Try the Ivy Hotel for a great meal in a beautiful setting. Great for functions and parties.

Ivy Hill Hotel is a Victorian country house set in nine acres of beautifully matured gardens.The Ivy has two private dining rooms available for hire and a conservatory all of which can be booked for an event. Check with venue before booking as the restaurant is not automatically reserved. The Ivy also has 33 en-suite rooms.

The Plough Bar & Restaurant in Mountnessing is one of the first NO SMOKING establishments in the area and is proving to be extremely popular.

Beautifully restored with a nicely appointed restaurant. The menu is traditional English cuisine, prepared mainly from local produce and game. Excellent value, but very busy at weekends.

No pool tables, wide screen TVs or Karaoke machines are to be found in this pub, just an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

Essex is well endowed with good country Inns and the Leather Bottle certainly comes into this category.

The pub has a cosy snug bar in which to enjoy a drink before sampling some of the culinary delights on offer. The cuisine is a blend of European and traditional English. All meals are made from fresh local produce and the emphasis is on freshly cooked, which may mean a brief wait but as with everything that's good, it's well worth the wait.

The Bull was built around the year 1385 and is set in the picturesque village of Blackmore.

Haunted by at least three ghosts- seen by staff and customers alike for many years- the Bull is packed tight with atmosphere and an atmosphere of days gone by.

It's the perfect venue when taking a drive out in the countryside. Arrive early and take a stroll around this beautifully preserved village to sharpen up your appetite. The Bull is renowned for their homemade meals; whether it's for lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. All dining areas are "NON-SMOKING".