RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS - We will be continuing to review health advice regarding public events, and wish to advise our visitors that venues and activities could be subject to short notice closure or altered opening times. Please check with the venue before visiting

The Jolly Sailor at Hythe Quay in Maldon, Essex, is a delightful 17th Century Pub, ideally located overlooking the River Blackwater, offering food, drink and accommodation.

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.

A café in the mornings offering fairtrade products,lunchtime menue with daily specials. In the evening a bar serving extensive wine list, local real ales and cocktails.

Welcome to House of Delight, your local Chinese restaurant located on the High Street in Maldon.

The Chequers is located in the charming village of Goldhanger on the River Blackwater in Essex.

Balti Bhujon is an exclusive Indian restaurant situated in the historic ancient town of Maldon in Essex situated on the banks of the River Blackwater.

Our restaurant was established by my brother and myself in 1987 following the vision of our father who had a passion for cooking.

The Oyster Smack Inn is a charming local restaurant and cocktail bar with accommodation. Built in the 1800's, the building is full of character and sets the scene for an outstanding and extremely popular local Restaurant.

A blend of both French and English cuisine, set in a relaxed and intimate environment.

Run by Foyaj Miah for the past 15 years, The Curry Nights restaurant and take away offers an exclusive menu of the finest traditional Indian cuisine.

A Quayside/High Street Café and Tea Room that is popular with motorcyclists and visitors. Serving home-made breakfast, brunch and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating, also sells sandwiches and ice creams.

The Vintage Rose is a vintage style tea room located at Quest Place just off of Maldon High Street.

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 Round Bush is run by Gary Hoy and offers a warm family friendly atmosphere with its cosy open fire in lovely surroundings.

Parlour Cafe might be slightly off the beaten track, but with great coffee, tea, milkshakes, freshly made lemonades and a bar this is the place to be! We have free parking, free wifi, a large, dog-friendly garden and a children's play area!

The Tollesbury Café is located on Woodrolfe Road, nearby the historic sail lofts. The café offers a range of food and drink, as well as a friendly service and warm welcome.

Step aboard our winter tearoom on board a vintage sailing barge on Maldon's Hythe Quay for a memorable tearoom experience and help support our maritime heritage.

Here at Suzie's Gift and Tea Shop we make all of our delicious food on the premises, priding ourselves on delivering fresh and tasty meals, cakes, drinks and treats.

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.

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.

Our cakes are all freshly home made. They include chocolate, lemon, lemon and poppyseed, carrot, victoria, coffee and walnut, pecan and maple, bakewell tart, scones and a selection of home made cupcakes.