The Black Bull
Pub in Chelmsford with outdoor seating — 4.3★ (415 Google reviews).

Cafés · Chelmsford
Hope Cafe and Soft Play in Chelmsford is an easygoing spot for families, with a soft play area to keep little ones busy and a kids' menu when everyone's ready to eat. High chairs mean even the smallest can pull up to the table, so you can enjoy a coffee while the children burn off some energy.

The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
Pub in Chelmsford with outdoor seating — 4.3★ (415 Google reviews).
Restaurant in Chelmsford with outdoor seating — 4.2★ (463 Google reviews).
Café in Chelmsford with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.6★ (580 Google reviews).