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One of the Best restaurants in Halstead, Essex

Oak beams, open fireplaces, soft lighting and natural green furnishings make our characterful 15th Century restaurant in Halstead Essex a warm and inviting space to wine and dine. Our menus are brimming with tempting dishes created using fresh, local produce by our team of award-winning chefs. Join us for a romantic dinner, a family lunch or a get together with friends.

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Menus

For a taste of what you can expect to find on the menus at our Halstead restaurant, explore our tempting sample menus. Whether you’re joining us for a quick bite or a full dining experience, our ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced, and dishes are produced with passion and creativity.

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Wine List

Good food should be enjoyed with good wine. We’ve honed our list of wonderfully swig-able wines from around the world, including one or two produced just around the corner from our restaurant in Essex at Toppesfield Vineyard.

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Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 12pm - 3pm then 6pm to 8.30pm (kitchen closes at 8:30pm)

Sunday: 12pm – 6pm (kitchen closes at 6pm)

Our bar area and garden are open all day from 12pm

Festive opening times 2026/27

Festive menu23 November - 23 December
Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December12pm - 6pm
Christmas Day Friday 25 DecemberFully booked
Boxing Day Saturday 26 DecemberClosed
Sunday 27 December12pm - 6pm
Monday 28 - Wednesday 30 DecemberNormal opening hours
New Year's Eve lunch Thursday 31 December12pm - 3pm
New Year's Eve evening Thursday 31 DecemberClosed
1 - 15 January 2027Closed for our annual break
Saturday 16 January 2027Reopens at 12pm

Wedding viewings remain available throughout January by appointment.

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A rustic wooden dining table set for four with glassware, plates, silverware, white napkins, and a small vase containing dried flowers as a centerpiece.
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A warmly lit wall sconce with a yellow lampshade mounted on a rustic, wooden beam wall in a dimly lit room.