Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Pond House

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ, Tel: 01206 866677, Email, www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)

Originally a 14th Century coaching inn lovingly restored to a modern day hotel with 39 bedrooms, 2 function rooms and a bar.

Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB, Tel: 01206 822007, Email, www.bethchatto.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.

Titchmarsh Marina, Coles Lane, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8SL, Tel: 01255 851887, Email, www.harbourlightscarvery.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

The Harbour Lights is open 365 a year serving hot food from 12noon every day. This includes an all day carvery plus alternative menu of 10 English, 10 Indian & 5 Chinese meals.

108 Coast Road, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8NA, Tel: 01206 383568, (9 miles, 15kms)

Picturesque Riverside Bar/Restaurant. Quality food served 7 days a week. Morning coffees, lunches, afternoon teas and evening meals. Seats 60.

Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0EH, Tel: 01206 304571, Email, www.rosebudpub.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

Fine dining pub set on the village green in the coastal town of Brightlingsea. Superb views over farmland from garden to Brightlingsea Creek and the open sea beyond.

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 863666, Email, www.wivenhoehousehotel.co.uk/, (8 miles, 14kms)

An elegant Georgian mansion in a rolling parkland setting with lakes. Set in the grounds of Essex University. English and Continental cuisine.

In or near : Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Traditional English family restaurant; vegetarian dishes; home-made scones a speciality. Seats 70. Full Licence.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Bowling Green - restaurant licence.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Our restaurant is well known for good food at an affordable price. We can provide meals to suit your requirements from buffets to banquets. Please call us for a menu and quotation on 01255 220450.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (10 miles, 16kms)

Gastro 1603 offers modern European Cuisine with a French influence. Located at the famous 'Old Siege House' Gastro 1603 has been developed to offer a unique blend of two of the most well know and enjoyable cuisines in the world.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Grand Hotel - restaurant.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Public house in the Essex village of Wivenhoe near Colchester.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Comfortable 100 seater restaurant with delightful views of the local coastline. Extensive à la carte and table d'hôte menus available. Seats 100. Full Licence.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (10 miles, 15kms)

Authentic Spanish restaurant serving traditional cuisine such as Tapas, Paella, grilled meats and a traditional English roast.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Martello Inn - restaurant.

In or near : Manningtree, Essex, (9 miles, 15kms)

Pay phone, customer information system and 24 hour help point available.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (9 miles, 14kms)

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Royal Hotel - restaurant.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

The Beehive Inn

In or near : Mersea Island, Essex, (9 miles, 15kms)

Fish for sale and no frills seafood restaurant. Bring your own bread, butter and drink. Seafood platters.

In or near : Manningtree, Essex, (10 miles, 16kms)

Relax in the River Bar overlooking the River Stour, excellent bar snacks and meals. Real ales Camra recommended. Open all day, every day. Excellent parking facilities.

In or near : Mistley, Essex, (10 miles, 15kms)

The Mistley Thorn offers award-winning dining in tastefully designed surroundings opposite the River Stour. American born executive chef Sherri Singleton has developed a menu using the best of the area’s seasonal produce.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

A modern brasserie restaurant holding an AA rosette for culinary excellence, offering four luxurious guest rooms boasting the AA five diamond award for providing an outstanding level of hospitality, service and comfort.

In or near : Mersea Island, Essex, (9 miles, 14kms)

The Victory at Mersea - the best of casual dining, putting a contemporary touch on a traditional pub cuisine.