Find your way to Terling

Worth the little detour.

A village escape, just outside Chelmsford. Come for lunch, meet for a drink, make yourself at home.

The Rayleigh Arms and its terrace in the evening sunshine

Find us here.

1 Owl’s Hill, Terling, Essex, CM3 2PW

Get directions 01245 233 444

Plan your visit

Opening & dining.

Christmas & New Year hours

Day	Drinks	Food
Wed 23 Dec	Closed	Closed
Christmas EveThu 24 Dec	12:00 – 22:00	12:00 – 18:00
Last table at 17:45.
Christmas DayFri 25 Dec	12:00 – 14:00	Closed
Drinks only.
Boxing DaySat 26 Dec	12:00 – 18:00	12:00 – 16:00
Sun 27 Dec	12:00 – 20:00	12:00 – 17:00
Usual Sunday hours.
Mon 28 Dec	Closed	Closed
Tue 29 Dec	Closed	Closed
Wed 30 Dec	Closed	Closed
New Year’s EveThu 31 Dec	12:00 – 16:30	12:00 – 15:45
The pub closes at 4:30pm and reopens at 6pm for the New Year’s Eve event. Tickets only from 6pm. 18+ only.
New Year’s DayFri 1 Jan	12:00 – 18:00	12:00 – 16:00
Sat 2 Jan	12:00 – 23:00	12:00 – 20:30
Usual Saturday hours.
Sun 3 Jan	12:00 – 20:00	12:00 – 17:00
Usual Sunday hours.

DayPubKitchen

Monday – WednesdayToday · WednesdayClosedClosed

Thursday12:00 – 15:00 17:30 – 22:0012:00 – 14:30 17:30 – 20:30

Friday12:00 – 23:0012:00 – 14:30 17:30 – 20:30

Saturday12:00 – 23:0012:00 – 20:30

Sunday12:00 – 20:0012:00 – 17:00

Kitchen times are separate from pub opening hours. Seasonal and bank holiday hours may vary; please call if you’re planning a special visit.

Book your table

Dining at the pub

Walk in or book ahead?

You’re welcome to eat in the bar or pop in for a drink.

Bringing your dog? We highly recommend booking a dog-friendly table.

Book a table

Thursday & Friday lunch
Walk-ins usually welcome
Lunch plans made on the spot? Pop in and we’ll find you a table if we can.
Friday evening
Worth booking
The weekend starts here. Book ahead if you have a time in mind.
Saturday
Booking recommended
Making plans for lunch or dinner? It’s worth reserving a table.
Sunday
Booking required
Coming for a roast? Please reserve your table before you set off.

Before you visit

Parking

Free parking for customers only, with around 30 spaces. There’s no need to register your car.

Wheelchair access

A wheelchair ramp is available on the terrace. Please let a member of the team know if you’d like to use it.

Bringing your dog?

Dogs are welcome in designated areas. Tell us when booking if you’re bringing yours. Sunday dog-friendly tables are limited, and dogs cannot join tables of more than six guests.

A few things to know.

Planning a meal with us?

Tables are normally reserved for two hours; add a note if you need more time. Please mention highchairs and wheelchair access when booking.

Allergies & dietary requirements

Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements before ordering. We do not have separate gluten-free fryers.

01245 233 444 bookings@therayleigharms.co.uk

Get in touch.

Send the pub team a message and we’ll get back to you.

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