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1. Tom, Dick & Harry's
4.4
Awesome(31)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Loughton
Booked 4 times today
Tom, Dick & Harry’s brings something fresh and exciting to Essex.Open every day from midday for brunch and lunch through to drinks and dinner in the evening, Tom, Dick and Harry’s offers a destination dining experience in the heart of Loughton. As well as the main dining room, there is a lounge area complete with baby grand piano, counter dining at the bar and two al fresco terraces. Small plates, Sunday roasts, extensive wine list, Michelin guide food, classic cocktails… all within a short walk to Epping Forest.
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2. The Terrace at Sópers
4.3
Awesome(90)
Price: Moderate
• British • Potters Bar
Booked 3 times today
Situated in the heart of Cuffley, The Terrace Brasserie & Bar offers a blend of familiar luxury and understated sophistication. Our all-day British dining restaurant boasts a modern, light, and spacious interior. Whether you prefer the inviting ambiance of our main dining area or the refreshing outdoor atmosphere of our terrace, we provide a welcoming space for you to indulge in seasonal favourites.Our menu is a celebration of gourmet British flavours, meticulously crafted with attention to detail. Join us on Sundays for our renowned roast dinners, where we also offer delectable sharing boards for a communal dining experience.We are open to everyone of all ages. However, we ask that no under 21s are in The Terrace after 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We take card payments only.Please note ID is required to enter the restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings. We offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm - We hope you enjoy!
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3. The Standard
3.4
Very Good(125)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Loughton
Booked 1 time today
The Standard is a Gastro Bar located in Essex. Our unique Roof Garden offers scenic alfresco dinning options not to be rivalled locally! Our industrialesq chic gastro bar offers a relaxed and welcoming loft inspired atmosphere, where we specialise in serving only the Freshest Produce throughout our extensive Lunch & Dinner Menu late into the evening for the night owls, and a classic Sunday Roast weekly from noon until late. Known for our bespoke cocktail menu, created alongside the elite mixologists at Moet & Hennessy, as well as a specially curated Wine Lists from the Masters Sommeliers at Enotria & Coe, we offer a fresh and luxurious twist on the classics in addition to your signature cocktails.Praised for his experience and accolade winning past, Executive Chef Billy Cronin has previously held positions at The Lanesborough Hotel, The London Coliseum, Theatre Royal, Honourable Artillery Company as well as Executive Chef at The Tate Modern.
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4. Efezade Mezze Grill
new
4.5
Awesome(51)
Price: Moderate
• Turkish • Chigwell
Booked 2 times today
Restaurant Step into Efezade—a one-of-a-kind mediterranean restaurant where tradition meets modern flair. Enjoy handcrafted mezze, savory grills, and authentic flavors served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Your culinary journey into mediterranean heritage starts here.
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5. Haywards
4.8
Exceptional(967)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Epping
Now offering a bespoke catering and events service, including private dining, special in house events & dinners, exclusive hire, outside catering or 'ready to serve' meals. Please email info@haywardsevents.co.uk or visit www.haywardsevents.co.uk for further information.Haywards is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Epping Forest and historical Epping town centre. A sophisticated and elegant environment, the building is a converted skittle alley and still retains many original features. Haywards is owned and run by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Jahdre Hayward, and their experience and passion for offering high quality and exciting dishes is evident throughout your visit. Staff are well trained and offer exceptional customer service and the interesting and exciting dishes created in the kitchen consistently receive high praise. Although not open as a restaurant any longer, Haywards was awarded 3AA Rosettes in 2019 in addition to a number of accolades prior to this.
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6. Tom's Pasta
4.7
Exceptional(172)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dalston
Booked 56 times today
A neighbourhood restaurant serving fresh, handmade pasta and lasagne better than your mum's. Perfect for date nights, catch ups with friends and parties for larger groups.
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7. The Plimsoll
4.8
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Pub • Highbury
Booked 69 times today
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Lunch: Thursday to Saturday 12-3pm Sunday 1-5pmDinner: Monday to Saturday 6-10pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.
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8. Jolene Newington Green
4.7
Exceptional(1318)
Price: Expensive
• British • Stoke Newington
Booked 40 times today
Situated on Newington Green, Jolene is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant and bakery, with a natural wine cellar. Focussing on flavour, provenance and sustainability, the menu changes weekly. Maximum table booking of 6 pax.
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9. Tollington's
4.6
Exceptional(97)
Price: Expensive
• Fish • Holloway
Booked 32 times today
We do take a limited number of online bookings but walk-ins are very welcome (and encouraged)!Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mindThe idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result a chippy in North London with church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour Split between two rooms, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back room - lower lighting, lower seating, a slight calm compared to the front room. Works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors
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10. STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
4.1
Excellent(886)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stratford
Booked 32 times today
*** 2 Outdoor Terraces on level 18 with amazing views of East London, just come up for a drink and watch the sunset *** Prime cuts, classic cocktails and breathtaking views. STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar offers the ultimate VIBE dining experience, overlooking East London on the 18th floor of The Gantry Hotel.With two outdoor terraces and panoramic views, STK offers a sophisticated and trendy setting, making it the ideal destination for al fresco dining, a sunset date night, energetic bottomless brunches and glamorous nights out with friends looking for party vibes. Our resident and guest DJs set the tone for an unforgettable experience.Indulge in our carefully crafted menu featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, and inventive side dishes, all complimented by our exceptional wine list and signature cocktails.Next door to Stratford Westfield & the Olympic Park. A few stops from The 02, ExCel, ABBA Arena & London/West Ham United Football Stadium. Available for private hire.

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