Best Restaurants For Brunch In Essex

Head over to Matching Green where this gorgeous rural pub and restaurant serves a slap-up Saturday brunch every weekend. Tuck into their excellent menu of classic eats, from eggs benedict and avocado toast, to a very Full English packed with bacon, beans, hash browns and black pudding.

One of Chelmsford's favourite beer gardens, Golden Fleece can sort you an absolutely killer breakfast. Served every day until 12pm, grab yourself a hearty fry up, or a stack of American-style pancakes or go for their lighter options, including porridge, avocado toast or even a Quorn sausage and egg muffin.

Aside from being one of the best sports bars in Romford, The Bull also offers one of the most extensive breakfast and brunch menus in town. From big Irish fry ups in both meat and veggie varieties, to delicious filled baps and perfectly poached eggs, they've got it all, alongside cocktails and fizz to wash everything down with.

A Chelmsford mainstay, The Slug And Lettuce has got your Saturday and Sunday morning sorted with its mix of brunch burgers, pancakes and hearty fry ups. They're also helping you go boozy with bloody marys and mimosas available for less than £4.

Putting a debaucherous spin on your standard eggs benny and avo on toast offering, Garage Brunch is offering an afternoon on non-stop dance-offs, bingo and off-the-wall competitions, along with an hour of free-flowing cocktails. Brunch doesn't get much bigger. 

Coco Southend in Warrior square know how to do brunch. Whether you're a fan of Mamma Mia, love Freddie Mercury, are crazy about Diana Ross or have a penchant for drag shows, they've got a fun-filled event to suit you.

Fronting a menu with delish British cuisine, The Linden is a superb spot if you're looking for alfresco dining and stylish spaces to eat in. If you're really starving around lunchtime, their 3-courses for £19 is a real steal for something a bit more affordable.

Need a new brunch spot in Essex? Anchor is a stellar choice for its great location on the waterfront of the River Crouch. Chow down on eggs benedict, halloumi chips and sumptuous BLTs, while tipping back a bottle of bubbly to share.

One of the best themed nights out, Old Skool Brunch showcases 80s, 90s, garage and plenty of party anthems. You can also munch on two delicious courses, alongside bottomless rum punch for one full hour.

While perhaps more famous for its pints of Guinness, did you know that O'Neill's is also a fab spot for brunch in Brentwood? Nab yourself a bottomless version from Thursday to Sunday, including unlimited drinks and pizza for your group.

Fancy an evening of good African food and themed cocktails? The Zamunda Brunch is a great event for both delish eats and entertainment. Your afternoon comes complete with life art sessions, fire performances and lots of cracking games to play.

Home to one of the best boozy brunches in Essex, Faces is a swish bar, restaurant and club on Gants Hill. Tuck into their menu of classic breakfast dishes, with classic cocktails and prosecco to quench your thirst, as live DJs soundtrack your feasting.