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The Punch Bowl
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.8(57)The Punchbowl is a 17th century gastro pub, located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and the South Essex Salt marshes.
We offer nose-to-tail style menu, with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily, as the season's best comes in, and always features day boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery.
Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and york-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining from our hand-cranked Asado and Rotisserie Grills.La Petite Petanque
Price: Moderate•British•4.8(38)A Beautiful Restaurant in the perfect setting
Open every day with three dining areas, including terrace seating
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Evening Dining Events.
For Afternoon Tea please call the restaurant to book and pay deposit.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(2,974)Here at Mad Dogs & Englishmen we have become renowned for our themed Afternoon Tea’s and wonderful cocktails. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue. We offer an immersive experience, a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! The Parlour Tea Room at Mad Dogs and Englishmen provides a vintage setting to enjoy Afternoon tea. We’ve become renowned for our themed teas which offer an unforgettable experience. The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar and also hosts our themed afternoon teas.
EVENTS
THE PARLOUR TEAROOM seatings at 12, 2.30 & 5 pm
Running 17/1/25 - 04/5/2025 - DIAMOND OF THE SEASON
Including Mothers Day 29th & 30th March
Running 10/5/25 - 13/7/2025 - GREASE
THE BOTANICAL ROOMS (upstairs) seatings at 12.30 & 3pm
Running 17/1/25 - 27/04/2025 - SNOW WHITE
Including Mothers Day 29th & 30th March
Running 03/5/25 - 13/7/2025 - The Circle of Life
Please ensure you select the correct time, venue and event when booking.Afternoon Tea at The Fancy Fox Patisserie
Price: Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(169)The Fancy Fox Patisserie is a beautiful tea room and cake boutique in Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea serving delicious seasonal Afternoon tea, Artisan cakes, Speciality coffee and various other sweet and savoury delights.
We serve lunch Daily. This includes a variety of sandwiches, baguettes and home made quiche. Lunch is served on a walk in basis so pop along and enjoy.
Vegan, gluten free and dairy free afternoon tea is available. (Please note any Dietary requirements and preferences including if a Child afternoon tea is required must be written in your special requests box when booking and a minimum of 24hrs before your visit.)
Fancy A tipple don't worry we've got you covered from prosecco to cocktails chilled to perfection there's something for everyone at The Fancy Fox. With our beautiful flower installations it's the perfect place to chill and chat with a glass of wine.
The Leather Bottle
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.8(73)With everything you would expect from a traditional pub, we source all the finest local produce cooked fresh on the premises by our team of talented young chefs, including delicious imaginative homemade starters and deserts.
We offer an A La Carte menu or a Bar Menu if you would prefer something light and we pride ourselves on our delicious Sunday Lunch.Smiths Restaurant Ongar
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,159)Priding ourselves on our motto ‘Famous for fish’ Smiths Restaurants is a name that has become synonymous with fine dining and quality, attentive service. Our restaurants are located in Ongar Essex (just off the A414) and Wapping in central London (near Tower Bridge). Both restaurants boast an extensive menu of fresh fish that we offer to cook in a variety of ways to suit every palette. We also offer locally sourced meat dishes to accommodate those who prefer their food terra firma. To compliment the quality of our food we have worked closely with well renowned independent wine merchants to ensure we have a selection of wines that are the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The only problem you may have a Smith’s is being spoilt for choice.
The Eyna
Price: Expensive•Turkish•4.7(954)The Eyna is a new, refreshing, traditional Turkish cuisine coming to the heart of Basildon. With a open-plan dining experience, open kitchen & central bar, we're sure this will be your perfect location for all types of events or casual dining.Lot Bar & Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Contemporary European•4.8(1,453)
Lot Bar and Restaurant is a family run business offering freshly prepared food from 8am until 10pm daily. Whether you are looking for an informal breakfast or light lunch with friends or a 3 course celebration dinner in the evening or simply a drink in the bar after work, we have the best to offer locally.
We at Lot Bar and Restaurant take pride the quality of our ingredients, the high standard of presentation and excellent service. A seasonally changing breakfast and lunch menu offers everything you could want from a kitchen and our evening A la carte menu includes restaurant favourites as well as daily changing specials. On Sunday afternoons we offer the best Roast available. Our wine list, available from 11am, is curated by us to include the faithful, the unusual and the interesting.
The Anchor Danbury
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(1,548)The Anchor in Danbury is the epitome of an English Country Inn, boasting beautiful traditional beams, quaint shining brass and a warm welcoming atmosphere which has made this pub a firm favourite for many years.
We have a lovely large garden with a fun children's play area, great for keeping the kids entertained while you catch up with friends and family over a relaxing drink or with some great food.
- Four legged friends are welcome at the pub, please ask our friendly staff for confirmation on which areas can accommodate you as we do require that dogs are kept out of the main dinning areas.
- Please note reservations with a dog are necessary, and can only be taken over the phone on 01245 222457 stating you have a dog.
- If you have a pushchair/buggy we ask that you call to make reservation, due to limited space.STARK
Price: Very Expensive•Modern European•4.8(77)Stark is located in East Mersea, Essex and is owned and run by Ben and Sophie Crittenden, who opened their first site in Broadstairs back in December 2016 with the aim of securing a better work/life balance and enabling Ben to enjoy more time with their three young children, Ivy, Rosa and Arlo. Before relocating to Mersea Island, Stark was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Thanet and one of five in the whole of Kent.
At Stark, only one, set tasting menu is served with no options or alternatives available. Because of this, Stark is unable to cater for any allergies or dietary requirements, for any reason as all guests eat the exact same meal each night. Ben creates a menu from high quality, seasonal ingredients, using his creativity and passion to create delicious food and provide a unique and exciting eating experience for customers.
Stark is a very intimate, relaxed restaurant, whose only demand of you is that you sit back, trust us with your dinner and enjoy the experience.
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- JJanetEssex •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoLovely evening, lovely food & excellent service. Only issue, some dishes off the menu.More infoThe Ship StockPrice: Moderate• Pub• Chelmsford•4.5
- KKarenEssex •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had a lovely Sunday lunch yesterday. The whole experience was spot on. It was fairly busy but a lovely, calm atmosphere. Food was perfect (roast beef) service was prompt, and the staff were charming! Would definitely recommend and return!More infoThe Cricketers Mill GreenPrice: Expensive• British• Brentwood•4.5
- SScottNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on May 30, 2025Great place for freshly made pizzas and outstanding pasta. Lovely staff and the chef cooking the pizzas does a first class job. Definitely taking the kids.More infoThe Red Lion - MargarettingPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Margaretting•4.5
- PPHILIPLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 24, 2025Booked the restaurant based on reviews, and was not disappointed, from the moment we walked through the door staff were welcoming and attentive and polite. Really relaxed atmosphere, nice background music and just the right amount of time between courses. What can I say about the food, well it was amazing, beautiful presentation and really delicious. Could not have asked for more, absolutely perfect experience in every way. Thank you to all the staffMore infoThe New London Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• British• Chelmsford•4.8
- JJacs100Essex •156 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 28, 2020Sapphire Restaurant: quiet on arrival by atmosphere livened up later, excellent service, food, wine list, value for money. Impressed!More infoCounty Hotel, Samphire RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary British• Chelmsford•4
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Healthy restaurants located in Essex include The Eyna, Lot Bar & Restaurant and The Anchor Danbury
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Essex are The Eyna, Lot Bar & Restaurant and The Anchor Danbury
Bottomless brunch in Essex is available at The Eyna, Sevine Brasserie and Kara Lounge & Grill
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