About
About us
The Bluebell restaurant was opened ten years ago to great acclaim and is housed within a lovingly restored five hundred year old building which has been elegantly decorated to enhance your dining experience.
The kitchen is led by Head Chef Gavin Maguire. Gavin has worked at several one and two Michelin star and two Rosette establishments within the country.
We pride ourselves on using only the freshest and best ingredients whether they are sourced direct from farms across the country or through top distributors. Regardless our menu sacrifices nothing for quality and we insist on using the best food.
The Bluebell is deceptively large on the inside. Part of the restaurant's charm are the two separate dining areas; at the front a cosy and intimate space whilst at the rear you will find a larger sophisticated dining area.
The Bluebell is perfect for business entertaining, intimate evenings, delicious lunches or even a family celebration. Whatever the event we will do our utmost to make sure you have a truly special experience in a relaxing and elegant environment.
The restaurant is owner operated. Nothing is ever too much trouble, so whatever your requirements, please do not hesitate to ask.
Our menus
The Bluebell is famously regarded for the finest in modern British and European cuisine but with a sophisticated simplicity. We offer a la carte menus, set lunches and suppers as well as our popular Sunday lunches.
In the evenings we offer a Chef's Tasting Menu, a delectable six course menu to give you an opportunity to sample some of the Bluebell Classics.
Sunday lunches at The Bluebell are extremely popular being relaxed and perfect for family catch ups and celebrations.
Opening times
Tuesday to Friday: 12 noon to 2pm (close 3.45pm), the 6.45pm to 9.30pm (close 12.00am)
Saturday: 12 non to 2pm (close 3.45pm), then 6.30pm to 10.30pm (close 12.30am)
Sunday: 12 noon to 4pm (close 6.30pm)
We are closed on Mondays.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M25 Junction 26 - Waltham Abbey. Follow signs for Loughton A121 for 1 mile, at the top of hill there is a large roundabout, Take Loughton exit (Third exit) and continue for 1 mile. At the bottom of hill (Goldings Hill) go left at mini roundabout system into Rectory Lane, continue for about half a mile towards Debden Straight on at mini roundabout system and past Debden Underground Station on the left. Go straight across the Traffic lights, under M11 and up the hill. At the top of the hill turn right at the mini roundabout for Chigwell A113. The Bluebell restaurant is on the right as you enter Chigwell Village.
From M11 Southbound Exit Jnct 6 - M25 Westbound (Waltham Abbey and M1) Follow directions as above "From M25"
From M11 Northbound Exit Jnct 5 - Loughton exit (A1168). Turn right at the bottom of the slip road, at the top of the hill turn right at the mini roundabout for Chigwell A113. The Bluebell restaurant is on the right as you enter Chigwell Village.
From the North Circular Road A406 Take the exit for M11 Northbound and follow directions as above "From M11 Northbound".
Limited parking is available on the street outside the restaurant or alternatively on Roding Lane (the first right hand turning down the hill going away from the restaurant towards Chigwell underground).
Public Transport Directions
Chigwell is the nearest tube station on the Central Line. The Bluebell is a short taxi ride from here.
