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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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Toby Carvery Chelmsford
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Toby Carvery Chelmsford

 Chelmsford
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Coastal Coffee
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Coastal Coffee

 West Mersea
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
English Spirit Distillery
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English Spirit Distillery

 Halstead
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
The Square and Compasses
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The Square and Compasses

 Chelmsford
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Dog & Pheasant
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Dog & Pheasant

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Centurion
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The Centurion

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop
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Blue Owl Pottery Painting Cafe & Gift Shop

 Colchester
Arts & Crafts in Essex
The Crown
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The Crown

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Owl's Hill Tearoom
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Owl's Hill Tearoom

 Chelmsford
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Rovers Tye
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Rovers Tye

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Ask Italian Colchester
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Ask Italian Colchester

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
White Hart Toby Carvery
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White Hart Toby Carvery

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Starlight Tea Rooms
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Starlight Tea Rooms

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Prettyfields Vineyard
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Prettyfields Vineyard

 Colchester
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Harvester Stanway
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Harvester Stanway

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Toby Carvery Braintree
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Toby Carvery Braintree

 Braintree
Restaurants & Places to Eat
The Bakehouse Coffee Shop
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The Bakehouse Coffee Shop

 Maldon
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
The Picture Pot
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The Picture Pot

 Finchingfield
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
The Playhouse
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The Playhouse

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Oak Tree Coffee House
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The Oak Tree Coffee House

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Slug & Lettuce Colchester
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Slug & Lettuce Colchester

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Loofer's Food & Coffee Place
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Loofer's Food & Coffee Place

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Pizza Express Colchester
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Pizza Express Colchester

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Mighty Oak Brewing Company
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Mighty Oak Brewing Company

 Maldon
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
The Kings Arms
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The Kings Arms

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Albert Beefeater
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The Albert Beefeater

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
The Battesford Court
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The Battesford Court

 Witham
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Mayflower Brewers Fayre
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The Mayflower Brewers Fayre

 Harwich
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Camulodunum
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Camulodunum

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Swan Inn
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Swan Inn

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Walkabout Colchester
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Walkabout Colchester

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Prezzo Witham
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Prezzo Witham

 Witham
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Crouch Ridge Vineyard
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Crouch Ridge Vineyard

 Chelmsford
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Fowler's Farm
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Fowler's Farm

 Braintree
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Caffe Sala
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Caffe Sala

 Colchester
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Tuffon Hall Vineyard
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Tuffon Hall Vineyard

 Halstead
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
The Robin Hood
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The Robin Hood

 Clacton on Sea
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Red Fox Brewery
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Red Fox Brewery

 Coggeshall
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Weavers Tap
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Weavers Tap

 Sudbury
Pubs, Bars & Inns
The Anchor
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The Anchor

 Danbury
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Restaurant 43
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Restaurant 43

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Pizza Express Braintree
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Pizza Express Braintree

 Braintree
Restaurants & Places to Eat
The Rose and Crown Hotel
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The Rose and Crown Hotel

 Colchester
Hotels
The Barge Tearooms
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The Barge Tearooms

 Maldon
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms
Miller & Carter Colchester
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Miller & Carter Colchester

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
The Plough Harvester
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The Plough Harvester

 Chelmsford
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Toby Carvery Clacton on Sea
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Toby Carvery Clacton on Sea

 Clacton on Sea
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Yates Colchester
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Yates Colchester

 Colchester
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Colchester Boutique Hotel
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Colchester Boutique Hotel

 Colchester
Hotels
Brewers Fayre Mulberry Tree
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Brewers Fayre Mulberry Tree

 Braintree
Pubs, Bars & Inns
Toby Carvery Chelmsford

Toby Carvery Chelmsford

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Address: Dukes Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6AD
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Phone: 01245 450695
Situated in the heart of Chelmsford, Essex, close to Chelmer Village and Great Baddow, your local Chelmsford Carvery restaurant is a great spot to enjoy a delicious roast in welcoming surroundings. » 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
English Spirit Distillery

English Spirit Distillery

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Address: The Black Barn Great Yeldham Hall, Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex CO9 4PT
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Phone: 01787 237896
English Spirit Distillery is the UK’s most innovative distillery: pioneering the spirit revolution since 2011. » More Info
The Square and Compasses

The Square and Compasses

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Address: Fuller Street, Fairstead, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 2BB
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Phone: 01245 361477
The Square and Compasses is a traditional country pub set in the picturesque countryside of rural Essex. » 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
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
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 Crown

The Crown

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Address: Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7QR
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Phone: 01206 231946
At The Crown, Ardleigh, we’ve got everything you need from a country pub near you. » More Info
Owl's Hill Tearoom

Owl's Hill Tearoom

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Address: Owl's Hill, Terling, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 2PW
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Phone: 01245 233100
At Owl's Hill Tearoom we believe that good food is as important as a warm welcome! » 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
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
White Hart Toby Carvery

White Hart Toby Carvery

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Address: 342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT
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Phone: 01206 213411
Located in Colchester, Essex, the White Hart Toby Carvery restaurant is home to the finest roast in town, serving up mouth-watering food every day of the week. » 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
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
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
Toby Carvery Braintree

Toby Carvery Braintree

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Address: Notley Cross, Braintree, Essex CM77 7AJ
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Phone: 01376 345800
With a modern, open plan interior, a friendly team, and delicious menus, Toby Carvery Braintree is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious roast with all the family. » More Info
The Bakehouse Coffee Shop

The Bakehouse Coffee Shop

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Address: Madison Heights, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex CM9 5JQ
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Phone: 01621 929511
Great tasting coffee is at the heart of what we do at the Bakehouse. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with us here at the Bakehouse, Maldon, or pick one up to takeaway! » More Info
The Picture Pot

The Picture Pot

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Address: The Green, Bridge Street, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4JS
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Phone: 01371 811009
The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield. » 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
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
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
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
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
Mighty Oak Brewing Company

Mighty Oak Brewing Company

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Address: 21a West Station Yard, Spital Road, Maldon, Essex
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Phone: 01621 843713
We have a shop on site where you can buy our beer in minipins, polypins & firkins, as well as cider, spirit and lots of fun beer related gift items. » 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
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 Battesford Court

The Battesford Court

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Address: 100-102 Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 1AH
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Phone: 01376 504080
The Battesford Court is a Wetherspoon pub in Witham, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11pm. » More Info
The Mayflower Brewers Fayre

The Mayflower Brewers Fayre

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Address: Parkeston Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 4NX
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Phone: 01255 509661
At The Mayflower Brewers Fayre, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub! » 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
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
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
Prezzo Witham

Prezzo Witham

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Address: 70 Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 1AH
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Phone: 01376 510171
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Witham is located right in the town centre and has many shops and bars around. » More Info
Crouch Ridge Vineyard

Crouch Ridge Vineyard

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Address: Fambridge Road, Althorne, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 6BZ
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Phone: 01621 450450
Visit us for Coffee and Cake, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours, Local Wine and Gin Shop on site. » More Info
Fowler's Farm

Fowler's Farm

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Address: Cressing Road, Braintree, Essex CM77 8DH
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Phone: 01376 551560
At Fowler’s Farm, we’ve got everything you need from a country pub near you. » 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
Tuffon Hall Vineyard

Tuffon Hall Vineyard

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Address: Graves Hall Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3LL
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Phone: 01787 462288
Since 2014, Tuffon Hall Vineyard has been producing award-winning wines from our farm here in East Anglia, farmland which our family has been working for over 100 years. » More Info
The Robin Hood

The Robin Hood

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Address: 211 London Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 4ED
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Phone: 01255 476785
At The Robin Hood, Clacton on Sea, we’ve got everything you need from a country pub near you. » 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
Weavers Tap

Weavers Tap

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Address: Queensbury House, East Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2HX
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Phone: 01787 464050
Weavers Tap is Sudbury's craftiest Live Sport and Music venue. Our stylish, yet rustic pub has a warm atmosphere, eclectic mix of environments and interesting artwork. » More Info
The Anchor

The Anchor

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Address: Runsell Green, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QZ
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Phone: 01245 222457
The Anchor in Danbury is the epitome of an English Country Inn, boasting beautiful traditional beams, quaint shining brass and a warm welcoming atmosphere which has made this pub a firm favourite for many years. » 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
Pizza Express Braintree

Pizza Express Braintree

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Address: Unit R1 Braintree Village, Charter Way, Braintree, Essex CM77 8YH
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Phone: 01376 528789
Set right in the hustle and bustle of Braintree Shopping Village, our restaurant has a large open plan layout that’s light and airy – a perfect setting to revive yourself after a hard day’s shopping. » 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
The Barge Tearooms

The Barge Tearooms

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Address: Cooks Yard, The Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex CM9 5HN
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Mobile: 07718 478400
Located on board "Resourceful" at Cooks Yard on the Hythe Quay, Maldon, she was the last barge built in 1931 and is now home to Topsail’s, The Barge Tearooms, where you can enjoy breakfasts, light lunches, plenty of homemade cakes and afternoon teas. » 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
The Plough Harvester

The Plough Harvester

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Address: 306 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6BA
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Phone: 01245 353375
We believe in making the most of time with family and friends, and at The Plough Harvester in Chelmsford you can do just that while enjoying our famous rotisserie chicken and tucking into flavour filled dishes straight from the grill. » More Info
Toby Carvery Clacton on Sea

Toby Carvery Clacton on Sea

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Address: Marine Parade West, Martello Bay, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1NW
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Phone: 01255 425739
Located in the idyllic seaside town of Clacton on Sea, near to Colchester and Ipswich, your local carvery restaurant provides the perfect setting to enjoy a delicious roast with family and friends. » 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
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
Brewers Fayre Mulberry Tree

Brewers Fayre Mulberry Tree

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Address: Braintree Bypass, Braintree, Essex CM77 8GG
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Phone: 01376 340914
At Brewers Fayre Mulberry Tree, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub! » More Info