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305 Restaurants
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Ask Italian Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
It is easy to see why this Ask Italian, located in the historical town of Colchester, look as cosy and homey as it does – it is a converted house afte ...
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Black Rock Restaurant
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1RH
29.6 miles
£50 - £79
British
Steak
We pride ourselves in providing something different to our loyal guests from far-and-wide. With our signature Steak On The Stone, we’re confident ...
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Channels Bar and Brasserie
Chelmsford, CM3 3PT
3.0 miles
£30 - £49
Bistro
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Channels Bar and Brasserie is always voted one of the best fine dining restaurants in Chelmsford. Perhaps best known for The Essex Barn, which is one of the ...
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The Kings Head - Billericay
Billericay, CM11 2PS
8.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
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 Kings Head - Epping
Epping, CM16 6BU
13.2 miles
British
Under £30
Gather your nearest and dearest for a memorable dining experience in Epping, where you'll discover an exceptional menu filled with hearty pub fare. Pair you ...
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Yak and Yeti Restaurant, Southend
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3ND
15.2 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Nepalese
Situated at London Road, Leigh-on Sea, Yak & Yeti is a top Indian & Nepalese restaurant with over 150 seatings and suitable for dining, private func ...
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Ocean Beach
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2YG
18.3 miles
£30 - £49
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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Five Guys Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
0.2 miles
Burgers
North American
Under £30
The Five Guys burger brand arrived in the UK in 2013, opening its first store in Covent Garden with great hoopla and queues around the block. It has quickly ...
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The Ship Stock
Chelmsford, CM2 8LB
4.0 miles
£30 - £49
A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford.This soul-soothing, local pub of ...
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Leigh Bistro
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Modern European
"Leigh Bistro is a Modern European Cuisine and Restaurant situated in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea Town Centre. We have recently designed Our Menus to bring yo ...
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Sands By The Sea
Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1EE
17.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Seafood
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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The Peldon Rose
Colchester, CO5 7QJ
19.5 miles
£30 - £49
Gastropub
What we think
"With renowned Essex wine merchant Lay & Wheeler as its owner, the oenophile pedigree of this 15th-century coaching inn is top notch. The wine list ..."
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Harvester - The Beehive
Ilford, IG4 5DR
20.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Harvester - The Beehive is located on Beehive Lane in Ilford, offering a casual dining experience with a focus on family-friendly meals. It is part of the H ...
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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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Forest Gate Inn
Epping
16.2 miles
What we think
" No jukeboxes, fruit machines, plasma screens or other techno wizardry disturb the peace at this instantly appealing 17th-century free house, wh ..."
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