Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Clacton Factory Outlet

Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB, Tel: 01206 822007, Email, www.bethchatto.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

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, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LS, Tel: 01255 241212, Email, www.milsomhotels.com, (9 miles, 15kms)

Meeting room with board table that seats 16, plasma TV, flip charts OHP, separate soft seating area one side of room.

Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0EH, Tel: 01206 304571, Email, www.rosebudpub.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

In or near : Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 6kms)

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 : Harwich, Essex, (9 miles, 15kms)

The Cliff Hotel is an ideal stop over point for European travellers or if you just want that weekend away, we do special offers.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

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

Grand Hotel - restaurant.

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

Public house in the Essex village of Wivenhoe near Colchester.

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

Splendid location overlooking Dovercourt Bay with covers outside and in. Emphasis on quality and freshness, catering for all tasted. Open all day. Seats 40. Full Licence.

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

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 : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (3 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 : Harwich, Essex, (9 miles, 15kms)

A bistro/winebar located in the heart of Old Harwich. Conference room and art gallery. Seats 75. Restaurant Licence.

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

Royal Hotel - restaurant.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

The Beehive Inn

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 : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

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 : Colchester, Essex, (10 miles, 16kms)

Only minutes from Colchester, Fingringhoe Nature Reserve and within walking distance of foot ferry which operates across the River Colne. The Whalebone Inn offers a wide range of food and wine and real ales.

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

Tea room and garden offering breakfast and light lunches with vegetarian options. Proceeds go to local charity for people with learning disabilities, Acorn Village. Seats 50.

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

Ideal Family Park. Private Beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, golf driving range, swimming pool.