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For Linton Kitchen’s founder Gemma, the kitchen was at the heart of her childhood – it was a place where good friends and family would gather to share a cup of tea, a chat and good, wholesome home cooking. Having opened up her own cosy café in 2013, Gemma aims to share her passion for great food and hospitality with every gue...
View full reviewThis Jacobean-style inn is a traditional gem. Many of the original 14th-century features, including wooden beams, can still be spotted inside this Grade II listed building. Whenever you find yourself at The Green Man, you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome and find it hard to resist ordering a bite to eat.
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Harlow's newest Italian restaurant has opened in what was previously The Gables. This long-established restaurant, run by owners Steve and Anne-Marie for 20 years, is well known to customers all over the world for its good food, fine wine and quality service. Gina Ristorante offers an Italian menu with something for everyone. Hea...
View full reviewMichelin star-awarded brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin started their family-run collection of restaurants in 2005, and work with quality farmers, fishermen, winemakers, game suppliers and cheesemongers to create fresh, seasonal and daily changing menus. Essex born and bred, the brothers’ inspiration comes from early memories of fi...
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 reviewSet in the beautiful village of Barley near Royston, The Fox & Hounds is a landmark pub - its sign, which traverses the road, is one of only two of its kind in the country. A warm welcome awaits you from the professional team who will cater for your every need. The focus here is on using only the finest local ingredients, with t...
View full reviewDuxford Lodge is not only a sumptuous hotel but also the perfect example of what can be achieved when you combine an excellent location, great food and superb customer service - this successful hybrid is dining perfection. As you sweep up the hidden driveway and nestle into the cosy seating in the bar area, the 1900s architectur...
View full reviewDating back to the 16th century, The Plough at Duxford is a traditional village pub with a thatched roof and abundant character. With historic timbers and a warm open fire, The Plough provides a homely environment for visitors and locals to drink, dine and relax in. Along with traditional pub games such as darts, cribs and domino...
View full reviewSituated in scenic countryside, yet only two miles from Junction 7 of the M11, The John Barleycorn is the ideal place to meet for a drink or to dine from an extensive menu. Its idyllic gardens and outdoor seating area entice many a passerby through its doors, and they don’t leave disappointed. The friendly team prides itself on ...
View full reviewBrambles 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 reviewThe husband-and-wife team behind The Windmill is made up of award-winning chef Mick Binnington and maitre d’ Lydia, who brings a wealth of hospitality experience to welcome guests to this historic pub. Originally founded in 1829, the beautiful Chatham Green windmill was a focal point of village life, and today it maintains much ...
View full reviewOriginally a 17th-Century coaching house, this historical pub has been serving fine food and ale for 350 years - and there is a good reason why. John Barleycorn prides itself on its excellent reputation for serving some of the most genuine home-cooked meals, not to mention some of the finest ales in the country. This fantastic est...
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...
The Fox & Hounds is one of Hertfordshire's premier gastro pubs, with a menu that changes twice daily and reflects the best in available seasonal produce. The chef-proprietor has worked in some of London's most celebrated restaurants, and thankfully you can enjoy the fruits of his hard labour here. For lunch, choose from a two-...
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