The best restaurants in Beaumont and Thorpe Tendring East of England

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

Had the best vegetarian roast dinner today at the Bell. Absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend 😋😋🫢🫢. Lovely nut roast ,crispy potato's and best gravy . Will definitely be returning soon.

This restaurant is amazing. Upon entry to the bar area, we were welcomed by the owner who took us through to the restaurant and seated us by the window. We were promptly asked what drinks we’d like and the cocktails were presented beautifully. I had the 10oz fillet steak medium rare and my daughter had the line caught cod loin with chips. The food was top quality all with freshly sourced ingredients because it left us feeling full. The portions sizes are extremely generous. The apple tart dessert is absolutely delicious and so well presented on the plate. Would highly recommend and definitely go back there. If you’re looking for upmarket food in lovely ambient surroundings then this is your place.

Best restaurant in the area with out a doubt

Lovely little gem of a curry house. Pleasantly fed, entertained and great value. Highly recommend the 5,000 mile delivery record on the wall

Great experience, we got a voucher for evening spa and meal. Spa was great and relaxing, then we went for a meal. Our server Mia was fantastic, very efficient and and always with a smile on her face. Thank you Mia for making our stay so nice.

Very disappointed. Ordered the vegetarian burger which was completely tasteless and wet. Chips were cold. Did express my feelings to lovely waitress to pass to chef. No discount on the food. Not difficult nowadays to have a good veggie burger, so much choice. Puds were good from comments from others at table though. Wouldn’t go again sadly.

I had a chicken roast there today together with a friend. Good value for money. The food was very tasty. The portions were really big. I will definitely go again.

Ate here yesterday evening. From the moment we emailed to book until we left everything was lovely. Despite us booking for the latest possible time of day, nothing was too much trouble. We were not rushed and both food and service was spot on. Excellent value for money and so helpful when we struggled to get a taxi (we are used to living in a 24/7 area!) If we are ever back in the area I would not hesitate to book again. The roast dinner was AMAZING!

We have just enjoyed a lovely meal at Lifehouse Restaurant. A group a five and all of our meals were delicious. Thanks Melissa

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

Really bad customer experience. I have been a loyal customer for 10+ years, until my experience last night. I ordered and was advised 20 minutes, I turned up 16 minutes later, one of the staff members in the back made a flippant comment about me turning up way too early. I spoke to the front of house lady, very nice person to share my dissatisfaction at the younger ladies comments. The younger lady then started sniggering and laughing at me. I don’t expect to be spoken about in that way or laughed at as a paying customer. I will now take my business elsewhere after more than 10 years! Shame on you water margin, customer service is important in all establishments!