Samphire Restaurant @ The County Hotel — Restaurant in Chelmsford

I had a lovely time enjoying afternoon tea here! The setting was charming and elegant, with a relaxing atmosphere that made the experience feel really special. The selection of teas was impressive, and everything was beautifully presented. The finger sandwiches were fresh and flavorful, and the scones were warm and perfectly baked—served with generous portions of clotted cream and jam. The variety of pastries and cakes added a sweet finishing touch.

The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. Overall, it was a delightful experience and a perfect way to spend a leisurely afternoon. Highly recommended for anyone looking to treat themselves or celebrate a...

Enjoyed a family dinner here one evening. The restaurant was quiet but the hotel had a number of functions on. We were warned that the food might be slow to come out due to the functions but we didn't notice any obvious delay. Due to the layout of the restaurant it had a private dining vibe although the staff were really attentive and we had no issues with service. The food was excellent and very well presented. The menu is varied with options of wood pigeon, soup and carpaccio to start which we all really enjoyed. I was very pleased with my seabass main which was surprisingly meaty. Overall a nice meal and evening out, worth a try even if it doesn't seem like the most...

Had a delicious afternoon tea today! The food was amazing, we had a Christmas afternoon tea and it was perfect even came with crackers and Christmas tree folded napkins. The staff were amazing particularly Chris, she was so lovely and welcoming, she couldn't do enough for us. I would 100% recommend and we will be come back. Thank you to the entire team and particularly Chris, you...