Places to Eat & Drink in Essex
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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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
We're in a prime location, just opposite a 17th Century church, where our full glass frontage allows great views of the busy town centre. Our stylish interior is both spacious and welcoming…
You'll find our restaurant, which has a great alfresco dining area, just off the A127. It was originally named The Silver Jubilee in honour of the Queen's 25th anniversary.
Traditionally built as a coaching inn, The Swan is set amid the quaint features of the surrounding area.
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.
Avenue Bistro, set in the heart of Frinton on Sea, reflects the spirit of the village life whilst providing a relaxed and sophisticated environment in which to enjoy a family meal.
The Forest Gate Inn is situated on the edge of Epping Forest on Bell Common, ideally situated for walkers, half a mile from the town of Epping. The traditional pub serves fine ales and home…
The Thatcher’s Arms, boasts one of the finest views in North Essex. Serving food and beer since the mid-19th Century, the pub specialises in traditional British gastro pub cuisine with…
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
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 Bell Inn is a welcoming public house for everyone to visit, with gardens open to relax and have a drink or perhaps some lunch.
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.
The Last Post is a Wetherspoon pub in Loughton, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food…
At The Mayflower Brewers Fayre, we’ve got everything your family needs from your local pub!
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…
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…
Nestled in the heart of Colchester’s Business Park, Mimosa is a beautiful destination restaurant and bar with a unique offering.
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.
Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms in Essex
There are many lovely individual cafés, coffee shops and tearooms to be found throughout Essex
We are EDON, a coffee shop/homeware store on Kelvedon High Street in 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, Chelmsford, or pick one up to takeaway!
Blue Owl is a small family run business based in a converted country pub just outside Colchester in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for you to be creative!
The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield.
The Tea Cosy Cafe a family run business, established in 2013. We aim to provide the best quality food for the most reasonable prices.
The Gleneagles Guesthouse sits proudly in one of Southend on Sea's most scenic and tranquil clifftop locations, overlooking the beautiful Cliff Gardens and enjoying panoramic views of the…
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…
We have been serving up tasty creations for over a decade, for both the food lovers, as well as the coffee lovers.
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
Visit us for Coffee and Cake, Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours, Local Wine and Gin Shop on site.
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.
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.
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…