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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 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 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 reviewSet in the picturesque main square of the ancient market town of Coggeshall, The Chapel Inn has been a licensed pub since 1554. Inside, it boasts a traditional wooden bar and a dartboard, while outside there's an attractive patio garden with floral baskets. The friendly and professional staff serve a varied range of real ales, inclu...
View full reviewThe White Hart Inn is believed to date back to the 13th century and has retained its unique historic feel with ancient timbers and unexpected nooks and crannies. In days gone by inns like this brewed their own ale, and in 2016 The White Hart Inn went back to its roots when the team installed a brewery in the old coach house.
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A firm fixture of the small market town of Coggeshall, the Woolpack Inn is a charming local pub that combines fine ale and hearty traditional food with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Coggeshall is known for its almost 300 listed buildings; it’s a wonderful place to explore and take in the historic sights. After a day spent peru...
View full reviewConveniently located just around the corner from Witham railway station, The Railway is as traditional as it gets when it comes to pub dining. A popular watering hole among locals and those travelling to and from Witham, the pub boasts great food, friendly service and a welcoming family feel. It also has ample parking and outside ...
View full reviewAt the heart of the busy town of Witham and just a brief meander from the train station and local library, The Red Lion is a wonderfully traditional venue. Whether you’re looking for a quiet pint or fancy a generous helping of comforting home-cooked grub to fill your belly, The Red Lion is a great shout. The exposed beams that a...
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