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Food, drink and eating out in Essex
Welcome to the second year of the Essex Festival of Food and Drink where we will be celebrating the quality, variety and abundance of food and drink local to Essex and East Anglia.
AA Rosette for the Lakes Restaurant in Essex and Chef of the Year Finalist at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Lauren Goodger wowed the crowds for the grand launch of Brentwood's newest Indian restaurant, Headley Spice, on Monday 14th November.
Enjoy a deliciously British special 3 course menu at the Clocktower Restaurant & Bar on Sunday 3rd June and watch the Jubilee pageant live on our big screen for £25 per head! £5 from each person with be donated to charity.
Whether you live in Colchester or are a visitor to our historic town, you will be pleased to know that there is a variety of quality Bars & Pubs in Colchester waiting to be explored.
When planning to eat out, whether it’s with family, friends, an intimate dinner for two, or celebrating a special occasion, you will find a variety of Colchester restaurants to suit your needs.
A selection of 'Favourite Essex Recipes' compiled by Michelle Carter.
With a wide enough variety of Pubs in Essex to suit most tastes and the majority being within easy travelling distance, whether you are a local or visiting our county for the first time you will find Essex hard to beat.
There are Restaurants in Essex to suit every palate, budget or occasion. Whether you choose the coast, the countryside or a restaurant in one of our fabulous towns, come and see what Essex has to offer.
