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317 Restaurants
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El Chigre
Chelmsford, CM2 0HX
0.3 miles
£30 - £49
Spanish
Steak
Tapas
Vegetarian friendly
It all began in a quaint spot at Chelmsford market, where the owners initially offered only coffees and a selection of tapas, however, in a turn of events t ...
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The Pilgrim's Korai
Brentwood, CM15 9JP
10.5 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Pilgrim’s Korai restaurant is named after the Pilgrims Hatch area in Brentwood, where you’ll find the building. The family run business has been ...
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The Lion & Lamb
Little Canfield, CM6 1SR
12.0 miles
British
Under £30
Situated on the B1256 at Little Canfield close to Stansted Airport, The Lion & Lamb offers the perfect venue to savour some first class food in an idyll ...
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Half Crown Benfleet
Benfleet, SS7 1NA
13.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Situated in Essex’s Benfleet, the Half Crown is a lovely British pub that encapsulates the essence of this charming coastal town. The location offers ...
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Lemon witch
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PG
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Our imaginative menu consists of sweet and savoury crepes, American pancakes, freakshakes, milkshakes and unique hot drinks . We can also cater for a variet ...
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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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Thai One
Colchester, CO1 2QW
21.7 miles
£30 - £49
Thai
Situated on East Hill in Colchester, the Thai 1 Restaurant is the longest established Thai restuarant in Britain’s oldest recorded town. We pride o ...
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Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant
Colchester, CO1 1QX
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
International
Mediterranean
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The Eyna
Basildon, SS13 1BW
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Turkish
Vegetarian friendly
Nestled in the heart of Basildon, Essex, The Eyna stands as a beacon of refined Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, bringing a touch of luxury to this bustli ...
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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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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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Mason's Brentwood
Brentwood, CM13 2AA
10.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
French
Vegetarian friendly
Mason’s restaurant in Brentwood is situated on Ingrave Road, just a short stroll from Brentwood town centre. The restaurant is known for their superb ...
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The Chapel Inn Coggeshall
Coggeshall, CO6 1TS
13.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
Running alongside our traditional Pub Classic menus, our classical trained Head Chef produces restaurant quality specials, which we deliver in a relaxed pub ...
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Efezade Mezze Grill
Loughton, IG10 3ST
17.7 miles
Mediterranean
Turkish
Under £30
Vegetarian friendly
Fun and lively, the atmosphere at Efezade Mezze Grill is best enjoyed as a group. Bring friends, family and loved ones down for an exciting meal of authenti ...
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Zizzi - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4AN
10.7 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
Italian restaurant chain Zizzi opened the doors of its very first branch in London's Chiswick in 1999. Now there are over 100 branches, all decorated in an ...
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