Best Casual Restaurants in Downham

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ItalianFrenchBritishPizzeriaTapas / Small PlatesComfort Food

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BasildonBillericayBrentwoodCastle PointChelmsfordLeigh-On-Sea

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BasildonBenfleetBillericayBrentwoodCanvey IslandChelmsford

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1. Lux N Lush

4.6

Exceptional(23)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wickford

Booked 2 times today

Flavors of the Mediterranean. Stunning redefined and finest Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Wickford, Essex. Enjoy traditional and contemporary experience with food, cocktails and live-entertainment every Saturday from 21:00 to 00:00🎶 Live DJ Every Saturday!Join us at LuxnLush every Saturday night from 9 PM to midnight for an unforgettable evening with our live DJ, spinning the best in house, R&B, and party anthems. Great vibes, signature cocktails, and an electric atmosphere await!🎉 Private Hire AvailableLooking for the perfect venue for your baby shower, birthday party, or special celebration? LuxnLush is available for private hire with tailored packages to make your event truly memorable.📍 Contact us now to book your date!

2. Harry's Bar

4.8

Exceptional(155)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Continental • Billericay

Booked 1 time today

Harry's Bar & Restaurant is set in the vibrant high street of Billericay. It first opened it'd doors in 2012 and has been through a major refurbishment in 2017 . Increasing the restaurant size and menu changes to a full A la Carte menu including a traditional Sunday Roast, as well as lunchtime time snacks and meals.Harrys Bar is open 7 days a week from 12pm and offers live entertainment on a Saturday evening and a resident DJ on Fridays.The Restaurant serves a range of dished to suite everyones taste. All dished are cooked fresh with locally sourced and supplied ingredients.With its extensive drinks range it really is a venue to eat, drinks & be entertained.

3. Bella Ischia

4.5

Awesome(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Billericay

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Bella IschiaA Taste of Ischia in Billericay!Indulge in the warmth and flavours of Italy as you step into our family-run restaurant, nestled in the heart of Billericay. At Bella Ischia, we bring a piece of Italy, right to your table.Having spent countless years in Ischia, Italy, our family has a deep-rooted love for authentic Italian cuisine. We have brought our culinary passion and heritage to the United Kingdom, aiming to create a little slice of our beloved Ischia here in Billericay. We take pride in offering a carefully curated menu that showcases the rich and diverse flavours of Italian cuisine.

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4. Aspire Community Cafe

3.8

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Wickford

"Aspire Community Cafe," a heartwarming initiative established by Castledon School in Wickford, is a testament to our commitment to nurturing and empowering our students. At Aspire, we go beyond traditional education by providing a unique and practical opportunity for our learners to thrive.

5. Quart Pot Runwell

4.2

Awesome(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Wickford

We are a Modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales and super chilled lager with extensive wine list and a fabulous range of cocktails.Food is available from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week.We have a large country beer garden with a floodlight and a range of garden games for all the play. Children are welcomeDogs are welcome in the garden when kept on a leadwe have a large marquee available for high from march to November

6. Beehive

(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Basildon

Welcome to Beehive Colors Basildon. We look forward to seeing you!

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7. Lot Bar & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1439)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Brentwood

Booked 38 times today

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.

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8. The Bull Brentwood

4.5

Awesome(2147)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Brentwood

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to The Bull Brentwood, a warm, comfortable & friendly, family run gastro style pub. Our passion is to serve delicious homemade food using the finest ingredients, including rare breed meats and locally sourced produce. On the menu you can expect seasonally changing hearty food along with weekly specials plus the added bonus of a great wine list and friendly staff. We have an a la carte menu in our restaurant area and a bar menu if you fancy something lighter. On a Sunday we offer the A La Carte menu along with a our delicious Sunday roast menu. As well as our beautifully decorated restaurant we have a comfortable lounge bar area and an extensive garden with a children's play area. Both of these area's can also be used to relax, mingle & enjoy a meal or just a drink if you prefer...

A photo of The Fat Turk - Brentwood restaurant

9. The Fat Turk - Brentwood

4.7

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Brentwood

Booked 14 times today

The Fat Turk - BrentwoodWORLD CLASS TURKISH CUISINEWelcome to The Fat Turk Brentwood a stylish and vibrant restaurant in unparalleled surroundings. Providing world class Turkish cuisine that is freshly prepared to exacting standards served with an abundance of style. With the lavish interiors, you will instantly know you have arrived in a first-class location.We offer our Long Room which is an exclusive private dining room which seats comfortably 24 diners. If you are looking to celebrate a birthday, engagement, anniversary or baby shower, please get in touch.

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10. The Anchor Danbury

4.7

Exceptional(1539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chelmsford

Booked 16 times today

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.

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K
Kellie
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
Lovely venue and staff , food is fab too Recommend a visit
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Harry's BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• Billericay
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4.8
R
Robert
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Lovely fresh cooked food, great portion sizes, recommend the lasagne had job finishing it
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Bella IschiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Billericay
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4.5
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Janine
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
Great restaurant, service is always excellent, food is lovely, we eat here regularly.
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Lux N LushPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wickford
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4.6
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NicolaB
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 11, 2023
Everyone was absolutely lovely will definitely be going back
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Aspire Community CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Wickford
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3.8

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