Foresters Arms
Castle Road, CO1 1UW - Colchester
·£10–20
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Beer
Veggie Breakfast
Traditional Sunday Roast
Guinness
Espresso Martini
Cappuccino
Quiche
Amstel
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Flowering Tea
Cheese Ploughmans
Loose Leaf Teas
Strawberry Daquiri
Brie and Bacon Baguette
Vegan Cheesecake
Frappucino
Cola
Aperol Spritz
New Wine Selection
Sangria
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Takeout
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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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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 4 people
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Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 1206 542646
🌐 Website:
http://Theforestersarmscolchester.co.uk
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Address:
Castle Road, Colchester
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.5/5 (344)
a month ago
Since retiring I have taken up walking around the Colchester area.
An important part of the walk is to incorporate a pub.
I found the foresters in the vicinity of Colchester castle park. …
3 months ago
My wife and I celebrated day two of our wedding. Holly and the team were incredible. A very warm welcome and excellent buffet. Dietary requirements followed to perfection and excellent drinks. We will certainly be hosting future events and get togethers at The Foresters Arms. 10/10!
9 months ago
A little gem of a pub tucked in the heart of Colchester city centre, just by the castle and park. The atmosphere is very warm, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing. It just happened to be St Patrick's day on my …
10 months ago
Went for a Sunday roast and the beef was really tasty. Good portion size with lots of greens and gravy. The cauliflower cheese was not so cheese but equally good. Inside we got a nice family-friendly atmosphere - the only unit thing is that …
3 years ago
Fun, friendly and cozy local Colchester pub. Slightly tucked away but well worth searching out. Friendly and professional staff, good food and importantly clean beer. A nice changing selection of Ales. Definitely one to recommend. A large car park is situated close by if that’s your thing, bus stops also a two minute walk.
4 years ago
Called in at the Foresters Arms tonight while in the area . If happened to be steak night so my wife and I had steak and a sweet and got a free bottle of wine . The steak "Ribeye" was cooked well and the meal was excellent. The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble . I would visit again and would highly recommend.
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has bar games
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has karaoke
Has live music
Has live performances
Has quiz night
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Has dancing
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Outside food allowed
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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