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Oaklands Inn

Gastropub Miles 1.9Notley Green, Great Notley, Nr. Braintree, CM77 7US

Thanks to its recent refurbishment, the addition of a café and the appointment of a new head chef, The Oaklands Inn has been given a new lease of life. This family-run, family-friendly pub is a favourite with Great Notley locals, as well as visitors in need of homely, traditional fare. The...

Hare & Hounds

Modern British Miles 2.4104 High Garrett, Braintree, CM7 5NT

As we sipped our drinks in the beer garden of the Hare & Hounds, we felt as if we were on holiday – it was the perfect way to unwind on a summer’s day. Once we’d finished, we stepped inside and were cheerfully greeted by the welcoming staff who showed...

The Willows Inn

Modern British Miles 2.7The Street, Cressing, Nr. Braintree, CM77 8DQ

Enthusiastic newcomers Emma and Daryn have sympathetically refurbished this attractive 16th-Century village pub to combine modern style with carefully preserved original features. Although diners can eat in the cosy bar, we chose to sit in the restaurant, with its blend of period furniture and Tudor beams. I began with the...

The Swan Inn

Modern British Miles 5.3Station Road, Felsted, CM6 3DG

With its modern, chic interior and picturesque village setting, The Swan Inn is perfect for leisurely meals or relaxing drinks. This welcoming, family-friendly establishment also boasts a pretty pub garden – a lovely spot to while away a summer afternoon. On the evening of our visit, the warm and inviting...

Bull Hotel

British Miles 5.6Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HU

Just a short drive from Braintree and 25 minutes from Stansted Airport, you will find the quaint Bull Hotel. Nestled in the attractive market town of Halstead, the hotel and pub are housed within a 500-year-old coaching inn, so history and character are in no short supply here. Old oak...

Baumanns Brasserie

Fine Dining Miles 5.84-6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, CO6 1TT

Owned by internationally acclaimed Master Chef Mark Baumann, this bright 16th- Century brasserie has retained all of its original charm and character. Featured in every major food guide in Great Britain, Baumanns Brasserie offers a truly relaxed and individual dining experience. Trained at the Royal Champagne, owned by Moet &...

Dog & Gun Bar & Restaurant

Gastropub Miles 5.8Boreham Road, Little Waltham, Nr. Chelmsford, CM3 3NF

This former traditional country pub has been totally transformed into a modern gastropub and restaurant, thanks to new owners. The building’s striking glass and timber-clad facade immediately excites interest. The stylish interior continues to impress but pays homage to the building’s historical past by retaining original features. Oak beams that...

The Vine

Gastropub Miles 6.8Vine Street, Great Bardfield, Nr. Braintree, CM7 4SR

Following its recent transformation into one of the UK’s very first oeno-gastropubs, The Vine in Great Bardfield really is the talk of the town. Co-owner Tanya Mann, who has 13 years of experience in the wine industry, and her husband Stephen, himself a former restaurant manager, have turned this establishment...

Five Bells

Modern British Miles 7.37 Mill Lane, Colne Engaine, CO6 2HY

Famous throughout the Colne Valley, the Five Bells has been known for offering great hospitality for over 500 years – after all that experience, you can bet they know their stuff. The original half-timbered bar and dining room is complemented by the modern, sympathetic decor and furnishings, suiting all tastes...

Saracens Head Hotel

Modern British Miles 8.1High Street, Great Dunmow, CM6 1AG

The recently refurbished Saracens Head Hotel, a 16th-Century former coaching inn in the centre of picturesque Great Dunmow, combines period charm with contemporary features and styling. The restaurant comprises interconnecting areas, which are ideal for groups or intimate dining. Head chef Jacky Whiffen, a newcomer to the hotel, specialises in...

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