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Copford Green
Copford
Once a brewery, Colin Phillips has refurbished this friendly, village local. The ales are from Greene King and the food is country cooking at its best, including game in season and home made steak & kidney pie. The dining room is smoke free and the secure beer garden and raised decking are a delight in the summer.
Tel: 01206 210607
Location: 2 miles rom the A12, centrally located.
No. of Covers: 30 - Average Meal Price: £6.50 - No. of Real Ales: 4
















11 Queen Street
Colchester
Open lunchtimes and evenings, 7 days a week, this delightful restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine of a high standard. Delights include spiced salmon and lobster dishes, Baltis and vegetable Thali and there’s a takeaway service available too. Good service by experienced staff in a lively atmosphere.
Tel: 01206 545045
Location: Beside the Tourist Information Centre.
Average Meal Price: £7.00
















Lower Street
Stratford St Mary
Jim & Donna offer a warm welcome at The Black Horse with their friendly atmosphere. The new food offering is traditional pub grub with all your favourites such as Ham, Egg & Chips, Lasagne & Burgers too. The garden is huge and has capacity for campers and areas for football. With Green King IPA and a host of draughts at great value you won’t be disappointed!
Tel: 01206 323112
Location: Just of the A12 in Constable Country.
Average Meal Price: £4.95 - No. of Real Ales: 2
















25 Head Street
Colchester
This new and exciting China Blue restaurant has a relaxing feel and is set in luxurious surroundings. There is a separate function perfect for all types of events and a trendy bar area upstairs. Enjoy good value, freshly prepared, fabulous cuisine and fantastic wines in the restaurant.
Tel: 01206 761876
Location: In the centre of Colchester.
Average Meal Price: £8.50
















35a Sir Isaac’s Walk
Colchester
A modern, London style interior at this 2 floor restaurant and takeaway. The speciality is freshly baked baguettes with a host of different fillings. Between 8.30am and 10.30am there’s free delivery within a 2 mile radius on all orders over £5. Now under the enthusiastic ownership of Josh and Chris.
Tel: 01206 547717
Location: Near the centre of town.
Average Meal Price: £3.00
















Spring Lane
Fordham Heath
Open all day and adjacent to the village cricket pitch, this is a charming venue for families (kids love the tree house). A large country pub complete with a large, heated decking area, where you can enjoy fine, home cooked food like steak & kidney pud’ and exquisite banana & chocolate pancakes with local ice cream!
Tel: 01206 240666
Location: 300 yards off the A1124, turn right at car sales showroom.
No. of Covers: 300 - Average Meal Price: £8.00 - No. of Real Ales: 3
















Flag Hill
Great Bentley
Colchester
A charming building, steeped in history, that dates back to the 17th Century which has been refurbished throughout and now has an attractive contemporary twist. The food is a medley of authentic Indian cuisine, Indian Tapas style dishes and some traditional British delights. Favourites include Lamb Tikka, Chicken Korma and Tapas style creations such as tasty Black Pepper Chicken Wings and Chilli Garlic Fish.
Tel: 01255 820881
Location: On the main Colchester road between Colchester & Clacton.
No. of Covers: 52 - Average Meal Price: £7.50
















2 Balkerne Passage
Colchester
Now overseen by Franco’s brother, Carlo, who has retained the restaurants well earned reputation for its excellent seafood dishes, which are in turn complemented by some wonderful Italian wines. A convenient venue for pre or post theatre meals or for that very special, intimate occasion.
Tel: 01206 549080
Location: In the passage, close to the theatre.
Average Meal Price: £15.00
















75 East Street
Colchester
A classy venue where you can spend as much or as little as you like. Chef Du Patron, Patrick Benois produces an innovative and varied menu, with diverse dishes such as Pistacchio Goats Cheese and Seabass and Fennel Papilotte. The wines are also varied and very competitively priced.
Tel: 01206 792333
Location: 5 minutes walk from the town centre.
Average Meal Price: £12.50
















Broad Green
Coggeshall
The King’s Arms is a friendly, family welcoming pub, expertly run by John & Chris who have created a warm and relaxing atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. They serve a selection of fine, home-made food with Game in season and you must try Mrs Noseworthy’s Pasta Dish which is a secret recipe! Relax in the 3 comfortable rooms from just £40 and the kids will love the large, enclosed garden with a play area.
Tel: 01376 562006
Location: On the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tay.
No. of Covers: 28 - Average Meal Price: £9.00 - No. of Real Ales: 3
Bedrooms From: £40.00
















2 Malting Green Road
Layer-de-la-Haye
Colchester
A charming village local that is at the heart of the community. Now run by mother and daughter, Jinjer & Zoe who keep 3 fine, local real ales which include IPA and serve some great home-made food. Favourites include Chicken & Ham Pie, tender Steaks and a too tempting Apple Crumble! Half portions are available and there are regular themed food nights too.
Tel: 01206 738723
Location: In the centre of the village.
Average Meal Price: £7.25 - No. of Real Ales: 3
















The Street
Ardleigh
CO7 7LD
This proper old fashioned pub has a real community feel and has been brought back to life by Stephen Culham. He servesgood home-made pub grub and hosts various food themed nights such as Curry Night, Steak Night and there is an excellent Sunday Roast. Lots to do with terrific entertainment from regular live music to pub games like pool, darts and crib.
Tel: 01206 230083
Location: On the crossroads, opposite the Church.
Average Meal Price: £5.50 - No. of Real Ales: 3
















134 Hythe Hill
Colchester
No food and no children! This is a traditional, town pub where you can enjoy a relaxing drink in an adult environment. Landlady, Angela Thomson has vast experience in the pub trade and has created a friendly atmosphere at her C19th free house. Lord Nelson adorns the walls and you can play pool or darts!
Tel: 01206 512729
Location: A mile from the town centre.
















Mill Lane
Dedham
Colchester
Set in the heart of Constable country, The Marlborough Head Inn, dates back to the 17th Century and is steeped in history, with bags of rustic charm. There are 3 delightful en suite rooms from just £65 including one with a four poster bed. The ‘Fabulous Fish Friday’ is not to be missed!
Tel: 01206 323250
Location: In the heart of Dedham.
Average Meal Price: £8.95 - No. of Real Ales: 3
Bedrooms From: £65.00
















Lodge Road
Messing
Colchester
Now run by Mark and Karen, who are also chefs, The Old Crown Inn is filled with a warm atmosphere and a welcoming feel. There is a log fire which is great in the winter as well as a beer garden for summer. Good entertainment with a variety of theme nights and monthly quizzes.
Tel: 01621 815575
Location: In the centre of the village.
















3-5 Kendall Road
Colchester
The Pink Panther is a Cafe/Bar with a twist, expertly run by Laurie and Dawn, there something going on every night! There is a terrific coffee menu available which is served all day and all night in this vibrant atmosphere. Laurie is also a member of the British Institute of Inn Keepers.
Tel: 07923 591889
Location: On Kendall Road, close to the city centre.
Commendations: British Institute of Inn Keepers
Average Meal Price: £4.00 - No. of Real Ales: 1
















Haven Road
Colchester
Recently refurbished by Steve & Lisa who have really put their stamp on the Quayside. They truly provide something for everyone with a wide range of drinks and an excellent ‘pub food’ menu that starts from 7.30 am with a superb Full English Breakfast! Families are made really welcome and the entertainment is first class, with cover bands, Indie rock, discos, karaoke, pool, basketball in the garden and no less than 4 large screens and even the latest 3D TV!
Tel: 01206 797644
Location: At the end of The Hythe Quay in Colchester.
No. of Covers: 42 - Average Meal Price: £5.00
















130 Coggeshall Road
Marks Tey
Colchester
Now run by Terry Holland and Corrinna Dawes, the Red Lion dates back to the 18th century and has been freshened by a redecoration. They serve good traditional bar food and wholesome dishes such as Steak & Kidney Pie at both lunchtimes and in the evening. Sample any of the 4 fine real ales. There is a lovely, large garden and good entertainment with weekly quizzes. The only pub in the village!
Tel: 01206 210293
Location: On the A120 and near to the A12.
Average Meal Price: £6.50 - No. of Real Ales: 4
















Clacton Road
Thorrington
Nr. Colchester
Genuine Italian food cooked by a genuine Italian! Italian born Tony Iaconianni, serves a lovely fusion of Italian classics with a sprinkling of wonderfully traditional English favourites in his cosy restaurant. With over 40 years in the industry you can be assured that he certainly knows his stuff! He personally cooks all dishes from scratch and you will love his Fusilli Braciole, Cannelloni and Spezzatino Calabrese, featuring the freshest of pasta and his equally popular home from home Sunday Roast. There is a fair choice of wine and at around £11 a bottle, it really is as good value as the food. An excellent all round venue.
Tel: 01206 257481
Location: The only pub in the village!
No. of Covers: 25 - Average Meal Price: £8.00 - No. of Real Ales: 1
















Nayland Road
Great Horkesley
Colchester
A lovely traditional and now, family run pub. Father and daughter, Alan & Vikki bring vast experience to this venue, with Vikki producing an interesting range of gastro pub dishes featuring Stews, Butternut Risotto, Roasts as well as plenty of Fresh Fish. The excellent beers are from Greene King and include IPA and Abbot, both of which are very well kept!
Tel: 01206 271251
Location: On the A134 between Colchester and Sudbury.
Average Meal Price: £12.00 - No. of Real Ales: 2
















Feering Hill
Feering
An excellent and historic venue that dates back to the C16th and boasts all that is good in an English pub. 4 good real ales as well as a Shepherd Neame guest and a well priced range of fine wines. The food is English and delicious, with Steak & Kidney Pud' and Beef, Mushroom & Stilton Pie amongst the favourites.
Tel: 01376 570442
Location: Close to the station at the bottom of Feering Hill.
Average Meal Price: £8.00 - No. of Real Ales: 5
















91 Church Street
Coggeshall
‘It’s Your Local’ says landlord, Peter Whalley who takes great notice of all his customers’ views. The 3 real ales are always good and include IPA and 2 changing guests, whilst the food is locally sourced with an abundance of fresh seafood, including the famous Cromer Crab. For meat eaters, the Essex Steak Pie with home-made Puff pastry is not to be missed! Dogs are welcome, children have their own menu and functions are catered for.
Tel: 01376 561235
Location: Next to the church.
Average Meal Price: £8.00 - No. of Real Ales: 3
















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