There's something rather unique going on in Kelvedon - swap a leek for a pint, a carrot for a beer'' Head on down to The Angel and meet Simon Charles and the team, who will exchange your local, home-grown produce for a beaming smile and pint in hand. Offering this...
Read more about The Angel in ColchesterThe charming Chequers Inn, located in the attractive village of Goldhanger, boasts a tranquil setting that’s perfect for enjoying laid-back drinks and classic cuisine. Thanks to its peaceful position and rustic charm, this 14th-Century inn is a popular stop-off among walkers and bird watchers, who come to the area to...
Read more about The Chequers Inn in GoldhangerLocated on the breathtakingly beautiful Marks Hall Estate, this charming tearoom is found in the 15th-Century barn that serves as a visitor centre for the surrounding arboretum. The gardens here are stunning, featuring plants from all over the world, including Europe, Japan, China, Asia and the Americas. Whatever the season,...
Read more about Marks Hall in Nr. ColchesterThe small, rural village of Steeple provides a fitting setting for the traditional 17th-Century Star. The classic wooden-beamed bar is cosy and comfortable, with a variety of wines in the chiller and weekly changing real ales at the pumps. Guests are welcome to eat here or in the more formal...
Read more about The Star in SteepleThe Little India chefs have over 30 years of culinary experience, and use recipes handed down through generations to create authentic Indian cuisine. The service here is second to none; staff are dedicated to creating the best possible dining experience for their customers, and do so with style, enthusiasm and...
Read more about Little India in Little MaplesteadThe Ducane has quickly gained a reputation for great food – utilising local produce in all dishes – complemented by an excellent cellar and locally brewed ales and beers. Well worth a trip, The Ducane offers both diners and drinkers an informal, quirky and unforgettable experience. The team here pride...
Read more about The Ducane in Great BraxtedMy experience at Café Masala was certainly an educational one. The extensive menu comprised both familiar and unknown culinary territories, and I was eager to begin exploring. Background music played softly and enticing aromas hung in the air of the intimate dining area, which was abuzz with diners. The restaurant...
Read more about Cafe Masala in Long MelfordBuilt in 1610, The Crown Inn Hotel & Restaurant is a family-run free house which promises warm hospitality and a seasonal menu filled with indulgent cuisine. The restaurant offers wholesome, contemporary British dishes such as Stilton-glazed mushrooms; fillet of sea bass with new potatoes, chorizo, leeks and mint aioli; lamb...
Read more about The Crown Inn Hotel & Restaurant in Long MelfordIn the idyllic village of Wickham St Paul, patrons of The Victory Inn & Wickham Ship Restaurant can expect a warm welcome from Kevin and his team. Dating back to the 1700s, this quaint village pub and restaurant has a great selection of real ales and locally sourced food available....
Read more about The Victory Inn & Wickham Ship Restaurant in Nr. HalsteadCountry walkers wend their way through the wheat fields of Greenstead Farm to find a thatched, oak-framed barn. Inside, friendly staff serve substantial English lunches, fragrant teas and a variety of home-baked cakes. The meat comes from the local butcher and vegetables come from the farm itself. It’s a nice...
Read more about Greenstead Farm Cafe & Restaurant in Halstead