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317 Restaurants
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The Plough Great Chesterford
Saffron Walden, CB10 1PL
25.5 miles
£30 - £49
The Plough sources ingredients locally, buying food directly from the farmers and suppliers in and around Essex and Cambridgeshire and many are mentioned on ...
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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 Bull Brentwood
Brentwood, CM14 5LZ
11.9 miles
£30 - £49
Set on Brook Street in Brentwood, The Bull is a contemporary country pub that combines the character of a traditional British local with a polished, modern ...
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Azar Lounge
Burnham-On-Crouch, CM0 8HJ
16.6 miles
£30 - £49
Persian
Azar Lounge is located in Burnham-On-Crouch, offering a distinctive cocktail bar and lounge experience in this Essex riverside town. Positioned within easy ...
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Pizza Express Southend London Road
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PE
16.9 miles
£30 - £49
Gluten-free options
Italian
Pizza
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Pizza Express Southend London Road delivers Italian dining in a lively seaside town, offering a menu of familiar favourites alongside lighter and seasonal o ...
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Aurum Restaurant
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DT
17.3 miles
£30 - £49
Afternoon tea
British
Vegetarian friendly
Aurum Restaurant is a contemporary dining destination located in Southend-on-Sea, nestled along the vibrant seafront. Situated within the Seven Hotel, it of ...
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T&G’s Tapas Bar & Bistro
Loughton, IG10 4BE
18.9 miles
£50 - £79
We are a family-run business with over 20 years of experience producing delicious food. T&G’s bring together our love for anything Spanish, a ...
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Ananta - Thai Food Pub
Saffron Walden, CB11 3UG
20.9 miles
Thai
We serve delicious Thai food, local ales direct from the barrel and excellent wines.
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Kintsu Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1DZ
21.3 miles
£50 - £79
British
Gluten-free options
Modern European
Vegetarian friendly
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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Jaxon's Eating House
Upminster, RM14 3NU
14.6 miles
£50 - £79
British
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The Bell Inn - Stanford-le-Hope
Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8LD
14.8 miles
£30 - £49
Gastropub
What we think
"With an atmosphere that's like a cross between a Paris wine bar & a London pub, it’s no wonder that this lively pub-brasserie-restaurant is c ..."
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Food Leigh-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1BU
15.7 miles
£50 - £79
Modern European
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Located in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, Food by John Lawson is an intimate chef-led restaurant that brings a refined, ingredient-first approach to dining on t ...
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Fatling Hornchurch
Hornchurch, RM11 1TX
16.0 miles
£30 - £49
British
Welcome to the Famous Fatling Hornchurch, situated on the main high street of Hornchurch, a fantastic venue with something for everyone. During the d ...
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The Oyster Smack Inn
Burnham-On-Crouch, CM0 8HR
16.6 miles
British
A charming local pub and restaurant, The Oyster Smack Inn is situated in the rather romantic seaside town of Burnham-on-Crouch. Built back in the 1800s The ...
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Giraffe - Lakeside
South Stifford, RM20 2ZN
19.2 miles
International
With a sunny atmosphere and splashes of creativity, Giraffe showcases a crowd-pleasing menu. As well as the signature Giraffe concoctions, diners can choose ...
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