Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
In the Spotlight
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…
Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex.
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.
Where the meadows and creeks of the Tendring Peninsula meet the sea, a hidden corner of Essex awaits – barely an hour from London but a million miles away.
Restaurants & Places to Eat in Essex
Essex is well known for its wide and varied selection of dining out experiences, so here is a sample of some of the best restaurants and dining out venues there are within Essex
The Olive Branch is a Syrian Café in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex.
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…
Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex.
Located right on South Street, The Slug and Lettuce, Romford is the perfect place to go to after a hard day of retail therapy!
The ASK Italian restaurant in Billericay is open from before lunch into late evening – so whenever you’re ready for Italian food cooked with gusto, prepared with Italian-sourced…
Home to the best roast in town, Toby Carvery Harlow is the perfect place to enjoy a warm welcome and delicious Sunday roast or weekday carvery.
From breakfast through to dinner, a quick drink from our well-stocked bar to a special occasion, The Haywain Beefeater is the place to be.
Located in the heart of Brentwood, Essex, near to Shenfield and Pilgrims Hatch, your local Brentwood carvery restaurant is a great place to enjoy a delicious roast in welcoming surroundings.
Essex Pubs & Bars
Essex has a seemingly never ending array of pubs, bars and inns, so whether you're looking for a modern gastro pub or a lively bar, you're sure to find something to suit
At the newly refurbished Slug and Lettuce, Brentwood, we offer everything from after work nibbles and drinks to celebrating on a big night out, with fabulous cocktails, tasty treats and…
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex.
The Edge, Basildon bar is the best venue in Basildon for enjoying live music, relaxing lunches and fun evenings & weekends!
The Star Inn Steeple is a traditional country pub serving great home cooked food, real ale's and 4 ensuite rooms ready to book alongside a touring and adult only camping field, based in the…
The Woodcutters Arms is your cheery local based in Leigh on Sea. We show live sports every day, so you can watch the big game with a cold, refreshing pint of your favourite lager. Most…
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,…
Sleek and sophisticated, our newly refurbished bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter what the occasion is!
The Half Moon is a great British pub at the heart of the Rayleigh community. Whatever the occasion, our pub has comfortable surroundings perfect for catching up with friends and family.
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
Elder Street Café & Deli is located in the grounds of Debden Barns, just outside the picturesque market town of Saffron Walden on the Cambridge/Essex border. We are a family orientated…
Enjoy the rustic charm of the buildings, while you browse alongside the peacocks. Peruse the eclectic mix of goods and services on sale here in our exclusive shops, in a friendly relaxed…
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…
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!
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, Chelmsford, or pick one up to takeaway!
Stop The World Cafe is a relaxed local eatery for drinks, shakes, cakes and light bites from breakfast to afternoon tea, a warm welcome as a neighbourhood cafe.
The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield.
The Vegan Way Café is a completely Vegan Café offering eat in or takeaway home cooked breakfast, lunches, coffees, cakes, smoothies and more.
Vineyards, Breweries & Distilleries in Essex
Enjoy a day out or tour of one of the many vineyards, breweries and distilleries to be found throughout Essex
A wide range of quality real ales in cask, keg and bottles is available online and from the Brewery Shop as well as tours, brewery experience days and beer festival services.
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.
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.
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.