Browsing places to eat & drink

181 Magdalen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JX, Tel: 01206 570533, www.ashianatandoori.co.uk

Smart restaurant, Indian food at its best!

342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8LT, Tel: 01206 211588, Email, www.banquet1408.co.uk

At the Banquet 1408 Chinese Restaurant you will experience a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere and taste freshly prepared genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ, Tel: 01206 866677, Email, www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk

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

2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.

Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN, Tel: 01206 364007

Kiosk & Self Service outdoor Cafe. Inside cafe - table service including daily specials, drinks, ice-cream, cream teas, cakes, sandwiches, bagettes, salads & pasta.

61A High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DN, Tel: 01206 578631, Email, www.clownsrestaurant.com

3-course meals from only £9.99, we are famous for our huge portions and enormous choice of English, American and Mexican food @ very reasonable prices. Children are always welcome and receive a 'goody' pack on arrival.

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD, Tel: 01206 322666, Email, www.dedhamartandcraftcentre.co.uk

This beautifully converted church showcases the work of over 40/50 creative artisans and the buying skills of specialist retailers on its top two floors while the ground floor houses a Lifestyle Living showroom and a tearoom.

High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DE, Tel: 01206 323101, Email, www.trooms.com

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.

81-83 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3EZ, Tel: 01206 572200, Email, www.guntons.co.uk

H. Gunton is a family business established at 81 Crouch Street in 1936 by the late Herbert Gunton. Along with his son Geoffrey they built up a reputation for selling high quality and unusual foods with personal service and advice.

Fox Street, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7PP, Tel: 01206 864030, Email

Authentic Spanish restaurant serving traditional cuisine such as Tapas, Paella, grilled meats and a traditional English roast.

Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HP, Tel: 01206 323150, Email, www.milsomhotels.com

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

102 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TH, Tel: 01206 367800, www.maharanirestaurantcolchester.co.uk

Maharani is a traditional Indian Restaurant and have been serving the local community with quality and tasty food for the last 7 years.

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796, Email, www.markshall.org.uk

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.

Mill Lane, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DH, Tel: 01206 323250, Email, www.marlborough-head.co.uk

Good home cooked food at 16thC Marlborough Head Inn located on the High Street in the picturesque village of Dedham, which is well placed for Colchester, Harwich and Ipswich. It is a perfect base from which to explore Constable Country.

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HW, Tel: 01206 322795, Email, www.milsomhotels.com

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

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.

Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 9SX, Tel: 01376 570777, Email, www.perrywood.co.uk

Independent garden centre and coffee shop. Large covered retail areas; indoor & outdoor plants, gift and home ware. Countryside setting.

Nayland Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AH, Tel: 01206 271251, Email, www.roseandcrownhorkesley.co.uk

A beautiful country pub offering fine local food, great wines and real ales. The Rose and Crown uses local, seasonal ingredients to produce wonderful bar, lunch and dinner menus.