refreshing ciders to rich traditional ales, thereโ€™ll be something for every beer lover to enjoy across the whole Festiv-Ale weekend!

Great drinks, great atmosphere, live entertainment, and fantastic company โ€” The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale is not to be missed! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Round up your friends and come raise a glass with us! ๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ“ The Viper
๐Ÿ“… 22nd โ€“ 25th May
๐Ÿบ 40+ Real Ales & Ciders
๐ŸŒฟ The Garden Bar - fully stocked with Lagers, Pimms, Aperol & Gins

Reminder for our lovely customers ๐Ÿ˜Š We are closed today and tomorrow for floor refurbishment. Back open on Wednesday ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป....
16/02/2026

Reminder for our lovely customers ๐Ÿ˜Š
We are closed today and tomorrow for floor refurbishment.
Back open on Wednesday ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป.....
In the meantime you can show you appreciation by voting for us in The Essex Life Magazine Food and Drinks Awards 2026. https://tinyurl.com/bdfhvepk
Cheers ๐Ÿป โค๏ธ

โœจ๐Ÿบ Quick oneโ€ฆ ๐ŸบโœจLove the food? ๐Ÿฝ๏ธRate the beers? ๐ŸบFeel at home with our team? ๐Ÿ˜ŠDoes your dog think this is their pub? ๐ŸถO...
12/02/2026

โœจ๐Ÿบ Quick oneโ€ฆ ๐Ÿบโœจ
Love the food? ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Rate the beers? ๐Ÿบ
Feel at home with our team? ๐Ÿ˜Š
Does your dog think this is their pub? ๐Ÿถ
Obsessed with our Beer Festivals? ๐Ÿป
Sounds like youโ€™re a Viper fan โค๏ธ
Now we need your help! Weโ€™d be incredibly grateful if you could nominate us in the Essex Life Magazine 2026 Food & Drink Awards, in partnership with Visit Essex.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Nominate us here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfhvepk
Every single nomination means the world to our team โ€” thank you for your support! ๐Ÿ™Œ




๐Ÿบ The Mighty Viper Beer Festiv-Ale Returns This May! ๐ŸŽถGet ready for four glorious days of great beer & food, live music,...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿบ The Mighty Viper Beer Festiv-Ale Returns This May! ๐ŸŽถ
Get ready for four glorious days of great beer & food, live music, and good times over the bank holiday weekend โ€”
Friday 22nd โ€“ Monday 25th May.
Expect an electric atmosphere, amazing drinks, and plenty of entertainment for everyone.
๐ŸŽต Our exciting musical lineup will be announced soonโ€ฆ watch this space! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽบ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

We wish to let our lovely customers know in advance that The Viper will be closed on Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February...
01/02/2026

We wish to let our lovely customers know in advance that The Viper will be closed on Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February to have the floor refurbished โœจ๏ธ
Sorry for the inconvenience!


A well travelled Viper T shirt! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บWith thanks to Steve, a Viper regular ๐Ÿป
09/01/2026

A well travelled Viper T shirt! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
With thanks to Steve, a Viper regular ๐Ÿป



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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