Browsing places to eat & drink

37 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DH, Tel: 01206 577229, Email, www.sloppyjoesdiner.co.uk

120 seater American Bar & Diner specialising in Mexican food, steaks, chicken, ribs, pizza & pasta. Children's menu and large parties welcome.

High Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7ES, Tel: 01206 728382, Email, www.theanchor-rowhedge.com

Unique riverside public house with restaurant over looking the River Colne, beautiful terrace with mooring facilities for yacht's and cruisers.

129 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8PA, Tel: 01206 382700, Email, www.richardhawardsoysters.co.uk

Fish for sale and no frills seafood restaurant. Bring your own bread, butter and drink. Seafood platters.

86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1ED, Tel: 01206 214003, Email, www.thefoodcompany.co.uk

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.

116 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TD, Tel: 01206 578494, www.bw-georgeofcolchester.co.uk

Newly refurbished, the George Hotel aims to cater for all needs, from coffee and pastries to a full three course meal. Aims to please all tastes with it's varied menu and excellent food.

Speciality: International brasserie menu

51 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PY, Tel: 01206 574001, Email, www.northhillhotel.com

The "Green Room" Bistro Restaurant offers fine English dining unlike anywhere else in Colchester. We are very proud of our local produce, luxurious atmosphere & great team of chefs which have brought our 1st Rossette award to the restaurant

Burnt Oak, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6TL, Tel: 01206 298190, www.thekingsheadeastbergholt.co.uk

Pretty country pub set in the heart of Constable Country with traditional home cooked food, real ales and wine list. Families welcome. Large restaurant.

48 St. John's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7AD, Tel: 01206 767337, Email, www.the-lemon-tree.com

The Lemon Tree offers contemporary dining in the heart of Colchester Town Centre using locally sourced products.

235 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DA, Tel: 01206 548490, www.thelexdencrown.com

At The Lexden Crown you will find the perfect blend of traditional English pub atmosphere and contemporary bistro dining seven days a week.

74 High Street, East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE, Tel: 01206 712437, Email, www.theminories.co.uk

The Minories Art Gallery is a professional contemporary art gallery managed by Colchester School of Art.

The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LS, Tel: 01255 241212, Email, www.milsomhotels.com

Meeting room with board table that seats 16, plasma TV, flip charts OHP, separate soft seating area one side of room.

92 Coast Road, Mersea Island, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8LS, Tel: 01206 382907, Email, www.victoryatmersea.com

The Victory at Mersea - the best of casual dining, putting a contemporary touch on a traditional pub cuisine.

Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE, Tel: 01206 382898, Email, www.waldegraves.co.uk

Ideal Family Park. Private Beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, golf driving range, swimming pool.

Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.trooms.com

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.

152 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PN, Tel: 01206 571212, Email, www.fenwick.co.uk/williams-griffin

An award-winning department store. Six floors offering everything from fashion to furniture. World famous brands. The latest must-haves. Superb gifts. Exceptional customer service.

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 863666, Email, www.wivenhoehousehotel.co.uk/

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

1-3 Head Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NX, Tel: 01206 710471, Email, www.weareyates.co.uk/colchester

Set in the heart of Colchester. During the day, shoppers, families, tourists and workers come for their lunch break and enjoy a meal from our extensive menu or a relaxing drink.