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The Kingscliff Hotel

Menus make the most of the area’s rich produce, with a farm-to-fork philosophy
and every dish prepared with passion by their team of expert chefs.
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Perrywood Coffee Shop & Restaurant

Enjoy lunch, a weekend breakfast or a hot meal in the Coffee Shop & Restaurant
or just coffee and cake in the Greenhouse Café.
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The George Hotel

Cuisine steeped in culture, The George ensures Colchester’s heart is always simmering with regional flavour.
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Tea at The George

Chefs have expertly handcrafted quirky fancies, delicate finger sandwiches, homemade buttery scones,
and strawberry preserves to take you on a unique and personal gastronomical experience.
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The Mill Hotel

Whether a leisurely lunch with a glass or two, a romantic dinner à deux
or a family celebration, this is a local favourite with quite a following.
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Fox on the Green

The Fox on the Green enjoys a unique location, overlooking the village greens
and pond in what is often referred to as “the prettiest village in Essex”.
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Places to Eat & Drink in Essex

Looking for places to eat and drink in Essex? Satisfy your culinary quenches with a vast array of Essex pubs & bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops & tearooms. Why not take a tour and sample the wares of a local vineyard, brewery or distillery

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The Fox on the Green

The Fox on the Green enjoys a unique location, overlooking the village greens and pond in what is often referred to as “the prettiest village in Essex”.

Finchingfield
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The Mill Hotel

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 Kingscliff Hotel

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.

Holland on Sea
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The George Hotel

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…

Colchester
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Tea at The George

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.

Colchester
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Perrywood Garden Centre

Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex.

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

Toby Carvery Southend (A127)

Located on the outskirts of Southend on Sea near Eastwood, your local Southend carvery restaurant is a great place to enjoy a delicious roast in warm and welcoming surroundings.

Southend on Sea
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The Battesford Court

The Battesford Court is a Wetherspoon pub in Witham, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full…

Prezzo Witham

Prezzo Italian Restaurant Witham is located right in the town centre and has many shops and bars around.

Pizza Express Romford

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.

Tang's Oriental Buffet

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…

Southend on Sea
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The Kingscliff Hotel

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.

Holland on Sea
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The Tarpot Harvester

We believe in making the most of time with family and friends, and at The Tarpot, South Benfleet, you can do just that while enjoying our famous rotisserie chicken and tucking into flavour…

South Benfleet
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The Artichoke Toby Carvery

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.

Brentwood
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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

Chelmsford Brew Co.

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.

Chelmsford
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The Good Intent

At The Good Intent pub we have something for everyone. It's a great place to meet with friends, family and fellow sports fans to enjoy a great range of food and drink.

Hornchurch
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Walkabout Colchester

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.

Colchester
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The Kings Arms

A great place to meet friends before moving into town. Chilling in the vast Beer garden in the Summer or grabbing a bite to eat The Kings Arms has it all.

Colchester
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The Cross Keys Hotel & Restaurant

The Cross Keys Hotel and Restaurant offers a powerful marriage of old and new with its stunning Elizabethan architecture and truly contemporary design.

Saffron Walden
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The Playhouse

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…

Colchester
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Yates Romford

Yates, Romford is in the biggest party town in Essex – with something for all ages and all of your needs.

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel is a fully serviced Hotel with Bar, Restaurant, Terrace Garden & meeting rooms, all on-site. We host private functions and wedding receptions.

Colchester
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Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex

There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex

The Three Shells

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…

Southend on Sea
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Starlight Tea Rooms

At Starlight Tea Rooms, we offer hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and choice of cakes.

Colchester
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Prettyfields Vineyard

Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside.

Colchester
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Tiptree Jam Museum & Tea Room

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…

The Oak Tree Coffee House

The Oak Tree Coffee House has been open since October 2010 and is located on Highwoods in Colchester.

Colchester
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Tea at The George

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.

Colchester
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The Bakehouse Coffee Shop

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!

Chelmsford
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Coastal Coffee

A speciality coffee house on Mersea Island on the East Anglian Coast.

West Mersea
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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

Tuffon Hall Vineyard

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.

Saffron Grange Vineyard

Saffron Grange is a family-run vineyard producing award-winning, premium quality English Sparkling Wines on the borders of Cambridgeshire and Essex.

Saffron Walden
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English Spirit Distillery

English Spirit Distillery is the UK’s most innovative distillery: pioneering the spirit revolution since 2011.

Mighty Oak Brewing Company

We have a shop on site where you can buy our beer in minipins, polypins & firkins, as well as cider, spirit and lots of fun beer related gift items.