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1. Mad Dogs & Englishmen
4.8
Exceptional(2773)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Leigh-On-Sea
Booked 19 times today
The Parlour Tea Room at Mad Dogs and Englishmen provides a vintage setting to enjoy Afternoon tea. We’ve become renowned for our themed teas which offer an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the eclectic surroundings of this unique venue.The Botanical Rooms is upstairs and hosts our cocktail bar. Here you can experience Afternoon Tea from Wednesday to Sunday during the day and enjoy the fairy-lit bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. We host live Jazz and soul on some evenings. The Piano Lounge with it's vintage leather sofas and a mixture of eclectic styled furnishings is situated on the ground floor alongside our Whisky Bar. You can enjoy an Afternoon Tea with Piano accompaniment on Sunday afternoons or sample some of our extensive Whisky cocktails on Friday and Saturday evenings. We have live Jazz performances on selected evenings.Please ensure you select the correct venue and experience for your visit with us.
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2. The Anchor Danbury
4.7
Exceptional(1448)
Price: Moderate
• British • Chelmsford
Booked 14 times today
*Christmas Parties 2024* Please call to book on 01245 222457.Our Christmas Menu MUST be pre-ordered, it cannot be order on the day of booking.The Anchor in Danbury is the epitome of an English Country Inn, boasting beautiful traditional beams, quaint shining brass and a warm welcoming atmosphere which has made this pub a firm favourite for many years.We have a lovely large garden with a fun children's play area, great for keeping the kids entertained while you catch up with friends and family over a relaxing drink or with some great food.- Four legged friends are welcome at the pub, please ask our friendly staff for confirmation on which areas can accommodate you as we do require that dogs are kept out of the main dinning areas. - Please note reservations with a dog are necessary, and can only be taken over the phone on 01245 222457 stating you have a dog.- If you have a pushchair/buggy we ask that you call to make reservation, due to limited space.
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3. Harry's Bar
4.8
Exceptional(154)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Billericay
Booked 5 times today
Harry's Bar & Restaurant is set in the vibrant high street of Billericay. It first opened it'd doors in 2012 and has been through a major refurbishment in 2017 . Increasing the restaurant size and menu changes to a full A la Carte menu including a traditional Sunday Roast, as well as lunchtime time snacks and meals.Harrys Bar is open 7 days a week from 12pm and offers live entertainment on a Saturday evening and a resident DJ on Fridays.The Restaurant serves a range of dished to suite everyones taste. All dished are cooked fresh with locally sourced and supplied ingredients.With its extensive drinks range it really is a venue to eat, drinks & be entertained.
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4. The Punch Bowl
4.8
Exceptional(26)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Southend-On-Sea
Booked 1 time today
The Punchbowl is a 17th century gastro pub, located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and the South Essex Salt marshes. We offer nose-to-tail style menu, with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily, as the season's best comes in, and always features day boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery.Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and york-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining from our hand-cranked Asado and Rotisserie Grills.

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  • Chris
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food and cocktails were great. Really friendly staff. Live singer and really good music. Great vibe. Would definitely go again
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    Funky MonkPrice: Expensive• British• Epping
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    4.3
  • Rosie
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I’ve been to maddogs & Englishman quite a few times over the last year and every single time I go, I have such a brilliant experience with all the different themes that they go for. I’m never disappointed and always thoroughly enjoy it. I think my friend and I will be making a yearly visit!!!
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    Mad Dogs & EnglishmenPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Leigh-On-Sea
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    4.8
  • Suzanne
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Thoroughly enjoyable lunch for 4 :- 1.Ham, eggs & Chips 2.Sea Bass, Crushed new potatoes, veggies 3.Cheesy cottage pie 4.Fishfinger sandwich with salad, chips All lovely. We will be returning to eat again.
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    The Anchor DanburyPrice: Moderate• British• Chelmsford
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    4.7
  • Elisa
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The staff were so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. My friend is vegan and they adapted a meal for them as well as going through the vegan options on the wine menu. Delicious food all round and a lovely atmosphere.
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    The Punch BowlPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Southend-On-Sea
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    4.8
  • Karl
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 19, 2024
    Second time we’ve been to Harry’s Bar recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They have a good wine collection with prices to suit all budgets, the food is tasty and come in decent portions and the service is great. Will definitely be booking again soon
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    Harry's BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• Billericay
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    4.8

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