Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
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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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 White Hart is a family operated hotel and public house and has been at the heart of the community here in Witham for more than 600 years.
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…
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.
From breakfast through to dinner, a quick drink from our well-stocked bar to a special occasion, The Watermill Beefeater’s the place to be.
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…
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…
At The Robin Hood, Clacton on Sea, we’ve got everything you need from a country pub near you.
Galvin Green Man, home to our full dining room & dog friendly pub but also a beautiful garden with children’s play area as well as bespoke private dining rooms.
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 Cross Keys Hotel and Restaurant offers a powerful marriage of old and new with its stunning Elizabethan architecture and truly contemporary design.
The Stag Inn, Little Easton, is a traditional pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the Essex countryside. A popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
At The King's Head, North Weald, we’ve got everything you need from a country pub near you.
At Brewers Fayre Chafford Hundred, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub!
Here at our family-run free house & restaurant we offer a mix of modern European cuisine & traditional British fare, with a relaxed pub atmosphere.
Walton Tavern is a traditional British pub and restaurant in Walton on the Naze. Serving classic dishes daily along with refreshing beverages, our establishment is a must visit if you are in the area.
The Oyster Smack Inn is an independent restaurant with rooms. Home cooked seasonal food, helpful friendly staff and comfortable modern accommodation.
Visit The Orange Tree and try their range of cask ales and home cooked food.
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
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!
Olivers Plants offers a wide selection of top-quality plants grown at our 5-acre Production Nursery. Visit our Plant Centre to explore our range and enjoy meals made with ingredients sourced…
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.
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…
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.
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!
We’re a geek culture venue specialising in comics, trading card games, board games, video games, toys, American candy, milkshakes and all things geek. We hold regular gaming and events –…
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…
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 coastal Essex vineyard set in a unique and stunning location, producing multi award winning wines. Events, tours and tastings on our website. Private hire. Open Fridays & Saturdays from…
English Spirit Distillery is the UK’s most innovative distillery: pioneering the spirit revolution since 2011.
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…
Saffron Grange is a family-run vineyard producing award-winning, premium quality English Sparkling Wines on the borders of Cambridgeshire and Essex.