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The Old Bell Steakhouse & Grill
Stansted, CM24 8EY
16.5 miles
£50 - £79
Steakhouse and Grill
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The New London Restaurant and Lounge
Chelmsford, CM2 0AA
0.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Located on New London Road in Chelmsford, the New London restaurant offers an enchanting setting, elegant surroundings, with a relaxed, unpretentious at ...
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Shepherd and Dog
Billericay, CM11 2XY
9.1 miles
£50 - £79
British
Thai
Owner, Rebecca, after recently qualifying from Leith's School of Food and Wine took over The Shepherd & Dog in October 2019 with h ...
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Kingsford Park at Bannatyne Colchester
Essex, CO2 0HS
19.0 miles
£50 - £79
Modern European
Found at the Colchester outpost of Dragons Den star Duncan Bannatyne’s glamorous resort group, Kingsford Park Restaurant is a smart eatery that serves ...
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Ask Italian Billericay
Billericay, CM12 9AS
7.9 miles
Surrounded by lakes, meadows and golf clubs, after a day of exploring the Billericay countryside, refuel at Ask Italian. Offering up different takes on trad ...
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Lot Bar & Restaurant
Brentwood, CM15 8JD
9.4 miles
British
Modern European
Under £30
Lot Bar and Restaurant is a family run business offering freshly prepared food from 8am until 10pm daily. Whether you are looking for an informal breakfast ...
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DOUGH&co Woodfired Pizza Halstead
Halstead, CO9 2JD
16.2 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Fresh Woodfired pizza, Handmade With The Finest Fresh Ingredients, Made In A Real Oven With Real Chefs.
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Theydon Oak
Epping
14.7 miles
Pubs
Under £30
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" Nestled in the heart of Epping Forest, beside the ancient village of Coopersale, the Theydon Oak has been going about its business for nigh on four ..."
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The George & Dragon
Epping, CM16 4AQ
15.5 miles
British
Pubs
Under £30
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The George & Dragon Epping is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our c ...
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Pig & Whistle Restaurant
Chelmsford, CM1 4SZ
3.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
The Pig and Whistle is a cosy and inviting restaurant located in the North Chelmsford countryside. Open from Wednesday to Sunday serving lunch and dinner, p ...
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The Leather Bottle
Ingatestone, CM4 0RL
7.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
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Alex Southend On Sea
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW
17.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Positioned just a stone's throw away from the inviting seafront and the vibrant high street, yet cleverly tucked away from the hustle and bustle, The Alex e ...
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Heidi's
Wickford, SS11 7JJ
7.6 miles
£50 - £79
We are a new business with one goal in mind: providing an enjoyable dining experience all day to the Runwell area. Thanks to our dedication, we aim to bri ...
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Ocean Beach
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2YG
18.3 miles
£30 - £49
Bars
International
Ocean Beach provides a unique family restaurant offering good food and a great atmosphere for you and your children.Our licensed restaurant provides high-qu ...
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Giraffe - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
19.2 miles
International
With a sunny atmosphere and splashes of creativity, Giraffe showcases a crowd-pleasing menu. As well as the signature Giraffe concoctions, diners can choose ...
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