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Hungry and want to grab a bite to eat? Essex will tick all your boxes and satisfy your culinary quenches with a vast array of pubs, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops & tearooms. From fine dining establishments to boutique, quirky restaurants, you won't leave disappointed for sure. You could…

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Hungry and want to grab a bite to eat? Essex will tick all your boxes and satisfy your culinary quenches with a vast array of pubs, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops & tearooms. From fine dining establishments to boutique, quirky restaurants, you won't leave disappointed for sure. You could even pay a visit to one of the local vineyards, breweries or distilleries.

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The George Hotel
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The George Hotel

 Colchester
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Tea at The George
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Tea at The George

 Colchester
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Perrywood Garden Centre
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Perrywood Garden Centre

 Tiptree
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The Oak Tree Coffee House
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The Oak Tree Coffee House

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Caffe Sala
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Caffe Sala

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop
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Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

 Colchester
Arts & Crafts in Essex
The Rose and Crown Hotel
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The Rose and Crown Hotel

 Colchester
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Walkabout Colchester
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Walkabout Colchester

 Colchester
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The Albert Beefeater
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The Albert Beefeater

 Colchester
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The Railway Tavern
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The Railway Tavern

 Brightlingsea
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant

 Colchester
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Yates Colchester
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Yates Colchester

 Colchester
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The Kings Arms
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The Kings Arms

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Mimosa Restaurant & Lounge
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Mimosa Restaurant & Lounge

 Colchester
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The Olive Branch
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The Olive Branch

 Wivenhoe
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Wivenhoe House Hotel
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Wivenhoe House Hotel

 Colchester
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Loofer's Food & Coffee Place
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Loofer's Food & Coffee Place

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
The Rosebud Pub & Seafood Restaurant
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The Rosebud Pub & Seafood Restaurant

 Brightlingsea
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Miller & Carter Colchester
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Miller & Carter Colchester

 Colchester
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Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room
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Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room

 Tiptree
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The Centurion
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The Centurion

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Rovers Tye
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Rovers Tye

 Colchester
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The Mistley Thorn Hotel
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The Mistley Thorn Hotel

 Manningtree
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Pizza Express Colchester
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Pizza Express Colchester

 Colchester
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Slug & Lettuce Colchester
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Slug & Lettuce Colchester

 Colchester
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Camulodunum
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Camulodunum

 Colchester
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The Thatchers Arms
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The Thatchers Arms

 Bures
Pubs, Bars & Inns
West Street Vineyard
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West Street Vineyard

 Coggeshall
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Colchester Boutique Hotel
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Colchester Boutique Hotel

 Colchester
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Coastal Coffee
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Coastal Coffee

 West Mersea
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
The Playhouse
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The Playhouse

 Colchester
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Starlight Tea Rooms
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Starlight Tea Rooms

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
The Marlborough
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The Marlborough

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Dog & Pheasant
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Dog & Pheasant

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Swan Inn
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Swan Inn

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Red Fox Brewery
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Red Fox Brewery

 Coggeshall
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
The Five Bells Public House
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The Five Bells Public House

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
No1 Harbour Square
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No1 Harbour Square

 Brightlingsea
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Ask Italian Colchester
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Ask Italian Colchester

 Colchester
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The Mistley Kitchen
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The Mistley Kitchen

 Manningtree
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Poplar Nurseries
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Poplar Nurseries

 Colchester
Shopping
Prettyfields Vineyard
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Prettyfields Vineyard

 Colchester
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
The Castle Inn
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The Castle Inn

 Colchester
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Restaurant 43
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Restaurant 43

 Colchester
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The Sun Inn
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The Sun Inn

 Dedham
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Black Buoy
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The Black Buoy

 Wivenhoe
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Dedham Vale Vineyard
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Dedham Vale Vineyard

 Colchester
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

 Colchester
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Tymperleys
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Tymperleys

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Harvester Stanway
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Harvester Stanway

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

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Address: 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TD
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Phone: 01206 578494
Stay, Explore and Discover the Fully refurbished Essex based Iconic hotel with 500 years of history and character. Quirky Rooms, Bar, Restaurant, Afternoon Tea room and Event space for private parties. » More Info
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Tea at The George

Tea at The George

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Address: 116 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TD
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Here at Tea at The George, we invite you to join us and be served up a cup of history as you discover an unforgettable tea party, inspired by Victorian elegance and eclectic design. » More Info
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Perrywood Garden Centre

Perrywood Garden Centre

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Address: Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Tiptree, Essex CO5 9SX
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Phone: 01376 570777
Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex. » More Info
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The Oak Tree Coffee House

The Oak Tree Coffee House

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Address: Unit 4 Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex CO4 9BB
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Phone: 01206 752934
The Oak Tree Coffee House has been open since October 2010 and is located on Highwoods in Colchester. » More Info
Caffe Sala

Caffe Sala

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Address: 5 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex
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Mobile: 07999 310086
Independent fully plant based coffee shop in Colchester, Essex. Quirky interior, great coffee & fantastic staff! » More Info
Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

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Address: Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex CO6 4AH
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Phone: 01206 271990
Blue Owl is a small family run business based in a converted country pub just outside Colchester in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for you to be creative! » More Info
The Rose and Crown Hotel

The Rose and Crown Hotel

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Address: East Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TZ
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Phone: 01206 866677
Built in the 14th century, The Rose and Crown Hotel is one of Colchester’s most iconic buildings. Our 39 bedrooms are split between the original building and a purpose-built modern wing. » More Info
Walkabout Colchester

Walkabout Colchester

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Address: 29-39 Head Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NH
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Phone: 01206 561865
Whether you’re after a relaxed drink, a proper night out or watching all the latest live sport; at Walkabout Colchester, we’ve got something for you. » More Info
The Albert Beefeater

The Albert Beefeater

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Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UT
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Phone: 01206 561914
With great tasting quality steak as well as an affordable menu with choice for the whole family, we’re always here with a warm welcome. » More Info
The Railway Tavern

The Railway Tavern

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Address: 58 Station Road, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0DT
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The Railway Tavern has been operating as a public house for many years now and due to its location near to the river Colne and promenade, has remained successful. » More Info
Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant

Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant

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Address: 20-21 Middleborough, Colchester, Essex CO1 1QX
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Phone: 01206 918918
A unique restaurant, lounge, bar and dining terrace where luxury, elegance and sophistication meet a raw and inspired organic space, in a breath of fresh air. » More Info
Yates Colchester

Yates Colchester

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Address: 1-3 Head Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NX
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Phone: 01206 710471
Next to Castle Park, an array of Shops and the cinema, Yates is ideally located in the heart of Colchester Town! » More Info
The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms

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Address: 61-63 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex CO3 3EY
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Phone: 01206 572886
A great place to meet friends before moving into town. Chilling in the vast Beer garden in the Summer or grabbing a bite to eat The Kings Arms has it all. » More Info
Mimosa Restaurant & Lounge

Mimosa Restaurant & Lounge

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Address: The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex CO4 9YQ
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Phone: 01206 751555
Nestled in the heart of Colchester’s Business Park, Mimosa is a beautiful destination restaurant and bar with a unique offering. » More Info
The Olive Branch

The Olive Branch

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Address: 1a Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9DH
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Phone: 01206 615741
The Olive Branch is a Syrian Café in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex. » More Info
Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel

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Address: Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex CO4 3FA
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Phone: 01206 863666
Surrounded by stunning parkland, yet only minutes from Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, Wivenhoe House is a beautiful four-star luxury hotel, combining the romance and history of an eighteenth century Grade II listed house. » More Info
Loofer's Food & Coffee Place

Loofer's Food & Coffee Place

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Address: 1 Culver Street West, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JG
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Phone: 01206 573500
We have been serving up tasty creations for over a decade, for both the food lovers, as well as the coffee lovers. » More Info
The Rosebud Pub & Seafood Restaurant

The Rosebud Pub & Seafood Restaurant

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Address: 66 Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0EH
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Phone: 01206 304571
The Rosebud is a family run restaurant overlooking Brightlingsea Creek and with views to the open sea beyond. » More Info
Miller & Carter Colchester

Miller & Carter Colchester

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Address: 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT
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Phone: 01206 879164
Miller & Carter Colchester is the perfect place to stop and unwind after visiting Tollgate shopping centres or even Colchester Zoo. Our cosy interior makes us the finest place to treat yourself and indulge in one of our 30 day aged steak. » More Info
Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room

Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room

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Address: Factory Hill, Tiptree, Essex CO5 0RF
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Phone: 01621 815407
The Tiptree Jam Museum holds the John Wilkin Collection. It is a great place to trace the history of Wilkin & Sons and Tiptree preserves, find out more about village life in Essex, and of course to find out all about jam-making. » More Info
The Centurion

The Centurion

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Address: 66 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PX
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Phone: 01206 578555
Whether you are looking for delectable craft beer or cider, small batch gins, handmade spirit infusions, quirky cocktails or a can of retro soft drink, The Centurion has something for everyone. » More Info
Rovers Tye

Rovers Tye

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Address: Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 9BA
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Phone: 01206 845345
At The Rovers Tye, Colchester, we have something for everyone! It's a great place to meet with friends, family and fellow sports fans to enjoy a great range of food and drink. » More Info
The Mistley Thorn Hotel

The Mistley Thorn Hotel

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Address: High Street, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HE
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Phone: 01206 392821
Located opposite the River Stour, The Mistley Thorn offers award winning dining and accommodation in tastefully designed surroundings. » More Info
Pizza Express Colchester

Pizza Express Colchester

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Address: 1 Saint Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1HF
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Phone: 01206 760680
You’ll find Pizza Express Colchester tucked away behind the Town Hall, just off the High Street, in Britain's oldest recorded town. » More Info
Slug & Lettuce Colchester

Slug & Lettuce Colchester

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Address: 111 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TB
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Phone: 01206 367320
Sleek and sophisticated, our newly refurbished bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter what the occasion is! » More Info
Camulodunum

Camulodunum

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Address: 156 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PG
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Phone: 01206 769995
Head down to the Camulodunum in Colchester for great food & drink every day. We have a great range of deals available for you to enjoy too along with live sport. » More Info
The Thatchers Arms

The Thatchers Arms

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Address: Hall Road, Bures, Essex CO8 5AT
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Phone: 01787 227460
The Thatcher’s Arms, boasts one of the finest views in North Essex. Serving food and beer since the mid-19th Century, the pub specialises in traditional British gastro pub cuisine with worldwide influenced dishes. » More Info
West Street Vineyard

West Street Vineyard

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Address: West Street, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1NS
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Phone: 01376 563303
West Street Vineyard brings the New World wine experience to East Anglia at the boutique micro-vineyard in Essex. » More Info
Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

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Address: 4-6 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1QF
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Phone: 01206 573005
Colchester Boutique Hotel is a fully serviced Hotel with Bar, Restaurant, Terrace Garden & meeting rooms, all on-site. We host private functions and wedding receptions. » More Info
Coastal Coffee

Coastal Coffee

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Address: 2 Yorick Road, West Mersea, Essex CO5 8HT
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Phone: 01206 382885
A speciality coffee house on Mersea Island on the East Anglian Coast. » More Info
The Playhouse

The Playhouse

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Address: 4 St. John's Street, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AA
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Phone: 01206 571003
The building was originally the Playhouse Theatre which had opened in 1929, yet, in the early 1930s, became a cinema. In 1981, it was turned into a bingo hall for a few years and then remained empty, until it reopened as The Playhouse Wetherspoon pub » More Info
Starlight Tea Rooms

Starlight Tea Rooms

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Address: Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8RU
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Phone: 01206 560060
At Starlight Tea Rooms, we offer hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and choice of cakes. » More Info
The Marlborough

The Marlborough

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Address: Mill Lane, Dedham, Colchester, Essex CO7 6DH
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Phone: 01206 323250
A beautifully traditional, English inn located at the very centre of the famous village of Dedham. A 15th-century public house with five en-suite bedrooms, a walled garden, and a quintessentially British food & drink offer with a friendly welcome. » More Info
Dog & Pheasant

Dog & Pheasant

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Address: 24 Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex CO4 5EG
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Phone: 01206 852427
The Dog & Pheasant pub restaurant at Mile End in Colchester brings you fantastic value on craft beers, shots and cocktails plus a mouth-watering food selection in a family-welcome atmosphere. » More Info
Swan Inn

Swan Inn

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Address: 285 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LU
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Phone: 01206 211790
You’ll find The Swan Inn not far from Stanway, in between Beacon End and Copford. With your mates, with your other half, or even with the kids, The Swan inn is perfect – relaxed, easygoing and hospitable. » More Info
Red Fox Brewery

Red Fox Brewery

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Address: The Chicken Sheds Upp Hall Farm, Salmon’s lane, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1RY
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Phone: 01376 563123
Red Fox Brewery was created in July 2008, in a refurbished chicken shed at Upp Hall Farm. Brewing began in August, and it has been producing award winning beers ever since. » More Info
The Five Bells Public House

The Five Bells Public House

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Address: 7 Mill Lane, Colne Engaine, Colchester, Essex CO6 2HY
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Phone: 01787 224166
Situated at the heart of the pretty village of Colne Engaine on the Essex & Suffolk border, The Five Bells is proud to be a Great British Pub... come Rain or Shine, Boom or Bust, Good or Bad Times, we will always be here! » More Info
No1 Harbour Square

No1 Harbour Square

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Address: Harbour Square, Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0GE
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Phone: 01206 305661
At No1 Harbour Square we bring you the perfect place to visit. Not only do we offer expertly made cuisine, we also boast one of the best views in Brightlingsea, overlooking the Marina and Colne estuary. » More Info
Ask Italian Colchester

Ask Italian Colchester

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Address: 16 North Hill, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DZ
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Phone: 01206 366379
The ASK Italian restaurant in Colchester is a bright, light space in a converted house with a vaulted ceiling. To the rear of the restaurant is a dedicated garden for dining outdoors. » More Info
The Mistley Kitchen

The Mistley Kitchen

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Address: High Street, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1HD
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Phone: 01206 391024
The Mistley Kitchen is a well renowned cookery school located in a fine Georgian Town house in the ancient port village of Mistley and offers one-day recreational hands-on cookery workshops for up to 12 participants. » More Info
Poplar Nurseries

Poplar Nurseries

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Address: Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex CO6 1HR
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Phone: 01206 210374
Being long established in the growing of plants and with roots running three generations deep, Poplar Nurseries has evolved to become one of the leading independent garden centres, renowned for its wide range of plants and customer service. » More Info
Prettyfields Vineyard

Prettyfields Vineyard

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Address: Dead Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7PF
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Phone: 01206 231593
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside. » More Info
The Castle Inn

The Castle Inn

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Address: 92 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1TH
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Phone: 01206 563988
The Castle Inn in Colchester, located immediately before the main gates to Castle Park on the High Street, is one of Colchester's leading bars. » More Info
Restaurant 43

Restaurant 43

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Address: The Green, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex CO7 8PJ
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Phone: 01206 252255
In the heart of Great Bentley sits Restaurant 43 designed and built by restaurateur Mark, his wife Dawn & their two daughters Scarlett & Ruby. Open for lunch and dinner offering various menus, daily specials and themed evenings. » More Info
The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn

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Address: High Street, Dedham, Essex CO7 6DF
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Phone: 01206 323351
The Sun Inn can be found located in the heart of Dedham and has been a local watering hole for villagers and resting post for travellers for centuries. » More Info
The Black Buoy

The Black Buoy

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Address: Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9BS
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Phone: 01206 822425
The Black Buoy is a 300-year-old inn located close to the River Colne in Wivenhoe, Essex. The pub was saved from closure by the local community in 2013, completely restored and re-opened as a free house. » More Info
Dedham Vale Vineyard

Dedham Vale Vineyard

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Address: The Vineyard, Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex CO4 5TS
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Phone: 01206 271136
Dedham Vale Vineyard is set in 40 acres of vines, woods and pasture on the edge of the Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. » More Info
Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

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Address: Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex CO6 4PZ
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Phone: 01206 262836
Whether you’re looking for a hotel break, a relaxing spa day or a round of golf on one of our two championship courses, we have something for everyone at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa. » More Info
Tymperleys

Tymperleys

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Address: Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JN
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Phone: 01206 765034
Tymperleys is an oasis of calm in the heart of Colchester. Try the delicious food made by our chef fresh for you. » More Info
Harvester Stanway

Harvester Stanway

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Address: 186 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8NZ
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Phone: 01206 575456
Your local family friendly Harvester Stanway pub restaurant in Colchester is a great spot to relax and unwind over breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or enjoy a couple of drinks in our cosy, welcoming bar – great for all the family! » More Info