Zabranos Restaurant review update, Leigh on Sea, Essex

We have been to this restaurant a few times before, but we were not impressed by the service, but it has changed a lot and our favourite waiter now works there, so we are very pleased. The restaurant is smart and modern, yet comfortable, with both normal and bench seating. The only thing I could [...]

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Toby Carvery restaurant, Southend and Wickford Essex restaurant review

When looking for a Carvery, as far as I am concerned, the Toby carvery is the best. Over the years, I have been to more than I would like to remember, including in the area, the Rayleigh Lodge and Halfway House in Southend on Sea, but the Toby is the best. They offer restaurants with [...]

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The Compasses at Pattiswick, Essex, Restaurant Review

Compasses at Pattiswick interior

Whilst on an Essex road trip, we decided to try out one of the North Essex restaurants on our wish list, and chose the ‘Compasses at Pattiswick’. This really was a good choice and we will be back again! The restaurant and bars are spread across a large area, so you [...]

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Pipe of Port Southend on sea, Essex restaurant review

plaice with pea casserole pipe of port southend

This is a candle-lit Wine Bar with mahogany tables and sawdust covered floors. It is set our like a cellar and is very cosy – an unusual find in Southend on Sea. I wouldn’t say it is over comfortable, as the wooden seating is basic, but [...]

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The Bear Inn (restaurant), Stock, Chelmsford, Essex

The Bear Inn at Stock seafood starter

We have been to the Bear Inn in Stock three times now, and have really enjoyed it. In the winter, the interior is welcoming and cosy, with plenty of space to eat in the bar area or more formally in the restaurant. We prefer the bar, as we [...]

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The Bell Inn, Horndon on the Hill, Essex

 

 

 

bread at the bell horndon on the hill essex

 

I just love the Bell Inn at Horndon on the Hill.  It is warm, cosy and comfortable.  They have a real fire in the bar in the Winter and you can eat in four different areas – the bar, the second bar area, the restaurant or [...]

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Cafe Rococo, Leigh on Sea, Essex

 

cosy starters cafe rococo november 2008

The interior of Café Rococo is an elegant setting and very comfortable, with a professional service and a lovely wine list. 

 

 Food is exquisite and a mix of France meets Britain with some unusual [...]

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