# The Riverside Inn, Chelmsford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.3/5 from 834 Google reviews. Individually decorated rooms and pub dining in a 17th-century mill with a beer garden. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/the-riverside-inn (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Inn 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Riverside Inn Victoria Road, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10152548280112669611&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Riverside Inn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117460721622602907049) **In short:** The Riverside Inn is an inn in Chelmsford, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 834 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places Individually decorated rooms and pub dining in a 17th-century mill with a beer garden. Summary via Google ## About The Riverside Inn The Riverside Inn occupies a 17th-century mill on Victoria Road in Chelmsford, with a beer garden overlooking the river. The pub serves food and rooms are individually decorated. Dogs are welcome and there are facilities for children. Parking on site can be difficult. The food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Riverside Inn's own website](http://www.riversideinnchelmsford.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM ## What's nearby - Riverside Leisure Centre 100m away - Home Bargains 150m away - The Cathedral Primary School 200m away - Riverside Retail Park 250m away - Tesco Superstore 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this inn offers cozy and well-decorated rooms, and a nice pub with good food. They also highlight the friendly staff, the lovely riverside location, and the great beer garden. Other reviews mention the parking can be difficult. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (834 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1721344). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (834 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.riversideinnchelmsford.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01245 266881](tel:01245266881) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32PFPH+CP ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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