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Anatolian Restaurant
South Benfleet, SS7 5HA
13.0 miles
Mediterranean
Turkish
Under £30
Anatolian Restaurant in South Benfleet is every bit the local Turkish grill house, serving up a range of hot and cold mezze dishes as well as flame-kissed m ...
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Toby Carvery - Southend (A127)
Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6RL
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
Here at Toby Carvery Southend (A127), we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by ...
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Wildwood Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 6FD
0.3 miles
£30 - £49
Italian
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"Wildwood is billed as a ‘small collection’ of restaurants – in other words, it’s a chain. Everything about the style, from the ..."
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The Flitch of Bacon
Little Dunmow, CM6 3HT
9.6 miles
Silver
£50 - £79
British
Gastropub
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"The awarding of a flitch (or side) of bacon to devoted married couples dates back to Chaucer’s time and remnants of the ‘flitch trials&rsqu ..."
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Salsa Restaurant
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1 1NT
16.8 miles
Mediterranean
Spanish
Tapas
A fun, family-run Mexican restaurant in Southend-on-Sea, Salsa Restaurant and Latino Bar offers delicious Mexican food along with live music, entertainment ...
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The Skinners Arms
Manningtree, CO11 1DX
29.3 miles
£30 - £49
Our beer garden has a children’s play area and is a lovely spot on a sunny day and we have our own customer car park. We’re great for groups or ...
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1SP
21.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Bill's restaurant and bar is a vibrant establishment found in the centre of Colchester, Essex. Located in close proximity to the bustling high street, this ...
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DOUGH&co Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB10 1EX
22.2 miles
£30 - £49
We use only the best ingredients sourced directly from Italy, with real chefs preparing them. They are then cooked in one of the best ovens. ...
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The Shaw Farm
Chelmsford, CM3 5QY
8.0 miles
British
Pubs
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 Merchant Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4RX
10.8 miles
£30 - £49
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British
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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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The Great Tides Restaurant
Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7QW
17.0 miles
£30 - £49
British
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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Rose & Crown - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB10 2HA
23.1 miles
Pubs
Under £30
What we think
"Following a subtle but extensive refurbishment, this village boozer is back in business with a new chef poached from The Cricketers at Clavering(famed ..."
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Prezzo Clacton on Sea
Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 1QZ
29.6 miles
Italian
Pizza
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"It has taken Prezzo just over a decade to become a high street fixture. Now with over 150 branches up & down the country, the affordable chain make ..."
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Walkabout Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM2 6JE
0.3 miles
British
Under £30
Welcome to Walkabout, conveniently located in the centre of Chelmsford, where you’re offered the ultimate destination for avid sports enthusiasts. As ...
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The Grove Leigh-on-sea
Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2HP
15.3 miles
£30 - £49
International
Since 2005 we have strived to consistently offer our customers a relaxed, friendly and comfortable dining experience - where the food is creative, vibrant, ...
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