The best restaurants serving British food in Brightlingsea Tendring East of England

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.

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great staff and a yummy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at great prices. We recommend it.

Great always… been eating fish and chips here for 10+ years. Shannon is always a joy polite and very welcoming. Great variety with plenty of Fresh fish

We visited brightlingsea today. On arrival we went straight to get lunch. Food was a good price and delicious. We had loaded fries and panini and my son had sausage and chips. We later returned and brought buckets and spades, bait for crabbing, more drinks and ice creams throughout the day. After regularly using them throughout day for refreshments we asked if we could have some boiled water to fill a flask for my 5 week old baby for his bottle and they charged us for boiled water! This I feel is disgusting. The café was heaving all day and they must of made a killing but to charge for boiled water has angered me and truly made me think twice about using this café again as I think that is greedy.

Perfect location for a cocktail in the sun. Service was exceptional and friendly. Cocktail was to die for. Enjoyed our drinks we booked the next day for breakfast. Food was hot, fresh & tasty. Again superb service from another team of staff. Such a happy place to be.

First time to Brightlingsea, decided to come here for a drink and possibly stay for food. I stood at the bar and waited while the bar maid was showing a group of men something on her phone, she looked at me and then carried on with her phone! There were only a handful of people in there, obviously regulars so I was of no interest to the bar maid. This was on September 2nd at approximately 5pm. So unfortunately I walked back outside to my friend and we left. Will not be returning. Never felt so uncomfortable in my life.

A unique place to sit because of the location alongside the steam trains, but if you like good coffee you will be very disappointed.

We came for brunch and the food was faultless as always!

Haven't used this place for a while after it went off the boil, but decided to place an order because of the good things I've heard recently, never rated Winkles to be honest, and the Waterside Inn's extortionate prices are not for me. Well to say I was pleasantly surprised was an understatement, had the Quarter pounder and chips which to be honest is the best I've had in Brightlingsea. Plenty of Chips for the regular price unlike some places in town, and the burger was really nice, people were pleasant, and an overall good experience. Will be ordering the fish next and giving that a bash!! If you haven't tried it lately, get yourself down there, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!!!

Lovely italian night! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food was amazing and i recommend the new chef! It featured a variety of Italian delights, each with its own distinct flavour. The crispy arancini were perfectly golden and crunchy, served in a flavourful tomato sauce that added just the right amount of tang. The prawns, nestled in a shell and smothered in a rich tomato sauce, were tender and cooked to perfection, delivering a burst of flavour with every bite. Alongside that, we had a delicious prosciutto-wrapped grissini that added a crunchy contrast to the meal. Each element on the plate was thoughtfully prepared, and it was clear that the chef had taken great care to present these classic Italian flavors in a modern and inviting way. Every bite was a delightful experience, rich in taste and texture.