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Yauatcha CityYauatcha City
1208 reviews
££££
Chinese | Liverpool Street, City of London
Tasting menu including a glass champagne £40 per person

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Absolutely amazing meal - excellent quality food in abundance. Thoroughly enjoyed the ambience. Will definitely return soon. More

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Gaucho Tower BridgeGaucho Tower Bridge
5635 reviews
££££
Steak | Southbank, South East London
3 courses & a glass of sparkling wine £35

Awesome meal. Best steak in London More

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Aqua ShardAqua Shard
594 reviews
££££
Contemporary British | London Bridge, South East London
2 course Festive lunch menu £29 / 3 courses £36 or with a Bellini £38

This was our second visit to the aqua shard restaurant. As we had really enjoyed our first visit we wanted to return as a group with family. We had a nice visit but did find that all aspects were not as good as when we had first visited. From service to food. More

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Gaucho O2Gaucho O2
4464 reviews
££££
Steak | Greenwich, South East London
3 courses & a glass of sparkling wine £35

Great atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great for a date or a large group of friends. Food was lovely and brought out promptly. More

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Helix Restaurant at The GherkinHelix Restaurant at The Gherkin
799 reviews
££££
Contemporary European | Liverpool Street, City of London
Sunday Brunch at the top of the Gherkin: £45

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The weather was rainy when we first arrived but it didn’t dampen our experience. The weather had cleared with a fabulous view by the end of our lunch, the food was amazing and the staff were very attentive! More

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Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Colchester1. Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Colchester
887 reviews
££££
Steakhouse | Colchester, Colchester

Had their Sunday Roast which had a choice of three meats, separate vegetable dish with a good selection. Large Yorkshire Pudding with a rich gravy which made the perfect Sunday Lunch. Service was first class with very pleasant staff attending to your every need. Brilliant More

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Banquet Chinese2. Banquet Chinese
113 reviews
££££
Chinese (Canton) | Colchester, Colchester

Everything was average to good, apart from the staff we were not late it was booked for a table of 4, first person arrived and was asked would you like to sit at the table, answer no will wait for the others. Two more arrived would you like to sit at the table, answer no will wait for the last person to arrive. As soon as that happened we were rushed to the table and it went from there rush, rush we did not tip for that reason also staff not very talkative. More

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Three Wise Monkeys - Colchester3. Three Wise Monkeys - Colchester
12 reviews
££££
Barbecue | Colchester, Colchester

Was really great food, very good service, good late lunch early dinner. Easy eating, excellent value , all round fabulous venue. Can't wait to go back More

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The Brasserie at Wivenhoe House Hotel4. The Brasserie at Wivenhoe House Hotel
213 reviews
££££
British | Colchester, Colchester

Had an excellent meal. Great environment in Wivenhoe House. More

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Afternoon Tea at Wivenhoe House Hotel5. Afternoon Tea at Wivenhoe House Hotel
185 reviews
££££
Afternoon Tea | Colchester, Colchester

I was so pleased they way able to work with all of my dietary requirement, they did soo well. thank you thank you More

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DOUGH&co Woodfired Pizza ColchesterDOUGH&co Woodfired Pizza Colchester
££££
Italian | Colchester, Colchester

DOUGH&co Offers In-Door Seating In All Of It’s Restaurants, With Contempory Italian Music And A Relaxed Vibe. Booking Is Always Recommended To Avoid Disappointment.More

Mango & Lime Curry HouseMango & Lime Curry House
££££
Indian | Colchester, Colchester

WELCOME! Offering the traditional taste of India, the Mango and Lime Curryhouse is a new restaurant based in Wivenhoe, aiming to provide high quality food, cooked with fresh ingredients, properly sourced and lovingly prepared by our chefs! Some of our dishes contain dairy, nuts, eggs and other allergens. If you suffer from any food allergies, please inform us before placing your order and we shall do our very best to accommodate your needs!More

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    Landmark

    Landmark

    1. The O2
    2. Borough Market
    3. Tower Bridge
    4. Exmouth Market
    5. Bank Station
    Train Station

    Train Station

    1. Liverpool Street Station
    2. Canary Wharf Station
    3. Angel Station
    4. Monument Station
    5. Highbury & Islington Station
    Institution

    Institution

    1. Queen Mary University
    2. University of Kent
    3. City University London
    4. Anglia Ruskin University
    5. University of Cambridge
    Museum

    Museum

    1. Museum of London
    2. Design Museum London
    3. Imperial War Museum Duxford
    4. The Royal Artillery Museum
    5. National Maritime Museum London
    Nearby Cities

    Nearby Cities

    1. Colchester, England
    2. Wivenhoe, England
    3. Alresford, England
    4. Brightlingsea, England
    5. West Mersea, England
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