The Bell Inn, Horndon on the Hill, Essex

the bell roast dinners

As an update in November 2010, I have to say that the food and service have both slipped in this restaurant – we didnt eat two starters between us as they were not nice and the staff didnt even ask if there was anything wrong with them!  ….. 

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The Coast Inn restaurant, Mersea Island, Essex restaurant review

On one of my ‘days out in Essex’ photographing the local areas, we decided to visit Mersea Island, as I had never been there before, and we had heard about the Coast Inn. Luckily for us, it was a beautiful sunny day, and we could sit outside with the view to the water and enjoyed [...]

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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

(I have added an update on this restaurant here: http://notjustanessexgirl.com/2011/cafe-rococo-in-leigh-on-sea-essex-let-us-down-big-time/ because I can no longer recommend this restaurant as I have below… (as of 19th October 2011)

 

The interior of Café Rococo is an elegant setting [...]

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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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The Castle Pub, Hadleigh, Essex

the castle steak and chips

The Castle in Hadleigh, Essex is a great pub to go to on a budget, as the prices are so good. 

 The large conservatory area is the main place to eat, which is nice and light and airy, but you can also [...]

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Masons Restaurant, Brentwood, Essex

 

Masons Brentwood sunday roast lunch

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We ate at Masons after going to a local craft fair, but were glad that we tried it. It is fairly smart, but fine for children for Sunday lunch, which is when we were there. We had an extended 3 course lunch and all the food was [...]

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