Five Bells
7 Mill Lane, CO6 2HY - Colchester
·£20–30
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Chips
Scampi
Roast Beef
Beer N Nuts
Chicken Bacon and Leek Pie
Tartar Sauce
Squid Rings
Sharing Platter
Steak Frites
Amber Ale
Kale Salad
Apple and Berry Crumble
Prosecco
Corona
Sausage and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Pub Drinks
Birthday Sorbet
Fish Sandwich
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Verified Dish
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 6 people
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📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 1787 224166
🌐 Website:
http://www.fivebells.uk
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Address:
7 Mill Lane, Colchester
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.3/5 (408)
4 months ago
We have only stopped for a drink while passing by the village. For Sunday afternoon it was only three tables occupied outside, including ours. No customers were inside which I have found it more strange as I remember a couple of years ago, …
a month ago
Must try, loved the food and staff, that's going to be our go to place.
2 weeks ago
Had Thursday lunch time Fish and Chips and The Sausage & Mash meals, both were tasty and enjoyable during Dec 2025.
3 months ago
The best food/drinks I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere, service is fabulous! Food is one of the best meals I’ve ever had, I’ll be coming back in %100
a year ago
Absolutely amazing pub, will definitely be making a few more visits to here, I'd happily walk from Halstead to Colne Engaine to have a few drinks and a meal. …
Edited 3 years ago
Lovely country pub, dog friendly. Clean and spacious interior with a nice mix of traditional and trendy decor. Food was excellent and great value, service from Dan was top notch, very friendly and professional. Our new favourite pub! We will be back soon.
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
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