The Viper

25/09/2026

🍻 WE’RE IN THE GOOD B**R GUIDE 2027! 🍻
We’ve got some fantastic news to share! 🎉
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Viper has once again been included in CAMRA’s Good B**r Guide 2027! 🍺🐍
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised for what we love doing — serving great b**r, supporting real ale and keeping the traditional local pub spirit alive. ❤️
A huge thank you to everyone who visits, supports and raises a glass with us. It really does mean a lot! 🍻
LONG LIVE THE LOCAL PUB! 🍺❤️
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18/09/2026

🍺 What a great day at The Viper! 🍺

We were delighted to welcome Selection B**r and Graham Gooch to the pub for a brilliant afternoon! 🙌

Great b**r, great company, and plenty of good times — just how we like it at The Viper. 🍻

And if you haven’t tried Selection B**r’s Spec-Ops yet… you’re definitely missing out! 👀🍺
This premium l***r is fast becoming a favourite here, and is outselling our usual popular brands!

📍 The Viper, Mill Green
Come and see us — there’s always something good happening!

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18/09/2026

🍂 Seasonal changes are coming to our amazing menu! 🍽️

We’re giving the menu a seasonal refresh, and we couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek… 👀

Here’s one of our new dishes for starters — although, technically, it’s actually a main! 😋

There’s plenty more deliciousness to come, so keep your eyes peeled… 👀🍴

📍 The Viper, Mill Green

17/09/2026

We always love seeing photos from our lovely customers after they’ve visited The Viper — especially when they come with a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! ❤️

This customer captured some great photos of his visit, and we think they really show off our beautiful original interior and some of the fantastic food we serve. 😋

Thank you, Matthew, for taking the time to share your photos and for the lovely review. 📸

When will your next visit be?
Great food, good b**r, and a proper country pub atmosphere — we’d love to see you! 🍺🍽️❤️

📸 Photo credit - Matthew Clarke

05/09/2026

We are hiring! A great chance for the right person to join our friendly team.

Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant – Job Description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant
Reports to: Head Chef
Location: Mill Green, Ingatestone, Essex
Hours: Full-time

What We Offer

- Training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for progression within the kitchen team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in a professional kitchen and develop their skills alongside an experienced team.
Rural location, own transport required.
Please email
[email protected]

04/09/2026

☀️ SUNNY WEEKEND = PIMM’S WEEKEND OFFER! 🍓🍊🥒

The sun’s shining, the garden is calling… and we’ve got the perfect excuse for a long, lazy drink! 🍹🌿

🍓 Pimm’s by the glass £4
🍓 Pimm’s jug £12

Grab your friends, find a sunny spot and let the weekend begin! ❤️

📍 The Viper
🍹 Cheers to sunshine, good company & Pimm’s! ☀️

04/09/2026

🏆 WE’VE DONE IT… WE’VE TAKEN THE CROWN!
✨️Essex Life Food & Drink Awards✨️

THE VIPER, MILL GREEN — BEST BAR OF THE YEAR 2026! 🐍

After several years of the title being held by the reigning champions, this year there’s a new name at the top… 👀

We’ve officially knocked the reigning champions off the top spot! 😉🍻
And to make it even sweeter, we’ve also been awarded:
🌿 BEST USE OF LOCAL PRODUCE — HIGHLY COMMENDED

We couldn’t be prouder of our amazing team, our food, our drinks and everything that makes The Viper what it is.
A huge thank you to every single customer who walks through our doors, our fantastic team and the brilliant local suppliers who help us do what we do.

The crown has changed hands… and we’re absolutely delighted to be wearing it! 👑🐍

What a result! ❤️🍻

03/09/2026

We are proud to be serving Selection B**r Spec-Ops l***r at The Viper 🍺 and It's going down rather well! So pop in for a pint and give it a try 🍻
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Our commitment to supporting the mental health of the special forces community is a founding principle of Selection that we are extremely proud of.

01/09/2026

🍻 WHAT A WEEKEND! 🍻

And just like that, our Viper B**r Festiv-Ale 2026 is over! 💔

What a Bank Holiday weekend it’s been! Four days of fantastic b**r, great food, live music, dancing, laughter, and, most importantly, YOU LOT! ❤️ 🍺🎶

We had sunshine, showers, a bit of thunder, and everything in between… but nothing was going to stop the party! 🌦️🙌

A massive thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed the b**rs, supported the bands, filled the garden and marquee, and made this year’s Festiv-Ale so special.

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Team Viper ❤️
The people behind the scenes who worked tirelessly all weekend to keep the b**r flowing, the food coming, the music playing, and everyone smiling.

We couldn’t do it without you.

🍺 40+ ales & ciders
🎶 Live music
🍔 BBQ & great food
🌿 Garden full of good times
❤️ And the best customers in the world!

We’ll be sharing some of our favourite photos and highlights from the weekend over the next few days…

Until the next one… 🍻
Team Viper ❤️

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