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129 British Restaurants
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Brasserie Restaurant at London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel
Chigwell, IG8 8AE
19.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gluten-free options
International
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Prince Regent is a stunning Georgian manor hotel located in Chigwell, not far from Epping Forest and with direct connections to London, too. While its h ...
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North Wing Restaurant at Downham Hall
Downham, CM11 1LG
7.4 miles
£50 - £79
Afternoon tea
British
Fusion
Gastropub
International
Vegetarian friendly
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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Ellis’s Restaurant
Stock, CM4 9BE
4.8 miles
£50 - £79
British
Modern European
Set within the elegant Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Stock, Essex, Ellis’s Restaurant offers refined British and modern European dining in the gracefu ...
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The Hoop
Stock, CM4 9BD
4.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Hoop is a historic gastropub located on the High Street in Stock, set in the heart of this picturesque village. Stock is known for its traditional archi ...
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The Shaw Farm
Chelmsford, CM3 5QY
8.0 miles
British
Under £30
The Shaw Farm in Chelmsford offers exactly what you’d expect of a British pub experience, perfect for those in pursuit of a hearty meal and refreshing ...
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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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Bill's Colchester Restaurant
Colchester, CO1 1SP
21.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gluten-free options
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Accepts Vouchers
Whether you’re starting your day with breakfast before exploring the historic Colchester Castle or arranging a private lunch for a large group, Bill&r ...
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Bricklayers Arms
Town Centre, CM15 0EQ
8.5 miles
British
Under £30
The Bricklayers Arms has been in the same family for nearly 60 years. Great Aunt Doll ran the pub for 12 years from 1962 when the pub had four bars. Ke ...
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Afternoon Tea at The County Hotel
Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
0.3 miles
£30 - £49
Afternoon tea
British
Vegetarian friendly
Located in the heart of Chelmsford, The County Hotel offers a refined setting for a quintessentially British afternoon tea experience. Situated just a short ...
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Kintsu Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
British
Gluten-free options
Modern European
Vegetarian friendly
With award-winning Essex chef Paul Wendholt at the helm, it's no wonder that Kintsu won a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022. This beloved small plates restauran ...
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STARK
Mersea Island, CO5 8TQ
21.8 miles
British
Modern European
Over £80
Located on the idyllic Mersea Island in Essex, Stark Restaurant offers a truly unique and intimate dining experience. Situated in the serene village of East ...
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The Magic Mushroom
Billericay, CM11 2UD
9.3 miles
£50 - £79
British
Located on Barleylands Road in Billericay, The Magic Mushroom offers modern British dining in a peaceful countryside setting, making it a popular destinatio ...
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Toby Carvery - Runwell
Wickford, SS11 7QJ
8.3 miles
British
Under £30
Here at Toby Carvery Runwell, we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by hand and ...
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Vine Eno Gastro Pub Limited
Braintree, CM7 4SR
14.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
Wine and food lovers are in for a special treat at one Britain’s first ‘eno-gastro’ pubs. By combining the highest quality food with our u ...
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The Nags Head - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 5ND
12.0 miles
British
Under £30
Vegan friendly
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Nags Head in Brentwood is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs ...
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