Best Seasonal Restaurants in Chelmsford, Essex

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A photo of Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford restaurant

1. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford

4.4

Awesome(860)

$$$$

• British • Chelmsford

Booked 32 times today

Give your feet a break at Bill's in Chelmsford. With a town centre location, our restaurant is the perfect spot, whether you're catching a film, enjoying a shopping spree, or craving a night out without the hassle of cooking. We're open from 8am 'til late every day, so drop by for a delightful breakfast, leisurely brunch or cosy dinner. Just in the mood for drinks? Explore our cocktails menu, featuring all your favourites. With vibrant indoor seating and outdoor tables for al fresco dining, there's enough room for everyone at Bill's Chelmsford.

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2. The Anchor Danbury

4.6

Exceptional(1683)

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• British • Chelmsford

Booked 22 times today

*MOTHER'S DAY - all bookings will be required to pay a £5pp deposit. There will be a special menu on this day, please visit our website to see.*The Anchor in Danbury is the epitome of an English Country Inn, boasting beautiful traditional beams, quaint shining brass and a warm welcoming atmosphere which has made this pub a firm favourite for many years.We have a lovely large garden with a fun children's play area, great for keeping the kids entertained while you catch up with friends and family over a relaxing drink or with some great food.- Four legged friends are welcome at the pub, please ask our friendly staff for confirmation on which areas can accommodate you as we do require that dogs are kept out of the main dinning areas. - Please note reservations with a dog are necessary, and can only be taken over the phone on 01245 222457 stating you have a dog.- If you have a pushchair/buggy we ask that you call to make reservation, due to limited space.

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3. Lot Bar & Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1600)

$$$$

• Contemporary European • Brentwood

Booked 44 times today

Lot Bar and Restaurant is a family run business offering freshly prepared food from 8am until 10pm daily. Whether you are looking for an informal breakfast or light lunch with friends or a 3 course celebration dinner in the evening or simply a drink in the bar after work, we have the best to offer locally.We at Lot Bar and Restaurant take pride the quality of our ingredients, the high standard of presentation and excellent service. A seasonally changing breakfast and lunch menu offers everything you could want from a kitchen and our evening A la carte menu includes restaurant favourites as well as daily changing specials. On Sunday afternoons we offer the best Roast available. Our wine list, available from 11am, is curated by us to include the faithful, the unusual and the interesting.

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4. Bread Street Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop – Stratford

4.0

Excellent(335)

$$$$

• European • Stratford

Booked 37 times today

Located at the gateway to Westfield Stratford City, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar offers modern all-day dining from Gordon Ramsay.From signature mains to vibrant salads and seasonal cocktails, it’s ideal for a leisurely lunch, drinks on the terrace, or pre-theatre dining.Just minutes from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the stadium, this stylish space is perfect for groups, celebrations, and relaxed meals alike.

5. The Ship Stock

4.6

Exceptional(316)

$$$$

• Pub • Chelmsford

Booked 1 time today

A charming village pub nestled in the heart of West Hanningfield on the unspoiled greenbelt of the Essex city, Chelmsford. This soul-soothing, local pub offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our vintage, east-coast setting. Our alfresco lawn is the perfect oasis for any passing visitor or returning local. Take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills or stay warm by our log burner snuggled inside. Both are perfect watching the world pass by with a drink in hand.

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6. The House by Hilly Gant

4.7

Exceptional(1390)

$$$$

• British • Braintree

Booked 7 times today

We've been serving the people of Braintree and beyond since 2015 and in that time have humbly become ‘one of Essex’s best restaurants.’ We have received recognition from the AA, having been awarded an AA Rosette for ‘culinary excellence’ for five consecutive years, and then in 2023 we received our second rosette, putting the restaurant amongst the top 10 restaurants in Essex. Our food is of course one of our main focuses, but we don’t just stop there. Attentive, relaxed and friendly service is as important as the food and our objective is to make your visit an enjoyably memorable one. Our exceptional wine supplier, Peter Watts Wines (based up the road in Coggeshall) allows us to offer you delicious wines of an exceptional quality. Then add some cocktails, jazz, personality, creativity, a few hidden quirks and we like to think this all culminates to create a truly wonderful experience. Life is about memories; we want to be part of your best ones.

7. The Punch Bowl

4.8

Exceptional(118)

$$$$

• British • Southend-On-Sea

Booked 12 times today

The Punch Bowl is a 17th century newly refurbished restaurant and pub located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and South Essex salt marshes. Chef Patron Rob and Front of House Manager Sally run a Two AA Rosette-rated restaurant, offering a nose-to-tail style menu with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily as the season's best comes in. The menu will always feature day-boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery. We offer two or three roasts on a Sunday and hold regular exciting food events which showcase classic cookery and intriguing ingredients.Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and York-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining and live music to entertain while the sun shines.

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8. The Bull Brentwood

4.6

Exceptional(2137)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Brentwood

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to The Bull Brentwood, a warm, comfortable & friendly, family run gastro style pub. Our passion is to serve delicious homemade food using the finest ingredients, including rare breed meats and locally sourced produce. On the menu you can expect seasonally changing hearty food along with weekly specials plus the added bonus of a great wine list and friendly staff. We have an a la carte menu in our restaurant area and a bar menu if you fancy something lighter. On a Sunday we offer the A La Carte menu along with a our delicious Sunday roast menu. As well as our beautifully decorated restaurant we have a comfortable lounge bar area and an extensive garden with a children's play area. Both of these area's can also be used to relax, mingle & enjoy a meal or just a drink if you prefer...

9. INIS

4.8

Exceptional(227)

$$$$

• Irish • Hackney Wick

Booked 27 times today

Relaxed and friendly local set on the canal towpath on Fish Island, East London. Serving a seasonal menu of British and Irish food, coffee and drinks. Dog friendly. Outdoor seating.Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and Sunday lunch. Evenings from Summer.

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10. Lussmanns - Hertford

4.6

Exceptional(2291)

$$$$

• Modern European • Hertford

Booked 15 times today

Lussmanns Hertford, in the town’s stylish Merchant’s House, is the locals’ favourite sustainable restaurant. This contemporary, relaxed brasserie with an elegant bar and three outdoor tables, is the perfect place to enjoy our modern European menu showcasing the best of British ingredients, including organic and free-range meat, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Guests can dine from just £20.95 throughout the week and our private dining area is ideal for special events, celebrations and business functions.

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Olivier
Berkshire •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to eat and is a traditional pub environment. All the food was prepared individually, with great care and passion. A small menu which we understood is changed with the seasons.
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The Punch Bowl££££• British• Southend-On-Sea
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4.8
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Susan
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was very good ,and excellent value . And all4 in our party agreed with that opinion. Just a bit of a gritty table stuck in the corner and rather cramped , so couldn’t really say about the atmosphere , but going to the B loo and leaving the place seem d to be buzzing. Make sure you don’t get that corner table
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Lot Bar & Restaurant££££• Contemporary European• Brentwood
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4.8
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Linda
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the lunch time menu Club Sandwich and Hock,Apple sour dough roll both were delicious also had a glass of house red and rosé wine which was really nice. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Will be having it again soon.
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The Ship Stock££££• Pub• Chelmsford
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4.6
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Peter
Essex •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 30, 2026
Such a great place to eat... Very varied menu with a specials board... Yesterday was King Prawn Linguine, which was wonderful. Moderate price for very good food and lovely staff. Cannot fault it in any way.
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The Anchor Danbury££££• British• Chelmsford
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4.6
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Lauren
Essex •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 10, 2026
Was a lovely dining experience, staff were attentive without being too much
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Chelmsford££££• British• Chelmsford
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4.4

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