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The Hive Cafe

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Cafe

Cafe serving fresh, locally sourced food at Chelmsford Museum.

ChelmsfordView profile
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Athens Bar & Meze

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Restaurant

Greek and Mediterranean restaurant serving mezze, seafood and grilled dishes.

ChelmsfordView profile
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Fête Grays Yard

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Restaurant

Independent eatery serving brunch, lunch and weekend small plates.

ChelmsfordView profile
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Coffee Squared Beaulieu

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Cafe

Family-run coffee shop and community hub using local Essex suppliers.

ChelmsfordView profile
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2MT Cafe

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Cafe

Independent café serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and takeaway.

ChelmsfordView profile
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milsoms

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Hotel & Restaurant

Country hotel, restaurant and brasserie in Dedham.

DedhamView profile
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Tiptree Tea Room

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Tea Room

Tea room at Tiptree in Essex serving drinks, cakes and light meals.

TiptreeView profile
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Haywards

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Restaurant & Events

Epping dining and events venue focused on seasonal and locally sourced produce.

EppingView profile
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The Sun Inn

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Pub & Restaurant

Historic Dedham inn serving East Anglian food, drinks and accommodation.

DedhamView profile
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The White Hart Great Yeldham

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Pub, Restaurant & Hotel

Essex pub, restaurant, hotel and wedding venue in Great Yeldham.

Great YeldhamView profile
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Lathcoats Farm

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Farm Shop & Cafe

Fourth-generation Essex family fruit farm with an award-winning farm shop, coffee house and seasonal pick-your-own.

ChelmsfordView profile
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The Company Shed

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Seafood Restaurant

West Mersea seafood restaurant serving locally landed fish and shellfish.

West MerseaView profile
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The Lion Inn

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Pub & Restaurant

Boreham gastropub and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

BorehamView profile
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Blue Strawberry Bistro

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Bistro & Restaurant

Independent bistro and restaurant in Hatfield Peverel.

Hatfield PeverelView profile
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Church Street Tavern

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Restaurant & Bar

Modern British restaurant and bar in central Colchester.

ColchesterView profile
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