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In the village of High Wych, just outside of Sawbridgeworth, the Mojid family have created Chandini, a visit to which is always a memorable experience. During the last two years Jay has converted a quirky, beamed Grade II listed building into a contemporary and comfortable dining space, complete with wood-burning stove. Charming and...
View full reviewThis newly refurbished family-run pub is situated in the beautiful village of Ickleton, just five miles from Saffron Walden. With a lovely new look, the pub thrives at the forefront of village life, as it has done for over 300 years. As well as serving great-quality home-cooked food, Tom, Michelle and the family extend a warm welc...
View full reviewChef Clive Marshall and butler Graham Purse offer a very special dining experience by cooking and serving a meal in your home. You choose the menu, which is then prepared by your personal chef. Then simply enjoy spending time with your guests, knowing that the butler will take care of everything from setting the table to serving the...
View full reviewThis 17th-century inn is a gastronome’s delight. Set in the tiny hamlet of Bartlow and reopened in 2017, it’s been transformed from a tired pub into an extended orangery restaurant and bar with a south-facing terrace and outdoor pizza oven. The Michelin Plate and AA rosette awards are recognition of this outstanding establishm...
View full reviewYou’ll find the award-winning pub and dining rooms, The Golden Fleece, in the picturesque village of Braughing. This renovated 17th century inn and free house is the perfect place to enjoy a pint of ale by the roaring log fire, or a glass of chilled wine on the terrace in warmer months, while the children explore the outside pla...
View full reviewStraw Hat lies in the small town of Sawbridgeworth. It's a a wonderful Oriental restaurant offering excellent service and top-notch food, all under one adorable, thatched roof. All who visit receive a convivial reception from the friendly staff, who ensure that every guest leaves with a full belly and smile on their face. The foo...
View full reviewLocated in the heart of the delightful village of Matching Green on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, The Chequers boasts gorgeous views of the vast village green – one of the largest in Essex. The dining room is open and understated, with a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience, while the bar and lounge area with its comfy leath...
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 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 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 reviewThe Fox Inn is an 18th-century pub that has been under the stewardship of the Gibson family since 2002. Plenty has been done to maintain the pub’s characterful features, and the extension to the restaurant and 12 en-suite bedrooms were built with care to complement the original decor and other historic touches like the original ...
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 reviewFrom the outside, The Red Lion holds all the promise of a great pub: a characterful, Grade II listed building with a low, tiled roof and charmingly uneven shape, surrounded by the scenery of a rural English village. Inside, this promise is more than upheld by the low-ceilinged bar area, furnished with impressive Chesterfields from w...
View full reviewFrom the outside, The Red Lion holds all the promise of a great pub: a characterful, Grade II listed building with a low, tiled roof and charmingly uneven shape, surrounded by the scenery of a rural English village. Inside, this promise is more than upheld by the low-ceilinged, wooden bar area, furnished with impressive Chesterfield...
View full reviewThe Queens Head in Harlow has idyllic, quintessentially English charm which immediately draws the eye. With its flagpole outside proudly displaying St George’s Cross, and housed in a building believed to date back to the 16th century, this is truly a traditional pub. The fare sticks to tradition too, although there are a few in...
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