The best restaurants in Tillingham Maldon East of England

If there’s one thing I know from my first-class days, it’s how to spot top-tier service and great food—and the tapas evening at Cap & Feathers in Tillingham did not disappoint. Four of us touched down for a night of food and fun, and we were in for a treat! Every table was packed, and yet the service was smooth, with friendly staff and that fire roaring away, adding the perfect cosy touch. Now, onto the food: prawns, chilli chicken, beef, and a paella that made us want to stay grounded for more. Those dishes were the stars of the night, bursting with flavour and seriously good value. It’s not every day you find a menu that matches the quality you’d expect at 35,000 feet! A special shout-out to Dave, the chef, who came out for a chat, making sure everything hit the spot. It’s those personal touches that make all the difference. And with the music and buzzing atmosphere, it felt like a full-on fiesta—no turbulence here! Honestly, it was an evening where everything came together perfectly—great food, great company, and even better service. I’ll definitely be booking another seat at this culinary flight!

I went to Munchies for the first time yesterday based on a recommendation by a friend. Free parking is available before the barrier to the car park, it has a sign that says free parking for munchies customers. They have table and bench seating outside as well as a cabin with seating inside. Both with lovely views over the marina. The ladies who run it are very friendly and very nice. The menu is vast. Evening from breakfast to brunch to lunch to dinner. It’s good old fashioned English food. We went at lunchtime I had a ham & cheese roll with chips and my partner had a toastie. We both shared the salt and pepper chicken (which I highly recommend) the prices are good under £10 each for food and a drink. This is a great place to go, have some food and sit at the water’s edge and watch the world go by, they have a great children’s menu too.

We have some friends staying for a long weekend. After a long journey due to traffic we thought it would nice to walk to the Fox & Hounds for some food and a drink. It was a beautiful evening so we sat outside. The pub has a large seating area at the front which is on the village green. The atmosphere was very relaxed. We went in and ordered the first round of drinks and collected the food menus. Our friends have two children who loved the menu and were very excited about ordering food. Louise came out and took our order. We were a party of six and had the following which we would highly recommend: - 3 x Johnny Cash Wagyu Burgers with Beer Battered Onion Rings and Fries with the skin on - 1 x Chicken Goujons with Chips - 1 x Chockrn Goujons with Cheesie Chips - 1 x Lamb Kabab with Rice Chris who is the amazing chef came out to check all was ok with the food. It was a big yes from everyone around the table. Everyone ate everything on their plates, even the children to the amazement of the parents. We ordered desserts. We have recently moved to the village. I felt very proud taking to the Fix and Hounds for the evening. I knew that they would love it and they did. If you live in Essex and want to visit a country pub for food and a drink on a summers evening the Fox and Hounds delivers on being in the heart of a traditional beautiful British village. Having plenty of outside seating on the village green, offering friendly and relaxed service, amazing vast food menu, amazing tasty freshly cooked to order food, and of course a full bar selection.

Not impressed with The Kings Head at all, sadly we would not be willing to return. There are several other pubs in the area which are nicer.

A delicious meal, generous portion sizes, in a very comfy pub. I just wish I’d checked how well cooked the lamb would be. It was very tender and the well cooked bits were delicious. The barn staff assured me it was supposed to be pink - I just suggest you ask if you prefer your red meat to be medium cooked rather than rare.