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124 British Restaurants
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The Barn Brasserie
Colchester, CO6 1JE
16.1 miles
£30 - £49
Brasserie
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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The Three Horseshoes Colchester
Colchester, CO6 3NJ
19.1 miles
£50 - £79
British
Vegetarian friendly
The Three Horseshoes is a family-run, country pub and restaurant located on the outskirts of Colchester in Essex. Nestled in a beautiful historic build ...
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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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Clifftop Bistro
Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7QW
2.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Built in 1891, the Westcliff Hotel is a unique, historical building which overlooks the picturesque Cliff Gardens and also the Thames Estuary. With such spe ...
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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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Afternoon Tea at the Roslin Beach Hotel
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3BG
18.5 miles
£30 - £49
Afternoon tea
British
Vegetarian friendly
Afternoon Tea at the Roslin Beach Hotel offers a refined dining experience in Southend-on-Sea, located along the picturesque Thorpe Bay seafront. This elega ...
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The Bull Thurrock
Grays, RM17 6EY
18.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
Locally sourced and seasonal produce, The Bull brings you the very best tasting flavours homegrown from within Essex and nearby counties.
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Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Steak
Our stylish, casual, premium steakhouse and grill is perfect for dining or relaxing anytime of the day. All our meat is delivered fresh everyday from our ve ...
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The Leather Bottle
Ingatestone, CM4 0RL
7.1 miles
£30 - £49
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Warren Wood Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA
20.0 miles
£30 - £49
British
The Warren Wood is a friendly venue, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. ...
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The Cricketers - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 4QT
21.3 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
What we think
"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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The King William IV
Chigwell, IG7 6PJ
18.6 miles
British
Under £30
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The King William IV in Chigwell is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our ...
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The Queens Head Fyfield
Ongar, CM5 0RY
8.4 miles
£30 - £49
British
Gastropub
Welcome to The Queen"s Head Fyfield, a traditional family run 16th century freehouse country pub, beautifully located on the banks of the River Roding. The ...
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The Anchor at Hullbridge
Hockley, SS5 6ND
9.8 miles
British
Welcome to the Anchor Hullbrige. We believe we have created an eating and drinking experience like no other in the area. Our restaurant accommodates ever ...
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The Anchor Inn
Nayland, CO6 4JL
23.7 miles
£30 - £49
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The Anchor Inn, Nayland is a lovely country bar, restaurant and smokehouse serving a classic British, seasonal pub menu. At The Anchor Inn you will find pre ...
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