There is a reason world class food producers such as Maldon Salt, Wilkin & Sons Tiptree Jam and Maldon Oysters flourish in the Maldon District. Some attribute it to our local micro-climate and some to the passion of local farmers and food producers. Whatever the reason the Maldon District is very proud of its gastro menu. From independent restaurants on every high street and tea rooms looking over the beautiful coastline, to celebrated vineyards and micro-breweries, there is plenty to satisfy any appetite.
PLACES TO EAT
Both Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch have numerous establishments along their high streets for you to take a break and have a bite to eat. Heading outside of our historic maritime towns, you can find tea rooms and cafés throughout the district in numerous villages.
Swan Hotel Bar & Grill
The Swan is run by Lorraine and Yan and is situated in a prime high street position. It is a grade II listed building which dates from the late 15th century.
The Loft
The Loft is a modern tearoom with a vintage feel, set in the beautiful working marina of the lovely coastal village of Tollesbury in Essex.
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers is located in the charming village of Goldhanger on the River Blackwater in Essex.
Mrs Salisbury’s Famous Tea Rooms
Founded in 2014, Mrs Salisbury's optimises the Great British tea room. Our tea room is proudly situated in the blue plaque dwelling of the late Edward Bright, The Fat Man of Maldon.
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a local pub in the heart of picturesque Burnham-on-Crouch, serving fine food, classic pub lunches, and a wide selection of drinks, in a casual and relaxed setting.
Queens Head Inn
This fantastic pub, with its enviable and superb river location, is run by Charlie & Vivian Little.
Ye Olde White Harte
17th century building with many original exposed beams and fire places overlooks the River Crouch. The Waterside restaurant offers lunchtime and evening Tablé d'hoté with full à la Carte menus. Seats 50. Full Licence.
Intimo-Fresco
Welcome to Intimo-Fresco, one of the most successful family owned and run Italian restaurants in Essex. Located on the High street of historic maritime town Maldon.
The Bull at Great Totham
Located in the village of Great Totham this stylish restaurant with rooms has been tastefully restored following a complete refurbishment. Formally a 16thC coaching Inn enjoy lunch or dinner in the Gastro Pub or the award dining restaurant.
Ruam
Ruam Thai Restaurant so please to welcome everyone to Burnham-on-Crouch the town of situated on the banks of the River Crouch in the East Coast of England with us.
The Mighty Oak Tap Room
Serving a selection of fine ales straight from the cask, as well as some superb wines, ciders, soft drinks, and tea & coffee. Cheese & pate boards with Tiptree relish also available.
The Kings Head
Serving the local community for the last 400 years, The Kings Head public house, located in Southminster, Essex, is the perfect place to meet with friends and family
The Round Bush Café
The Round Bush is run by Gary Hoy and offers a warm family friendly atmosphere with its cosy open fire in lovely surroundings.
Dhan Shiri
Indian cuisine using fresh meat and fish produce, including exciting vegetarian options. Flavours including spicy, sour, sweet and hot all at the same time.
Farmers Yard
Based in a beautifully quirky grade II listed building, The Farmers Yard bottle shop is the smallest pub in Maldon.
The Lock
Bright and airy, "the lock" is THE place to eat on the waterfront at Heybridge Basin. Indoors or out, it offers outstanding Blackwater estuary views.
The Cake Trail features a range of venues around the Maldon District which all offer coffee and fresh, homemade cakes, as well as cream teas and afternoon teas. Many are licensed so you could even enjoy a glass of bubbly or two with your food. While some are situated in our maritime towns, others are ideally placed for exploring our gorgeous coastline and countryside. Enjoy cake at the water's edge, a cake with history and heritage, or take a walk along the Saltmarsh Coast before finishing up your day with homemade cake and a fresh cuppa.
WORLD CLASS FOOD PRODUCERS
Salt has been produced in the Maldon District for thousands of years as seen by the ancient red hills along its coastline. These hills are made up of coarse pottery vessels and soil reddened by the heat of fires that were used to evaporate seawater to produce salt. The Maldon Salt Company dates back to 1882 and their salt work is located in an area known for its red hills.
The site is also on one of the original Essex salt making sites from Saxon times. Maldon Salt utilises the Maldon District's environmental conditions which are ideal for saltmaking. With low rainfall, the concentration of salt in the rivers is much higher making the Blackwater Estuary one of the saltiest in the country. Sea salt is harvested in the traditional way, where seawater is filtered and boiled to remove impurities, and then heated until the salt crystallises.
There is a wide selection of Wilkin & Sons Tiptree products at the Maldon Tourist Information Centre. You can choose from various jams, chutneys, sauces, marmalades, jellies, honeys, spreads and gift boxes. We also stock their new natural wax candles and miniature candles which have a range of scents from Little Scarlet Strawberry, Lemon Curd, Apple and more.
The Blackwater Estuary has been prized for its oysters for over a thousand years and oyster shells can be found at all archaeological sites throughout the area. Though the oyster industry has diminished over the centuries, the Maldon Oyster Company has one of the last remaining commercial beds in the estuary.
They are one of the largest producers of Pacific Oysters in the UK and now have a large area of the Blackwater Estuary under their management. Formed nearly sixty years ago in 1960, the Maldon Oyster Company has re-established a native oyster fishery and takes pride in producing an oyster of premium quality with a distinctive flavour.
Their oysters are sold to numerous top hotels and restaurants in London, as well as wholesale markets and exports to Europe and the Far East.
ENJOY A DRINK
Explore our region's vineyards, breweries and distilleries with the Grape and Grain Trail. Enjoy a tour or a talk, where you can learn about how the products are made, and you can also give them a try yourself during a tasting session.
Station Arms
The Station Arms, Southminster is an award winning traditional local pub, which has been voted: ESSEX CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR five times.
Black Rabbit
A local pub that offers an all day food menu that caters for everyone. From sandwiches to pizza and burgers, we have it all.
Wibblers Brewery Taproom
Wibblers Brewery, Micropub & Kitchen. Serving our real ales, craft lager, ciders and home cooked food. Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Bell Inn
Andy & Rosie welcome you to The Bell Inn. A welcoming public house for everyone to visit with gardens open to relax and have a drink or perhaps some lunch.
The Swan
A warm welcome awaits you at this country pub, famed for it's real ales and twice winner of CAMRA's esteemed National Pub of the Year Award.
Swan Hotel Bar & Grill
The Swan is run by Lorraine and Yan and is situated in a prime high street position. It is a grade II listed building which dates from the late 15th century.
The Queen Victoria
The Queen Victoria has been a local public house in Maldon since it opened its doors in 1845.
The Lion Inn
An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.
The Mighty Oak Tap Room
Serving a selection of fine ales straight from the cask, as well as some superb wines, ciders, soft drinks, and tea & coffee. Cheese & pate boards with Tiptree relish also available.
The Hurdlemakers Arms
A family run pub only 3 miles from Maldon in a building dating back 400 years. Home-cooked food sourced from local produce and a great range of beer, real ales and wine.
Farmers Yard
Based in a beautifully quirky grade II listed building, The Farmers Yard bottle shop is the smallest pub in Maldon.
Queens Head Inn
This fantastic pub, with its enviable and superb river location, is run by Charlie & Vivian Little.
The Ferry Boat Inn
Essex weatherboard pub with accommodation, log fires, oak beams and traditional home-cooked food, next to the River Crouch. There is a separate (non-smoking) 28-seat restaurant. Large conservatory (38 seats) opening onto beer garden.
The Anchor Hotel
Following extensive works, the Anchor Hotel in Burnham-On-Crouch has re-opened and offers a great range of ales and lager, freshly prepared food and beautifully appointed letting rooms.
The Bull at Great Totham
Located in the village of Great Totham this stylish restaurant with rooms has been tastefully restored following a complete refurbishment. Formally a 16thC coaching Inn enjoy lunch or dinner in the Gastro Pub or the award dining restaurant.
Maltsters Arms
The Maltsters is run by Kathy and Steve and offers a great friendly atmosphere and a good pint of beer. There is a small patio area at the back which is secluded and is partly sheltered.
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers is located in the charming village of Goldhanger on the River Blackwater in Essex.
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