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A photo of The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(606)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Saffron Walden
Booked 3 times today
The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green offers an enchanting gastro pub experience. Reviewers rave about the 'lovely surroundings', 'friendly warm service', and 'great atmosphere'. With 'excellent food' and 'fantastic staff', it's a perfect spot for a romantic evening out. The ambiance is consistently praised, creating a charming backdrop for any special occasion.
A photo of Le Péché Mignon restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(13)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bishop's Stortford
Booked 3 times today
French cafe and food store by day and bistro Friday and Saturday evenings in Bishop's Stortford.
A photo of The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1847)
Price: Expensive
• British • Sawbridgeworth
Booked 14 times today
The Orange Tree Sawbridgeworth is Pub, Restaurant and Farm shop located 2 miles from the town centre and 3 miles from the train station.Voted #1 in Sawbridgeworth on Trip Advisor for the last 5 years and winner of its Travellers Choice Award in 2020, 2021 & 2022, 2023 & 2024 puts it in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide based on customer reviews.The Orange Tree serves a varied menu from a wide selection of Steaks to an extensive daily Fish specials board.Famed for our 1kg Tomahawk, Billionaires Fish Pie and Lobsters direct form Cornwall we also offer a large number of Gluten Free options including Fish & Chips.We are sure our menu has something for everyone.Check out the website www.orangetreesawbridgeworth.com where the online shop allows you to buy all the meats we serve here in the restaurant.We also have our private dining room available for private hire at no extra cost and can seat a maximum 20 guests.Ideal for those special occasions
A photo of The Sword Inn Hand restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(952)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Buntingford
Booked 18 times today
The Sword Inn Hand is a 14th Century Free House with guest rooms nestled in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Westmill, a mile south of the market town of Buntingford. With bar, dining room, mature landscaped gardens and charming country inspired guest rooms, it is the perfect countryside retreat for drinking, dining and relaxing. Seasonal produce is delivered to us daily by our fantastic local suppliers, and we pride ourselves on serving delicious fine food and traditional ales. Our friendly yet professional customer service and warm, relaxing atmosphere inspires our lovely customers to return week after week, and welcomes new visitors from far and wide. Owner, Jeremy Lee and his fantastic team look forward to making your visit a special one to remember.
A photo of The Green Man at Lindsell restaurant
4.5
Awesome(138)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Great Dunmow
Booked 4 times today
Welcome back to the Green Man at Lindsell. Now currently under new management and direction!In our cosy bar we have retained the buildings original features and given it a fresh contemporary edge where we welcome both drinkers and diners alike and our tables are available on a ‘first come’ basis offering an extensive range of dishes from salads, sharing planks to wholesome pub classics.Our 70 seat a la carte restaurant to the rear of the property is also not to be missed, with crisp white linen, delicious food and an extensive wine list making it the ideal place for lunch, dinner or any other special occasions. Bookings are welcome and recommended. Please visit our website for restaurant opening hours.We also have a large terrace area and extensive garden to dine alfresco or enjoy a champagne cocktail. We welcome families and have plenty of area for children to play. So come on in and take a look around and we hope to see you soon!
A photo of The Red Cow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Royston
Booked 6 times today
If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall. The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire . Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge. Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.
A photo of Trio restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(58)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Saffron Walden
Booked 12 times today
At our restaurant, we believe that dining is more than just a meal—it's an experience that brings people together. Our ethos is built on the foundation of family, community, and shared moments.We understand that family doesn't have to be defined by blood; it includes friends, partners, and anyone with whom we share a special bond.We offer seating across two floors, and you are welcome to request either upstairs or downstairs seating when making your reservation. However, please note that during busy periods, we may not always be able to guarantee your preferred seating choice. If you have any accessibility or mobility concerns, kindly mention them in your booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Thank you for your understanding!
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  • Doris
    Hertfordshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent personal service. Waiters were attentive Food is excellent and plenty of it. Great views. Great garden. Every table had flowers It was my husband's birthday, he was given a birthday card. We were touched
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    The Sword Inn HandPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Buntingford
    4.8
  • Kate
    London •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    As always an excellent meal .Staff are friendly and respond helpfully to specific questions. Food is beautifully presented and has great flavours .
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    The Orange Tree - SawbridgeworthPrice: Expensive• British• Sawbridgeworth
    4.7
  • DavidVIP
    London •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Highly recommend for a relaxed atmosphere and outstanding food/service.
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    Le Péché MignonPrice: Expensive• French• Bishop's Stortford
    4.9
  • Chris
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 4, 2025
    What a gorgeous meal. We had had a hard day so decided to go to the Green man midweek, Wednesday evening. The welcome was warm, the service perfect and the food just wonderful. These days when there are so many choices it's so lovely to find somewhere that gets it right on every level. The setting is just so picturesque, but obviously it's the food that you remember and keep going back for. James is an amazing and dedicated Chef and he did not let us down. I started with the most sublime scallops my wife had mussels (perfectly sized as a starter) and then keeping the fish theme going I had wonderful prawn linguine for my main course and my wife had liver and bacon on a bed of creamy mash. For pudding, we shared the most delicious creme brûlée. A desert can often make or break a meal. It's at the end and it is what you remember. I love creme brûlée, and the Green Man's desert did not disappoint. The delicate taste of raspberry and the lovely contrasting bite of little chunks of white chocolate was to die for. Thanks for an all round wonderful experience.
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    The Green Man at LindsellPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Great Dunmow
    4.5
  • Sandra
    Durham/County Durham •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 1, 2025
    Lovely pub. Staff very helpful. Very fog friendly. Food and drink excellent
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    The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Saffron Walden
    4.6
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