The best restaurants in Beaumont and Thorpe Tendring East of England

This is a very nice friendly pub / restaurant / hotel. It can be, especially on Sunday, very busy. It does has a car park lot, right across the street. To park there, you need to get there very early. On average, we go there twice a month for Sunday lunch, which I feel is great value. I always have the pork, a choice from three; beef, chicken and pork. Its really tasty and cooked perfectly. The alternative I like is the pork belly, maple glazed. Lovely roast potatoes, gravy, Yorkshires and veg. The prawn and crab salad appetizer is very nice, but a little small. The service is always sharp, polished and friendly. Choice of booze is very good. My only "moan" is the serviettes are thin "paper". One wipe and its falling apart. I did talk to the restaurant manager about that and he commented that its all about "cost" of managing the laundry of linen. I get that; but do think on a Sunday, always rammed, it would be a nice addition. I also often also pop in for a beer with my adult daughter. Really nice place; right on my doorstep home.

My partner and I had a fantastic meal here during our stay at the Lifehouse spa. We were not impressed (and ripped off!) with the dinner at Lifehouse spa so decided to try a local restaurant. We had the sharing roast for 2. Meal was delicious, very generous portion, beautiful homemade gravy, Yorkshire pudding and 3 different meats. Ambience was great, groovy music, classy decor, the owner even came and had a chinwag with us :) Very impressed! Belly full and at a very decent price, we will definitely be coming back!

The Bell was recommended to us by friends. We tried it on Wednesday and were surprised how busy the restaurant was. Very professional service and a great choice on the menu. We will most certainly return

used Harry's bar for dinner when we stayed at the spa nearby great food

Great curry house; the Pathia, Sag Aloo and various nans are really something special. Staff are excellent - the owner is v helpful with advice as to what's different menu-wise if you're a curry creature of habit like me. Recommended a lamb dish to a friend which was thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend to anyone, and remember to book if you're planning a weekend visit!

Facilities and staff excellent. A beautiful natural location encompasses this splendid hotel.

Food was terrible definitely not fresh food. Such a shame when you go out for dinner and the whole experience is so bad. Hopefully we don’t get food poisoning from the rubbery funny tasting prawns.

First time having a Roast Dinner, you've got to try it. AMAZING. Not had a decent roast dinner in a while. You will not be disappointed. Can't wait to go again.

A beautiful little restaurant / bar in the small town of Thorpe le-sokon. Very welcoming. The staff are all amazing and really considerate to newcomers. A must visit in Thorpe le sokon.

As always we had a great time at Lifehouse staying overnight and had a fantastic evening meal and breakfast. We had scallops to start which were exceptional. Duck ragu and Skate for main, again cooked to perfection and the most fabulous pear dessert! Cannot wait to visit again!!!

Big menu, lots to choose. But got set seafood meal, share for 2 at the end. Best decision! Food was delicious and fresh. The portions were more than enough.

Great pub for a pint. Staff & Landlord all excellent. Good choice of beer. Beer garden in summer ideal. Food including Sunday roast amazing. Really recommend.

Went to buy a bed ordered through them then they had one on display cheaper. Asked if we could have that as they originally said they did not have any in stock. When we complained the owner and his wife got rude and cancelled our order. I would never use them again. Found a better place up at stansted called you’re furnished much better quality and a lot cheaper. AVOID FORD BARNS at al cost as there plain rude

Total crap rice cold and prawn balls like bullets prawn crackers where soft