Nearest Places to Eat Essex
When planning a day out or weekend away in Essex one of the hardest parts is finding a great place to eat. Our Essex eating pages list local places to eat including beach cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, fish and chip shops, cream teas, takeaways or places to wind away the evening and talk about the day’s activities.
Simply explore the links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Essex coastal food stop.
- Beach Clacton West beach and Martello Bay Beach View: View across to Clacton Pier on the eastern skyline. What’s on the menu?: All day breakfasts, lunches, grills, snacks, ice-creams
- Beach: Canvey Island View: Situated right by the sea wall with panoramic views over the mouth of the Thames Estuary into the North Sea. What’s on the menu?: A beach bistro serving breakfasts, light snacks and drinks during the day and a Mediterranean inspired menu during the evenings. And something else…. The Labworth is a restored 1930s grade II listed building.
- The Battesford Court is a Wetherspoon pub in Witham, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- Moon and Starfish is a Wetherspoon pub in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- The Blue Boar is a Wetherspoon pub in Billericay, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- The Playhouse is a Wetherspoon pub in Colchester, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- The Last Post is a Wetherspoon pub in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- Beach: Southend city beach View: Fantastic view of the shoreline and out to sea What’s on the menu?: Large selection of refreshments and hot meals, ranging from freshly baked baguettes to fish and chips.
- The Ivory Peg is a Wetherspoon pub in Chelmsford, Essex. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.
- Beach: On the marina at West Mersea View: The boats! What’s on the menu?: Fantastic fresh seafood, caught locally – eat in or take away. The Company Shed has been in West Mersea for over 25 years and is a local favourite.
- Beach: Three Shells Beach View: View over the golden sands of Three Shells Beach What’s on the menu?: All day breakfasts, light snacks, burgers, drinks & ice-creams And something else… The Three Shells has been a fixture on Southend seafront for over 25 years!
- Beach: Thorpe Bay beach View: Enjoy panoramic views across the sandy beach. In summer, relax on the decked terrace. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, salads, snacks, tapas & bistro classics. Fully licensed bar.
