Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Cressing Temple Barns

The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DW, Tel: 01245 381333, Email, www.bluestrawberrybistro.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

A relaxed friendly place to simply dine, entertain or celebrate. It is our desire to serve the freshest finest food at the most affordable prices possible.

Five Lakes Hotel,Golf,Country Club & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862324, Email, www.cpcolchester.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

A spectrum of facilities for business, pleasure and leisure

Ground Floor, 22 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6FA, Tel: 01245 409255, Email, www.giraffe.net/classic/location/chelmsford, (9 miles, 15kms)

Take a food safari and sample some of the world's most popular dishes at Giraffe, the global restaurant in Chelmsford with a huge heart.

191 - 193 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS, Tel: 01621 850985, Email, www.maldontandoori.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Established family orientated restaurant serving best authentic Indian/ Bangladeshi dishes. The owners pride themselves in their customer service endeavouring to give every customer a great experience.

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.

New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PP, Tel: 01245 268179, Email, www.saporiitalian.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

Sapori provide truly authentic Italian cuisine, focusing on quality traditional Italian dining. As well as the most stunning contemporary décor, our restaurant features one of the most technically advanced kitchens in the country.

2 Maldon Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NH, Tel: 01621 893385, Email, www.thebullatgreattotham.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Located in the village of Great Totham this stylish restaurant with rooms has been tastefully restored following a complete refurbishment. Formally a 16thC coaching Inn enjoy lunch or dinner in the Gastro Pub or the award dining restaurant.

Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8BG, Tel: 01376 561322, Email, www.thegreatpubcompany.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Gastro pub The Compasses at Pattiswick hides neatly away in the North Essex countryside, a welcoming retreat for families, ramblers and business delegates.

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ, Tel: 01245 455700, Email, www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk, (9 miles, 15kms)

An independent hotel, member of British Classic Hotels with an AA rosette for outstanding food. The hotel's success is based upon providing a very high standard of guest hospitality and attention to detail.

Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RS, Tel: 01621 854466, Email, www.tiptree.com, (9 miles, 14kms)

Bright and airy with an inviting sun terrace 'the lock tea room' offers the finest view over the Blackwater estuary.

Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LE, Tel: 01245 361188, Email, www.windmillmotorinn.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Traditional Inn with bar restaurant with seating for up to 35 covers seated, 50 for buffets. 7 en-suite letting rooms.

Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.trooms.com, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

4 - 6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TT, Tel: 01376 561453, Email, www.baumannsbrasserie.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

International brasserie food, light snacks to gourmet dinner. Seats 80. Full Licence.

Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HX, Tel: 01245 398495, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Back Inn Time

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Balti Bhujon

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

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

Baroosh

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Blue Boar has retained its character over the years.

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

Old world country village pub offering a wide range of sandwiches, bar snacks and meals. Seats 50.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Chelmer Tavern

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

Dating circa 1450s. Houses town clock. Gardens open throughout the Summer. Inglenook open log fires during Winter. Information centre. Traditional English meals - cakes, jams, all home-made on the premises. Home-made soups - large helpings.

In or near : Witham, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

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

Smart restaurant and cocktail bar with daily specials plus live music on some nights. Ideal place for lunch. Pop in for coffee, a snack or a 3 course meal. Seats 80. Full Licence.

In or near : Braintree, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Restaurant split into two designs - cosy cottage atmosphere of low ceilings and glowing dark wood or a bright conservatory with dusky pink and grey furnishings. English and continental cuisine.

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

Restaurant housed in a heavily beamed converted barn with old hayloft. Traditional English cuisine with some ethnic variants and a full range of home cooked bar meals.All restaurant areas are no smoking. Seats 88. Full Licence.