The Star Inn attracts a regular clientele, drawn to the pub's casual atmosphere and excellent food. The specials board features dishes ranging from slow-braised lamb shank to a traditional breakfast, all freshly prepared and served by friendly yet professional staff. The Star's outdoor area offers the chance to dine alfresco...
Read more about The Star Inn in IngatestoneHoused in an attractive 300-year-old coaching inn, The Red Lion is every bit as picturesque as the countryside surrounding it. The pub still retains its olde-worlde charm – the original beams and fireplaces are very much intact, and the recent refurbishment is in keeping with the traditional features. The menu...
Read more about The Red Lion in MargarettingJust off the A12, close to Chelmsford and Brentwood, Bartellas is a must for any day of the week. Light, bright and airy, but effortlessly modern and sophisticated at the same time, the design of the restaurant extends through the spacious dining room to the pre-dinner seating area, where you...
Read more about Bartellas in Nr. ChelmsfordEverything at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, from the stunning landscaped gardens to the stylish restaurant, exudes a timeless elegance. Although only moments away from the A12 between Brentwood and Chelmsford, the hotel’s perfect spot in the Essex countryside gives it a unique air of calm. The Ivy Restaurant combines...
Read more about The Ivy Restaurant in IngatestoneThe White Hart Inn is an award-winning pub surrounded by beautiful countryside. The pub sits proudly on the village green, with fantastic beer gardens and a lovely exterior. Owner Liz and her team are passionate about real ales and delicious traditional food. The freshly beer-battered haddock and Sunday roasts are...
Read more about The White Hart Inn in IngatestoneWhen you step inside this light and airy restaurant in the attractive village of Stock, it almost feels like you've been transported to sunny Italy. Italophiles come from all over south Essex to eat here, and rightly so. In his long career, Pietro has cooked for many royal families, including...
Read more about Pietro's Italian Restaurant in Nr. IngatestoneTucked away in the village of Stock, The Bear Inn is quite a find. Proprietors Richard and Brenda have succeeded in attracting locals, as well as those from further afield, thanks to their top-quality service and value-for-money menu. The interior is comfortable and laid-back, but maintains a traditional feel, and,...
Read more about The Bear Inn in Nr. IngatestoneThis fantastic free house is steeped in history - it began life as three weavers' cottages built around 1460, and took on its current guise approximately 450 years ago. The Hoop boasts handsome brick fireplaces and is ornamented throughout by original timber framework. This is a hostelry that's packed with...
Read more about The Hoop & The Oak Room in StockIn a relaxed, countryside setting, close to the busy towns of Chelmsford and Billericay, the beautiful Greenwoods Hotel & Spa is a spectacular rural retreat. Located within this brilliantly refurbished 17th-Century manor house, you’ll find an elegant and inviting restaurant that overlooks acres of pretty landscaped gardens. This charming establishment...
Read more about The Restaurant at Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Nr. IngatestoneThis traditional free house set in the quaint village of Stock is truly welcoming, whether you want the full works or just a drink and snack at the bar. A family-run business for 20 years, with a fantastic team of staff, The Bakers Arms offers freshly cooked food and a...
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