Mill Green Rd, Mill Green, Ingatestone CM4 0PT

The Viper Celebrates Success at the Essex Life Food & Drink Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that The Viper, Mill Green has been named Best Bar of the Year 2026, alongside receiving a Highly Commended recognition for Best Use of Local Produce.

A wonderful achievement for our team and a proud moment for everyone who makes The Viper what it is.


The Telegraph Best Pubs In The UK 2026

With just 13 other pubs in Essex, we are proud to be included in The Telegraph Best Pubs In The UK 2026

The criteria for inclusion – charming character, welcoming staff, rich history and, of course, the best beer!

Every one of the listed establishments has been tried and tested by a panel of six experts, so this is a fantastic acknowledgement for The Viper!


Welcome to The Viper!

We are pleased to have reopened in November 2022 after extensive repairs and refurbishment.

Open daily (with food served 7 days a week) we offer a warm, clean and beautifully decorated public house set within the woods close to Ingatestone.

Our opening hours are:

11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Sunday

Food Service (changing chalk board menu):

12:00 to 15::00 & 18:00 to 21:00 Monday to Friday

12:00 to 21:00 Saturday

12:00 to 18:00 Sunday

For detail of the wide drinks offer, food and refurbishment we hope you will visit and enjoy!