Looking for the best pubs in Braintree? Market-town inns, Freeport-adjacent locals, and countryside pubs on the edge of Constable country. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Braintree reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Braintree's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
The best pub in Braintree
Must visit
85 High Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1JS
A southern High Street local with brick and whitewashed exterior, real ale, all-day food, a rear beer garden, and live music at weekends.
Highly Recommended
91 High Street, CM7 3JS
A market-town inn on Braintree High Street with real ale, home-cooked food, and a proper Essex welcome.
Recommended
91 Coggeshall Road, CM7 9DB
A Braintree Pub with cask ales, pub food, and a lively crowd near the town centre.
Bank Street, CM7 3RB
A market-town inn serving Braintree with real ale, home-cooked food, and a proper Essex welcome in this welcoming Essex Pub.
Rayne Road, CM7 5BZ
A Braintree corridor Pub with cask ales, pub food, and a steady commuter following.
Notley Road, CM7 1TH
A traditional Essex Pub on the edge of Braintree with real ale, pub food, and village charm.
High Street,
A Braintree red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Market Place,
A Braintree crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Church Street,
A Braintree king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Station Road,
A Braintree royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
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