The King's Head, Chipping Ongar
Oakman Inns & Restaurants opened its thirteenth bar and restaurant, The King’s Head in Chipping Ongar, on 8 July after a £1m investment.
A listed coaching inn built in 1679, the pub had been closed for over five years.
Renovators found hidden Inglenook fireplaces, which have been covered up for over a century and which are now restored.
Old tattered brickwork has been rendered in a traditional lime plaster, and new panelled wainscoting installed in late 18th century style.
A new 30 seat double-height private dining room has been created with its original brickwork and timber framed roof. Outside, a new dining terrace seats 30 guests with views across the countryside, and there is seating for a further 30 in the walled garden.
The terraced al fresco area leads into the light and spacious café dining area where a full length open kitchen allows guests to watch fresh handmade pizzas.