Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Rye Farm

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, (7 miles, 11kms)

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, (4 miles, 7kms)

A spectrum of facilities for business, pleasure and leisure

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DE, Tel: 01206 323101, Email, www.trooms.com, (10 miles, 16kms)

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, (10 miles, 16kms)

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

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

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.

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HW, Tel: 01206 322795, Email, www.milsomhotels.com, (10 miles, 16kms)

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, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

2 Maldon Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NH, Tel: 01621 893385, Email, www.thebullatgreattotham.co.uk, (8 miles, 14kms)

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.

108 Coast Road, Mersea Island, Essex, CO5 8NA, Tel: 01206 383568, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8BG, Tel: 01376 561322, Email, www.thegreatpubcompany.co.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)

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

86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1ED, Tel: 01206 214003, Email, www.thefoodcompany.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RS, Tel: 01621 854466, Email, www.tiptree.com, (10 miles, 16kms)

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

Hurst Green, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0EH, Tel: 01206 304571, Email, www.rosebudpub.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

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, 16kms)

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, (5 miles, 8kms)

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/, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

4 - 6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TT, Tel: 01376 561453, Email, www.baumannsbrasserie.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

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

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 : Coggeshall, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

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

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 : Colchester, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

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, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.