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Monday 12pm - 11pm Tuesday 12pm - 11pm Wednesday 12pm - 11pm Thursday 12pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 11pm Saturday 12pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

The Old Crown Messing

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The Old Crown Messing

Country pub in the heart of rural Essex, serving good food and great beer daily. Dog Friendly Bar
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12/08/2026

If you're looking for a different take on salmon then our pan fried salmon fillet with breaded rice cake, Thai curry bisque, charred tenderstem and cashews is the dish for you!

Book your table online or call us on 01621 815575

10/08/2026

Don't forget!

This August Bank Holiday Monday (31st) we're holding a special Old Crown Fiesta!

Paella and live music from 2 - 5pm.

All welcome!

01/08/2026

Our August a la carte menu is now live!

Take a look at what we have on offer this month, including these delicious black bomber and chive croquettes with watermelon and raddichio salad.

As always we have lots of delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on offer, in the beautiful village of Messing, with indoor and outdoor seating.

Book your table online or call us on 01621 815575

31/07/2026

One month to go!

Join us this coming August Bank Holiday for a Fiesta!

We will be serving Paella to the sounds of Mike Allen-Pugh from 2pm until 5pm (or until it runs out!)

See you then!

22/07/2026

Is that a new low-alcohol beer we hear you say?!

It sure is - Volt from Woodfordes Brewery is a 0.5% IPA that retains all the punchy flavours you want in an IPA but with barely any alcohol.

Currently on tap - come and give it a try - you can drive here!

20/07/2026

Check out this delicious dish - Pan Roasted Sea Bream with ratte potatoes, roasted fennel, romesco & saffron aioli 😋

Currently available on our July a la carte menu.

Book your table online or call us on 01621 815575

17/07/2026

Looking for a sunny spot to enjoy a drink and some food this weekend?

We're located in the idyllic village of Messing, nestled in between Kelvedon and Tiptree - just a 15 minute drive from Colchester.

We are a family owned pub that serves high quality, locally sourced, seasonal food as well as a great selection of drinks.

We're dog friendly and there are lots of great places for walks nearby.

Come and visit - we'd love to see you.

15/07/2026

📢 Save the date!

This coming August Bank Holiday Monday we will be celebrating with paella and live music at the front of the pub.

🥘 Paella available from 2pm until we run out!

🎸 Music from Beer Festival favourite Mike Allen-Pugh.

See you there!

13/07/2026

Please note: The pub will be closed for a private event tomorrow afternoon from 3-6pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

10/07/2026

Are we your 'Pub of the Year'?

We're so pleased to have been nominated again* for the Life Magazine Food & Drink Awards 2026 against some great competition. But we need your votes to win it...

Please click here to cast your vote: https://buff.ly/eUZLCsq

*We're also nominated in Restaurant of the Year, Outstanding Service, Best for Dogs and Best use of local produce - so while you're voting you know what to do 😘

Voting closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 21 2026.

Thank you!

Address

Lodge Road
Messing
CO59TU

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.oldcrownmessing.co.uk/

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