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1935 Rooftop
Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG
15.3 miles
£30 - £49
British
Situated just a short walk from Southend Airport train station and with ample free on-site car parking, the fully soundproofed rooftop restau ...
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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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Spread Eagle
Brentwood, CM14 4HD
10.7 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegetarian friendly
Come experience the warm hospitality and cosy ambiance at The Spread Eagle, found in the heart of Brentwood. A perfect spot to unwind, enjoy delicious f ...
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The Slug and Lettuce, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1TB
21.4 miles
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"The bold, brash Slug & Lettuce chain is the antithesis of the ‘best kept secret’ or ‘this little place I know’. It’s ..."
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The Leather Bottle
Ingatestone, CM4 0RL
7.1 miles
£30 - £49
British
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Tads Tandoor
Chigwell, IG7 4QW
16.9 miles
£30 - £49
Indian
Tads Tandoori is a casual Indian restaurant and tandoor house located on Romford Road in Chigwell, on the eastern edge of Greater London. The area blends s ...
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Prezzo Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1GD
0.9 miles
Italian
Pizza
Under £30
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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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Beehive Colors Basildon
Basildon, SS14 1DQ
11.5 miles
£30 - £49
British
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
The Beehive in Basildon, Essex, offers a great range of classic pub favourites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From mouthwatering burgers, succulent chick ...
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Harleys Bistro & Lounge
Epping, CM16 4AQ
15.5 miles
£30 - £49
Bistro
Harleys Bistro & Lounge is located in Epping, offering a stylish dining space with a focus on contemporary design. The venue features a striking interio ...
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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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The Fowlers Farm
Braintree, CM77 8DH
10.4 miles
British
Under £30
Vegan friendly
Vegetarian friendly
Fowler's Farm holds a rich history that is intertwined with Braintree's local heritage, spanning an impressive six centuries. During the tumultuous days of ...
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Karl at The Farm
Dunmow, CM6 3QR
13.2 miles
Bistro
British
Under £30
Karl at The Farm is situated at Priors Hall Farm in Dunmow, offering a dining experience within the rustic setting of a working farm. The restaurant is part ...
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The Standard
Loughton, IG10 4BE
18.9 miles
£30 - £49
British
International
Pizza
Vegetarian friendly
The Standard is an upscale Gastro Bar situated in Essex, renowned for its diverse offerings. The restaurant caters to early risers with a delicious brun ...
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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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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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