Epping Forest · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Restaurants near Epping Forest

Discover the best restaurants near Epping Forest. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best restaurants near Epping Forest

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The Cart Shed Restaurant

A rustic yet refined British dining experience in the tranquil village of Thornwood near Epping, blending seasonal local produce with countryside charm.

9 Duck Ln, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6NE
4.7 Excellent 72 reviews
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supperclub.tube - Dining on a Tube Train

Fine dining in a vintage Victoria Line tube carriage—where London's transport heritage meets Latin American gastronomy.

10 S Access Rd, London E17 8AX
4.7 Excellent 127 reviews
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Gables Restaurant - Home

Experience vibrant Mediterranean cuisine and warm hospitality in the charming village setting of Hertford’s Gables Restaurant.

14-16 Newgate St Village, Newgate Street, Hertford SG13 8RA
4.6 Excellent 308 reviews
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Alec's Restaurant

Alec's Restaurant in Brentwood offers exquisite seafood and fine dining in a beautifully restored historic setting with impeccable service.

Navestock Side, Brentwood CM14 5SD
4.6 Excellent 1,177 reviews
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College Arms

Traditional charm meets contemporary comfort at College Arms, a cozy gastropub nestled in Hertford Heath’s tranquil countryside.

40 London Rd, Hertford Heath, Hertford SG13 7PW
4.3 Very Good 490 reviews
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The Fox & Hounds Restaurant & Pub

A Michelin-recognized gastropub in Hunsdon serving seasonal British and Mediterranean dishes in a warm, rustic setting.

High St, Hunsdon, Ware SG12 8NH
4.5 Excellent 390 reviews
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Behind Restaurant

Experience Michelin-starred sustainable seafood in an intimate open kitchen setting at Behind Restaurant, London Fields’ culinary gem.

20 Sidworth St, London E8 3SD
4.8 Excellent 205 reviews
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Hatche Bistro Grill & Bar

Family-owned Mediterranean bistro with charcoal-grilled specialties and warm hospitality on Potters Bar High Street.

163 High St, Potters Bar EN6 5BB
4.9 Excellent 204 reviews
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The Chequers Matching Green

A charming gastro-pub overlooking Matching Green’s cricket pitch, blending traditional English village charm with modern dining comfort.

Matching Green, Matching, Essex CM17 0PZ
4.3 Very Good 612 reviews
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Lussmanns Sustainable Kitchen & Bar - Hertford

Savor sustainably sourced modern British cuisine in a warm, spacious Hertford bistro with attentive service and seasonal menus.

83 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1AL
4.5 Excellent 527 reviews

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