Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
We’re centrally located in the Old Brewery. This is a unique, modern and interestingly designed venue with a spacious, welcoming atmosphere. We also have outside seating on the mall.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Rayleigh is situated right on the High Street, just near the Rayleigh Windmill, Rayleigh Mount and the Rayleigh town museum. This restaurant is a perfect place for…
Come on in to our traditional English tearooms located in the picturesque village of Finchingfield, Essex.
We first fired up the grill in 1974, and we’ve been serving up a combination of great steak and friendly service ever since.
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.
Whether you’re looking for a hotel break, a relaxing spa day or a round of golf on one of our two championship courses, we have something for everyone at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Burger Obsessed since 2001. 100% British prime beef burgers, ace shakes and the best feel-good food in the UK. Chicken, Veggie and Vegan served with freshly prepared homemade sauces.
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
Offering recently refurbished, open plan dining and a warm welcome, your local family friendly Harvester pub restaurant in Grays is a great spot to relax and unwind over breakfast, lunch, or…
The Quart Pot is a modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales, chilled lager and an extensive wine list, with a fabulous range of cocktails too.
The Clock House Harlow boasts a large outside area, to enjoy some great food or just a quick drink, where you can sit back, relax and watch the world go by.
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.
The Castle Inn in Colchester, located immediately before the main gates to Castle Park on the High Street, is one of Colchester's leading bars.
The Spread Eagle has an ever-changing selection of real ales, premium and craft lagers, a fantastic selection of wines, and a Menu to satisfy all your hunger needs. Its ever so easy to let…
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.
A beautifully traditional, English inn located at the very centre of the famous village of Dedham. A 15th-century public house with five en-suite bedrooms, a walled garden, and a…
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.
Acorn Village is a charity and is a pioneering example of a lived-experience-led community, building a local solution to a social issue. The Village was established for adults with learning…
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…
We have been serving up tasty creations for over a decade, for both the food lovers, as well as the coffee lovers.
A speciality coffee house on Mersea Island on the East Anglian Coast.
At Starlight Tea Rooms, we offer hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and choice of cakes.
We are an artisan bakery on the outskirts of Harlow, making & baking fabulous breads, savoury bakes and cakes. Our Cafe offers a comfortable space to catch up with friends, whilst enjoying…
We are a family owned group of cafs that started life in a small, egg yolk yellow fronted slice of heaven in Soho in 2005. Chelmsford is our third location outside of London & we’re proud…
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
Saffron Grange is a family-run vineyard producing award-winning, premium quality English Sparkling Wines on the borders of Cambridgeshire and Essex.
Redchurch is an independently owned, SALSA accredited, award winning UK brewery, committed to creating delicious, high quality beers. Our approach is simple, exceptional beers brewed with…
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…
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.