Browsing local eating and drinking within 10 miles of Finchingfield Windmill

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.

Church Street, Gestingthorpe, Sudbury, Essex, CO9 3AU, Tel: 01787 461196, Email, www.thepheasant.net, (8 miles, 13kms)

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

Birthplace of Dick Turpin. Large and varied blackboard menu to suit all palettes and pockets!

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

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 : Saffron Walden, Essex, (10 miles, 16kms)

Old town centre inn of historic interest. Snacks and full meals served 12 noon to 10pm seven days a week. Seats 54. Full Licence.

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

A beautiful 17th century barn filled with antiques & for the home and garden. The Courtyard Caffe is a popular meeting place serving snacks & light lunches.

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

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, (7 miles, 12kms)

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 : Halstead, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Luigis

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

Magnolia Tearooms - Seats 36. Unlicenced.

In or near : Castle Hedingham, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

Everything from a simple sandwich to a six course gourmet meal, prepared with care and attention and served in preserved railway carriages, each seating 56, at the Colne Valley Steam Railway. Seats 63. Restaurant Licence.

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

Rose & Crown.

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

Rumbles Castle Restaurant

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

An inn with a history dating back several centuries. It stands in the centre of the High Street. Lounge and a pleasant open-plan bar and restaurant. Full Licence.

In or near : Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, (8 miles, 12kms)

Georgian-fronted building in centre of busy market town. Well known restaurant with 8 bedrooms in rear courtyard, spacious conservatory.

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

Traditional British and Turkish influenced food served throughout the pub in the old-fashioned way.

In or near : Braintree, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

High quality home cooked food in peaceful surroundings. A warm welcome is assured. Sit on the platform in summer and by the real fire in winter.

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

An olde worlde inn 600 years old with feature beams and fires with large garden offering real ales and freshly cooked food.

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

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

"The Fleur De Lys freehold pub was taken over by husband and wife Chris & Ellie Rossetto in November 2007. They like to think of anyone entering the building as a welcome friend. Be it individuals or families. They are also dog friendly.

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

Attractive 15th Century, heavily beamed pub, with open circular fire place. Standing in 2 acres of gardens with terraced dining area and Tennis court. 2 bedrooms. Large car park, families welcome. Seats 50. Full Licence.

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

Family run restaurant, serving freshly cooked imaginative food in relaxing surroundings, with friendly efficient service. Have yourselves a treat. Seats 40. Full Licence.

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

Delightful 15th C. building with a lounge area. Same proprietor since 1979 offering home-cooked English and French cuisine. Daily special menu. Business based upon good food, service and value for money. Seats 40. Restaurant licence.

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

The Temeraire offers a full selection of foods from breakfast and coffee time through lunch and dinner served until 10pm every day. Club nights offer steaks and curries plus Sunday lunch club.

In or near : Halstead, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

The White Hart is a 500 year old Tudor house formerly a coaching inn abundant with character and traditional wooden beams and open fire places.

In or near : Braintree, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

31 bedroom character Hotel in the centre of town. Two dedicated conference rooms, one licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. A 70 seat restaurant, 16 seta conservatory, coachmans lounge bar and Tudor Bar.