Best Fun Restaurants in Basildon

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1. The Eyna

4.7

Exceptional(777)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Basildon

Booked 38 times today

The Eyna is a new, refreshing, traditional Turkish cuisine coming to the heart of Basildon. With a open-plan dining experience, open kitchen & central bar, we're sure this will be your perfect location for all types of events or casual dining.

2. Harry's Bar

4.8

Exceptional(154)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Billericay

Booked 1 time today

Harry's Bar & Restaurant is set in the vibrant high street of Billericay. It first opened it'd doors in 2012 and has been through a major refurbishment in 2017 . Increasing the restaurant size and menu changes to a full A la Carte menu including a traditional Sunday Roast, as well as lunchtime time snacks and meals.Harrys Bar is open 7 days a week from 12pm and offers live entertainment on a Saturday evening and a resident DJ on Fridays.The Restaurant serves a range of dished to suite everyones taste. All dished are cooked fresh with locally sourced and supplied ingredients.With its extensive drinks range it really is a venue to eat, drinks & be entertained.

3. Lux N Lush

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Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wickford

Booked 3 times today

Flavors of the Mediterranean. Stunning redefined and finest Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Wickford, Essex. Enjoy traditional and contemporary experience with food, cocktails and live-entertainment on Saturdays.

4. The Olde Dog Inn

4.6

Exceptional(809)

Price: Moderate

• British • Brentwood

Booked 5 times today

The Olde Dog Inn at Herongate Tye is a picturesque Essex weather boarded inn. Known to date from the early 16th century, the pub has been serving good beer and food for hundreds of years. A wealth of traditional features greets you upon arrival with low-beamed ceilings, exposed fireplaces and a friendly atmosphere.Once again The Olde Dog Inn has been voted by OpenTable diners as one of the best. Thank you so much to all our customers that dined with us and left a review.*Bookings for tables of more than 6 people require a £10pp deposit which will be deducted from your bill on the day. Please note that deposits are non-refundable. If more that 48 hours’ notice is given for cancellation, we will be happy to move your deposit to a future booking or provide a gift voucher for the amount.

5. The Ship Stock

4.6

Exceptional(229)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Chelmsford

Booked 1 time today

The Ship Stock is a charming village pub in Chelmsford that offers a fresh, seasonal menu and local craft beverages. Reviewers often mention the friendly staff and the great food, with one saying, 'The staff are delightful and I can’t wait to return and try out more of their fantastic menu.' The ambiance is also praised, with one reviewer stating, 'Live music created a great atmosphere and staff made us feel very welcome!' Overall, it seems like a fun place to hang out with good food and service.

6. Beehive

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Price: Moderate

• British • Basildon

Welcome to Beehive Colors Basildon. We look forward to seeing you!

7. Quart Pot Runwell

4.3

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• British • Wickford

Booked 2 times today

We are a Modern yet traditional pub serving a great selection of cask ales and super chilled lager with extensive wine list and a fabulous range of cocktails.Food is available from 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week.We have a large country beer garden with a floodlight and a range of garden games for all the play. Children are welcomeDogs are welcome in the garden when kept on a leadwe have a large marquee available for high from march to November

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8. Aspire Community Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Wickford

"Aspire Community Cafe," a heartwarming initiative established by Castledon School in Wickford, is a testament to our commitment to nurturing and empowering our students. At Aspire, we go beyond traditional education by providing a unique and practical opportunity for our learners to thrive.

9. Funky Monk

4.3

Awesome(165)

Price: Expensive

• British • Epping

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to the Funky Monk, nestled in the heart of Epping, where the spirit of classic hospitality runs deep in our veins. Our passion lies in curating delectable seasonal British fare using time-honoured culinary methods. We proudly present an extensive array of distinctive boutique and traditional wines that continually spark conversations and intrigue among our guests.Join us for a delightful evening with your friends or that special someone. On Fridays and Saturdays, we amp up the excitement with live entertainment in our restaurant, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to groove, though we kindly request you keep your dancing feet off the tables!For an even more enchanting experience, consider reserving one of our Suites, allowing you to savour the magic just a bit longer. The Funky Monk is where cherished memories are made, so come and dine with us soon!

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10. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4071)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 46 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

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Lesley
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful decor. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Food enjoyed by us all. Did not disappoint will certainly be back
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The EynaPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Basildon
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4.7
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Paul
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Good quality food and beer served with a warm and friendly smile
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The Olde Dog InnPrice: Moderate• British• Brentwood
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4.6
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Sara
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
First time eating there thoroughly enjoyed it food excellent and atmosphere cozy relaxing. Just what you want on a cold November evening. Would definitely recommend
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The Ship StockPrice: Moderate• Pub• Chelmsford
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4.6
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Karl
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Oct 2024
Second time we’ve been to Harry’s Bar recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They have a good wine collection with prices to suit all budgets, the food is tasty and come in decent portions and the service is great. Will definitely be booking again soon
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Harry's BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• Billericay
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4.8

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1. The Eyna

2. Harry's Bar

3. Lux N Lush

4. The Olde Dog Inn

5. The Ship Stock

6. Beehive

7. Quart Pot Runwell

8. Aspire Community Cafe

9. Funky Monk

10. St. JOHN Smithfield

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