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Traditional restaurants in Rochford
The Hastings Arms
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants
14.4 miles
Lower Rainham Road ME7 2YD
Despite what might spring to mind when you see the date 1066, The Hastings Arms is set firmly in the present. This friendly public house boasts all of the modern facilities you would expect to find - a digital music player and wide-screen televisions with Sky Sports - as well as darts and a pool table. Freshly prepared pub fare is ...
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Dog & Partridge
Traditional, Traditional English14.5 miles Brentwood Road Orsett RM16 3HU
The Dog & Partridge in Orsett is a long-established Essex pub. They offer excellent meals in the restaurant, and in summer months you can also dine al fresco in the large garden. Take a seat near the pond and relax with a pint, and you’ll soon be calling the Dog & Partridge your favourite pub.
Our genial host Mark...
The Olde Dog Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants14.5 miles Billericay Road Herongate-Tye CM13 3SD
Believed to date from 1509, The Olde Dog Inn is a classic weather-boarded inn. Inside, low-beamed ceilings and exposed fireplaces create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Quality beer and food - the cornerstone of any good pub - have been served here for centuries and remain the inn's top priorities to this day. Now in its 33rd year...
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The Orange Tree
Traditional14.5 miles 6 Lower Anchor Street CM2 0AS
Situated just a short jaunt from the Essex County Cricket Ground, tucked away amidst the terraced housing lies The Orange Tree. A stalwart of the local dining scene for over 120 years, this venue is well known and well loved in equal measure by its many returning customers. The ethos is clear – to provide simple yet high-q...
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The Red Lion
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants14.7 miles Main Road CM4 0EQ
Housed in an attractive 300-year-old coaching inn, The Red Lion is every bit as picturesque as the countryside surrounding it. The pub still retains its olde-worlde charm - the original beams and fireplaces are very much intact, and the recent refurbishment is in keeping with the traditional features. The menu features fresh, home-c...
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The Ship
Traditional, Traditional British14.9 miles 18 Broomfield Road CM1 1SW
The Ship has been in the same family for three generations and is one of the most popular pubs in Chelmsford, owing to its great reputation, warm atmosphere, dedicated staff and excellent location. It is one of the oldest pubs in Chelmsford, and its food is celebrated locally.
Situated just a stone’s throw from Chelmsford...
The Bell
Traditional15.1 miles 55 High Street CM4 0AT
Nothing quite beats the charm of an unashamedly old-fashioned family pub, boasting oak beams, a huge Elizabethan fireplace and 500-year-old history, and that’s just what you can expect from The Bell in Ingatestone. New visitors will experience the friendliest of welcomes, while the oodles of returning locals feel right at home. ...
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The Halfway House
Traditional15.1 miles Southend Arterial Road West Horndon CM13 3LL
This family-run venue prides itself on delivering personal service, quality food and a friendly welcome. Look past The Halfway House’s modest pub exterior and step into an attractive home away from home. A warm, snug bar leads on to a large, light and airy restaurant with garden views and friendly staff.
We ordered a gene...
King George V
Traditional15.3 miles 1 Prospect Row Brompton ME7 5AL
If you fancy a helping of culture and history alongside a superb meal, quality local ale and a warm welcome, then King George V in Gillingham is the perfect choice. Located in the heart of Medway, the pub’s charming en-suite double rooms provide a homely base from which you can easily explore the surrounding area. This uniquely ...
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The Red Lion
Traditional15.4 miles 7 Newland Street CM8 2AF
At the heart of the busy town of Witham and just a brief meander from the train station and local library, The Red Lion is a wonderfully traditional venue. Whether you’re looking for a quiet pint or fancy a generous helping of comforting home-cooked grub to fill your belly, The Red Lion is a great shout. The exposed beams that a...
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The Railway
Traditional15.8 miles 2 Chipping Hill CM8 2DE
Conveniently located just around the corner from Witham railway station, The Railway is as traditional as it gets when it comes to pub dining. A popular watering hole among locals and those travelling to and from Witham, the pub boasts great food, friendly service and a welcoming family feel. It also has ample parking and outside ...
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The Rose & Crown
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants15.8 miles 57 The Green Writtle CM1 3DT
Situated in the picturesque village of Writtle, The Rose & Crown has it all. Not only do they offer great homemade food and an extensive range of lagers, real ales, spirits and wines, but the service is professional and unobtrusive, and the place oozes character and charm. Keeping it traditional and friendly, you'll feel like you'r...
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The Cricketers
Traditional, British16.1 miles Mill Green Road CM4 0RH
Located just outside Ingatestone, the recently refurbished Cricketers pub offers great fun, food and an extensive range of beverages that will have you clamouring for another visit. The menu boasts a fantastic fusion of traditional pub fare with daily specials including a varying catch of the day accompanied by locally sourced sea...
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The Hutton Junction
Traditional16.4 miles 15 Rayleigh Road CM13 1AB
Located on the outskirts of the village of Hutton, less than two miles from Brentwood, The Hutton Junction is an excellent watering hole with an unbeatable atmosphere. The pub is known locally as the social hub of the community, thanks to its friendly bartenders and fun character. Step inside and enjoy a warm welcome and cosy, tra...
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Waggon at Hale
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants16.5 miles 179 Capstone Road ME5 7PP
The Waggon at Hale is just the sort of traditional, family-run country pub that people love to return to time and again. Both travellers and locals are drawn to the charming exterior and warmly welcomed in by Emma and her friendly team. But it's the food that really keeps them hooked. Both the bar and restaurant menu are jam-packed ...
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