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Brambles restaurants are something of a hidden treasure, located within the Quadrant department stores in Chelmsford and Braintree. We were greeted on our visit to the Chelmsford Brambles by manager and chef, Samir Besic. He and his family have been running this Brambles for seven years and the Braintree establishment for 16 years. S...
View full reviewSituated in the heart of Braintree, The Chophouse is a delightfully individual and stylish restaurant. The building dates back to the 1800s, and was originally a home for ‘wayward women’. It first become an eating establishment in 1982 and opened as The Chophouse in 2015.
Owner Robert Ely has created a unique experience...
Braintree's Merchant Spice is an Indian restaurant well-versed in the cuisine of the Subcontinent. Only the finest blends of spices are used to create the symphony of flavours found in each dish created by the kitchen. Bright and smart, the restaurant offers a relaxing environment for enjoying a delicious meal with friends and famil...
View full reviewThe recently refurbished Orange Tree in Braintree is a lively, traditional pub with real heart. In line with its new look, the menu has been refreshed but still features a superb mix of pub grub favourites to suit all tastes, including classics like hearty homemade burgers, beer-battered fish and chips and sizzling sirloin steak wit...
View full reviewAccording to the story, Frankie Giuliani was ten years old when, with his Mamma and Poppa, he left Sicily and landed at Ellis Island, New York in 1924. It was no surprise when the family opened a restaurant, everybody helping with the building and the cooking in equal measure - each of them had a favourite dish to contribute. In 195...
View full reviewSituated on the crossroads of an old Roman road in Rayne is The Swan. Housed in a Grade II listed building and with exposed wooden beams, the setting is distinctly traditional. For those after a tipple or two, there's a wide selection of real ales, beers and wines. If you're dining, arrive with an appetite. The menus comprise cla...
View full reviewIf you’re on the lookout for a traditional pub that serves well-executed pub classics, look no further than The Vine Inn in Black Notley. This distinctive period pub and restaurant, with its low ceilings and original beams, has a warmth and character all of its own. The long, narrow building can accommodate around 28 diners, wit...
View full reviewThe ancient village of Rayne lies along an old Roman road in the heart of rural Essex, less than two miles west of Braintree. The Welsh Princess has served the local clientele as a traditional tavern for many years, and has recently embarked on an exciting new venture serving a range of traditional British fare. Visiting for the f...
View full reviewThe Bell, a 15th-Century pub near Braintree, offers diners much more than beautiful exposed beams and roaring log fires. New owners Wayne and Gill have created a menu to suit all tastes, featuring everything from the Mexican-style dishes to the signature homemade Boss Hog beef burger, plus traditional pub meals and Sunday roasts. Th...
View full reviewThe Essex Cricketers' spaciousness is suggested by the impressive barn-style exterior, and confirmed when you walk into an interior flooded with light. There are two different dining options available: one in the main pub and the other in The Centurian Restaurant. The bar and pub menu offers classic hearty food such as homemade s...
View full reviewThanks 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 spacious interior has been tastef...
View full reviewAs 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 us to our table. Paul, the owner of this charming free house, aims to make his...
View full reviewIn the two years since Daryn and Emma took over, The Willows Inn has been transformed into a vibrant, stylish gastropub with an adventurous menu to suit all tastes. The broad range of menus, which includes pre-starters, starters, a main menu, and a sharing menu, reflects a blend of the modern and the traditional. You’ll find tra...
View full reviewSituated just outside Braintree, this charming grade-ll-listed 15th-Century restaurant began life as an old coach house. With a roaring fire and a head chef previously employed at Buckingham Palace, a superb culinary journey is guaranteed when dining at The Swan Inn. This local restaurant is renowned for its quality cuisine, and we ...
View full reviewSet in a renovated 17th-century timbered barn, the aptly named Timbers prides itself on being the beating heart of the Blake House Craft Centre.
Given its historic status, it seems fitting that the culinary delights on offer are of a traditional nature, delete all expertly prepared. Feast on the likes of a classic pr...
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