Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Black Bond Hall Bed and Breakfast

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ, Tel: 01206 866677, Email, www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

Five Lakes Hotel,Golf,Country Club & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862324, Email, www.cpcolchester.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

A spectrum of facilities for business, pleasure and leisure

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD, Tel: 01206 322666, Email, www.dedhamartandcraftcentre.co.uk, (10 miles, 15kms)

This beautifully converted church showcases the work of over 40/50 creative artisans and the buying skills of specialist retailers on its top two floors while the ground floor houses a Lifestyle Living showroom and a tearoom.

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DE, Tel: 01206 323101, Email, www.trooms.com, (10 miles, 15kms)

The Essex Rose Tea House serves a range of sandwiches, lunch specials, hot and cold snacks, home-baked cakes and cream teas served with Tiptree Strawberry Conserve with two scones, butter and clotted cream and Tiptree tea of your choice.

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HP, Tel: 01206 323150, Email, www.milsomhotels.com, (9 miles, 15kms)

Beside the River Stour on Essex/Suffolk border. Award winning restaurant offering great food, service and atmosphere.

Mill Lane, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DH, Tel: 01206 323250, Email, www.marlborough-head.co.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)

Good home cooked food at 16thC Marlborough Head Inn located on the High Street in the picturesque village of Dedham, which is well placed for Colchester, Harwich and Ipswich. It is a perfect base from which to explore Constable Country.

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HW, Tel: 01206 322795, Email, www.milsomhotels.com, (9 miles, 15kms)

Milsoms is a vibrant restaurant and bar with 15 stylish bedrooms. We offer private dining and meeting space for 8 to 30 people.

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH, Tel: 01206 713713, www.musa-firstsite.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

Located within a stone's throw of the bustling High Street, find MUSA, the contemporary café restaurant based in Colchester's striking new firstsite building.

108 Coast Road, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8NA, Tel: 01206 383568, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1ED, Tel: 01206 214003, Email, www.thefoodcompany.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

The Food Company restaurant is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite or main meal. All of the dishes are freshly made using ingredients sourced in the store.

Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0EH, Tel: 01206 304571, Email, www.rosebudpub.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DF, Tel: 01206 323351, Email, www.thesuninndedham.com, (10 miles, 15kms)

A quintessential coaching inn at the heart of Constable Country. It has been a watering hole for villagers and resting post for travellers for centuries.

Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.trooms.com, (8 miles, 12kms)

The tea room offers traditional waitress service, comfortable surroundings, a wide selection of Tiptree products, as well as top quality food, made on the premises. You may prefer to eat outdoors on the terrace during the summer months.

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 863666, Email, www.wivenhoehousehotel.co.uk/, (3 miles, 6kms)

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 : Colchester, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

At the Banquet 1408 Chinese Restaurant you will experience a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere and taste freshly prepared genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Bowling Green - restaurant licence.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

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 : Colchester, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

Public house in the Essex village of Wivenhoe near Colchester.

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

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

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, (10 miles, 16kms)

Martello Inn - restaurant.

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

Independent garden centre and coffee shop. Large covered retail areas; indoor & outdoor plants, gift and home ware. Countryside setting.

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (3 miles, 6kms)

In or near : Colchester, Essex, (5 miles, 7kms)

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, in the shadow of the landmark Victorian water tower "Jumbo" & close to the Mercury Theatre, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian restaurant.

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

A beautiful country pub offering fine local food, great wines and real ales. The Rose and Crown uses local, seasonal ingredients to produce wonderful bar, lunch and dinner menus.