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The 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 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 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...
This award-winning 17th-century free house is something of a local secret. The pub has a loyal clientele of regulars from the local area and from further afield, and is also popular with walkers and cyclists enjoying the beautiful surrounding countryside. The building has been sympathetically refurbished throughout, keeping its or...
View full reviewSurrounded by rural Essex countryside, this is an ideal getaway for walkers, cyclists and those simply enjoying a day out. Owned by a member of the Ridley family (of the Essex brewery), the pub offers the humble, traditional simplicity of a bygone era. All beer is stored in the cellar and comes straight from the tap. In fact, The ...
View full reviewIt is easy to see why the Bird in Hand is so loved, with its wholesome homemade menu, reasonable prices and cheery team. The popular Sunday carvery served from noon until 5pm is further reason to visit. For senior citizens, there’s a dedicated menu served every day, and weekly specials are added to the foodie mix on Friday and S...
View full reviewThe rural market town of Halstead provides an atmospheric backdrop for The Dorrington hotel and bar, a home-from-home in the heart of Essex. The large modern bar area stocks a wide range of drinks, including a rotating selection of real ale. The River Table restaurant, meanwhile, serves a fantastic range of generously portioned class...
View full reviewIf you’re meandering the quaint, olde-worlde town of Coggeshall, be sure to seek out Clock House. This popular café, bar and restaurant is a fantastic destination any time of day, whether you’re after a tasty breakfast, leisurely lunch or sociable evening meal.
The attractive building certainly catches the eye; the res...
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...
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