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Toby Carvery White Hart
Colchester, CO3 8LT
18.0 miles
£30 - £49
British
We’re not only the home of the roast, but we’re you and your family’s home from home too. At any time of the day you can be sure of warm w ...
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The Punch Bowl
Chelmsford, CM1 4QW
7.2 miles
£50 - £79
International
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DOUGH&co Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB10 1EX
22.2 miles
£30 - £49
We use only the best ingredients sourced directly from Italy, with real chefs preparing them. They are then cooked in one of the best ovens. ...
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1SP
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Bill's restaurant and bar is a vibrant establishment found in the centre of Colchester, Essex. Located in close proximity to the bustling high street, this ...
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The Slug and Lettuce, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1TB
21.4 miles
What we think
"The bold, brash Slug & Lettuce chain is the antithesis of the ‘best kept secret’ or ‘this little place I know’. It’s ..."
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Sark restaurant
Maldon, CM9 5PJ
9.1 miles
£30 - £49
Mediterranean
Turkish
Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of Maldon
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Feelgoods
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1EE
17.1 miles
£30 - £49
A dining experience with great food, live music and an entertainment centre in the shape of the Feelgoods Prize Arcade, all here at Feelgoods Restaurant! D ...
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The Standard
Loughton, IG10 4BE
18.9 miles
£30 - £49
Bars
International
The Standard is an upscale Gastro Bar situated in Essex, renowned for its diverse offerings. The restaurant caters to early risers with a delicious brun ...
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The Haywain Pub
Little Bromley, CO11 2PL
27.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
The Haywain is a warm and welcoming country pub serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pub is located just outside the village of Little Bromley, just fiv ...
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The George & Dragon - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM15 0TZ
7.5 miles
British
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Pay a visit to The George & Dragon – a tastefully appointed pub, bar, and restaurant ready to cater to your dining needs, whatever the occasion. I ...
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The Chequers Matching Green
Ongar, CM17 0PZ
10.9 miles
Mediterranean
Overlooking the village green our country pub and restaurant is in the heart of delightful village of Matching Green, a few minutes from the M11 on the H ...
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Patisserie Valerie Southend-on-Sea
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1JG
17.3 miles
Under £30
Our Southend Café is a short walk away from the Southend Central railway station. We have hand-made cakes, tea, coffee & much more with your name ...
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Sands By The Sea
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1EE
17.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Fish
We specialise in providing wholesome, tasty food in a pleasant environment with friendly staff for affordable prices.Our family-friendly restaurant speciali ...
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Papillon
Chigwell, IG7 6PF
18.7 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Papillon is regarded as one of the best places to eat in Chigwell. A friendly Italian that is decked out in timeless, cosy furnishings, Papillon comprises j ...
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Toby Carvery - Basildon
Basildon, SS14 3WB
10.5 miles
British
Under £30
Here at Toby Carvery Basildon, we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by hand an ...
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