We pride ourselves on creating the best dining experience... world class ingredients, impeccable service and a unique ambience. We’re so proud that our customers have reviewed us, for the second consecutive year running, to be one of the UK’s 50 most romantic restaurants for 2020.

Our traditional venue is intimate and cosy, a home away from home, and the ideal location for a first date, marriage proposal and anniversary. We’re now the newest venue licensed to celebrate the union of two loved ones where we can host wedding and civil ceremonies, the ideal intimate location to celebrate with close family and friends.

Located in north Chelmsford between Writtle and Broomfield, our sun terrace has stunning views across the Essex countryside, and the most magical sunsets, the ideal backdrop for romance.

The romantic restaurant list, created by OpenTable, is determined by analysing more than 1,080,000 reviews from more than 8,500 restaurants across the UK - all submitted by verified diners.

Although the restaurant is fully booked for Valentines Day evening you don’t have to leave the romance to one date in the calendar.

The majority of Pig & Whistle Restaurant customers make the short journey into the countryside between Writtle and Broomfield to enjoy the hospitality, some travelling across Essex to enjoy a visit. In 2017 this led to the restaurant to become a finalist in the Essex destination venue category, nominated for Essex restaurant of the year at The majority of Pig & Whistle Restaurant customers make the short journey into the countryside between Writtle and Broomfield to enjoy the hospitality, some travelling across Essex to enjoy a visit. Last year this led to the restaurant to become a finalist in the Essex destination venue category as well as being nominated for Essex restaurant of the year at the 2018 British Restaurant Awards and then winning best customer service at the Essex Life Food & Drink Awards in 2018.