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...
Read more about Saracens Head Hotel in Great DunmowThe Flitch House is a modern and spacious venue that concentrates on serving delicious tapas and great wine. There’s also live music every other Wednesday, allowing diners to combine excellent cuisine with toe-tapping entertainment. Head chef Tina Partridge has reinvented the traditional tapas format for the British palate – you’ll find...
Read more about The Flitch House in Great DunmowThe Millstream pub in Hertford is surrounded by locals, who, I’m sure, would prefer to keep this gem to themselves. Peter and Nicky, the husband-and-wife team behind the pub, are committed to ensuring that The Millstream plays a central role in the local community. Last summer, the restaurant’s walled garden...
Read more about The Millstream in HertfordshireThe Cheshunt Marriott Hotel is conveniently situated one minute from the A10. Quality service combined with stylish country furnishings render a homely yet uplifting ambience. The restaurant offers a comprehensive, international menu with brasserie influences, and changes every three months. One section is devoted to assisting a variety of dietary requirements,...
Read more about Cheshunt Marriott Hotel in HertfordTheydon Bois may be a small district, but it has a big-name Indian restaurant. People come from far outside the village borders to sample fresh, homemade food at Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean won the 2012 Tiffin Cup, having been voted the best South Asian restaurant in the UK by a panel...
Read more about Indian Ocean in Theydon BoisPoised just on the edge of Epping Forest, with some wondrous rural vistas, The Volunteer is a pub that is right at the heart of the community. The pub has served the townsfolk of Waltham Abbey for some time now, and the proprietors take particular pride in the good food...
Read more about The Volunteer in Waltham AbbeyTucked away in a quiet corner of the Hertfordshire countryside is this delightful old inn which has been beautifully renovated to bring diners a stylish, modern twist on the building’s original charm. Savvas and his family have worked hard to create a relaxed and thoroughly warm and welcoming ambience and...
Read more about The Woodman & Olive in BroxbourneNestled in the charming village of Brickendon is The Farmer’s Boy – a real gem of a pub in the Hertfordshire countryside. The venue has been lovingly restored by owners Andy and Joanna and is a perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink, a delicious meal and a catch up...
Read more about The Farmer’s Boy in HertfordshireCheshunt Tandoori was opened in 1986 – the same year its present owner, Koyes, was born. Four years ago, the restaurant was handed over from his father, a successful restaurateur for 50 years, to Koyes, who set about imbuing the restaurant with his own personal touch. With a steady supply...
Read more about Cheshunt Tandoori in HertfordshireDriving through the countryside, past the corn fields of rural Essex, we made our way to The Green Man near the tiny village of Lindsell. As we approached, we admired its pretty frontage and looked forward to seeing what awaited us inside. Despite its age, this well-appointed pub, with ancient...
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