The best restaurants in East of England

The Smugglers is a great old traditional Pub in Hullbridge. Truly a hidden gem near the River. Beer prices are reasonable & Max the Bar Manager is epic works like 3 people behind the bar 🍻. Great venue with live music played most weekends.

Haven’t been to the George for a while Thought we’d try it for lunch today as new proprietors Pretty good Friendly service The salmon mousse and whitebait starters we very nice Emma’s pizza was a fraction under baked for us but tasty My burger was fine - like the idea of the black pudding in it but needed a slab of tomato in there for me Enjoyed it

I haven't been to Dunwich for about 15 years. I remember there used to be a great tea room back then that my mother recommended! This must have long since gone! We had walked cross country from Southwold forgetting what a long walk it is We discovered dingle tea rooms at the end of the walk in a rural setting. It's a lovely setting with extensive barns and tables. Having frequented similar establishments in other parts of the country I thought we were in for a treat Nothing was wrong with the food it was just a little uninspiring. Very plain cakes and prawn sandwiches made from those tiny prawns you buy trozen. All nicely served by attentive waiting staff it just lacked that lush factor that you sometimes find in these sort of places. Maybe my expectations were too high.....

Came on Sunday with my girlfriend for a roast, and it was amazing. One of the best Sunday lunch’s we’ve had; definitely will be returning. Staff were lovely and service was brilliant.

This has become our go to pub when travelling home to the Netherlands via Harwich. Just a short detour from the main road will bring you to this lovely spot. The garden is pretty and usually we eat outside. Weather was a bit nippy this time so we found a spot indoors. Very charming and quirky. The food arrived quickly and was piping hot. We've sampled most things on the menu over the last few years but I have to say my steak and ale pie was particularly good this time. Such a shame that we can never fit in a dessert.

Great place for Saturday brunch, Sunday roast, Burgers, Afternoon tea and Surf & turf. We have been eating here for years and have loved everything we have tried. One of the only places I have visited with a large group of family members where everyone unanimously agreed it was the best meal they have had & still talk about it years later. Service is great & staff a friendly, if you haven't eaten here you need to!

never been before but will make a return, very easy to see why the court house were winners of the 4 in a bed show, got chatting to the very friendly owner and we were made to feel very welcome.

It’s a job to put into words this little gem. Beautifully prepared home made food, even the sandwiches are superb. We travel around and have lunches in many places, but always, say let’s go back to Ruby’s. Lovely friendly staff also.

Popped in for Tea and cake on a lovely day, usually visit about 8 times a year on nice days and weekdays only, Parking is Free, but only about 7 spaces connected to the Tea Room, don't be confused by the field parking next door which is £5 and is not affiliated with the Tea room, register your vehicle number when ordering food, toilets available for Customers, so a Tea and cake and 1 Hour stroll along the river, always good service here,we have seen some demanding members of the public getting mixed up and thinking its all one thing then getting it all wrong and throwing toys out of their prams when they are clearly wrong but can't see it, So you can park free for limited time, pay for food and drinks and use the garden seating (or inside) and use their toilet facilitys, can't say fairer than that and if you want a cheap lunch go to Tesco for a meal deal at £3.50

Walked in at 14.56, told young girl order, she then said sorry we are not serving coffee now because we close in 4 minutes. If you are open until 15.00 then should be served takeaway hot drinks up until then. No sign to say they stop serving takeaway coffee before they close.

Service and Food both poor. Arriving 10 mins before our table reservation we were seated and then ignored. 20 minutes later we were told that a large party had ordered and that we would have a 30 minute wait. In fact we waited 40 mins. Food was poor. Hard deep fried roast potatoes, under cooked vegetables and tough meat. Should have stayed at home.

Been twice with our son from Buckden Marina. Nice place, really good homemade food and such a nice, friendly owner. Well done,

A lovely roast beef lunch with tasty veg, potatoes, cauliflower cheese and a Yorkshire Pudding. Lovely service from Sally and team. One of the best roast meals I have had. Would recommend the Swan. Was my birthday and they did make a bit of a fuss, which of course I loved. Thanks

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Visited here for a takeaway when I was working in the area. Opted for the Thai part of the menu which was a bit of a mistake as the Thai Green curry was very watery and the chicken quite slimey. The Thai rice was nice, with just enough chili's and good quantity. Overall I was a bit disappointed with my meal. On 5he plus side, service was good and I wasn't kept waiting long for my food.