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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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The George Hotel

Cuisine steeped in culture, The George ensures Colchester’s heart is always simmering with regional flavour.
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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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Love Thy Burger

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.
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Cruise Essex

Our partnerships with local businesses grant you exclusive access to the finest,
award-winning wines and cheeses, ensuring your cruise is both memorable and delightful.
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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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Love Thy Burger

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.

Colchester
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Cruise Essex

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…

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 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 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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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

Swan Hotel, Pub & Restaurant

Traditionally built as a coaching inn, The Swan is set amid the quaint features of the surrounding area.

Perrywood Garden Centre

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

The Square and Compasses is a traditional country pub set in the picturesque countryside of rural Essex.

Chelmsford
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The Merchant

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…

Brentwood
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The Five Bells Public House

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…

Colchester
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Prezzo Woodford Green

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.

Woodford Green
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Pizza Express Rayleigh

Come and join us at Pizza Express Rayleigh and enjoy freshly made Italian food, including delicious pizzas and tasty pasta dishes.

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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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 Travellers Joy

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

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…

Stanford le Hope
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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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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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No1 Harbour Square

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…

Brightlingsea
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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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Brewers Fayre Southend on Sea

At Brewers Fayre Southend on Sea, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub!

Southend on Sea
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant

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.

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

Starlight Tea Rooms

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

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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Naze Tower

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.

Walton on the Naze
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Prettyfields Vineyard

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

Colchester
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Kentwell Hall and Gardens

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

The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield.

Finchingfield
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Winner's Tea Rooms & Terrace

Come on in to our traditional English tearooms located in the picturesque village of Finchingfield, Essex.

Finchingfield
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Elder Street Café & Deli

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…

Saffron Walden
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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

The Big Bear Cider Mill Ltd

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…

Braintree
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Crouch Ridge Vineyard

Visit us for Coffee and Cake, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours, Local Wine and Gin Shop on site.

Chelmsford
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Red Fox Brewery

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.

Coggeshall
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Billericay Brewing Company

Microbrewery based in Billericay. Maker of craft ales of character. Shop & Micropub selling own beers, other local Essex & London Beers.

Billericay
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