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Thames Breeze Bar & Restaurant
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1JQ
15.7 miles
£30 - £49
International
Situated on Leigh Road, Thamesbreeze can cater for all occasions including private dining, special family occasions and corporate func ...
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The Red Lion
Haverhill, CB9 7ZH
23.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Mediterranean
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Step into The Red Lion in Sturmer, a beautiful and charming independent pub steeped in history, tracing its origins back to the 14th Century. Today, it stan ...
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Zafra
Finchingfield, CM7 4JS
16.2 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Mediterranean
A hearty, family-run Italian restaurant set in the picturesque village of Finchingfield. Taking inspiration from Italian and Sicilian cuisine, the menu feat ...
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Patisserie Valerie Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZP
18.9 miles
Under £30
This cake and coffee shop is located in Lakeside Shopping Centre. When you have finished shopping the only way you can relax is by having one of our delicio ...
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Grain Colchester
Essex, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
International
Colchester in Essex might not exactly be considered a thriving hub of cutting-edge cuisine, but the folk behind small plates restaurant Grain are keen to pr ...
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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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Bombay Palace Romford
Romford, RM3 0BS
14.0 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Located on Station Road in Romford, Essex, Bombay Palace lives up to its majestic name. With its ornate, plush carpets, intricately carved wooden panels, fr ...
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The Kings Head - Billericay
Billericay, CM11 2PS
8.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
The roots of The King's Head are way back in 1750, back when it bore the name of the White Horse. In 1801, William Reynolds took the helm as owner after the ...
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The Bull at Great Totham
Maldon, CM9 8NH
10.0 miles
Gastropub
The Bull at Great Totham is a 16th century coaching inn now beautifully restored to suit the needs of the 21st century. The emphasis here is on comforting f ...
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Oyster Court
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1JE
17.3 miles
British
Burgers
Under £30
A food and sports bar in central Southend offering quality food, wine and beer at reasonable prices.
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The Crown & Crooked Billet
Chigwell, IG8 8BN
19.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
The Crown & Crooked Billet is a traditionally themed pub, suitable for all ages, with a large conservatory area ideal for eating and a mix of cosy comfo ...
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The Cricketers - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 4QT
21.3 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
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"The Cricketers has gained a countrywide reputation, largely because it’s run by Trevor and Sally Oliver – proud parents of pukka boy Jamie. ..."
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Slug & Lettuce - Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 6FL
0.4 miles
£30 - £49
International
In Chelmsford’s city centre, and just off the River Chelmer, you'll find the vibrant Slug & Lettuce — a drinking and dining destination that ...
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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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The Magic Mushroom
Billericay, CM11 2UD
9.3 miles
£50 - £79
British
We aim to provide the finest British and Mediterranean cuisine. Your head chef and proprietor Darren Bennet has created a menu featuring down-to-earth tradi ...
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