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Eat & drinkTHE FORAGING CHEF
Modern English cooking built on flavour, preservation and curiosity. An intimate chef's table where technique and overlooked ingredients shape every course. By reservation only.
Eat & drinkVennings Cafe at The Railway Arms
A brand new café in the beautifully restored old coach house at The Railway Arms, Saffron Walden's community-owned pub. Drop in for coffee, a bite to eat and a friendly welcome on the south side of town.
Eat & drinkThe Railway Arms
Saffron Walden's first community-owned pub, serving the town since 1865. A proper local with up to six changing cask ales, cider made on the premises, a large beer garden and a warm welcome for all, dogs included.
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