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A photo of 1935 Rooftop restaurant
3.7
Very Good(28)
$$$$
• British • Southend-on-Sea
It is a nice restaurant with a view of Southend airport which currently is very quite (the airport) The staff were very helpful and friendly which was great, the food was good and even with the starter of my partner being slightly over cooked, they removed it from the bill and thanked us for our genuine feedback. Overall i would return to the restaurant and could recommend it.
A photo of The Punch Bowl restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(150)
$$$$
• British • Southend-on-Sea
Booked 4 times today
Great menu for Sunday lunch with limited options to keep things simple. The Sunday roast was excellent and for a change I had the Pork but the rest of the family had beef. All excellent quality and probably the best lunch I have had for a long time. Will definitely be going back. Service was great also with friendly knowledgeable staff. A cosy atmosphere and looking forward to going there a lot in the winter
A photo of Brettingtons restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2370)
$$$$
• British • Rochester
Booked 12 times today
Lovely restaurant friendly staff and excellent food.we certainly will be going back again.. Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A photo of The Anchor Danbury restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1723)
$$$$
• British • Chelmsford
Booked 8 times today
Staff were very efficient & friendly. Good variety on the menu and sensibly priced.
A photo of Fish Union restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(446)
$$$$
• British • Chislehurst
Booked 9 times today
One of the nicest meals I’ve had in a long time. Gurnard starter was excellent - not something I’ve tried before, but will certainly have again. Hake main course was delicious - perfectly cooked with Spanish flavours - chorizo crumb and padron peppers - so I chose patatas bravas on the side to complement it. The worst thing about it was the amazing chocolate mousse desert was almost too big. Perfect otherwise.
A photo of Lot Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1650)
$$$$
• British • Brentwood
Booked 36 times today
A lovely lunch with a friend . Had the goats cheese salad which was delicious! Great service , friendly and attentive . Always a fab place to meet ❤️
A photo of La Petite Petanque restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(144)
$$$$
• British • Southend-on-Sea
Booked 1 time today
Absolutely superb full English breakfast and Eggs Royale. Lovely venue, great weather and setting!
A photo of Beehive restaurant
4.0
Excellent(1)
$$$$
• British • Basildon
Lovely staff - meals choice were limited though but maybe that was due to a busy Saturday! Value for money
A photo of Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1224)
$$$$
• British • Maldon
We had a fabulous meal which was presented beautiful from very attentive staff
A photo of Sands By The Sea restaurant
3.9
Excellent(272)
$$$$
• British • Southend-on-Sea
A lovely relaxing afternoon tea. Great value for money. Good friendly staff

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  • Nick
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great menu for Sunday lunch with limited options to keep things simple. The Sunday roast was excellent and for a change I had the Pork but the rest of the family had beef. All excellent quality and probably the best lunch I have had for a long time. Will definitely be going back. Service was great also with friendly knowledgeable staff. A cosy atmosphere and looking forward to going there a lot in the winter
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    The Punch Bowl££££• British• Southend-on-Sea
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    4.8
  • Steve
    Essex •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely superb full English breakfast and Eggs Royale. Lovely venue, great weather and setting!
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    La Petite Petanque££££• British• Southend-on-Sea
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    4.6
  • Ellie
    Essex •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Sept 2026
    A lovely lunch with a friend . Had the goats cheese salad which was delicious! Great service , friendly and attentive . Always a fab place to meet ❤️
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    Lot Bar & Restaurant££££• Contemporary European• Brentwood
    •
    4.8
  • Michele
    London •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Sept 2026
    Staff are young and so exceptionally polite and helpful, food good quality and appropriately priced. Garden and pub decor tasteful and in keeping with the age of the building. A Monday lunchtime but still busy and overall unfaultable
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    The Anchor Danbury££££• British• Chelmsford
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    4.7
  • CourtenayD
    London •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 11 June 2022
    It is a nice restaurant with a view of Southend airport which currently is very quite (the airport) The staff were very helpful and friendly which was great, the food was good and even with the starter of my partner being slightly over cooked, they removed it from the bill and thanked us for our genuine feedback. Overall i would return to the restaurant and could recommend it.
    More info
    1935 Rooftop££££• British• Southend-on-Sea
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    3.7
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