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North Wing Restaurant at Downham Hall
Downham, CM11 1LG
7.4 miles
£50 - £79
Afternoon tea
British
Fusion
Gastropub
International
Magnificent Downham Hall has a history that stretches back to the 1500s - this old country manor house belonged to wealthy families for many centuries befor ...
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De Rougemont Manor
Brentwood, CM13 3JP
12.7 miles
£50 - £79
Modern European
With a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere, Heseltines is a place where you can take your time over a meal and then relax with an after-dinner drink in our sp ...
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Zizzi - Romford
Romford, RM1 1AU
16.6 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
Pizza
Let's all welcome Romford to the Zizzi family! Built on the site of the old ‘Star Brewery’, Zizzi Romford has used materials and lighting which ...
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The Merchant Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4RX
10.8 miles
£30 - £49
Bars
British
Pubs
The Merchant in Brentwood high street has something for everyone. This modern pub is family-friendly and welcoming to dogs until 7pm when it turns into a li ...
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Theydon Oak
Epping
14.7 miles
Pubs
Under £30
What we think
" 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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Sugar Hut Restaurant
Brentwood, CM14 4RR
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
International
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"As the good-time venue of choice for the stars of reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, Brentwood’s Sugar Hut has not only beefed up its local c ..."
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The Barn Colchester
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Welcome to the award-winning Barn Brasserie. Our stunningly-restored 500-year-old Grade Two listed restaurant has a reputation for excellent food, fantastic ...
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Heavenly Desserts Colchester
Colchester , CO1 1DA
21.2 miles
Afternoon tea
Ice Cream
Under £30
Heavenly Desserts is an innovator in the world of luxury desserts, serving delicious sweet treats to people up and down the country. Originally founded in 2 ...
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Mughal Dynasty
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SG
14.8 miles
Indian
Every community needs a thriving curry house on the scene ? and in Leigh-on-Sea this is the Mughal Dynasty restaurant on London Road. This affordable tan ...
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Lobster Smack Canvey Island
Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
15.8 miles
£30 - £49
British
A truly classic pub which has so much history, we even feature in the Dickens novel "Great expectations". This pub is a true gem - on a sunny day, enjoy the ...
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The Blue Strawberry Bistro
Chelmsford, CM3 2DW
6.0 miles
£50 - £79
Bistro
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Jaipur of Chigwell
Chigwell, IG8 8AL
19.8 miles
Indian
Under £30
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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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The Green Man
Little Braxted, CM8 3LB
9.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
All our ingredients are sourced from local producers and suppliers and we can provide a gluten free alternative if required. Please let us know when y ...
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New York Grill Bar
Stansted, CM24 1PP
14.0 miles
Steak
Located in the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport, New York Grill Bar provides a sleek and trendy atmosphere. Serving tender, juicy steaks right ...
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