Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
In the Spotlight
Today's featured listings
Love Thy Burger is Colchester's go-to independent Burger joint. Our Chef's press each patty on site daily with our custom beef blend supplied by local butchers.
Whether you're visiting Essex on business or a relaxing weekend break, you will be thrilled with the stylish accommodation, thoughtful amenities and flexible event spaces at Delta Hotels by…
Come on board our luxurious high end Sealine F43 cruiser. Sit back and relax to either an afternoon tea or Cheese & Wine cruise. Based at Fambridge Yacht Haven set in the beautiful Crouch…
History and modernity meet here, with soothing, contemporary interiors complementing the mill’s original features, among them the waterwheel itself – an atmospheric centerpiece in the…
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…
Farm attraction on the Essex/Hertfordshire border in easy reach of London. Pick your own soft fruit and sunflowers, maize maze, footgolf, with food and drink, play area and many events…
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
Whether you’re after a relaxed drink, a proper night out or watching all the latest live sport; Walkabout Chelmsford has got something for you.
Opening after a major refurbishment in late 2014, The Rose is bringing fine dining and a great family experience to Shenfield, which all the staff and management hope you will enjoy.
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.
Rivenhall Oaks is a golf centre based in Witham, Essex with 2 courses, driving range, mini golf course, food & drink and events throughout the year.
Mersea Barns offers a charming café restaurant serving local dishes, a well-stocked shop with regional treats, and luxury glamping. Located on Essex's coast, it’s the perfect spot for…
Our menus are full of hearty favourites and country pub classics, as well as our seasonal spring dishes, and we’ll be ready with a well-stocked bar, including cask ales, fine wines and…
The Goose Romford is in a prime location at the top of Romford High Street, across from the main-line train station, with the largest pub garden in town and a great lunch and evening menu.
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…
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
The Old English Gentleman is a warm friendly 19th century pub situated in the centre of Saffron Walden.
The Cross Keys Hotel and Restaurant offers a powerful marriage of old and new with its stunning Elizabethan architecture and truly contemporary design.
A warm welcome to The Victory, a friendly traditional pub with a great atmosphere which is housed in an 18th century building in the heart of Walton on the Naze.
The Square and Compasses is a traditional country pub set in the picturesque countryside of rural Essex.
The Brave Nelson is a friendly, welcoming pub! Great beers with fantastic outside seating and a children’s play area! Dogs are of course welcome too!
The Alex is situated near the seafront and high street, but far enough off the circuit to feel like a secret place.
At the Half Crown, we have fantastic sports coverage with Sky Sports and BT Sports and knowledgeable staff. We offer the best sport experience in the area with complimentary table service.
The Last Post is a Wetherspoon pub in Loughton, 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…
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
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…
The Tea Cosy Cafe a family run business, established in 2013. We aim to provide the best quality food for the most reasonable prices.
The Gleneagles Guesthouse sits proudly in one of Southend on Sea's most scenic and tranquil clifftop locations, overlooking the beautiful Cliff Gardens and enjoying panoramic views of the…
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.
The Three Shells is a landmark in Southend offering a fabulous selection of food and drink since 1983. The most popular family beach café on Southend seafront, situated on the award-winning…
We are EDON, a coffee shop/homeware store on Kelvedon High Street in Essex.
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!
Mersea Barns offers a charming café restaurant serving local dishes, a well-stocked shop with regional treats, and luxury glamping. Located on Essex's coast, it’s the perfect spot for…
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
English Spirit Distillery is the UK’s most innovative distillery: pioneering the spirit revolution since 2011.
West Street Vineyard brings the New World wine experience to East Anglia at the boutique micro-vineyard in Essex.
Join us and relax in the beautiful surroundings of our vineyard & Café. Take in the stunning Crouch Valley views while enjoying from a selection of hot or cold drinks, wines, light lunches,…
The Big Bear Cider Mill is nestled in the North Essex countryside. Making quality cider from our own orchards that’s sustainable, modern and vibrant we are challenging the perceptions of…