Best Vineyard Restaurants in Essex

Crouch Ridge Vineyard features a Wine Barn and Terrace offering a relaxed, warm, and friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating areas, providing lovely views of the vineyard and the River Crouch Valley. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, the facilities serve freshly produced food, including brunch, lunch, sharing boards, and afternoon teas, with daily specials and seasonal dishes designed to complement their wines, using local produce where possible. Children are welcome with specific menu options available, and the venue is dog-friendly, though guests should check for any specific area restrictions. While the vineyard's wines have received numerous accolades, such as awards at the Glass of Bubbly Awards and Essex Wine Awards, no specific awards for the restaurant or cafe facilities were found.

Bardfield Vineyard at Great Lodge does not operate a traditional restaurant or cafe with a specific menu, but it offers facilities for visitors to enjoy food and drink within its tranquil, rural, and historic setting. The vineyard's tasting room and cellar door are open weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm all year round, with additional Saturday hours from 10 am to midday between April and October. For groups, pre-booked options such as a ploughman's lunch or afternoon tea can be arranged. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy in the gardens or vineyard. The estate is family-friendly, welcoming children, and is also dog-friendly. While Bardfield Vineyard is known for its award-winning wines, there is no mention of awards specifically for a cafe or restaurant facility.

Clayhill Vineyard features a "Coffee & Cake Cafe" where visitors can enjoy a peaceful retreat amidst breathtaking views of the River Crouch and surrounding vines. The cafe is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. It offers a selection of light lunches, homemade cakes, freshly brewed coffee, Cornish pasties, and afternoon teas, alongside the vineyard's own wines. The ambience includes a cosy indoor space and a glass balcony providing outstanding views, making it an excellent spot for relaxation. The cafe is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, with dogs welcome throughout the vineyard and a water bowl provided. No specific awards for the cafe itself were mentioned in the search results.

The Althorne Estate's website and general online searches do not provide details about a restaurant or cafe facility, including information on opening days, times, style of food, ambience, or policies regarding children or dogs.