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The Angel
Chelmsford, CM1 7AH
1.9 miles
British
Pubs
Under £30
The Angel in Broomfield is a country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring th ...
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Smith’s Ongar
Ongar, CM5 0AL
9.7 miles
Bronze
£50 - £79
British
Fish
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"Founded back in 1958, this well-liked Essex evergreen still gets the nod for its “quality seafood, and exceptional service”. ‘Famous ..."
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Shake Shack Lakeside
West Thurrock, RM20 2ZJ
18.8 miles
Burgers
North American
Under £30
The burgers of this US Goliath might appear tame compared to the rock-and-roll efforts by our home-grown Davids, but there’s a reason Shake Shack has ...
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The Bull at Great Totham
Maldon, CM9 8NH
10.0 miles
Gastropub
The Bull at Great Totham is a 16th century coaching inn now beautifully restored to suit the needs of the 21st century. The emphasis here is on comforting f ...
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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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Harvester - Grays
Grays, RM16 6UT
18.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
Welcome to Harvester Grays, Harvester restaurant in Essex. Here you will find our famous grills and salads; we serve real food fresh, fun and full of f ...
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Kintsu Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
British
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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Red Lion Inn Hinxton
Saffron Walden, CB10 1QY
27.2 miles
British
Under £30
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"Like sister pub The Black Bull in Balsham The Black Bull in Balsham, The Red Lion turns an average village boozer into a top foodie destination wi ..."
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Linden House Hotel And Restaurant
Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8HA
16.6 miles
£30 - £49
British
International
Linden House is located in the historic village of Stansted Mountfitchet. We are just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport and less than an hour from London and ...
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Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay)
Thorpe Bay, SS1 3AD
18.4 miles
British
Under £30
Here at Toby Carvery Thorpe Bay, we believe there's only one way to do our beloved British roast – and that's properly. Every spud is checked by hand ...
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Fit London
Brentwood, CM15 8JD
8.9 miles
£30 - £49
International
We are the food innovation team, commonly known as FIT. We are a group of food lovers with a distinct passion for flavourful & healthier fast foods. The ...
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Slug & Lettuce - Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 4AP
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
International
On Brentwood High Street, you'll discover the vibrant Slug & Lettuce – a welcoming bar and restaurant where your day can kick off with a delectabl ...
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Aspera Benfleet
Essex, SS7 5SQ
12.1 miles
£30 - £49
Turkish
Open since 2016, Aspera has quickly made a name for itself on Benfleet’s dining scene, becoming a popular spot for dinner and cocktails. The restaura ...
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Fahrenheit Grill - Genting Club Westcliff
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7QY
17.1 miles
British
Inside Genting Casino, Fahrenheit Grill restaurant offers an elegant, contemporary getaway from the bustle of the gaming floor. Gourmet British dishes ma ...
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Church Street Tavern
Colchester, CO1 1NF
21.2 miles
£30 - £49
Bars
British
Church Street Tavern is a a chic and contemporary bar and restaurant in the town centre that prides itself on being a local hub for the peop ...
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