Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of The Lodge

The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DW, Tel: 01245 381333, Email, www.bluestrawberrybistro.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

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.

Ground Floor, 22 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6FA, Tel: 01245 409255, Email, www.giraffe.net/classic/location/chelmsford, (9 miles, 14kms)

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.

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (10 miles, 15kms)

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, (8 miles, 13kms)

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.

Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8BG, Tel: 01376 561322, Email, www.thegreatpubcompany.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

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, (8 miles, 14kms)

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.

Newney Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SF, Tel: 01245 421894, Email, www.theducknewneygreen.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

The Duck Pub & Dining is a traditional 18th century country inn offering real ales, fine wines and food using locally sourced ingredients.

Bishops Stortford Road, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4LU, Tel: 01245 248788, www.pieandpintinns.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

The Hare is a traditional English pub finished to a standard you would expect in your own home. Featuring a Varied menu offering home cooked British food, drinkers are still welcome.

Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RS, Tel: 01245 422600, Email, www.tiptree.com, (9 miles, 14kms)

The Lordship offers a tea room set around a sunny courtyard and a food hall with delicatessen, butchery and patisserie counters serving a wide selection of high quality food.

Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LE, Tel: 01245 361188, Email, www.windmillmotorinn.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

4 - 6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TT, Tel: 01376 561453, Email, www.baumannsbrasserie.co.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)

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

Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HX, Tel: 01245 398495, (8 miles, 12kms)

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (8 miles, 14kms)

Back Inn Time

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

Baroosh

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

Traditional English tearoom. Cosy and friendly atmosphere, open fire & exposed beams. Large range of speciality teas and home baking. Small courtyard and children welcome. Seats 28. Unlicenced.

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

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

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (8 miles, 14kms)

Chelmer Tavern

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

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, (9 miles, 14kms)

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

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, 7kms)

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.

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

Dishes from China, including Peking and Szechuan provinces. Seats 150. Full Licence.

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

Luigis

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

Light airy garden-type restaurant serving à la carte and table d'hôte menus. Coach parties accepted by prior arrangement. Seats 60. Full Licence.

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

Listed Tudor building in beautiful village of High Easter. Finest foods prepared to order for Anglo-French menu. Delicious home-made desserts. Outstanding wines. Wine trips to Champagne, Bordeaux & Burgundy.