Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
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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.
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…
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.
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…
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
Traditionally built as a coaching inn, The Swan is set amid the quaint features of the surrounding area.
Award winning garden centre with Coffee Shop and seasonal Greenhouse Café. Top quality plants, many grown in our nursery along with everything you need for your garden. An extensive outdoor…
The Square and Compasses is a traditional country pub set in the picturesque countryside of rural Essex.
Here at The Merchant in Brentwood, we're proud to bring you the finest selection of craft beer and gin in Essex! The perfect venue for any occasion, whether you're into your sport, live…
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…
Far away from the hustle and bustle of central London, Prezzo Italian Restaurant Woodford Green is a place for you to retreat with the best pizzas, pastas and vino.
Come and join us at Pizza Express Rayleigh and enjoy freshly made Italian food, including delicious pizzas and tasty pasta dishes.
Come and experience a new concept in Oriental cuisine at our buffet restaurant. Just help yourself: purchase a ticket as you come in then enjoy as much as you want of our delicious food from…
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
With your mates, with your other half, or even with the kids, The Travellers Joy in Rayleigh is perfect – comfy, casual and lively.
The Ostlers Cocktail Bar and Restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner and cocktails from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, with the bar closing at 11.00pm, and for Sunday lunch from…
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…
We have a shop at the brewery as well as a webstore with a delivery service. We also have a taproom at the brewery to enjoy fresh beer on site.
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…
The Cross Keys Hotel and Restaurant offers a powerful marriage of old and new with its stunning Elizabethan architecture and truly contemporary design.
At Brewers Fayre Southend on Sea, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub!
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.
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
At Starlight Tea Rooms, we offer hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and choice of cakes.
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.
The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex.
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.
Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds.…
The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield.
Come on in to our traditional English tearooms located in the picturesque village of Finchingfield, 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…
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
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…
Visit us for Coffee and Cake, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours, Local Wine and Gin Shop on site.
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.
Microbrewery based in Billericay. Maker of craft ales of character. Shop & Micropub selling own beers, other local Essex & London Beers.