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 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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Camden Brasserie, Camden, London

the camden brasserie london

When in Camden, London, we generally opt for Asian cuisine, but decided to try the Camden Brasserie, as it looked like a smart restaurant with a good varied menu. We were not disappointed. The service was great, the wine list varied, and the ambience very relaxed and sophisticated even though it [...]

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Zabrano, Leigh on Sea, Essex

main meal and the restaurant zabranos leigh on sea essex

We went to Zabrano about three times, but the food and service got worse.The first meal was great – chicken Coq au vin I remember to be extremely good and their Sunday lunch was nice.Thereafter we tried two more times. The second meal we shared the [...]

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San Fairie Ann, Southend on Sea, Essex

 
 

sept 08 san fairie ann sunday lunch

(this restaurant is now the Bacchus, and the link below links to my January 2010 review of Bacchus)

I used to go San Fairie Ann when it was the Glasshouse, and I preferred it in those days.  I have found, since turning into San Fairie Ann, with its new menu and chefs, that [...]

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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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The Bushel Pub, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

The Bushel roast dinner Feb 08

The Bushel is a nice pub in Bury St Edmunds, and we were there for Sunday Lunch as a walk in.  The roast was a good portion of Pork and accompaniments, but I think the batter puddings and roast potatoes were from frozen.  Vegetables were [...]

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The Angel Hotel, Lavenham, Suffolk

angel hotel lavenham suffolk september 2008

The Angel Hotel in Lavenham has a traditional country style restaurant and bar area, with rustic wooden seating. The food is superb and service very good. We had a fresh soup and pate to start – both excellent. The menu is varied and very British, [...]

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