Shaw Farm dates back to the 17th century, under the reign of Queen Anne. The farm was given a special pardon to start the production of bread for the local area. Still set in the original farm house, Shaw Farm resides in South Woodham Ferrers, a small town in the beautiful Essex countryside.

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A country pub near you oozing rural charm and rustic character, our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.

Whether you are planning dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with family, book a table online and enjoy some quality time with those you love the most. We also have a vegan menu at Shaw Farm in Chelmsford available 6 days a week.

Shaw Farm is a stone’s throw away from several family tourist attractions, including Tropical Wings Zoo – one of the UK’s best small zoo attractions, there’s fun for all ages with free flying butterflies and birds, keeper talks and animal feeds.

Take a look through our Offers for a full list of delights we can currently tempt you with, or sign up to our email club to be the first to hear of any future offers.

There’s always a great reason to visit Shaw Farm. Throughout the week we run Fixed Price Lunch and Dinner menus, and on a Friday (from 5pm) and Saturday (all day) we’ve our fantastic Weekend Treat Menu!

Shaw Farm is a dog friendly pub in Chelmsford. We welcome four legged friends and have water and treats available to ensure they're as comfortable as you are during your visit!