The best Brunch in Maldon | Sluurpy updated in April

Mini Ram

David

"I always love coming here. Friendly staff and amazing food, portions are huge so bring your appetite I'd highly recommend..."

Sarah Lewis

"Great location, staff attentive & friendly, food is delicious, especially their curly fries, yummy 😋 it's welcoming and clean, fabulous choice of..."

Lillian Dowling

"I go here for lunch quite a lot, whether it’s catch up with your friends or family lunch. continental cafe always do their best to provide the best..."

maddie blackmore

"Staff are very helpful & friendly. Cakes are..."

Christy Griffin-Pritchard

El Guaca Mexican Grill

99/100 (3604 ratings)

Chilli Con Carne Burrito with Mexican Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited el guaca tonight and was served by Titas. He was most attentive and charismatic and made us feel really welcome. The food was fresh, fast..."

Chloe Wyman

"Cannot praise this place enough! I'm disabled and have very specific dietary requirements I emailed a week before and they were so helpful and went..."

Georgie Dearman

"What a super restaurant, visited yesterday as was in the area. Had not heard of the restaurant and went on trip advisor reviews. Great staff and food..."

Sharon Hollis

"Love this place it's got it all, good food, friendly staff, great music, nice surroundings what's not to..."

Steve Buscall

"Went for an early dinner with my son and his friend. Both think this is the best restaurant in the world! Staff were amazing with them and the food..."

Lisa Coombes

"Last night was our third visit. This time with 17 people for my 6 year old daughters surprise birthday meal. The food was amazing and the staff were..."

Sarah Windley

"Fantastic evening with fabulous cocktails and fantastic food with wonderful friends ❤️The staff are great nothing's ever too much trouble..."

Trina Garner

"Lovely food and great service. Good children's menu too. We will definitely be..."

Kerry Rowe

"My son celebrated his 13th Birthday with friends here recently. They had a great time! Great service, and excellent food. Highly recommend..."

Yvette Jiggins

"I was in el guaca for lunch, very nice and welcoming location, friendly staff and attentive to the details. The service was in time, the food was..."

Justyna Cabel

"Lovely place food is out standing there was 16 of us and no one was disapointed , service was fab thankyou tesco..."

Sandra Stefano Mills

"Yummy food and great atmosphere, definitely..."

Claire Lunn

"Amazing food, lovely friendly staff, would recommend..."

Elaine Zulewski

"Haven't visited for a few years, it met my expectations once again! Delicious food, great portions. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The menu..."

Amy Hancock

"First experience in this restaurant. Mexican cuisine. The food was good. The best part was the appetizer Nachos. We were a group of 5. We ordered..."

Sony Issac

"The food is delicious in here. Absolutely a gem of Maldon. There’s quick service and the portions are very generous! I had the chicken chimiganga..."

Alex Woods

"Decent Mexican place with some room for improvement. We booked randomly into this restaurant on a Thursday evening, on the day bookings have to be..."

Adina Kuse

"Great food, reasonably priced. Excellent..."

Iain Lockhart

"One of the best meals I have ever had in my life! It was quite loud when we first arrived but there were a couple of birthday parties so we didn't..."

Colin Finger

"Absolutely amazing experience. Food couldn’t be more flavorous. Ribs and fried sweet potato are top quality and vegan and gluten-free nachos with..."

Eduardo Peres

"We were visiting Maldon for a couple of days and found this great restaurant that offered vegan options. Food was really great so tasty and service..."

Nellie Clementine

"Food is always delicious and cooked perfectly. Staff are friendly and polite. Genuinely some of the best nachos I’ve ever eaten. We were so sad..."

Megan Crombie

"Free parking in the town after 6pm, service very prompt, super selection of cocktails. The pineapple prawns are epic and not had them or seen them..."

Steven Smith

"Nice food and friendly service. Very good vegan options on the..."

Al Reid

"Amazing experience! The best ribs I’ve ever had. A lot of GF and vegan options. I’m very happy. Pleasant environment and friendly staff. I’ll..."

Fernanda Ventura

"Came in for a quick snack before a walk along the prom. Wow the most amazing and flavorful chicken nachos! Service was quick, the lady that served us..."

Robert Chandler (Rob)

"A great find. Extensive menu without compromising on quality. Also many options for Vegan patrons. Food was so good, kids loved everything they had...."

Sunil Aggarwal

"One of the best meals we've had out in a while, food was exceptional, the steak buttery and cooked to perfection. All the dishes delicious and..."

B F

"The food here is outstanding! The nicest Mexican meal I've ever had! Superb service. We will definitely be returning here many times in the..."

Daz Wood

"I had been looking at various restaurants in Maldon when this caught my eye. With good online reviews already, I had high hopes. So off I strolled..."

K

"Fantastic staff and delicious food! Been here 5+ times and have never had a bad meal or experience. Can't fault it and has a brilliant cocktail menu..."

Ashley Dennis

The Vintage Rose Tea Room

Ham Cheese and Red Onion with Side Salad Toastie

Cheese and Ham Toastie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Myself and my husband booked a table for afternoon tea on the Saturday of the Easter weekend. The tea was a double celebration for my Nans 90th..."

Janine Donegan

"This is a little hidden gem just off Maldon High Street. Hubby and I have been here twice now, and on both occasions, we were made to feel very..."

Cathy Curtis

"We had an absolutely lovely afternoon tea today, loved the way we could choose our sandwich fillings, scones and which cakes we wanted, SO welcoming,..."

Linzi Murray

"This tea room really goes above and beyond on everything, from customer service to the quality (and quantity) of food. We booked an afternoon tea for..."

Kate Batson

"I can't rave enough about this place- I live a way away but it's worth the visit. The scones are beautiful, sandwiches incredibly fresh and the..."

Karen Hough

"We had a surprise baby shower today, food was absolutely amazing and staff were so friendly and helpful, couldnt recommend this place enough, we will..."

Becki Keane

"We had a delicious lunch at the Vintage Rose followed by a truly scrumptious vegan/gluten free chocolate cake - heaven on a plate. This is a must to..."

Gill Ward-Strickland

"Delicious food. One of the best Jackets I’ve ever eaten. Fantastic service, great food and hidden..."

Enji Benji

"The best afternoon tea around!! Highly recommend and most definitely be returning again. Gorgeous food...."

Julie Prior

"What a lovely vintage tea room I could highly recommend this place especially the home made scones and friendly staff most..."

Liz Brooks

"We had a lovely lunch here today and will definitely be back very nice food and very friendly staff they couldn’t do enough for us so would highly..."

Ann Collingwood

"Family run beautiful quirky tea room with cute decor, great music and the friendliest staff. Went in today after hearing great things about their..."

Cara Jane Elliott

"Visited this quaint little tearoom for Afternoon Tea today. Pre-booked as one of our party is Vegan. The service was really friendly and very quick...."

Lisa Mitson

"Thank you Hayley for a wonderful afternoon tea, it was everything I hoped it would be. The food was delicious and you made us feel so welcome. I can..."

Anne Worlledge

"Had a Hen party on the 30th September and it was absolutely amazing!! Sandwiches were completely fresh with great fillings, cakes were delicious and..."

Kourtney O’Donnell

"Cracking little cafe. It was all Harry Potter these when we went and the scones were lovely. The other meals we saw being served looked damn good as..."

Karl Puzzar

"Magical Harry Potter afternoon tea, this lovely tea room is definitely Maldon's hidden..."

Mimi Claxton

"I came here the other day with few friends , they were very catering towards me being vegan and another one of us being vegetarian. There is so much..."

Jennifer Murrell

"Hidden gem! We had a lovely lunch after being recommended by a friend. Wide range of tea's and other drinks. I won't say too much about the interior..."

Deborah Mitchell

"Charming tea room with varying themes every couple of months, food was lovely and the decorations / theme was wonderful. The tea room is tucked away..."

barry quinlan

"Fantastic lunch, lovely cafe and great service. Will definitely be..."

Matthew Launchbury

"A charming little tearoom. We were made to feel very welcome and the service was excellent. Aside from the wonderful assortment of teas, coffees, hot..."

Neil Liberty

"Had a fantastic afternoon tea. Very well looked after. Huge amount of effort put into the Alice in Wonderland..."

Andrew Greenberg

"Fantastic place! We went to have a light lunch, and both had the toasties - they came with loads of lovely salad, delicious homemade coleslaw and..."

Philip Reeve

"Love Vintage Rose Tea Rooms, Theme high teas. Food is delicious, staff so helpful and friendly and It's the little touches, the decoration that makes..."

Teresia

"Lovely food and staff friendly and helpful great for afternoon..."

Simon Ansell

"Fantastic Tea Room. Amazing choice, stunning decor and a lovely host. We popped in for tea and cake and were spoilt with the choices avalible. ..."

Sarah Richardson

"Very magical tea and cakes.... The Harry Potter theme was fantastic. Highly..."

Neil Moses

"Really nice staff and food huge selection of tea's in China cups and tea pots with LARGE coffee available..."

Pat. Boyce

"Wonderful tea room all done out like Narnia. Small and compact about 8 tables but we'll worth a visit. Food beautifully presented and delicious...."

Gilly Cooch

"First time visit yesterday went for a friend's birthday, it was absolutely lovely so delicious great atmosphere and staff were very friendly please..."

Terri-ann Graham

"Amazing find! We will all return! Shared my birthday with my friends and my dog here. Amazing staff and food/drink. Cannot rate highly..."

Elise Rhodes

Suzie's Gift And Tea Shop

"Atmospheric tea shop with very friendly staff. Delicious cakes, the lemon drizzle cake is to die for!! Lots of interesting hand made craft items to..."

Ruth Willats Palmer

"What a wee gem of a place! Our first visit. Friendly staff, great vintage music on in the background which was at just the right volume so you could..."

Joanne Monk

"Beautiful little place. The staff were really lovely as well. Food amazing!! Loved the gift shop upstairs as well. Definitely recommend & definitely..."

Sue Leggett

"So much more than a tea shop! A lovely place for lunch or afternoon tea, but also for buying unique handmade gifts. If you enjoy crafts, there are..."

Ali Lev

"Popped into Suzie's before Christmas for some lunch with my husband. What a find! We had a lovely meal and a nice catch up with Suzie. We were spoilt..."

Dee Witherspoon

"Lovely little shop, friendly staff and the food is delicious . Love the gift shop at the back . And pretty fairy garden..."

Pauls Pels

"Suzie's Gift and Tea Shop Is a great favourite of mine. Delicious hot and cold food. The cakes are amazing too with a good selection of teas and..."

Teresia Smith Sullivan

"Visited yesterday for my mums birthday for afternoon tea, lovely little place and staff very welcoming and nice, should have prebooked but staff..."

Melissa Draper

"What a lovely Tea room Suzie and staff are great Food is all fresh and homemade And lots of craft to look at Would highly recommend.. will be..."

Sylvie Edwards

"Freshly made sandwiches from a selection with lots of fillings. Cakes and scones were homemade and delicious very friendly and extremely helpful real..."

Lorraine Ashton

"lovely quaint tea shop with lovely menue on offer. Staff very nice and some beautiful things in the gift shop inside. Worth a..."

Carol Evans

"What a lovely little find today, really quaint and pretty tea room and gift shop, highly recommend, very friendly staff, will definitely be returning..."

Kellie Dowles

"Such a lovely welcoming place! the food was soo nice good!!! Hot chocolate was best I’ve had!! Great place will come back again..."

Jade Arrundell

"Such a welcoming place!! Food and service excellent- would most highly..."

Ed Sibley

"Great tea rooms in lovely Maldon. With the advantage of a gift shop full of unique hand made items. Shopping and tea all in one place. A must for..."

Maria Sharkey

"I went here with my Mum and Mother in law for full afternoon tea and we were all super impressed! Great value for money, fantastic service and food..."

Claire Ray

"Lovely little tea shop, great service and great gift shop upstairs too - lots of original hand made items. Sometimes busy, but always..."

Lea Freeman

"We had a lovely welcome here today ! It was freezing and we sat by a log fire with our dogs ! Staff lovely. Bringing out sausage and water for the..."

Jenny Wijekoon

"Very welcoming and great food, we took our dog as they are dog friendly and he was made a fuss of and got a fresh bowl of water and a sausage free of..."

barry quinlan

"Visited Serendipity today and what a wonderful experience we had! My children and I were warmly greeted, and the beautiful, quaint surroundings were..."

BC Revolution

"amazing service and an amazing gluten free afternoon cream tea. from sandwiches to the cakes to the scones was..."

Claire S-R

"Really lovely tea rooms! Dog friendly, kid friendly, the staff were so lovely! And the locally made gifts were beautiful! It was literally a happy..."

Alexandra Davey

"Great little tea rooms. Good value and tasty..."

Jonathan Gill

"Lovely quintessential tea rooms in maldon high street. With courtyard at rear, lot's of fairy gardens ! Showcases original hand made crafts by local..."

Maria Court

"Had a mother's day cream tea today. Lovely staff and lovely food. Great service. Thank you very..."

Helen Singleton

"Visited yesterday for lunch with a friend. Friendly staff, varied menu and good value. Lovely atmosphere too. The food was homemade, piping hot and..."

karen budd

"Fantastic little tea room. Very good value for money. I have been here twice for afternoon tea, most recently for their festive afternoon tea, and..."

Holly Gipson

"Lovely afternoon tea as today was our cancelled wedding..."

Matt Hatton

"Such a pretty tea room with a courtyard as well. Gorgeous tea and handmade cake. We will come back for lunch next time as the specials on the board..."

Victoria Duce

"I would highly recommend Suzie's gift and tea shop , I popped in on Saturday for a coffee and also enjoyed a lovely gluten free brownie ( not many..."

Tania Hill

"We had a lovely tasty lunch in the tea shop, our dog got given a bowl of water and tasty treats too. The courtyard is lovely on a warm day, there are..."

Dee Rutty

"I love visiting Suzie's Tea Shop for lunch or tea and cake! Wherever I go I like to try the local tearoom and Suzie's is one of my favourites. The..."

Louise Dawson

"What a gorgeous, friendly tea shop! Couldn't believe my luck when I came across this pretty little find! Friendly staff, hot food and tea, served..."

Sarah Ambrose

"I was so impressed with our afternoon tea which we had on Christmas eve. From my initial contact via facebook messenger through to collecting the..."

Ali Mawer

"I love it here. The staff are so friendly and I love that I can bring my dog in with me. The food is amazing especially the puddings. In the winter..."

Deborah Kessler

Rubino Kitchen

98/100 (1992 ratings)

Rabbit and Pistachio Terrine

"Was invited to this little English cottage in the Essex country side in Maldon. The food by chef Rob Horton has really developed to very good and..."

Sheldon Fonseca

"Had the most delicious lunch at Rubinos yesterday. As always the food was amazing and the service excellent. This restaurant is a hidden delight...."

Victoria Dundas

"6 of us for my birthday meal. Love the fact that people can mix up and order as many starters as they want. Food was perfect. Enjoyed salmon ravioli..."

Tasha Keighley

"Our third visit for Sunday lunch. Everything about it was excellent, food service and it was such a lovely day ate outside under the vines. Would..."

Linda Woolley

"Our favourite place to eat! Great menu, great staff and excellent..."

Karen Scott

"We enjoyed the vegan tasting menu very much. Each course was great and very relaxing would recommend trying..."

Melanie Jane Davies

"I love this place - it is excellent. As a chef it’s so good to find a restaurant where the ingredients and dishes are used in such a creative..."

Rob Saggs

"Great, locally-sourced food served in a small and beautiful setting. A real hidden gem of a..."

Daniel Carroll

"Would highly recommend this restaurant, the food was excellent and very reasonably..."

Denise Green

"Charming restaurant with a charismatic and skilled chef. Brilliant menu and inspired wine list. Well worth a..."

Stewart Wallace

"Fantastic service, food amazing, great Vegetarian selection, would recommend this..."

Barbara Greenway

"Possibly the best food in Essex. If you love great cuisine eat here. Can't say anything else..."

Nicholas Scott

"Booked a lunch for myself and girls for our 1st Xmas meal. Lovely food staff and comfort to sit back chill and chat. hope to visit for Sunday lunch..."

Bee Goody

"Fantastic food great staff pleasant surroundings, worth the experience you won't regret it..."

Jim Dulson

"Best breakfast in Maldon possibly the best in..."

Andy Bryant

"Had one of the best Roasts here today. Absolutely beautiful food. Can't wait to come..."

Cristina Tant

"Absolutely STUNNING! Decided to book a last minute reservation and completely delighted we did. Kya was a truly wonderful and attentive host. Even..."

Kate Lawson

"Truly spectacular. This hidden gem in Essex is a must visit for any food lover. This beautiful independent restaurant creates fantastic dishes with..."

Stu Lovell

"Excellent food; the food was on par with some of the best fine dining restaurants I've visited. The tasting menu with matching wine was great value,..."

peterhuli

"Went here on Saturday 15 April for a birthday dinner. Food was superb. Service was good. Had 3 courses for £36 per head. Not the biggest restaurant,..."

Gerald Tessier

"Had a wonderful lunch at Rubino Kitchen, Inworth. Heather took care of us and was very efficient, friendly and polite. We had: Salmon Gravlax,..."

Johnny Bell

"I would give 6 stars if I could. A fantastic meal last night with family and friends. Restaurant buzzing with atmosphere, fantastic service and the..."

Tracey Munford

"Superb meal, The attention to detail on the food here gives a taste that is right up there with best The sea bream was delicious, the sauce was like..."

bertie malco

"It was great to be back at Rubino Kitchen which is now in it’s fabulous new location of Inworth , Colchester. The accessibility is the first..."

Lloyd Stevens

"I agree with the previous reviews. We had a fabulous lunch. Great quality food and cooking which we really all enjoyed. We are very fortunate to have..."

Paul Elliott

"We were on a staycation this week and it was our first visit here, so we chose to experience the set lunch menu. The restaurant has a lovely..."

Paul Galbally

"Rubino is the top restaurant in Colchester and surrounding area. Have been dining here for many years now, refugees from Chigborough! Imaginative..."

Arlene Adkins

"Very different restaurant because they only have a few tables which gives a very personal experience. Food was exceptional. We had the Sunday roast..."

David

"We came here for a lunch on Saturday at midday. What a charming and lovely little restaurant. Very small capacity (think about 14) but still managed..."

Richard Hancock

"Wow what a find! I’m not easily impressed but this restaurant really does have it all. Fantastic food, intimate atmosphere without being hushed,..."

ELAINE NEWMAN

"I have literally just got home from the best lunch I've had in a very long time! Service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ambiance..."

Nikki Hartley

"What a gem! I booked this place as it looked small... Only has a couple of tables! Very personable, was greeted by the chief and made to feel at..."

josh wallman

"Quite delicious food and wonderful service, looking forward to going again. The outside would benefit from better signage, the main sign says The..."

SeasickBeard

"My wife and I had lunch here today. Can't praise it enough, service and food were top notch. There were tasty treats between courses which were a..."

Richard Banks

"I came here for dinner with friends and it was superb. The service was exceptional without feeling stuffy, and retaining a super friendly and laid..."

Amy Norman

Queen Victoria

96/100 (3342 ratings)

Ham Cheese and Coleslaw Sandwich

Lasagne

Liver Onion Gravy & Bubble

Lamb

Beef

Choc Orange Cheesecake

Fish

Onion Gravey Mash Bacon Lambs Liver with Grilled Halloumi on Top

Pork

Sticky Toffee Pudding GF

Fish & chips

Sunday lunch

Salad

Salted caramel cheesecake

Beef Stew

Salmon

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Hunters chicken

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Pancakes Apple Crumble

Burger

Mashed Potatoes Onion Gravey Bacon and Lambs Liver with Grilled Halloumi on Top

Hugo Spritz Elderflower

Roast Beef

Cod in Mediterranean Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a long drive from London, we stopped at the pub for food. The welcoming staff and service were remarkable. I ordered the smoked haddock with..."

Suzanne T

"We went here on a whim to try their food. We were not disappointed. I had a steak and ale pie which was a real pie totally encased in pastry...."

Alec Sheppard

"We had soft drinks, mains, dessert and coffee. I personally had the Lasagne which was lovely and meaty, the best I've ever had outside of making it..."

Christina Dowsett

"Absolutely faultless meal. Every time we visit, the food is amazing; the atmosphere is welcoming and staff so friendly. You won’t find a better..."

Nicola Wheeler

"Super place to drink and have a bite.Surroundings are beautiful in the sunshine.Happy helpful staff Will be..."

Dave Rasch

"Service was friendly polite and speedy but not rushed. Sunday roast was delicious with a choice of meats, including beef, chicken or pork, or all..."

Stillwe Rise

"Very nice and clean pub. Staff where friendly and courteous and made you feel welcome. Food was top notch, nice cold Aspall's. The cheesecake topping..."

David Farrow

"This was my first visit to the pub, but it won't be my last. The staff were friendly and the service was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by the..."

Carole Ash

"The food is out of this world delicious (especially the steak and ale pie), the service is exceptional and friendly, the setting and atmosphere is..."

Eddie Peddle

"wow I lived in Maldon for years, how did I not go here? fantastic food and hospitality perfect, I had tandoori chicken sizzler with drunken fruit..."

becky mason

"Excellent service, staff extremely obliging. Food was very good quality and well cooked. Shame there's not more parking. Many thanks for the..."

Pauline Saddington

"Lovely staff, food is yummy and plenty of options for veggies/vegans. cozy decor and nice and clean. Dog..."

Sinéad Upton

"Lovely food, wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff what more could you..."

Mark Foord

"Loving this place, beautiful surroundings tastefully decorated. The food is divine and everyone so friendly. Will be going back soon for my son's..."

Catherine Henry

"Lovely meal tonight for 3 of us. Good atmosphere, great service, friendly staff and excellent food. We will definitely..."

Wendy Figueira

"Would highly recommend, The Queen Victoria. The food is great, the service is great. The pub is not a particularly large pub, cosy i would say. I..."

Sarah Bayliss

"Lovely welcome, great food and a friendly atmosphere. Definitely coming..."

Lainey Hall

"A good English pub serving local and traditional food. Service was quick and friendly and it was good value for..."

Richard Overington

"First of all were the hanging baskets! So perfect and beautiful, they make you want to call in t the Queen Victoria. Simply the best lambs liver and..."

craig shepherd

Uk Fish Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

Uk Fish Bar

The Breakfast Bar & Cafe Maldon

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Staff are lovely, attentive but not intrusive. Me and my daughter both ordered the brunch. Such big portions, we were stuffed! Brunch comes with a..."

Heather Moore

"Just what I was after ! A well cooked full English, quality sausage and bacon. The team are quick and really friendly. Cafe is clean, tidy and well..."

Andrew Lis

"We ate lunch here on Saturday. Hadn't really intended to but we were starving & there were no pubs nearby (my mother likes a glass of wine!)...."

Katrina Cooke

"This is a fantastic cafe located in Heybridge near Maldon. The breakfasts are delicious and incredibly good value for money. The bacon was cooked..."

S S (Meataxe)

"Lovely food will definitely come..."

Shane Palmer

"Best best cafe around can not fault this cafe and staff they are the friendliest people I have ever come across “ the new owner zafia is such a..."

Jane Mc

"Absolutely wonderful lots of food and great value and the staff were very friendly be going..."

Sharon Chapman

"Very good breakfast and the staff are so friendly. Thank you guys. You made my day..."

Ich bin ich

"First time eating here and I can tell you it won't be my last!! Cracking mug of tea as well!! Food freshly cooked and staff all smiles. 5 stars all..."

Kay Ryder

"Warm and friendly greetings from the staff. Fresh food freshly-cooked and served with professional gusto. Coffee excellent - a brand of Italian bean..."

Paul Cannon

"Great quality food served with a smile. Nice, clean café using good produce. Definitely..."

Keith Mayhew

"Stopped off for a takeaway coffee & bacon/sausage roll. Food was very tasty, large bun stuffed with loads of filling of sausage & bacon. Coffee was..."

iltidsn

"Really really top breakfast, well worth it. Super staff and super chef. Brilliant breakfast menu and seated service. Was cash only when I went but..."

Adrian Bell

"Very friendly and welcoming with a very reasonable price tag also do a very good takeaway service tha we have used many times in the past...."

Ray Gibson

"Good service, good food, good..."

James Abbott

"WOW!!!!! First time take away. My toasted sandwich was amazing, it was packed full so only manged half for now and the bubble & squeak perfect,..."

Tina Treadwell

"I ordered some lunch to be delivered to my home, my husband and son had the full English and I had a jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw, when it..."

Donna Mynard

"The freshest and best bacon sandwich I have ever had! The quality here is insanely high, we popped by for a bacon sandwich after a night camping and..."

Kirsty W

The Maldon Smokehouse

93/100 (1700 ratings)

Prawn and Scallops in Garlicky Broth and Toast

Fish

Scallops

Smokehouse Deli Board

Charcuterie

Duck

Crispy Smoked Duck Salad

seafood platter

Oyster

Lobster Crab & Crayfish Sliders

Fish platter

Mussels

Pickled Herrings Smoked Nuts and Cockles Delish

Salt and pepper squid

Crab cakes

Shellfish

Wonderful Fresh Salad

Salmon

Seafood Sliders

Royal Shellfish Platter for One

Oysters on the Half Shell

Prawns

Soft Shell Crab Tempura

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Brunch

Mid-range

"We had a great meal today. Didn’t realise the Maldon smokehouse was here. Although getting access to the restaurant is a little bit tricky &..."

Nicola Boutilier

"Stumbled upon this place whilst out on a country walk. Wondered over to have a look and realised it was open into the evening where you can sit out..."

Rick Overington

"Tried this place for the first time today.. And it certainly won't be our last, staff very friendly, food amazing would 100% recommend..."

Jacquelyn Perrin

"Excellent food and great service from very friendly staff. A great place for smoked food lovers. Highly..."

Steve Smith

"My friends and I spent a lovely couple of hours eating at this great place, the staff were excellent and the food was fantastic, I would heartily..."

Janet Smith

"Food was great, especially as I am not a fish eater, I had the smoked meat platter, it was really busy, it was a Friday and the sun was out, glorious..."

Christine Child

"Amazing place, a hidden treasure. Great food, good service and relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely be..."

Victoria Haynes

"Lovely place to sit outside on a summers day and also to have a wonderful birthday party in December in the party room. Food was fantastic, venue was..."

Lisa Campbell

"Brilliant food with a stunning view! Had the smoked seafood and cheese platter - it was so tasty! Will definitely be heading back..."

Catherine Wheddon

"The Simple concept is what makes it work, no pretence, good produce , nicely presented, happy staff , will definitely return and..."

Karen Wall

"If you like seafood/smoked meats you will love this place. Almost don't want to recommend as it's a hidden jewel!!If you are fortunate to sit outside..."

Lynn Fairbrass

"Had the best birthday at Maldon Smokehouse yesterday, Amazing food, beautiful setting, best restaurant in Maldon! Will be back again soon..."

Natasha Hall

"Cracking little place, lovely seafood and very accommodating service. Perfect spot on a sunny day. Take your own booze and if the car park is full,..."

John Applebee

"Stopped off on our motorbikes for a coffee n sandwich by the river. Fantastic location, awsome food. Friendly staff. Hidden gem..."

Simon Mote

"Dropping a pin in the map I detoured to Maldon on my way from Margate to Norfolk. An unexpectedly delightful, rustic, authentic venue right on the..."

Chantelle Kallmeier

"Quirky place with a slightly different menu than many other eateries you may have visited. Menu choice is fairly limited, but they concentrate on..."

Lea Freeman

"Wonderful restaurant at the end of a quiet lane and next to the river. Superb seafood selection which is fresh and delicious. This is our second time..."

Ant

"Went for the first time today on recommendation. We were completely looked after from start to finish. Amazing food and service in a beautiful..."

Paula Maclellan

"Great place to eat food mega do not..."

Mike Crump

"Very tasty fresh fishfood. Veggies got also one menu which we really can recommend. important! If you want to drink wine or other alcoholic drinks,..."

Jens Krahe

"Fantastic hidden gem, serving incredible food with lovely service. The scallops were soft in the middle with lovely seared off ends, and came with a..."

The Review Guy

"Very enjoyable lunch with friends. Great selection of food and all delicious..."

Stuart Rhodes

"We just picked up an amazing take away platter for two, including premium seafood, fresh bread, a luxury salad. Chef threw in a smoked cod roe which..."

Darren Fuller

"Sat outside on the benches by the river. Good friendly & quick service. Good food with simple clean presentation. We had fish & seafood, sharing both..."

Duncan Round

Steam Pump Tea Room

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"We arrived at 12pm. Cafe was busy but the waitress helped us find a seat. Had delicious breakfast. My veggie breakfast is pictured here. We came back..."

Gill Entwistle

"I only came here for breakfast with my neighbour..... this time! The tea room has lots of outside seating with shade, fast service, excellent food (I..."

Lea Freeman

"Lovely place. Had the full English & tea, delicious. Some of the museum attractions are outside, so you can see them as you come in/out. Nice gardens..."

Steven Aldridge

"Absolutely delicious breakfast, staff were so friendly and helpful and able to guide me what I can eat on their menu and adapt to my allergies and..."

Karina Heath

"Wow, what a find! We were making the most of a mild autumn day outside when we stumbled across The Steam Pump Tea Room. The tea room is conveniently..."

K C

"Undergoing some work at the time of my visit. The Museum of Power is a great place to visit and they hold some good events throughout the..."

Roger Slade

"Good food with great service. One of my favorites. The ladies who run the place are very friendly and helpful. Always a pleasure to visit. Thank you..."

MSB PCL

"4 of us had ham egg and chips plus deserts for lunch absolutely delicious very friendly staff price very reasonable will definitely visit..."

claire readman

"Great place to visit. Food was well presented, tasty with helpful staff as..."

Paul Miles

"Being an old cheese toastie, means I am an awkward customer, but all the staff, always give their very best and the experience is always brilliant...."

David Mace

Daisy Meadow Kiosk

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

"Lovely little cafe right by the carpark and a perfect place to end a beautiful walk around Heybridge basin. They serve a variety of hot food ( I had..."

Marco Cantoni

"Had a boat trip today. All the staff were great and the boat was nice. A really pleasant trip down the river and the price was great..."

Dan Milano

"Cracking little cafe this. Great food, Great location and friendly..."

Keith “2sanstef”

"Lovely little place in a lovely location. Does sandwiches, rolls and ice creams. Food is very good and very..."

Janice James

"Such a pleasant outing... With free and convenient parking, you can purchase refreshments and ice creams just before you hop on. The staff were so..."

Flourish

"We chartered the Blackwater Dawn for a 4 hour cruise along the Chelmer. The crew of two were fantastic and we had a fantastic, relaxing trip along..."

Mark Murphy

"Great leisurely trip . Great value for money. £5 adults. £4 child up to 16 years. Family ticket £15. Pete and Katie were great hosts. Highly..."

Natalie Gatrell

"Lovely friendly staff. Offer a range of sandwiches, burgers etc at very reasonable..."

Paul Moran

"Beautiful setting. Have a cuppa on the banks of the canal away from all the hustle, bustle &..."

Amiga Saurus

"Staff are friendly and helpful, food is great and the view is..."

Reverend Philbin

"Nice kiosk for coffee and food after a..."

Lou Kyr

"Small boat so row or more formal trips up river great if you want something different kids love..."

Andy Lodge

"Coffee and a roll served up and was very..."

Daniel Sayer

"Lovely girls who serve in the..."

Chris Whitby

"Nice cup of..."

Andy S

"Lovely..."

Heidi Withnell

"Great place great..."

Dave Hughes

Paul's Plaice

Wheelchair Accessible

"Shop is very bright, clean & tidy. Staff friendly and welcoming. Food was hot and freshly cooked, the scampi was especially..."

James Storey

"Always such a brilliant service from Paul's! Food is always to such a high standard and is consistently that way whenever I've ordered food from..."

Jacob Chambers

"Absolutely love this place the food the staff are both brilliant. They will always take the time and talk to my little boy and give him a lolly pop...."

Georgia Holmes

"Staff are very kind and really care about their customers. Fast service, cleanliness, very good value for money and delicious food. Hard to find a..."

Sophie Sadler

"Really friendly and polite staff! Food was made super quick too and very tasty. The whole experience was great. Will defo be..."

Nicky Helpful

"Cleanest, freshest and friendliest fish and chip shop in the area without a shadow of a doubt!! Would rather go without fish and chips than use..."

Vikki Ayres

"Always a lovely bit of food from here, staff are very polite and..."

Jon Bell

"Thank you for our order last week for 39 meals ready on time for collection Thursday evening and everyone said how delicious it..."

Ruth Jolly

"Visiting the area, and found this fish and chip shop on Google. Staff were very friendly and polite. Fish was cooked perfectly with crispy batter...."

Carl Durbin

"called in for a takeaway whilst visiting my dad in Essex based upon consistently good reviews - fantastic large portions of Skate and chips -..."

Paul N

Maldon Coffee Company

"In my opinion the best coffee in the UK. Super obliging, friendly, helpful staff. I was in Maldon visiting family for a week and went for a coffee..."

Eddie Peddle

"An independent coffee company in Maldon High Street. Our first time in the area and after a long drive from London, what a find! Great coffee and..."

Suzanne T

"I’m not a coffee person but the other drinks available & baked goods are so delicious! It’s lovely and cosy and most importantly, dog friendly!..."

Alex Woods

"a previous review summed it up perfectly.... lovely coffee and cake and a great chilled atmosphere.... and the dark haired lady in charge is rather..."

brad hood

"Great family run coffee shop, good pricing with a massive selection of coffees and a great selection of hand made cakes. Highly..."

James Meadows

"Great coffee and pastries. Had 3 of the cookies, very nice. Would recommend. The staff were very helpful and chatty. Will return..."

Caroline Williams

"Really nice coffee and atmosphere, food looked yummy too! Will be returning very soon to support the local..."

Beverley Abel

"Wonderful coffee (a great selection from around the world) and cakes. We also took some Rwandan coffee home and are enjoying that. If ever passing..."

P A Pearce

"Such a cute local café, great selection of sandwiches/pastries/cakes and amazing..."

Kajsa Nordbø

"Warm, friendly, vibrant and charming. And superb service too! Vegan hot choccie to die..."

Anna

"Oh my gosh. So I'm new to coffee and have only braved a few different drinks from big branch company's. I love a frappe and a chocoholic so after..."

Ruth Broom

"We went in for a cocktail Saturday evening,and was pleasantly surprised. Staff really good and welcoming, would definitely go again. Pity more..."

Sylvia Payne

"Really good flat white, perfect temperature. Also loved the cheddar marmite scone. Great..."

Stephen Edwards

"Great coffee, staff are very friendly and are only too happy to give advice. Being in the Ambulance service and Easter Sunday Maldon was pretty much..."

David Scales

"One of the best flat white I ever drank and..."

domenico monaco

"Best coffee and cakes and staff are all very welcoming..."

James Brown

"I'm Maldon born and raised but currently live abroad. Every time I'm back visiting I'll swing by to get a decent coffee. Love this place. Eventually..."

Matt Smith

"Great coffee and service - only down side will be that there could be more seats to sit indoors. Would have been great if it was more..."

Leah Kerr

Cafe1989

Free off-street parking

"Absolutely incredible food, the cakes are a must as well, amazing service from all of the girls there (sorry about being so fussy, but thank you for..."

T W

"Great food, fresh produce, homemade cakes! The lovely Lucy knows how to cook a decent breakfast. Coffee very good too. Many..."

Christian Clark

"Bikers cafe (but open to all) located upstairs in the Ducati showroom. Really welcoming, friendly service, great breakfasts and other dishes and good..."

Guy Swindle

"Very pleasant lady. Late afternoon coffee and a look over the Ducati show room. Take away due to Covid. Note bacon butty amd other hot food 10-3..."

curds m

"Ordered this morning came super quick lovely packaged and hot definitely will use again thank..."

Wendy Grayer

"Great service, nice food and a good compliment to the ducati dealer around..."

Michael Dwyer

"Such a nice cafe and the staff are lovely too. Highly recommended either to sit in or delivery via Uber..."

Luke Richardson

"Lovely little cafe inside Ducati Hysides store. Really friendly staff with a great selection of food. They also make the best cup of tea. We pop in..."

Harpreet Mitchell

"Very nice coffee and cakes With nice view of the gorgeous..."

Steve Cope

"Went back again for a cup of tea and was treated to a cheescake filled easter egg. Cant rate this highly enough was one of the best cheescakes ive..."

Barny Gazey

The Barge Tearooms

"What a lovely gem of a place to stop for lunch / afternoon tea / cream tea or just a bit of cake. Suitable for all ages. The Staff are all very..."

Judith Bridges

"Went here with my step daughter for lunch yesterday. Fabulous place, very friendly staff, food was amazing. Defiantly recommend, we will be..."

Julie Ward

"Had a family wake here today in a lovely snug. The girls laid on afternoon tea for 12 of us. They were very respectful, greeting us politely with a..."

Sarah Vernau

"F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S ....what a gem we found this lunchtime. Excellent panini followed by THE best Cream Tea! If you’ve not visited, put this on top of..."

Moira Owers

"Popped in for lunch yesterday as the pub we normally eat at was full. Won’t be going back to the pub! Service was friendly, food was great and..."

Paul Robertson

"Visited the tea room over Christmas such a lovely atmosphere and a great Xmas menu. Staff were super friendly, such a unique tea room and loved the..."

Chelsey Dispirito

"After a nice walk along the promenade my hubby and I popped aboard for coffee and a toasted tea cake. What a lovely idea for a cafe! Lovely energetic..."

Sue Cornwall

"We found it a wonderful experience, often looked but being disabled never ventured below decks. As we had the aid of our son and friend it was..."

Anita Emberson

"The Barge Tearooms provided a very welcome refuge after a cold December walk along the Promenade. Food was good and the staff friendly. Nice place to..."

Jean Marshall

"It’s not every day you can say you’ve had lunch on a barge!! Very special, lovely food and friendly service. We will be..."

Deborah Thomson

"Novel and well presented tea room, views across from the Hythe to Heybridge. Light meals and made to..."

Leslie Turner

"Open day on now to 3.00pm. Great chance to see what they have done to Pudge. Looks really great now especially..."

Paul Allen

"Brilliant day out from maldon on centaur Brilliant to see the sails all..."

Diane Pilgrim

"Very enjoyable afternoon sailing Excellent..."

Mags 1905

"Really interesting..."

Robert Robson

Trikke Aegirson

lee shepherd

The Bell Inn

Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We went here at 12.15 on a Thursday lunch time. The place was very clean. It had a nice garden area outside. The food was lovely. The lady that..."

T R

"Lovely roast beef & vegetables £14.95. Some of the vegetables come from their own..."

Ed McLatchie

"A lovely oldy worldly pub with a large beer garden to the side. Only stopped for a drink but their menu looked appealing so intend to return soon for..."

Sandra Wilson

"This place is absolutely stunning! The food is delicious, the service was fantastic and the place itself is perfect. I Highly recommended..."

Macarena Torres

"I booked our lunch on impulse for my mums birthday. A total leap of faith but an incredible experience with most delicious food served to out table..."

Dan Hull

"Good food, great staff, nice..."

Hazel Humphrey

"Lovely pub, staff are very welcoming and attentive. Food was excellent and reasonably priced (Recommend the fish & chips, very..."

Ian Pass

"Had Sunday lunch here very nice too.Good food and a beer good service great..."

Ivan Lawrance

"Great Sunday lunch all food preordered for large party and service good and dietary requirements superbly catered..."

CHRISTINE MCEVOY

"Fantastic food excellent choice great atmosphere wonderful staff. You won't be dissapointed..."

Donna waxaway59

"Didn't eat. Great location quintessential English country..."

Paul Blennarhassett

"Great pub, best in the area. Fantastic..."

Ben King

"Good beer. Very good food. £30 per head, including drinks.. not bad at..."

Paul Webb

"Had Sunday lunch here for the first time today. Lovely pub, cosy but tidy, and immaculately clean. Food is very good, home cooked food. Everything we..."

Carolyn Brooks

"I was a vendor at the farmers market. Such a lovely place and lovely landlady and..."

Marlene Carter

"Beautiful country pub with welcoming..."

anne hollis

"Great staff and food. Beautiful..."

Donkey & Buskins

"Found this beautiful friendly pub in the Brit stops camping book. The owners allowed us to stay in our camper van in the field at the rear. They were..."

Sally Press

"Lovely doggie friendly pub. Nice Sunday lunch with family and staff made it very relaxed thank..."

Victoria Seville

Mrs Salisbury's Of Maldon

91/100 (2426 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous place. The people are lovely. The food excellent the ambiance perfect. He background music is brilliantly classic. It's great sitting..."

Sheena Maxwell-Kent

"Loved our visit to Mrs Salisbury’s famous tea rooms last week. I took my Mum & 3 year old Daughter out for lunch as a treat for my Mums birthday...."

Helen Victors

"Fantastic Tea Room, Fab menu, delightful staff, always have really lovely specials too, been many many times and it's so lovely to be able to sit..."

Sharon Barber

"Lovely afternoon spent sitting in the sun enjoying great food and fantastic majito (not traditional with afternoon tea I know but a nice treat)...."

Sarah Cole

"So for the past 3 years we've been visiting tearooms for the afternoon tea, and this one is up there with the best. But....this was the first time..."

Yvonne Harvey

"Had afternoon tea to celebrate mother's day and service was excellent, food top notch considering it was very busy. Highly..."

Nicky Rann

"Went today for birthday lunch.excellent.friendly and food was wonderful.a hidden..."

Marita Andrews

"Spent a lovely couple of hours here with my besties for afternoon tea for my birthday ...lovely atmosphere , tasty food & friendly staff..."

Julie Page

"Fabulous atmosphere, the tables looked great and the food came out on the tiered stands made up in the number for each group. Everything was fresh,..."

Beryl Ewens

"Well worth the drive over there, toasted sandwiches were amazing, proper leaf tea and scrumptious cake and very accommodating to children.....I..."

Jen Woodland

"I have always loved Mrs Salisbury's; the attentive friendly staff who always remember you, the ambience whether eating inside or out and the..."

Phillipa Griffiths

"What an absolutely delightful venue.... such a charming building, the service was brilliant from all the staff, and the food was excellent. I can't..."

Lin Horrigan

"Very pleasant tea room. The sandwiches are very nice and actually come with salad, not a few random leaves and a bit of tomato and cucumber.😊..."

Jack Curzon

"We visited for an afternoon tea, I am so glad we did! It was amazing! The food, the staff, the atmosphere everything. We was in the circus room on..."

Nicole Mossman

"Absolutely delicious scones with clotted cream! Never have I had any better than these. The lemon drizzle cake was also great. We were quickly..."

Bob van Velzen

"Such a lovely place to have lunch with friends. Individual dining rooms each uniquely decorated. The afternoon teas are exceptional value for money..."

Alison Townsend

"Amazing, and quirky probably describes this place to a T. It has to be said, this is great for a treat or celebration... their afternoon teas are..."

M B

"Great afternoon tea staff attentive without being over the top. Good choice of cakes and sandwiches Would definitely..."

Tracy Hill

"Wow... what a fabulous place (assuming you like cake and tea!) I took my wife here for afternoon tea with family (including children) and we had a..."

Andrew Cartwright

"We travelled about an hour away just to go here, and this has been by far the best afternoon tea experience we have ever had! The food was delightful..."

Wylee McGreevy

"We enjoyed a delicious lunch today with our little girl (1 and a half). Food was great quality, atmosphere was very relaxed and staff were really..."

Elizabeth Carpenter

The Art House

"We love this place. We go at least once/twice a week. The owners are a lovely couple of ladies and their staff always friendly. The food is..."

Janet North

"Went to The Art House Cafe to day for lunch with my wife and sister in law. What a pleasant experience it was, the food was lovely, the staff..."

John Saunders

"Fed and watered 20 of us quickly and efficiently in a very friendly manner...."

Clare Courtney

Hilary Clifton

George

Bakehouse Coffeeshop - Maldon

Kinder Bueno Rocky Road

Fresh Out of the Oven

Vanilla Frosted Cupcakes

Sweet Selection of Afternoon Tea At

Topped with Whipped Cream

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"I took a few friends of mine for afternoon tea and it was so good! One of my friends is vegan and the staff went above and beyond to cater for her,..."

Charlotte Edwards

"Very welcoming staff, a delicious menu that caters for all and lovely tasting food. We have tried Bakehouse Chelmsford and the Maldon branch didn't..."

Lucy Nicoll

"Lovely fresh food, great service and delicious cakes. Lovely hot..."

Hayley Kuta

"A second lunchtime visit which won't be the last. Great service and good food in excellent portions. All finished off with coffee and cake from a..."

Keith Parrott

"Very nice venue for coffee and lunch. Good selection of sandwiches, paninnies, wraps, jackets etc as well as teas and coffees. Oh and cakes..."

Dave Hillier

"Had lunch here, my friend and I shared a bagel and chips. Friendly staff nice food although chips slightly delayed. But they did split our bagel onto..."

Helen Singleton

"Had brunch on a Sunday morning, it wasn't very busy so the food came out quite quickly. Most of the brunch menu was around the £8 mark and we all..."

James Inman

"Lovely coffee and a fab selection of sweet treats to choose from! Staff were really friendly and incredibly accommodating. A great place to meet..."

Olivia Woolnough

"Really nice coffee shop restaurant. Great breakfast menu, good coffee and friendly service. I had the truffle brunch with granary toast, the..."

Mark Crowe

"Went today with my family and asked if they could put a table outside for us which they did ,we had a lovely hour or so with great service. Superb..."

Chris Brewer

Sophie's Kitchen Tea Room

90/100 (2268 ratings)

Scone with Cream and Jam

Lemon Cake Slice

Sandwiches

Cherry Bakewell

Cooked Ham Sandwiches

Café

British

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"A lunchtime visit. Extensive menu for light eating. Great coffee. Service was very good and food very tasty. Clean and airy with plenty of room..."

paul anderson

"Had a lovely afternoon tea today,we got a choice of sandwich filler which was perfect as me and my friend like different fillings, lovely warm scone..."

Terri-ann Graham

"We went here for lunch today after a walk around Maldon. This was the first time we had visited and will definitely be going back. Food was tasty,..."

Paul Haggerty

"Got a couple of pieces of take away cake from here earlier. Slices were huge and staff were very friendly. Would definitely visit..."

Kayleigh Carr

"Absolutely excellent food, lovely staff, very bright and clean. I will definitely be back..."

Marlene Carter

"Walked in and immediately welcomed. Lovely cafe/restaurant. Had delicious eggs Benedict. Big pot of tea. Good value. Sat and did my crossword in..."

Thomas McKenzie

"Me and my friend come here whenever we visit Maldon, and as always, the food is superb, the ladies who serve you are so lovely and friendly, and..."

Victoria Cole

"Nice place, lovely staff, excellent..."

Martin Taylor

"A day trip with my family to Maldon. It was so refreshing to find this place. They had an excellent variety of hot and cold food and drinks. ..."

David Butler

"Always enjoy going here. Bright and light with a great selection of lunchtime snacks and an all day breakfast. You will not leave hungry. Then later..."

Keith Parrott

"What a lovely cafe, we had salads and there was plenty of it. We hadn't room for cakes but we didn't have room. The staff were friendly and helpful. ..."

linda harper

"In the High Street, very well cooked scramble egg, Nice coffee big pot of tea, Amazing Banana carrot cake, friendly professional staff,.Must pop in..."

Nik Wils

"We popped in this morning for a cuppa and a slice of cake. The coffee was lovely and the cakes were amazing. Friendly service too. Will definitely..."

Mandy Wood

"Really pretty placed with friendly, welcome staff. Very clean. Delicious food - superb homemade coleslaw, wonderful cake & excellent choice of teas..."

D

"Had a lovely slice of cake and a mochachino, dad and hubby had a sandwich, really delicious 😋 nice and clean and very friendly staff. Would..."

Kerry Baxter

"Had lunch here today with my wife. Delicious food, place was spotless and really lovely friendly staff. Will definitely be returning next time we are..."

Barry Atkins

"Excellent food menu, large selection of teas and plenty of cake. Great service and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit, big windows perfect for..."

Karl Horrocks

"First class service excellent afternoon tea no lemon though for earl grey tea lol. Staff were incredible thank..."

annie hulbert

Black Cat Coffee Shop

"An very enjoyable experience, an excellent range of well prepared and presented coffees. The lunchtime menu is varied and very good value considering..."

Mike Fuller

"Found this gem of a place yesterday by chance and have to say the coffee is fantastic and the cakes amazing. I had the chocolate chip and banana..."

Gina Dodd

"The Black Cat is great coffee shop. The owner is always passionate and happy to talk about coffee to those who are into that. They have all sorts of..."

Grant Swanepoel

"Had not been here before but dropped in for coffee. Very warm and cosy place on a grey winters day. Friendly greeting and good coffee. Although we..."

Sarah Noble

"Great food. Great service. Great price. Plus they were open before everyone else. Couldn't recommend enough, and I'm extremely fussy with meats. (I..."

Chris Cook

"Great little cafe very friendly highly recommend. Food was really nice..."

Lisa Brooker

"They have plenty of seating inside and out. The food and drink is all of a great quality and reasonable price. The staff are great and you always..."

Deborah Kessler

"Friendly staff and some great food, no waiting about here, it's all freshly served and normally very quickly. Great place to wander with the dog if..."

M B

"Lovely coffee shop tucked away off the High Street but look for the sign and well worth a visit. Food excellent and staff friendly and..."

Slim Gunn

"Warm welcoming coffee shop. Coffee and tea all prepared freshly with a good choice of types and flavours. Tasty cakes and comfortable sofa inside too..."

joanne gibbons

"Always great coffee, friendly owner and staff, come here to clear my head. Far enough away from the main road to be..."

Dan Saltman

"Good quality food and excellent coffee. Nice location off the Hih..."

Geoffrey Reddin

"Was a nice place lovely iced latte and carrot cake.only thing was we waited about 20 minutes for it to be brought to our table but it was worth the..."

Mary Waterer

"Lovely, friendly and good food and coffee. I really love the idea of cussions blankets and hot water bottles for..."

Alex Kirby

"Lovely atmosphere friendly staff, great for a coffee or light..."

dizzy dee

"Very friendly and nice places to sit and to have something to eat and..."

Robin Hardman

"Helpful friendly staff, lovely food. Would definitely recommend popping in for a..."

Adam Wells (Croblis)

"Good food ,but I found it quite pricey just for a side..."

mandi Scrutton

"Set in a side alley away from the traffic and noise which is good, food and drinks were really nice would recommend a..."

Rob Aldwinckle

The Beach House Millbeach Seaside Resort

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place. Only wish we could afford a caravan to spend more time here. Its a hidden gem. We visit heybridge whenever we can to enjoy the..."

Rhonda Everett

"Great place good food, beer is good, staff are so friendly and to top all that with a sea view..."

Sharon Mccarthy

"Very friendly staff good company nice friendly place locals very..."

Pat Hadaway

"Very reasonable roast. Would have been 5 ✨ if more than 1 piece of roast..."

Michael Wilson

"Went to their coffee bar/restaurant for first time. Had excellent toasted tea cake and very good coffee with a view over the Blackwater at high tide..."

Anthea Freeman

"Great food and great..."

Stephen Leatherdale

"Very nice way to spend an afternoon, food very nice and staff friendly, we,ll be going back for sure, not forgetting the..."

Sue Filmer

"Great place lovely..."

karen taylor

"Stopped at the Beach House Cafe for..."

joyce king

"Great night's..."

steve webster

"Seems a nice place. We visited family but don't have a static there. Nice to be so close to the water. Owners look after their clients..."

Graham Hobbs

"Great staff very welcoming, the view is great and the food was good and..."

Cheryl Sullivan

"peaceful site right on waterfront quiet in the week very busy weekends when entertainment in popular waterfront club house. mixture of old and new..."

susan jackson

"i went here 4 or 5 times in the 80s age 11 to 16ish we made some great friends who we lost touch with, happiest times of my life were spent..."

Steven Peacock

"Great place to spend with the kids. Sea is a stones through away. Nice chilled bar with insidea nd outside area. Also serves a great..."

Joey Taylor

"I must have been about 9 when my parent bought a bluebird pathfinder caravan and we had a corner plot on field no 5a previous to that we had a tent..."

Marge Banes

Sark Restaurant

88/100 (4025 ratings)

Mixed Grill Platter for Two

Chicken and Lamb Shish Kebab

Mango and Strawberry Sorbet

Kabobs

Mystic Beef

Halloumi & Turkish Sausage

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous food, impeccable service. Returned for 2nd time this week with my two sons, one is visiting from Canada and he loved it. Again the food did..."

Julie Millar

"Went there for the very first time to celebrate my daughters birthday. The service was really good and the food was really nice and good portion..."

Donna Clarke

"Good friendly service, outstanding food. A little busy later in the evening but only because of its popularity. You must pre book as I noticed did..."

Jim Sweeney

"Have been going to Sark since before they moved to the bigger restaurant. The venue is amazing with a friendly buzzing atmosphere and the food is..."

Dean Baldwin

"Came here for lunch, and I'd definitely recommend it. The atmosphere was stylish, service was very quick and relaxed. The food was fantastic and a..."

Matt Manikam

"We had a lovely lunch this afternoon with excellent food and great service. The staff were kind and friendly and the portion sizes were great for the..."

Jackie Hamilton-Smith

"First visit to Maldon for years, what a busy town and Sark is a gem. Calamari starter, moussaka and beef shish kebab and a couple drinks. Meals are..."

Paul Bennett

"Regularly go here, Sami, Turgo and the whole team are always great! The food is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is always brilliant and it’s..."

Oliver Young

"The ambience, the decor, the music: it's simply stunning. The food in itself was piping hot with generous portions no-one could finish and my lamb..."

Azure

"Great service and sat down quickly. Explained the menu and how the dishes were served. The cocktails We’re a nice strength and lovely taste. The..."

paul evans

"Went for my mums 54th birthday and honestly had an amazing time. The food was great, and the restaurant was beautiful. If you like taking pictures..."

Aviona Dube

"Upon arriving we were shown to our table for a lunchtime meal. We were approached quickly to order a drink and supplied with menus. We decided on..."

Paul Rann

"Nice place with friendly staff. I had the swordfish which was amazing and highly recommended 👌. The mixed grill was also delicious along with..."

chris betts

"Sorry given it. 4, but the service slipped near the end of the evening and no coffee available. Up to the end of our main courses service was..."

Jon Thompson

"Very expensive. But food and service was..."

LSG UK

"The starter was amazing, but the meat for the main wasn't great for the price. Couldn't tell if it was a lamb kofta or shish I was eating? If kofta,..."

Mark North

"Best Turkish food restaurant in Maldon. Really fresh food and helpful staff. So friendly service. Value for money..."

Ramachandran Satkunananthan (GUNA)

Oakhouse Bar Cafe

88/100 (2819 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Fish Finger Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Bacon & Parmesan Wrap

Wheelchair Accessible

"First Time Visting Tonight (Saturday 26th) Wasn't Sure What To Expect Due To Mixed Reviews I Have Been Given In The Past. Was With My Husband & My 2..."

Samantha Burrell

"Lovely food, great service. We come here often, my father has mobility issues and uses a wheelchair and the staff really look after him and make him..."

Krissy

"Had a breakfast brioche outside with a cuppa. Very enjoyable and tasty. Thank you. Just my preference, a little extra ketchup would have been great,..."

Richard J T

"The waitress Amy was outstanding. She could not do enough to help. Her long curly hair is beautiful. Very sweet and great with the kids. Food lovely...."

Victoria Jenkins

"Had a lovely breakfast here with my son. The food was very good and well made. Met two staff members, one was very welcoming and friendly, the other..."

Juliet Vrijhof-van Ree

"Nice pub restaurant 👌 good food and drink choices even for non alcoholic and gluten free dairy free..."

Suzanne. E. English.

"Stopped by after a walk for a coffee. The capuchino was very good and the service was..."

Tom Mead

"Went here for lunch in June on a Tuesday and was relatively busy, we booked a table outside and glad for the reservation. Menu was very varied and..."

Daniela Taylor

"Went for drinks after meal elsewhere. Lovely atmosphere and prompt service, good drinks in great..."

Horning Cars

"Lovely food and friendly service. Busy restaurant that has outside..."

Kelley Noonan

"Once again a really nice place for a breakfast meeting with some friends. However I must say the sausages were on the small side, they looked like..."

Peter Ruddick

"First time I visited, having breakfast with friends. Staff were lovely, food was great, well worth stopping..."

polianne spraurl

"I have been regularly visiting here for quiet beers to pass time over the years and also for lunches with friends. The food is very nice and they..."

Gail Taylor (Force Ten Gail)

"Lovely old building and decor, good selection of really nice value for money food. Great service from really nice, friendly, cheerful staff. We went..."

Gerry Burl

"We held our club Christmas party, dinner and presentation evening at the Oakhouse. They fed 37 people with generous portions of delicious food. Their..."

Rowena IM

Luigi's Al Fresco

87/100 (2842 ratings)

Open Cannoli Siciliani

Linguine Cozze & Vongole

"absolutely amazing food and staff, would recommend to everyone on earth to come here and experience the 10/10 food they make..."

Cailum Brealey

"Takeaway pizzas tonight. Absolutely amazing 10/10. Went to pick them up and had the pleasure of standing inside the busy restaurant (packed on a..."

Bobby S

"We absolutely love it here and have never had a bad meal. The staff are so lovely and the food is so fresh and tasty. It feels like you are on..."

Annika Guy

"Staff are so attentive and friendly. Food was amazing. A real hidden little gem and would highly recommend. Nothing is too much trouble for the..."

Emma Brown

"Delightful local eaterie in the centre of Maldon. The decor is bright and breezy...ideal al fresco dining. Staff are pleasant and professional and..."

Mike K

"Food was really good and portions massive but unfortunately the place was boiling hot, no air flow even though there was a small AC unit on the wall,..."

Maz B

"Always a pleasure to dine at Luigis. Food is absolutely wonderful. Fresh ingredients, amazing taste. Staff are always happy and friendly. The..."

Stephanie Dello Iacono

"Amazing authentic Italian food cooked perfectly. The outdoor seating was perfect for the hot weather. Tables were arranged with social distancing..."

Vandna

"Loved this place! Will definitely go..."

Jade Wong

"Incredible pizza. Had a lovely meal here. Staff were really..."

Jordon Lazell

"This was such a great recommendation from a friend, had the pizza which was a delight and subsequently have been back and had the special of the day,..."

Mark Jeggo

"Quaint little place a true Essex gem. This family run business was a great place for our families event. The food was simply amazing and on a..."

John Carrington

"Authentic Italian food. Amazing service and beautiful presented food. Highly recommended the daily specials..."

Oana Bogdan

"It was my first visit to Luigi's but it won't be my last. Online booking was easy and gave the option of an indoor or outdoor table. We sat outside..."

Carole Ash

"Visited Luigis on the 4th of September 2021, absolutely fantastic restaurant with attentive staff great Italian food and a clean well kept..."

John Howe

"Amazing food and hotel. Had a amazing meal in the igloos. Food was oit of this world. Very generous portions and staff as all so welcoming and could..."

Robloxlover 101

"Huge portions and very tasty food. Definitely not the cheapest restaurant, and soft drinks are a little on the steep side, but overall a really..."

Daniel Read

"Even in the rain it was like a little piece of Italy. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The food and wine was great and reasonably priced...."

Leigh Mullinger

"Superb meal, first time visiting. Ate off the set menu which had plenty of choices, the complimentary bread was out of this world. I would buy it by..."

Matthew Fillary

Swan Hotel Bar & Grill

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Homemade Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream

Cod Wrapped in Pancetta

Croquettes

The Swan's Sticky Toffee Pudding

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

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"I had a wonderful one night stay (arrived late) the staff were lovely. I had a very late (9.45pm) absolutely delicious best ever falafel burger in..."

Janice Wand

"Lovely place. Food is different and amazing. Very clean place along with amazing helpful staff. There is a small free car park on site but also a..."

Suzanne Say Akers

"Tonight was our first visit and won't be our last! The food was amazing, goats cheese starters was lovely. The steak was cooked perfect, my Husband..."

Ash J Ley

"Great food great staff great price great place highly recommend had a lovely xmas do there last night was very..."

Aimee Rycraft

"My first visit to The Swan and was delighted. The furnishing and ambiance are wonderful. The waiting staff were friendly, attentive but not pushy. As..."

Phillipa Griffiths

"Our first visit to The Swan,The furnishing and ambiance are wonderful. The staff were friendly, attentive but not pushy. As for the food - WOW!..."

Nikki Pass

"Had a lovely evening with friends tonight and although there were a few little hiccups the staff immediately rectified any issues and gave excellent..."

Kirsty Whitworth

"Wow! Nice decor, friendly, welcoming and the food... mmm... delicious. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for...would recommend this place to..."

Eleanor Newman

"Took Dad for roast dinner ,, lovely !! ,,,, also the staff were brilliant we didn't have to ask for xtra ice with our second bottle of wine they just..."

Suzanne Saveall

"Went last night to celebrate my birthday. Loved it! Had a cocktail when I arrived which was lovely. Staff were attentive from the minute we arrived...."

Louise Allen

"Very lovely decorated. Nice friendly staff. Had a great steak here... well recommend the blue cheese sauce and peppercorn sauce...."

Beverley Walker

"Popped in there for lunch with my son. Ordered the Swan burger and it was absolutely delicious, very filling too. Presentation was good and the staff..."

Carole Clymer

"Great food, attentive staff and superb decor - I highly recommend this..."

Amanda Garrett

"Superb food, lovely staff so would definitely recommend to my friends..."

Joani St Cliere

"I have just had a lovely meal at the swan hotel the staff were great, service was spot on and the food was perfect. I will definitely be recommending..."

Holly Roe

"Had a fantastic anniversary meal, food was outstanding, I had the Lamb which was unbelievable, and the sticky toffee pudding was perfect. Service was..."

James Degiorgio

"Best ribs we have ever had the delight to eat, great value too. Was soo full it was amazing. We will return for Bourban ribs and bring family. ..."

Christina Lewsey

"Amazing food and the staff were so polite and friendly. Will definitely be..."

paula b

"Had an evening meal here. Limited menu but I found what I liked and it was..."

Ivan Lawrance

"Booked over night for family wedding .. let us in the room early to get ready .. beautiful room everything there what we needed. Staff very helpful..."

Karon Jarvis

"Went to the Cygnet Room for a family function. A perfect venue. The staff in both the function room and The Swan were very friendly and helpful...."

Caroline Williams

"Great room and staff all great stair carpet could be cleaned or replaced a warning sign on steps would be a good idea as you open hallway door ..."

Joanne Bennett

"My wife and I had a lovely Sunday roast here. The food was fantastic with good portions. The staff were very polite and helpful and the service..."

Richard Farmer

"Had a very nice meal superb rack of ribs an lovely roast lamb dinner well worth a..."

BROOKLAND Marine

"Food cooked to perfection, staff great lovely location didn't have room so can't comment on..."

Andrew Reeves

"Only had drinks here, they have a good selection of beers and gin. The service was friendly and..."

Jools Jools

"Popped into the swan on the off chance we could get lunch ,the young lady we dealt with was so accomadating,we decided on the roast it was absolutely..."

Terri-ann Graham

"Good food and drink staff very..."

Alan Wells

"Came here Saturday night with 5 other people and had a fantastic meal so booked for Sunday roast for 2 of us the next day! The whole meal was..."

Marianne Dixon

"Had a great meal with my friends. Great atmosphere and very happy service. Will be going..."

Maureen Wright

"Lovely little beer garden out of the way and not crazy busy like the pubs down the road. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was..."

T C

"Went here for a lunchtime dinner. The service was superb. The staff where friendly and courteous. The food was cooked to a very good standard...."

David Farrow

The Bell

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a family meal there recently on Tuesday 5th September. Great all round. Food was nice and good value, the two women serving were very nice,..."

Richard Thirkettle

"Lovely pub. Didn't eat but the food is delicious, from previous experience. Staff attentive and friendly. Only recommendation: another lager or two..."

Jim Keane

"Food excellent, staff very good overall a very lovely place. I would recommend..."

Steve Fleming

"Lovely pub in quiet village setting. Good menu choices, well presented and nicely cooked. No beer garden but a few tables out front if you can bag..."

Steve Mann

"Traditional village pub. Warm welcome. Only downside is soft drink like lime and soda seem to cost a small fortune. Other than that definitely worth..."

N A

"Lovely little pub. Top rate food, service and atmosphere. Highly..."

Geoffrey Redman

"We had our first visit to the Bell for a couple of years last week. Very impressed by the quality of the food and the pleasant and helpful..."

Michael Jones

"Very good . Food good, staff attentive,cheerful, quick! Not rushed to leave table , nice..."

Geoff Todd

"Welcome stop on a hot day's cycle. Shady seating outdoors. Coronation chicken sandwich amazing. Clean toilets. Was busy for a weekday..."

Gisela Blee

"Staff lovely, pub lovely, food lovely, best cherry butterscotch cheesecake I've ever had..."

Michelle Seely

The Lock - Wilkins Tea Room

86/100 (2309 ratings)

Bacon and Marmalade Sandwich

Scones

Sausage & Bacon Granary Baguette

Flat White

Salad

Part of Afternoon Tea

Full english breakfast

Poached Egg Bacon Advocado

toasted sandwich

Juice & Smoothies

Afternoon tea for two

Cream Tea with Prosecco

Black Forest Cake Slice

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to the lock tea room at Heybridge on a Saturday morning. We parked close-by in the car park behind the pub. The menu wasn’t clear about the..."

Krystal

"Understandably on this gorgeous day there were no tables left outside, but loads available inside. Fast & polite table service, and the coffee was..."

Lea Freeman

"Lovely cafe by the estuary. Good quality food and reasonably priced. Staff nice and..."

Richard Twydell

"Just had a wonderful tasty and filling breakfast here. The food is amazing; the staff are really friendly, and because the restaurant is right on the..."

Carol Preece

"Omg, amazing! Food, staff, the view!! Thankfully it was a blissfully sunny day, giving us a great view, you could mistake it for the Med. Love the..."

Paul Lennon

"A lovely place to get a traditional cream tea,which is what we wanted.Tje scones were light and fluffy not dry,the jam yum,the clotted cream?what xan..."

Kim

"Stopped here recently on a bike ride for a coffee and ice cream. Lovely spot right by the water. Nice and quiet. Friendly helpful staff...."

Martin Wicks

"Enjoyed a very nice coffee and slice of cake while in the area. Friendly staff, nice outdoor seating area. Parking close by in public carpark. Only..."

Rob

"We went along today in high winds and sat outside. The staff were lovely, showing us to our table and chatting too. We had toasties and a cream tea..."

Paul W Dungey

"Visited with my partner for an afternoon tea for two. Staff were very welcoming and service was quick. The afternoon tea was great value for money,..."

Peter Warner

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