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304 Restaurants
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Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5AZ
20.0 miles
£30 - £49
Mediterranean
Modern European
Turkish
Dive into traditional Turkish cuisine at this Buckhurst restaurant. The elegant interior is modern and bold with bright purple and mustard sofas and chairs ...
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Wagamama Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1GD
0.3 miles
Gluten-free options
Japanese
Noodles
Pan Asian
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Wagamama Chelmsford is a bold and welcoming restaurant located in the heart of the town centre, just steps from the shops and cinema on Bond Street. As the ...
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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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Ginny's Cocktail Bar
Maldon, CM9 5ET
9.0 miles
Ginny’s Cocktail Bar is located on the High Street in Maldon in Essex. This independent bar focuses on expertly crafted cocktails, offering a stylish ...
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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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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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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 Cricketers - Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 4QT
21.3 miles
Silver
£30 - £49
British
Modern European
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"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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BBQ Lounge and Shisha
Colchester, CO2 8HT
22.1 miles
£30 - £49
International
Vegetarian friendly
BBQ Lounge & Shisha is located on Haven Road, a short distance south of the town centre and close to the River Colne. This part of Colchester is known f ...
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The Mistley Thorn
Unknown, CO11 1HE
29.9 miles
Gastropub
Under £30
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" It is well worth the detour to this idiosyncratic coastal inn where contemporary art & a low-key decor melds with a cooking style that is bang on. I ..."
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The Anchor Danbury
Chelmsford, CM3 4QZ
5.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
The Anchor in Danbury is the epitome of an English Country Inn, boasting beautiful traditional beams, quaint shining brass and a warm welcoming atmosphere w ...
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The Merchant Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4RX
10.8 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
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 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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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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The Boatyard
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN
15.6 miles
£30 - £49
Modern European
Vegan friendly
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