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1. Kings Arms

4.5

Awesome(75)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Stratford

Booked 4 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of the unique village of Mountfitchet. Here at the Kings Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire. Turn your fleeting visit into a welcomed stay by resting your head in one of our four boutique ensuite double rooms. All decorated with cosy interiors and homely touches you'll be able to unwind in comfort and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a home away from home.

2. Ruby's

3.9

Excellent(456)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 5 times today

Rubys Restaurant is proud to present the finest Indian cuisine in luxury surroundings with a varied selection of theatrical cocktails and extensive wine list. We offer an advisory service to ensure our food and drinks are to your taste and have trained our staff to provide the highest level of customer service. We have a selection of new cutting edge Indian dishes as well as the classic favourites and are happy to spice dishes to taste. Come down and enjoy the finest Indian food and drink in town.

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3. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

4.7

Exceptional(590)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Saffron Walden

Booked 11 times today

RESTAURANT NOTE: Our outside tables are not bookable, they are available on a first come first served basis. Should you wish to reserve a table in our pergola, you must contact us directly please by phone 01799 619260 or email info@thecricketersarmspub.co.ukWhether you’re after a comforting home - cooked meal after a long day at work or fabulous fine dining for a special celebration, we’ve got something for every occasion. Choose from our locally sourced, innovative menu and excellent wine list in our oak beamed bar or stylish restaurant.

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4. Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s Stortford

4.6

Exceptional(134)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 5 times today

Our modern and stylish restaurant serves a regularly changing menu with a predominantly modern European theme. Our wine list spans Europe and the new world with a focus on value at a great price.

5. Le Péché Mignon

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4.8

Exceptional(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 2 times today

French cafe and food store by day and bistro Friday and Saturday evenings in Bishop's Stortford.

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6. Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford

4.6

Exceptional(36)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Bishop's Stortford

Booked 25 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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7. Nuwairahs Japanese & Mexican Kitchen - Bishops Stortford

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$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bishop's Stortford

"Welcome to Nuwairah's, where Japanese precision meets Mexican passion! 🍣🔥 Dive into a fusion of vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and culinary creativity. Indulge in a dining experience that’s as bold and unique as you are. Taste the unexpected!"

8. Star Bishops Stortford

2.0

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Bishop's Stortford

Located in the heart of Bishop Stortford, this traditional yet modern pub has been a part of the community since the 17th century and well somethings don't change, we are still the place to visit when you are looking for a relaxing tasty meal or when you want to soak up the sun whit one of our amazing drinks in your hand we are still the place to visit. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee! Our food is all about sharers, hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas, and our amazing burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ and lighter dishes too! No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...

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9. One Thai Restaurant in Bishop's Stortford

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5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Bishop's Stortford

Over 25 years of expierence serving delicious and healthy Thai cuisisne. We are a local restaurant focusing on fresh flavour and great customer service. You have to try our Pad Thai or Mussaman Curry if you like mild flavours. For fans of Thai hot dishes we have a jungle curry.

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10. The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth

4.7

Exceptional(1775)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Sawbridgeworth

Booked 17 times today

The Orange Tree Sawbridgeworth is Pub, Restaurant and Farm shop located 2 miles from the town centre and 3 miles from the train station.Voted #1 in Sawbridgeworth on Trip Advisor for the last 5 years and winner of its Travellers Choice Award in 2020, 2021 & 2022, 2023 & 2024 puts it in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide based on customer reviews.The Orange Tree serves a varied menu from a wide selection of Steaks to an extensive daily Fish specials board.Famed for our 1kg Tomahawk, Billionaires Fish Pie and Lobsters direct form Cornwall we also offer a large number of Gluten Free options including Fish & Chips.We are sure our menu has something for everyone.Check out the website www.orangetreesawbridgeworth.com where the online shop allows you to buy all the meats we serve here in the restaurant.We also have our private dining room available for private hire at no extra cost and can seat a maximum 20 guests.Ideal for those special occasions

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Janet
Hertfordshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service and lovely food. Bit pricey but worth it
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The Cricketers Arms in Rickling GreenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Saffron Walden
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4.7
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Hugo
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Negroni was fabulous and the food did not disappoint. Very well served portion with all the flavours you can ask on a Sunday roast.
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Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s StortfordPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Bishop's Stortford
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4.6
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Brendan
Hertfordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food. Great service from all of the team.
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Ruby'sPrice: Moderate• Indian• Bishop's Stortford
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3.9
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Kevin
Essex •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great service, slick professional and very helpful. They have a great range of Red and White wines and were very helpful in the choosing of Red wine for us, this was driven by taste and flavour rather than price. The food was of a high standard, presentation and flavour combinations, simple and very tasty
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Le Péché MignonPrice: Expensive• French• Bishop's Stortford
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4.8
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Fiona
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 19, 2025
Me & my daughter have been before (her verdict - “the best burgers in the country”!) but we wanted to take my husband to show him what all the fuss was about. So we decided to take him for lunch. We travelled the 45 mins to get there & were not disappointed! The service & the food was excellent! We all enjoyed our meals & will definitely be back again. We were sorry we didn’t get our waitress’s name but she was excellent - even accommodating our daughter’s fussy request for “burger & bun, nothing else, no green, just brown & beige!” As my husband said on the way home, “why isn’t this closer to our house so we can go more regularly?” Highly recommend this place! 5/5
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Kings ArmsPrice: Moderate• Pub• Stratford
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4.5

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1. Kings Arms

2. Ruby's

3. The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green

4. Host Grill Restaurant Bishop’s Stortford

5. Le Péché Mignon

6. Côte Brasserie - Bishop's Stortford

7. Nuwairahs Japanese & Mexican Kitchen - Bishops Stortford

8. Star Bishops Stortford

9. One Thai Restaurant in Bishop's Stortford

10. The Orange Tree - Sawbridgeworth

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