Havering's size and position at the edge of London give it a genuinely suburban, family feel, with quieter residential streets around Harold Wood, Gidea Park and Harold Park keeping much of the borough distinct from the busier boroughs closer to central London.

Havering sits at the eastern edge of London, bordering Essex, and its town centres, Hornchurch, Romford, Collier Row and Rainham among them, have a settled, suburban character that owes as much to the surrounding Essex countryside as to Inner London.

Across Havering's 14 restaurants in our directory, the most common cuisine is fish and chips restaurants (11), banquet halls (1), asian restaurants (1).

Traditional local dining

Fish and chips shops dominate the local dining scene, spread widely across Hornchurch, Collier Row, Rainham and the smaller centres like Elm Park and Gidea Park, with a hotel restaurant and a banqueting hall adding to the mix for bigger occasions.

Nearby boroughs

Redbridge Barking and Dagenham Bexley

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Havering in London or Essex?

Havering is an official London borough, but it sits right on the Essex border, which is part of why its town centres like Hornchurch and Collier Row have a more suburban, semi-rural feel than Inner London.

Where in Havering has the most restaurant choice?

Hornchurch and Collier Row have the widest spread of options, with Rainham and smaller centres like Elm Park and Gidea Park offering a more local, low-key selection.

What's the best way to find restaurants in Havering?

Browse the 14 restaurants we list in Havering below, or use the filters above to narrow down by price or cuisine.