Restaurants & pubs

Experience healthy, indulgent, and seasonal cuisine at any time of the day. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any meal in between.

Enjoy a culinary experience at Five Bells where our menu is a symphony of flavours catering to every palate.

Dive into classic comfort with our perfectly crafted fish and chips, or indulge in the juicy goodness of our burgers.

If you're in the mood for a hearty classic, our sausage and mash won't disappoint.

For a lighter lunch option, explore our array... Read more

At The Lexden Crown in Colchester we pride ourselves on cooking delicious, traditional dishes crafted from fresh, locally sourced produce and served in a comfortable and relaxed setting for a fantastic dining experience.

Café restaurant and shop in custom-built barn set within the idyllic farmland on the East of Mersea Island.

Serving a range of meal options for everyone from the weary walker to the ladies who lunch, our café-restaurant is the perfect choice for a recovery pit stop or just a quick catch up over a cup of tea and a slice of cake. We're proud to use only the freshest ingredients in all... Read more

All-day brunch, take away snacks & sandwiches, hot drinks, cakes & ice creams served all day

Our menus change regularly to take advantage of the fabulous fresh and seasonal products available to us. We often have daily specials to tempt you as well.

Dogs are welcome in our Glass Room and garden.

Dogs MUST be on leads for the protection of the wildlife and... Read more

C & G No. 12. A brand new development for McMullen and already a big favourite, and the first pub anywhere to be named after William & Kate's second child Princess Charlotte.

We are now open, and our team is already excited to be a huge part of the Colchester community.

Soaked in sunshine during the great British summer, ample space to eat, drink and enjoy on the huge... Read more

If you've not experienced the singular pleasure of a Lounge, it's hard to do our interiors justice. Think sinking into a battered old club chair under a tremendously tassel-y lampshade, overlooked by an eclectic collection of paintings adorning retro wallpaper-covered walls.

Our resident interior aficionados really aim to bring out the soul of every site, with sympathetic design and... Read more

Located in Fordham on the banks of the river Colne,
The Shoulder of Mutton Centre is family owned and operated, Jonathan and Jaci Neill along with their children Amy and Sam have always had a love and passion for antiques, vintage and collectibles.

They also have a love for old buildings, artefacts and enjoy a project. So it seemed a natural progression when a local 700 year old... Read more

Perching on the banks of the River Stour, tucked away in the picturesque village of Nayland, sits The Anchor Inn, a charming country inn and restaurant serving traditional British cuisine with a twist.

With a rich and colourful past The Anchor Inn is steeped in history and is reputed to be the last remaining place from where the press gangs recruited their volunteers.
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The following facilities are available here:
All Major Credit/Debt Cards Accepted

Beer Garden
Come and enjoy our beer garden

Car Park
We have parking available

Dining
We have a separate dining area away from the main bar

Disabled Friendly
We can cater for disabled guests

Outdoor Childrens... Read more