The Blue Bridge Bar & Restaurant has been finely crafted to the highest standard, striving to maintain a comfortable and inviting atmosphere from the moment you walk in right up until its time to reluctantly go home.

The wonderful selection of food on the menu has been crafted to perfection by our award-winning chef, Paul Korten. Paul has had many years of experience in top restaurant and hotel kitchens across the South East, and it has earned him numerous officially recognised commendations for the consistently high standards of cuisine on offer under his brigade.

The extensive selection of fine wines are brought to you by our owner, Steve Andrews, a Champagne and wine connoisseur who regularly scours the major and independent vineyards alike for the finest varieties available in the world today.

Sit back and wash the whole lot down with a classy mix of jazz piano from talented guest artists and bands, and have yourself a night to remember.

Recently refurbished The Five Bells in Colne Engaine's interior retains lovely features such as the original exposed timbers and is tastefully decorated and furnished; outside, a lovely terrace commands stunning views over the Colne Valley.

Owners Darran & Caroline Lingley are happy to uphold the inn's long and fine tradition of hospitality, quality and service. Affable hosts, they and their friendly staff make all their guests feel most welcome.

The menu is a happy mix of modern food and traditional values and makes use of only the freshest ingredients and local produce. All food is home-cooked and freshly prepared, including the delicious breads. All the meat is cured and fish smoked on the premises.

 

The Royal Oak at Great Stambridge has lost none of its old charm, indeed the whole ambiance has been enriched by the new decor and furniture.

Enjoy food in this delightful tudor style country pub and maybe even even visit the haunted church in nearby Canewdon if you have the stomach for it!

The spacious bar offers ample room to relax and enjoy a drink or two from the well stocked bar. The pub has access and toilets for disabled customers. A superb Trout & Course Fishing facility is located just down the road, whilst both Ballards and Rochford Golf Clubs are only a short journey away.

The Contented Sole in Burnham on Crouch has been established since 1965 and has become renowned for it's fine dining and high standards.

Under the new management of Andrew Hemingway, Stuart Burbidge and Hamid Salah, The Contented Sole is being rejuvenated to the original standards which earned the restaurant an enviable reputation in Burnham-on-Crouch and the surrounding area.

With over 50 years of experience between them, including tutelage from household names such as Michel Roux and Antony Worrall Thompson, the trio will provide you with excellent food at reasonable prices.

The John Barleycorn has always been known as a 'good eater' and remains as popular as ever.

The John Barleycorn is one of the most attractive pubs for many a mile since it underwent a major refurbishment in 2003. Licensees Carl & Pauline Yardley now invite you to visit them and sample some of their superb home cooked food in extremely pleasant surroundings.

Waterfront Place has a long standing reputation for serving great food.  Traditional English foods are given a modern twist and can be enjoyed in either our Brasserie or 1st Floor Restaurant to suit your mood.

As well as the food Waterfront Place also has a great reputation for entertainment including their ever popular comedy nights. Set in an attractive contemporary building on the banks of the Chelmer and Blackwater this is a venue guaranteed to impress whoever you choose to take there.

The Waterfront Place is also available for conference meetings, banqueting and has always proved popular for Wedding receptions. Call them to discuss your requirements.

Barda located just a minutes walk from the Chelmsford train station, serves modern European cuisine. With it's stylish contemporary setting this restaurant has proved a hit with the town's population.

Barda Restaurant (the only restaurant in Chelmsford to appear in the Michelin guide 2008 and the Good Food Guide 2008) is conveniently located a minutes walk from Chelmsford Train Station. Dishes range from fillets of Red Mullet to Thai Poached Haddock and the Bar serves a range of quality wines, champagnes and cocktails.

With a Fixed price menu along with the A La Carte menu, Barda make every effort to make sure both your pallet and your wallet are catered for. Barda have a meeting room if you require a private setting as well as a decked patio area so during the warmer months you can sit outside and enjoy the glories of the British Summer.