The Lion Inn - Part of The Coaching Inn Group

Main Road, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3JA
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About us

Wine & Dine at The Lion Inn The Dining Room at the Lion Inn offers a unique dining experience that blends the best of old and new. Guests can enjoy the finest cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, all served in a relaxed setting that embodies the rich history and timeless elegance of the inn. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a meal out, you can look forward to an unforgettable experience at one of the oldest hotels in Chelmsford, Essex. Whilst we predominantly operate a walk-in service, we have launched an online booking system to allow a limited number of reservations each day. We know you’d expect to find steak, fish & chips and a delicious shortcrust pastry pie but we also hope to tempt you with a number of ‘specials’ which change daily according to supply and season. Our function room, overlooking a water feature and garden area, is a very adaptable space and is available for private hire.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space5,683 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms23
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • View (garden)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,683.3 sq. ft.
Largest room
236.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,683.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Standing capacity
150
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
The Den
236.8 sq. ft.
13.1 x 18.0 sq. ft.
13.9 ft.
10
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10
-
The Lion House
|
2,723.3 sq. ft.
-
13.9 ft.
180
40
180
180
100
40
150
The Lion House Conference Room
|
1,065.6 sq. ft.
36.1 x 29.5 sq. ft.
13.9 ft.
50
25
40
50
30
34
50
The Private Dining Room
|
10.8 sq. ft.
-
-
40
30
-
40
-
20
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
23
Double (2 beds)
21
Suites
2

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Ingatestone Hall

Recreation
15 mi
Ingatestone Hall is a Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Essex, England. It is located outside the village of Ingatestone, approximately 5 miles south west of Chelmsford and 25 miles north east of London. The house was built by Sir William Petre, and his descendants live in the house to this day
Hall Ln
Ingatestone, ESS CM4 9NR
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Recreation
10 mi
From its iconic Dry Garden to exciting new features, our Essex garden goes from strength to strength.
Chelmsford
ESS CM3 8ET
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London Southend Airport (SEN)

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