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Great Essex Christmas Pubs

Blackmore. Leather Bottle has a cosy snug bar, ideal for Christmas, in which to enjoy a drink before sampling some of the culinary delights on offer. The cuisine is a blend of European and traditional English. Finalist of the Best Gastro Pub in Essex 2010 for the Essex Food and Drink Awards.

Dedham. The Sun Inn this quintessential coaching inn at the heart of the gentle rolling landscape of Constable Country has been a watering Christmas hole for villagers and resting post for travellers for centuries.

Fairstead. Square & Compasses is a delightful, traditional public house located at Fuller Street in the parish of Fairstead. Set in beautiful countryside the pub is believed to date from about 1652.

Great Waltham. At the Rose & Crown we pride ourselves on our warm, friendly Christmas welcome, Real Ales and a country menu featuring partridge, pheasant, mutton and venison, when in season. Try their Rose and Crown Racing Club outings.

Horndon-on-the-Hill. The Bell Inn & Hill House House, set in the lovely historic village of Horndon on the hill, is an award winning 15th Century Coaching Inn. There's an open fire, numerous ales on hand pump and a top-class wine by the glass list, perfect for Christmas drinks. Sunday Times 2010 Food list, The Bell Inn was voted one of the 10 best gastropubs in the UK.

Little Totham. The Swan is a traditional English Country pub serving the village of Little Totham. It is a Grade II listed building with heavy beams, low ceilings, a large open fire, cosy for Christmas & a huge reputation for excellent real ales.

Margaretting-Tye. The White Hart Inn is all about location. It is a beautiful old pub with parts of it being some 250 years old, and with beautiful gardens front and back plus far reaching views across the fields, it is a superb destination to while away a few hours. Christmas Cheer.

Mistley. The Mistlet Thorn is located in the centre of the historic coastal village of Mistley. Built as a coaching inn circa 1723, The Mistley Thorn offers award-winning dining and accommodation in tastefully designed surroundings opposite the River Stour. Try it for Christmas.