Afternoon Tea • Fireplace Dinners • Sunday Roasts
There is something special about a place that feels both elegant and familiar.
Set within a beautifully restored thatched free house in the Essex countryside, The Spotted Dog is a destination for long lunches, intimate suppers, glowing fires, and beautifully prepared dishes inspired by the seasons.
Whether you join us for afternoon tea, a romantic evening meal, or one of our much-loved Thursday gatherings, every visit is designed to feel warm, memorable, and quietly indulgent.
We have eaten here on special occasions (new year’s eve, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries and birthdays) and also often just because we fancied a fantastic meal out with friends, with family or by ourselves. Always great service and fantastic food as well as being good value for money. One family member is vegetarian and is always pleased with the choices offered. Every time we’ve been, it has been super and has fast become our go-to place to choose.
Celebrated my daughter’s birthday today . The lunch meal was priced so good and the food was delicious. Service staff very polite and friendly Highly recommend this place an will be returning for sure
