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The Company Shed
90/100 (3903 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Healthy
Healthy
British
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Salad and Dressing
Crab Cake
Salt & Pepper Chilli Squid
Fish & Chips
Mersea Craft Beer
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
Local Sea Bass
Fish & chips
Prawns
Lobster
Salad
Oysters Rockefeller
Baguette
Muscles
Roe
Crab
Mixed Seafood Platter
Razor Clams
Scallops
Green Lip Mussels
Cakes
Clams
Grilled Oysters
Cockle
Oyster
Tuna Burger
Fish
Mussels
Fresh Oysters from West Mersea
Dressed crab
Shellfish
Salmon
Salty Grilled Tiger Prawns
Prawn cocktail
Native Oysters
Salt and pepper squid
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
British
Takeout
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great unpretentious restaurant, itā€™s hard to imagine, plastic tablecloths in a hut and a real muck in feel to the place, wipe your hands on..."
Paul Wenderling
"Used the online booking for delivery. We were staying at the Seaview Park (behind the beach huts) and booked the final delivery slot and to meet at..."
Jackie Ford
"Vary busy but the staff had it under control from the cod to the platter food was really good..."
Cherie Carolynne
"Having visited The Company Shed on numerous occasions in the past, we called in yesterday. Once again the crab platter was deliciously fresh. The..."
Carol Donegan
"Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yummy..."
Shirley McLeod
"If your into your sea-food this is the best Very basic tables and seating but the food is 1st class You canā€™t book a table itā€™s a case of just..."
Dean Hazell
"Thank you so much for a wonderful dining experience at lunch-time today. The food, ambience and cheerful staff certainly helped to lighten a grey and..."
Carolyn Mathers
"Been going there for over 20 years it was lovely food then and still is now the staff are all friendly we all really enjoyed it..."
Su Berisha-Mead
"Amazing seafood. Bring your own bread (-thereā€™s a bakers close by) and your own alcoholic drinks. Have been here a few times now and it always..."
Michael Temple
"Utterly fabulous - food so fresh and delicious - staff very friendly and helpful - always a queue so book..."
Nid Osman
"A great place if you love seafood. You canā€™t book just turn up Itā€™s worth the..."
Karen Hawker
"Staff and food amazing absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere spot on . Have been many times and every time people on other tables cannot help but..."
Janine Stephens
"Fantastic seafood, great atmosphere and extremely friendly helpful staff..."
Diane Richardson
"Good value. Seafood was fresh and cheap. Good excuse for a drive out that..."
Decentfeed
"The booking, ordering crabs and oysters ahead of time was easy and handled well. Itā€™s VERY tiny and has one stove with an open window to vent and..."
Gary Wise
"Simply - truly fantastic seafood. For info, they now sell beer and wine but you can still BYO. More importantly, they now require BOOKINGS. Without..."
andrew walledge
"So simple, great seafood done really well! BYOB (and bring some nice bread! They have rolls but they're not great)... Check high tide times before..."
Daniela Prina
"Always a special fish foodie place to go. The addition of braaied King prawns to the menu was my favourite. Had that nice smoky char..."
Judy Veal
"Popped in for cockles and anchovy fillets to takeaway and was looked after by an extremely friendly and engaging lady who went out of her way to..."
Lawrance Devon
"Very much a spit and sawdust fish restaurant. Amazing staff, who are friendly and welcoming, plus helpful when choosing from the menu or specials. An..."
David Wilkinson
"AMAZING! Unreal food - Cant wait to come back! Fresh food, great value for money, local oysters and wine! Lola was lovely, welcoming and funny..."
Vikki Abols
"Excellent bubblu service with a smile, authentic experience and top notch seafood with quick service. It is extremely rustic, so wear warm clothes in..."
Catherine Charles
"Went for breakfast today, hands down the best seafood I've ever had, the sea salt and garlic mayo is amazing and the prawns so easy to peel. The..."
Emma
"We drove there from Clacton not too far No parking spaces at all but not the fault of the place itself as itā€™s very busy there We got some oysters..."
Lee Pirate
"Wow! We visited The Company Shed on a recommendation and we were very impressed. We had the Crab platter, garlic grilled lobster, tiger prawns,..."
Cass Kalogirou
"The seafood was fab! Fresh & delicious. We had pre booked over a week in advance. Unfortunately, we were seated on an outside table, right on the..."
Jane H
"Visiting Mersea for the weekend and was real excited to try the Company Shed. Happy to say that everything we'd read is true, the food is amazing...."
Ella Jeffreys
"Rode to The Company Shed from London just to try the seafood as they have excellent reviews. Pleased to say they 100% deserve 5star rating as..."
Joe
Cuckoo Dough
90/100 (262 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
British
Diner
Pizza
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cappuccino
english breakfast
Pepperoni Pizza
Parma Ham
hot chocolate
Truffle Fries
Mimosa
Fried Ice Cream
Garlic bread
Blackberry
Arancini
Huevos Rancheros
Mini Mac&Cheese and Pizza Pepperoni
Vegetarian Breakfast
Juice
Caramel
Burrata
Italian
Diner
Pizza
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"I found this place to be a nice, pleasant place. Sourdough pizza was amazing. Unfortunately, couldn't say the same for my dessert cheesecake...."
anthony shores
"visited here recently for a meal, it was brilliant friendly customer service, perfectly cooked food with big portions sizes. lovely atmosphere with a..."
Stephanie Curtis
"Incredibly pizza! Better than any chain restaurant, fresh dough and the perfect amount of cheese! The kids pizza was almost as big as the normal..."
Yogi Patel
"Justina our waitress was outstanding, super lovely and had a wonderful smile on her face while serving. She made our first time here wonderful and..."
heidi thomas
"Breakfast was very amazing and delicious. Staff was very lovely and our waiter was Glerys. He did an amazing job at serving us and it was very quick...."
Albert Bera
"Perfect place for cocktails and pizza! 100% recommend the 'everyone's favourite pizza. Amazing service, it was my birthday and got a birthday card..."
Jasmine Glatter
"Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic deals, fantastic food will definitely come back here again it always is a wonderful experience and Glerys was..."
Nicci Webster
"Being completely honest. The pizza, incredible. The service, very poor, had to keep asking for things as simple as a plate, and reminders about..."
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"Gorgeous sourdough pizzas that are on the large size. I often end up taking away a few slices home which still taste amazing the next day! We..."
Melissa Byleveld
"Visited this place for the first time on Sunday for breakfast. Ordered the all day breakfast and it was by far the best breakfast Iā€™ve had in..."
Justin ā€œJCā€ C
"The best pizza iv had in a long time, lovely friendly place. Would go again and again if I lived around there. Portions were a great..."
Tracy Spencer
"Came here for the first time for the bottomless pizza brunch. Had really good service, which canā€™t have been easy to serve a group of 11 people,..."
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"Breakfast was amazing. Our waiter was Tina and she was really quick and..."
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"Went for a 30th Birthday lunch recently as a party of 8 adults and two granddaughters aged 2 and 1/2 and 4 and 1/2. Staff were very friendly and..."
Paul Hardy
Black Horse
90/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Sit down
British
"Great atmosphere for a little pub food is great too. Nice green area for my kids to play around. Thanks for your hospitality..."
Carl Thatcher (Papacarlos)
"Great new menu! great home cooked food! Great atmosphere! Lovely quaint little village pub, not many like that around! Would highly..."
Mark Bohan
"Lovely pub, great service really friendly. Fantastic beers! A lovely little find, will be coming back..."
Chris Langridge
"Michael and Jane have continued to present an excellent Pub to visit in difficult times, hospitality and beer..."
Michael McMahon
"The staff were so welcoming to our group of walkers who were hot and thirsty and in need of a cool place to sit. They even offered to replenish our..."
Chris Flood
"Lovely food, great atmosphere, great beers with special promotions, friendly bar staff and Landlord what more could you..."
G R
"Fantastic atmosphere and food was amazing, friendly staff couldn't do enough for us to make sure it was an enjoyable..."
Paul Giles
"Went to see live music by a friends daughter who is really good .Was 1st time there, people were friendly and drinks were..."
richard south
"Great pub, great people, great atmosphere. Would've given five stars but their pool team are..."
Rob Bird
"All you need in a pub. Friendly staff and regulars, great pool table and sky sports. Hope to come..."
Sandra GonƧalves
"A very nice pub,friendly staff and..."
Kerry Briley
"What a lovely pub..irish at home.. friendly landlord and homely atmosphere... well done mike great..."
gerry McCarthy
"Nice little village pub, great beer garden and good range of..."
Naomi Cater
"The Beer is great the landlord Micky us a very genial host what more could you ask..."
tony howard
"Nice family pub, Good beer friendly..."
John Colbert
"Top pub sells real ale all ways get a nice..."
trevor6672
"Great fun evening last Saturday. The InFirm played to a super..."
Julie Skinner
Stock & Bailey Wine Bar
90/100 (786 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Spanish
Wine Bar
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Tapas
croissant
Flat White
Cappuccino
Beer
Latte
Sit down
Wine Bar
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"This is my favourite place in Colchester. Such a great place to sit & relax with good wine. Such a great choice of wine, and also coffi, drafts and..."
Ceri Henderson
"We hired the bar for our daughters birthday, the Buffett food was excellent the staff were lovely and helpful, the venue was perfect and everyone had..."
Hayley Ward
"I went for the tapas launch evening. Wonderful food and wine, and the staff, though run off their feet, were attentive and charming. Iā€™m going..."
Clare Welham Armstrong
"Went for tapas and wine for a group of friends this weekend and it's was amazing! Food ( especially the paella and prawns) were amazing. Atmosphere..."
Hayley O'Riordan
"Loui is a fantastic barman/ manager . He goes that extra mile to make sure everyone enjoys there visit . But the owners are letting the place down..."
craig webb
"The bar man was very kind and courteous! I shall definitely return! The wine bar was peaceful and very pleasant..."
Another Fox
"This place is a gem šŸ’Ž, we had cocktails all afternoon Felix and Teresa looked us so well you must try..."
Aaron Hunt
"Louis was absolutely lovely today. Despite being on his own, his service couldnā€™t of been more spot on. I came in today for my friends birthday and..."
Georgina Smith
"A hidden gem. It definitely deserves more attention. Wine, service, ambiance and price are all..."
Mai Anh Le
"Great place friendly service and really good..."
Jacqui
"Pre Dinner drinks in here last night, such a lovely venue. It's really very comfortable in here and has a great friendly atmosphere . Makes such a..."
darron welch
"Best place to go in Colchester for a drink! Such a nice atmosphere, fantastic drinks & charcuterie boards & Teresa behind the bar was so lovely to..."
Danni Bishopp
"Had a lovely mid afternoon date there, our waiter was perfect, the coffee was good, The Albarino wine was delicious and the sharing platter hit the..."
Matt Blackburn
"Really nice bar. Very friendly. Great atmosphere & good music...."
Chris Bounce
"Lovely wine bar,good venue for..."
Kevin Whale
"Stock and Bailey is a super place to eat and drink. The tapas menu has enough on it to keep anyone more than happy and itā€™s served beautifully...."
WJET
"Lovely relaxed setting, I love the combination of natural light from a glass ceiling, mild jazz, indistinct chatter and frothy latte (yes, not only..."
Anna Ospennikova
"Friendliest bar in..."
Beau Daniels
"A pleasant bar to while away a few hours. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was very nice..."
Roberto Esposito
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere . Helpful staff. A pity not doing food. Well worth a visit for a..."
Kim Sheffield
"fantastic tapas! Amazing service, the team there are so friendly and helpful and a really nice atmosphere. A wonderful hidden..."
C J
Bambu Vietnamese
90/100 (6153 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vietnamese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Wings
Chicken Satay skewers
Gyoza
Satay chicken
Fried Noodles With
Pho
Mixed Grill BĆŗn
Cheesecakes
Noodle
Duck Pho
Chicken Wings
Beef
Ice Drip Coffee
Crawfish
Cari MI
Catfish
Lemon Mascapanƫ Cheesecake
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Chili
Pak Choi
Fried rice
Mixed Starter for 2
Pork
Prawn Summer Rolls
Mojito
Cheesecake
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Vermicelli
Ribs
Curry
Vietnamese Curry
Sea Bass
Prawns
Tempura
spring roll
Asian
Vietnamese
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Favourite restaurant! The food is sublime, as well as the service. My partner and I have recently moved away from the area, however we couldnā€™t..."
Hannah Mead
"Super friendly place to eat . Wonderful cuisine . Parking a nuisance though. We had grilled lamb and pork belly with catfish. As mains . Superb . I..."
Diane Dixon
"Such a beautiful place to eat - a real hidden gem. Can highly recommend the egg noodles and the lemongrass..."
Ashleigh Poole
"Delicious food, friendly and efficient staff. Lovely relaxed place. Highly..."
Helen McCabe
"Had a lovely lunch with friends. The food was lovely, prepared really quickly. The staff were helpful and polite. A hidden..."
Alice Harker
"Went for family meal tonight, the food is amazing couldnā€™t fault it at all. Lovely hidden paradise, cant wait to come..."
Amy Fletcher
"Went there tonight for the first time. Delicious authentic Vietnamese food. Friendly staff. Would highly..."
Little Yenny Foster
"Probably the best restaurant in Colchester, great service, great environment, tasty food and lovely customer service. I go there..."
Gergana Toteva
"Bambu is a fantastic place to dine, you get a great combination of terrific food along with friendly helpful and pleasent..."
Stephen Tyler
"Had another great meal last night, fantastic food and service again. Highly recommend a..."
Lorraine Woodworth
"Just had dinner here for my brothers birthday with the family. I honestly cannot find fault. The staff were friendly and attentive! The drinks were..."
Joseph Jefferys
"Had lunch here today for my husbands birthday. the food was really delicious, the waitress service was excellent. Very friendly people. The whole..."
Catherine Malmsjƶ
"Lovely fresh tasty food and really friendly helpful staff, loved every minute of it and will definitely be..."
Dan Metson
"We came to the Bambu on a school night with friend's (21 Dec), We found the staff very friendly and very attentive, the food was excellent, will be..."
Dave Johnson
"This is one of my favourite places to eat. Amazing customer service and staff who seem to genuinely care, unrivalled by anything in Colchester. Great..."
Robin Fussell
"Amazing food and excellent service! I definitely recommend..."
Marina Lučić
"We had an amazing meal at Bambu, the staff were great the atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzing. Overall an excellent night and we will definitely..."
Kelly Coxall Lawrence
"First of all, the staffs are very friendly and welcomingā€¦The decoration is cozy and minimalistic from my point of view. Letā€™s talk about the..."
Khant Zay Thu
"The food is amazing! Lovely little place ,comfortable ,staff are brilliant šŸ‘ excellent service ,a real little gem..."
Shiobhan Giles
"Great meal at bamboo once again , this visit was a friends birthday so I asked the restaurant staff for some favours , these were put into place..."
Alison Bradford
"Four of us came to Bambu, for a meal on Sunday night. Having been to Bambu before, the quality of the food was the same and didnā€™t disappoint. We..."
Richard Palmer
"Tissue and sticks! Add to delivery please. I have ordered delivery food. It was 7 items for Ā£50 without drinks. Wanted to try all of that. I really..."
Annet Kachaenko
"First time at the Bambu .First impressions, I love the decor ,a little bit noisy at the start 19.15 Saturday night ,but once people started finishing..."
mick francis
"Excellent food and service, maybe a little bit pricy, but it's really worth spending that money. Portions are quite big, after starters I couldn't..."
Edyta Pytlakowska
"Service is excellent, food is good and nice..."
C Ip
"Had an amazing meal here before heading to the Mercury Theatre for a show. Everything was supremely flavoursome. It came out super fast and we were..."
Jess
"Great food, great taste, great service. Generous portions. Contemporary clean environment, outdoor and indoor seating. Good air con too. Cant fault..."
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Jenkins Cafe
90/100 (4845 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheesy chips
Cappuccino
Cheese Mushroom Omelette
Full english breakfast
Burger
Beef burger
Salad
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great service and friendly staff. Full english breakfast was exceptional and had bubble & squeak. Almost too much to finish but i cleaned my plate!..."
Mark Prater
"Amazing food as always and such friendly staff xx would recommend..."
Sarah Probyn
"We use Jenkins almost every Saturday because the food and the Staff are both excellent...."
Chris Cracknell
"Had to make a brief pit stop in Colchester and Jenkins was the only open cafe I could find. The food was great and service was A1 Thank you Jenkins..."
Simon Cox
"Great Food, Friendly Staff, Efficient, Clean And Prices Are Very Reasonable. Definitely worth visiting. Afiyet olsun! !..."
Dee Hanbury
"Lovely roast yestaday thanks for finding me to give me my bag back cheers..."
Pete Tpot Taylor
"The staff r friendly & good food..."
Julie Gould
"Lovely people nice food and exellent company..."
Anna Spanner Gould
"Hot nice friendly..."
Blnt All Tradesman Dnmz
"Thanks so much for all your hard work today and we really all enjoy the hot meals you did today. Hope you enjoy the cake? Chrissy xxxxx THANKS..."
Chrissy Brundell
"Great food thanks for Heinz ketchup lads..."
Rob Williams
"Super food very clean great..."
David Wragg
"I do drinking a hot chocolate sometimes is..."
Ilyas Aslan
"Excellent food ,have missed..."
Mary Blackwell
"Great food great..."
Pamela Fleming
"Fast service. They have very generous portions in this..."
Diana Matthews
"Absolutely beautiful food , try the bubble and sqeek it's amazing. Very polite staff . Completely love ā¤ there food 10/10..."
bye bye
"Went here with my partner and our son, lovely staff, clean cafe and great food! The service was quick, food came out hot and was very tasty! Pretty..."
James O'Shea
"Consistently good food,friendly service and at a good price. A great and safe place to..."
Martyn Tidy
"Big menu and value for money breakfasts very good a clean place and the food comes quick I especially like the..."
karl wager
"This is the best cafe in Colchester u get excellent service and great food and the staff always serve with a smile and the food is perfect every time..."
David Tudor
"Absolutely excellent service, excellent Food and excellent Staff. As usual I was very..."
Fred Morris
"Lovely little cafe, food freshly cooked to order, very friendly helpful staff, food very goid, highly..."
sharon kennard
Victoria Cafe
90/100 (788 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Big Daddy Burger and Chips
Cheese Omelette Beans and Chips
Cajun Chicken with Rice and Salad
Eggs Benedict
Fish and chips
Cappuccino
Pot Roast
english breakfast
Traditional Breakfast
hot chocolate
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Pancake Breakfast
Chicken Curry Chips and Salad
CafƩ
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Cash only, wonderful staff, good value, big portions & a good variety of food. 17 of us for breakfast, not 1 complaint. Will be back, thanks..."
Ryan Wells
"Totally recommend. Very busy on a cold Saturday lunch time, shows that itā€™s good. Cash only. Service was hit and miss but very friendly when waved..."
Krystal
"Lovely food, reasonably priced and great service. Highly recommend eating here. Tried something different to the normal breakfast today chicken..."
Rob Rook
"I'm a frequent user of this cafe in my home town and you can get some great value breakfasts and meals here. The staff are friendly, service good and..."
Wendy Greenfield
"I've been quite a number of times over the past year. Each time with my baby. The staff have always been incredible, always happy to help with any..."
Tarot Noble
"Lovely food, friendly staff. Fantastic service all in all. Will definitely come back again soon!! Thank you...."
Mark Pickering
"A few reviews say meals are expensive. You are joking are you not? A pub restaurant will charge you anything from 25% to 50% more, depending on the..."
MARTIN BROWN
"In one word PERFECT! The food was excellent LGE portions, a good selection of drinks & smoothies, the service was excellent& fast, friendly staff &..."
Steve Wood
"Popped in for coffee with friends tday . We had a lovely time as the food was really nice and service and staff are a credit . Music was so..."
Lyndy Welham
"Lovely cafe with good food and no pretentiousness. Brilliant friendly staff and dogs allowed. Food cooked well and didnā€™t have to wait..."
Darren Ilston
"Definitely the best breakfast anywhere in Essex! Amazing food and great service, nothing too much trouble! Really good prices as..."
Stephen Brennan
"Well what a surprise this was! I will be honest we only went in because olive room next door were full. The staff in the cafe were efficient and..."
Shelley Clover
"Massive portion (cash only) and quick service..."
rbb
"What a wonderful cafe. On holiday and travelled several miles to get here,but worth it.. Food good Service very good Stuffed!!!..."
gordon bell
"First time here. Very friendly polite staff. Quick service. Food cooked to order and very nice we ate everything. 100 %..."
michelle ayling
"Party of 4 plus a dog. We sat outside. Fab service. Good price. Amazing food. Totally..."
Lorraine Brown
"Top quality food and good portion sizes.Staff are very friendly and helpful šŸ™‚. Would recommend..."
Matt Byrne
"Very welcoming owners and great food. Generous..."
Debra Clarke
"Massive portions and great value for money . Very popular with the locals so a good indicator of where to..."
Shaun Rock
Bagel Dough
90/100 (141 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
British
Fast food
British
Lunch
Bagels
Fast food
Fast food
British
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Nice location with friendly and welcoming staff. Good selection of bagels and fillings. The doughnuts look absolutely amazing and most people seemed..."
Wiebo Grobler
"one of the best bagel in Colchester! they also have a value meal which is only 5.50 for 1 bagel, 1 doughnut( or any sides) and any 1 drink. that is..."
April Smith
"We spotted this store open recently and hope it stays here for years to come! Had a green tea, rocky road donut, hot chocolate and a kit kat caramel..."
Rajen Mistry
"Great selection of bagels and fillings, doughnuts were awesome too - we ate in and the place was spotless for how busy it was. Will definitely be..."
David Cowell
"Delicious bagels with a wide variety of fillings and the donuts give krispy cream a run for their money! Staff are friendly and welcoming - will..."
Esme Humphries
"As someone who really, really enjoys food, I couldn't ask for a better place to get a bagel & doughnut fix! The food is delicious and made even..."
Rosie Maffia-Gul
"Wonderful concept, great selection of Bagels and doughnuts to choose from, a wide variety of fresh fillings and topped with a lovely coffee all at..."
Annette Cowell
"I came here on opening day and have to say that everything was fantastic. The food was unbelievable and the staff were excellent, constantly offering..."
Connor Gardner
"I cant believe I have finally found an East London bagel place since I moved to Essex. Service was 10/10, it was unbelievably clean and the food is..."
Hayley Parker
"Absolutely delicious halloumi bagel and smoothie. Very friendly staff, well spaced, clean seating and spot on with track & trace. Great..."
Wish Glasgow
"Had a lovely freshly made ham and cheese bagel, doughnut and a coffee for lunch, the food was fantastic, the service was excellent from the well..."
Stan Lapslie
"My 4 year old daugher and my favourite place to have a quick lunch break in town... she is obsessed with their rainbow bagels šŸ‘Œfantastic value for..."
Hannah Rowles
"Excellent value for money, staff very friendly. Would highly recommend and if I'm back in Colchester I would definitley return. The sausage and..."
Alfie Stone
"Friendly staff, bagels are delicious especially the sausage and cheese! And to top it off the kit kat caramel doughnut is to die..."
Paul Kavanagh
"Went in for a pestrami bagel and a coffee and this shop became an instant favorite for me. You can tell people really put a lot of effort in to this..."
Andrius Å abanovas
"Amazing food, quality service and the very best salt beef bagel I have ever had. Also great prices and exceptional..."
Shannon Meyer
"Amazing donuts and fresh bagels, clean friendly environment, great meal deal prices and child friendly too! Canā€™t wait to go..."
Lucy Frost
Platform 2
90/100 (1011 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
British
Lunch
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Seating
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place was an excellent find. Went on a Sunday in July (non-event day) and it was nice and quiet. My sons (7 & 13) enjoyed walking around the..."
Richard Willcox
"Quick visit for a model railway exhibition, and a ride in an open wagon pulled by steam. Ice-cream van onsite served one of the best salted caramel..."
John Primmer
"It's very small compared to some, however its well looked after and a very cute little afternoon out. We went during their steampunk bit and it was..."
Rachael and Rob Squires
"Lovely museum with a unique collection of steam and diesel locomotives and a wide variety of rolling stock. My favourite is the Class 317 DTSO! There..."
Greg Kiteos
"Visited as something to do with the kids. Found it enjoyable enough and reasonably priced. Diesel engine was running but the steep step onto the..."
Stuart Mccrae
"A lovely museum ideal for a family day out. They run heritage trains on a short section of track, and the displays are very good. You have access to..."
Ian Cornish
"I have recently become a volunteer there and although I've only been there twice I'm really enjoying myself getting involved in the running of the..."
Gary McLean
"A nice place to take kids, all run by volunteers. Lovely little train rides that takes you for a 5-10 min ride and lovely cafe with the largest..."
Frankie Francois
"My first visit to the centre and certainly not disappointed! It's the perfect self-contained railway centre with an excellent array of locomotives..."
Bob Brown
"Absolutely fabulous day out ! my husband was given a Driver experience package as an 80th birthday present. Cannot recommend it highly enough- he had..."
Mary EA Russell
Thai One
90/100 (4554 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Prawns
Green Curry
Noodle
Tempura
Beef
Red Curry
Fish
Salad
Pork
Chili
Duck
Oyster
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Fantastic meal at my favourite restaurant. In my opinion this is the best Thai Restaurant in Colchester. I am gluten free which is never a problem..."
Suzanne Jayne Taylor
"Probably the best Thai food I have had to date. I have eaten at Na-ree-thai and Naka Thai the other go to restaurant for Thai food in Colchester and..."
Olufunmi Sobodu
"The best Thai we have ever had in the UK the surroundings and staff and oh my the food we could have been back in Thailand itself.Definatley be..."
Caroline Hill Shearer
"Warm lovely place enjoy every time we come here, food gorgeous we order set meals plenty of it. The red curry fantastic drink it like soup in the..."
Gary Langdon
"Our favourite, bit of a long trek for us but well worth..."
Keely Cooper
"Had a wonderful meal. Very attentive and helpful. Would happily recommend to anyone..."
John Langridge
"Really fast delivery and absolutely delicious ļæ½ highly recommended ļæ½will definitely be ordering..."
Clemmie RenƩe
"Outstanding food been going Thai 1 for years food top standard..."
Michelle Allwright
"Fantastic meal & great entertainment. Staff were helpful and friendly. Look forward to visiting..."
Kate Gower
"Fantastic food. Even my kids love it and they're really fussy eaters! Staff are very lovely and..."
Jack Pennell
"Lovely food & lovely staff. Love coming here. One of our favourire restraunts..."
Charlotte Young
"Many leagues above any other thai restaurant, been here many times and it has been flawless in terms of food and atmosphere. The staff are incredibly..."
Henry Griggs
"Absolutely amazing food and service. Unexpectedly brilliant bar at the front of restaurant which was a great touch. I don't normally go THAI, but for..."
Braedon Frank
"The food is very yummy and i am not gonna lie, whenever I go and eat at this restaurant, the taste still remains the sameā€¦.I felt like I was in..."
Khant Zay Thu
"Brilliant service. Brilliant food. Vegan menu is the best I've seen in the region bar going into Central or Greater London. Other Thai restaurants..."
Raj Nakum
"First time visiting this beautiful restaurant. We had a warm & friendly welcome. Not sure what to select we had a mixed selection of starters......"
Charly Roulston
"5 stars all round for everything the soups šŸ² delicious the mains super tasty..."
Gabby B
"Shame we can only give a five star rating! Attentive service, food was exceptional. We did not book, but would recommend. We were made so welcome and..."
Steven Gray
"Absolutely wonderful restaurant to dine in - would give them ten gold stars ! Food is delicious - staff very polite and friendly - what more can you..."
Judy Patrick
"We were warmly welcomed and the service was excellent. The food was equally excellent and generous servings. I would definitely come here..."
Alexander Ryan
"Having lived in Thailand for a short period this restaurant was a pleasant reminder of good Thai food very well presented with an authentic taste..."
Tony Crawford
"Great food, had a Thai Green curry, the flavours were amazing. My dining guests all enjoyed their meals. The service was very good and attentive...."
Shaun Kirk
"Had a brilliant dinner out over the weekend at Thai One. The food was grand, the staff were all lovely and (who I assume is the owner) was genuine..."
Alex Thomas
"Great food, great service. Had the duck red curry, sticky rice and banana fritters for dessert. All..."
Jack Lambert
"Our old time favourite! We have been coming to this place for 17 years! We love the food and service from the owner and..."
E C
"We had a mixed starter for 2 followed by beef massaman curry with chips to share between 2 of us and a bottle of chardonnay Ā£45. The chicken wings..."
Lee Amos
"My sister and I took mum today for Mother's Day. Service was impeccable and the food was delicious! Our waitress was absolutely lovely. Great family..."
Handbag Hahah
"Took my kids out to eat here on a Monday evening. One of the best Thai meals I have had in a long time. The staff were polite and really friendly and..."
Mark Curtis
Doga Restaurant
90/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Turkish
Healthy
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pan Fried Squid
chicken shish
Chicken & Lamb Shish
Peppers
Yogurt Chicken Kebab
Kanafeh
Sigara Boregi
Jumbo Prawns Basil and Garlic Sauce
TiramisĆŗ
Focaccia
Moussaka
Hummus
Garlic Prawns
Kabobs
Grilled Sea bass
Greek salad
Juice
liver
Souvlaki
Mix Shish
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Turkish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First visit to restaurant after a number of takeaways, and we were generally very impressed. The restaurant was busy on a Friday evening, which..."
Lee Williams
"Enjoyed a lovely family lunch yesterday, it is one of the most comfortable dining experiences I've had in Colchester. The lunch set menu is very good..."
B
"Fantastic food. Thoroughly enjoyed that. However, service wasn't brilliant! It felt like we were inconveniencing one of the servers. Saving grace is..."
Natasha ā€œTashii Otoā€ Robinson
"Lovely family restaurant. Busy, so best book in advance especially on the weekend. We had a lovely meal, there is something for everyone, even my..."
Marian De Jesus
"Amazing food and great value for money. This is THE best Turkish in Colchester without a doubt. Loved the music in here too. All meat is halal. Must..."
Taz Khan
"Quite simply the best restaurant in Colchester by far. The food is excellent, service is great. The prices are very reasonable and it was great to..."
Steve Kiernan
"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Colchester at any time of day! The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, the staff are really..."
Beccy Lawrance
"Fresh, hot and super tasty. Lovely cosy environment and the waitress and owner were very accommodating and chatty. The food was delicious and came..."
Wiebo Grobler
"Absolutely delicious ā¤ļø. Fresh, quality ingredients, good atmosphere, nothing to fault about this place. Give this place a try if you want some..."
Oana Bogdan
"Wow. Randomly found on a holiday. Ate the hot starter sharer mix which was yummy. Then had butter chicken, wow what a dish! Packed full of flavour..."
Bonny Cannon
"The food was really fantastic, I had the Iskender and my partner had the Kleftiko (Lamb shank). Really delicious and beautifully presented. The home..."
Philip Clevberger
"Another lovely meal at this amazing restaurant. Could not fault the food or the service. He Kleftico is to die for. Only down side were the noisy..."
Susan Tunstall
"Very happy with the quality of produce and skill of the cuisine here: highly..."
emma hayes
"Excellent service, excellent food also halal food. Would recommend and will visit..."
Salman Patel
"Great food and great service. Great mixed grill and chicken..."
Tim Ngwena
"Great food in a comfortable setting. Not sure about the 80s music at high volume from tinny speakers though. An enjoyable dinner..."
Nadine Griffin
"Just ordered a yoghurt lamb shish takeaway. Meat and sauce were superb. Smokey and tender. The chips and Sigara Boregi also tasted great (although a..."
Tom Cox
Riverside Spice
90/100 (2190 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Bangladeshi
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bangladeshi
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Chicken tikka masala
Naan
Curry
Lamb
Sit down
Asian
Balti
Bangladeshi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food here is excellent and the staff are polite and friendly!! Would recommend this place too..."
Shaun Peters
"What a time, would always go back, the guys make you laugh and are extremely professional as well as giving you top rate..."
Adam G (adam1023)
"I held an event in Earls Cone for 10 professionals. I pre ordered food the day before and collected it at 6pm on the day of the event. The food was..."
Gemma Frost
"An impromptu visit but quickly accommodated. Very courteous service, with all courses served in a timely manner. Fresh flavoured. Excellent garlic..."
John Floren
"Excellent food. Always eat here when I am local for business. Never had a bad..."
Cobie VH
"Staff were very friendly and kind. Enjoyed chatting with them throughput the evening and they smiled the whole time! I often find Indian restaurant..."
Green Air
"Came here with the wife as we fancied travelling somewhere different and it didn't disappoint. Great food great service from Imran. Food was..."
Mahbub Ali
"Good food, reasonably priced. Great service. All you need for a nice dining..."
daniel weston
"3rd time we have been and will definitely be 4th , 5th..."
Jupiter SEO
"Best in town, professional and friendly staff, delicious food, plenty of options. Halal meat options are..."
ghias raj
The Abbey Arms
90/100 (680 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Beer
gin
Martini
Great Beers
Cloudy Apple Cider
Bar
Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Drinks
"One of the best around. Friendly staff and punters. Love this..."
Richard Aikens
"This pub has a cosy and friendly atmosphere and not a bad selection of beer. I personally love the Heineken on draught and owners ain't bad..."
Justin Granata
"Haven't been to this place for so long lovely to see the place looking so good. Fantastic job guys...."
Jason Knight
"Fantastic staff and atmosphere for the football and a fabulous gin..."
Debs MacMahon
"Fantastic public house, great staff,great atmosphere and superbly presented, a big thumbs up from me..."
Martyn Delivett
"Good atmosphere, friendly Bar staff and good selection of drinks. Just what the Pub was waiting for was a makeover and has been done to a excellent..."
Robert Pauline Kirby
"A great establishment which caters for every ones needs from pool, sky sports , juke box photo booth plus an array of beers to choose from. The decor..."
Sean Lawlor
"Cool little..."
Mick Kenny
"Lovely place, great management and of course bubbly friendly team that work there that Make you feel welcome. Some thing for every one ....pool..."
Andrea Blue
"If you were driving along the main road it would be easy to not notice the Abbey Arms, especially as the entrance faces the other way and I didn't..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Really nice pub, great selection of drinks and knowledgeable staff. Seemed really popular with the locals but was very welcoming to..."
A J
"Proper pub. Really enjoyed it thx! Good..."
Dan Jackson
"Great large and beer. Also one of the only places that really have a great choice for females that dont want beer and actually want a decent choice..."
Sean Buckley
"Good pub within striking distance of town. Pool table, darts and multiple TVs showing sports. Good selection of ales. USB charging ports on the..."
David Allen
"Brilliant pub with welcoming staff! Good selection of drinks and love the new make over! Very clean and cannot believe the change, plus if you like..."
Dave Smith
"We were unanimous with my mates - best pub in England. Not pricey, food was great (large portions too!) and, most importantly - great service. The..."
Adam K
"Beautiful setting, helpful staff and a first class breakfast at reasonable prices, well done to you all..."
jeff davis
"Great venue being refurbished to be a comfy and inviting venue! New management friendly and clearly enjoying their new venture. Good luck and wishing..."
Gerald Seager
"Great little pub. Plenty of beers and cider to choose..."
Gary Elliott
"Great pub with a good regular crowd.football and live music on occasion with polite staff and good atmosphere.beer garden aswell. Well worth a..."
sawini bags
"Just reopened after a refurbishment. Excellent beer and excellent service from the very welcoming..."
Edward Powell
"Great atmosphere, bar staff are friendly and make you feel welcome the moment you walk, great place to meet friends, play pool and unwind anyway of..."
Darren Saunders
"Best local in Colchester friendly staff nice decor toilets refurbished and smell clean no carling but plenty of other beers to enjoy and its got the..."
Paul Cook
"Great pub in which to watch sport. Friendly staff too. Decent beer. What more could you..."
Peter Butterfield
"Friendly clean and good selection of beers and ales, if you're looking for a good sports pub, this is your..."
Andy Ibs
"Lovely pub and such friendly accommodating staff. Love the clean bright openness and the..."
Mark Renault
"Great pub with super staff . Sport bar but the girls will love the cocktails and spirits..."
Scott Mckillop
Unique Fish Bar & Kebab
90/100 (1268 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
British
British
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Kabobs
Chicken and Lamb Shish Kebab
Fish
Chicken and Beef Burger
Gyro
Doner Kebab
Chicken Fillet Burger
Battered sausage
British
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Been getting our fish and chips here for the last 5 years, always spot on. Last night tried the chicken and lamb shish and it was the best I've ever..."
elizabeth margetts
"Excellent service very friendly all food cooked freshly to order and was large portions very tasty one of the best takeaways we've had for a long..."
Lee sayer
"The chicken wrap was actually pretty tasty, fair price Service was hectic, but they were busy which means good business Atmosphere, who dosent like a..."
T J
"Most polite respectful place on mersea thank you to all the staff very welcoming and great..."
Rob Hewitt
"Omg best kebab wrap ever ,ordered 6 meals and not one disappointed us. Very busy for a Monday night bit busy with locals coming in good sign for good..."
Carole Cutts
"The only place I'll eat a burger from great service staff are very polite &..."
Nathan Brown
"Best fish and chips on Mersea by far. My family has been coming here for years. Love..."
Chris Bell
"Best place for fish and chips on Mersea..."
Derek Mallows
"Used to eat from here quite often but recently prices have increased significantly like just about everything else in life right now!!! Honestly the..."
Craig Turp
"We had to eat our take away fish and chips on a park bench as there was no outdoor seating, we have a dog. But the fish was lovely and the chips..."
Linda McLean
"Allways good but let us down on this occasion with chips for a meal of 4 ,i whent back and the guys gave us a complete meal as would have been cold..."
Chris Mole
"Chippy for the thinking Mersea Island Man Woman. Good quality white flakes of Fish wrapped in light crispy golden batter with a shedload of chips on..."
Daniel Holding
"Originally from east london, Unique is now our local chippy. Can be a bit hit and miss but 9 times out of 10 its spot on. Portions are decent, chips..."
Kellie Youles
"Absolutely fantastic. The food is amazing and the service fast and all the staff are very friendly. All cooked fresh to. Thank you. This is a cash..."
Stuart Cross
"Absolutely the best Shish Kebabs! The fish and chips are good as well - the only problem is that the battery doesn't travel well..... it goes..."
Julian Rimmer
"Great fish &..."
Fahima Khatun-Monnan
"Classic fish and chip place and kebab house too. Only accepts cash, always very busy because it's so good. If you want traditional fish and chips..."
Tilly Budney
The Victory At Mersea
90/100 (1915 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Cod
Chicken Scallopini
Prawns
Sandwiches
Gees Sticky Toffee Pudding
Burger
Burger N Chips and Dips
Toasts
Salt and Pepper Squid Starter
Roast Beef
Seafood Selection
Falafel
Halloumi Fries After My Daughter Attacked Them
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Pork
Fish and chips
Guinness Stout
english breakfast
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Grilled Salmon
Pasta
Cheesecake and Ice Cream
Cider
Salad
Crab
Beer Battered Cod
Chocolate Brownie
Calamari
Victory Burger
Sit down
Pub
British
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Validated Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were told by friends this place had just had all their rooms re done so we thought we would give it a try! Welcomed by a nice member of staff who..."
Paige Lockwood
"My second visit to The Victory, this time with the wife and doggy. We only ate on the pub and haven't stayed in the hotel. It was a glorious..."
Jonathan
"We went here for a lunchtime meal, having heard that it was in a good spot with lovely views. The location is pleasant, but it's difficult to see the..."
Carole Ash
"Lovely location and large beer garden which is dog friendly. Expensive food menu though, Ā£16 for a sandwich and a few chips, and the bread wasn't..."
Em-Elle Kay Gee
"This is an absolutely stunning seaside stay with great modern rooms (including the accessible room where we stayed). Rooms were clean, comfy and very..."
Saul Gouder
"I booked a table for mother's Day for 7 of us plus our dog. After an initial confusion over our booking, we were shown to our table which was very..."
Nicola Drew
"First time I've been here. Purely lived it for the seafood van. Music was food outside too, better atmosphere than it was indoors. IL be going for..."
Steve Daw
"Lovely pub stopped for a drink with the dog on a beautiful warm afternoon. Lots of other dogs very dog..."
Tracey Brandon
"A busy pub with lots of outside and inside space. Pleasant staff even though they were very busy and didn't seem to stop. Also a lovely gentleman was..."
Adam Bevan
"Good place to visit with lots of outdoor seating for the better weather. Play area for the younger kids. Reasonable disabled access, although..."
David Packard
"Brilliant pub and staff with good food served . One of our favourite places to come..."
Mr Craig Morgan
"Great spot for Lunch, Great weather and entertainer/singer outside was great, food not bad either. Great..."
Phil Evans
"Late lunch with a fantastic plate of fresh sea food (anchovies were perfects)... and a good singer who made us forget the bad..."
Helene Berton
"Great location, nice ambience, modern decor. Service would be improved if staff responded to customers rather than talking amongst..."
Peter Freeth
Royal
90/100 (325 ratings)
Restaurants
Chicken
Cola
prosecco
Cider
Rump steak
Beef burger
Beers
Corona Extra
Gin Tonic Various Beer
Camden Town Beer
Margherita Pizza and Goats Cheese Spinach and Caramelised Onion Pizza
Fish and Chips
Roast Beef
"My first time at the Fat Cat, and it was nice - loads of options for drinks, and if you go at the right time they do food as well. The place isn't..."
Andrew Cartwright
"great place owned by even greater people, thanks for always being kind & i'm glad to see the place doing better now, will be back to visit soon :)))..."
TBE Supervisors
"Definitely the best pub in colchester. Staff are very nice and has a great atmosphere. 100%..."
Fred the great
"Lovely pub, great service and wonderful food. Top..."
Adam Winchester
"My partner and I went in last weekend to try out their new pizza oven and it was amazing, by far the best pizza I've had! Could tell it was all..."
Caitlyn Cross
"My partner and I went to the Fat Cat to try out the new pizza oven and it was honestly the best pizza I've had! you could tell it was freshly made..."
Nicole Allen
"Great real ale selection in this cozy, welcoming..."
Greg Carter
"This really was an unexpected gem! Loved the selection of local beers. Atmosphere was very welcoming and the service was top notch. Will definitely..."
Nathan Caplan
"Delicious Sunday lunch, the food was amazing. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere - we will be..."
K
"Great evening. Staff were friendly and had an amazing pizza. Great seasoning, made to request, fresh and quality toppings. It was delicious !!! Would..."
Karen Bailey
"Freindly pub with plenty of beer choices, however no stouts other than Guinness. Had a few local brews too. Came during pizza night, although pizza..."
James Lambourne
"Fantastic little pub on the edge of town, with more cask ale then you can shake a shakey thing at and at least 15 Belgium beers in..."
Graham Seal
"Lovely place, smart indoor seating and a nice new little roof terrace, too. Really nice landlord and bar staff, great selection of ales and..."
Richard Gott
"Love the Fat Cat. Good beer. Nice cosy pub with a good atmosphere. We had a good Sunday..."
Christopher Smith
"Fantastic Sunday roast. The barmaid, I think her name is Connie, was marvellous..."
Helen Mchugh
"Great selection of beers although a little on the pricey side. It's a small dinky pub with great modern character. The only downside was that the..."
Matt Smith
"First pint back in a pub and as always The Fat Cat did not disappoint. Great selection of beer, very hospitable and attentive staff/owner. All in..."
Matt Price
Other Monkey Brewing - The Taproom
90/100 (92 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Pub
Grill
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
Beer restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
British
Grill
Brew Pub
Beer restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Rib of Beef
Pretzel
Anspach and Hobday Nitro Porter
Beer Fries
Cider
Grill
British
Brew Pub
Bar
Beer restaurants
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Yet again what an amazing tasting evening Such great value What amazing knowledge Aaron and Mac have truly a fantastic..."
Stephen Pitt
"Had a lovely visit to the taproom, tried a Bao with beef brisket which was nice, as well as obviously trying a variety of beers! What I particularly..."
Andrew Cartwright
"What a great place, food excellent, plenty of Ales and Beers, staff friendly and good..."
STEPHEN BEACH
"An absolutely brilliant place, the tasting experiences are amazing and I will look to come back again and..."
Alex Tapley
"Great selection of craft beers, more of their own brews coming on line shortly. Friendly staff who are well informed of all the current rotation of..."
Neil Robinson
"Great selection of craft beer from new England hazy and juicy IPAs to creamy stout, awesome vibe and dƩcor with friendly staff and fair prices...."
Path Finder
"Really nice place. The staff were friendly and helpful and the beer was fantastic. Only nipped for a quick pint whilst the other half went shopping..."
Jon Bibby
"Good place, good food, good service.. location wise is easy to find as it is right in the heart of Colchester Town.. parking is bit tricky but i..."
Lois Eunike
"Great beer brewed on-site. Cracking food and friendly staff. Fascinating old building too. Iā€™m a..."
Andrew Laws
"Absolutely love this place, best place to drink if you like your home brewed ales and Ipa. Plus they always have good sours and stouts plus lager. If..."
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Maypole Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway
89/100 (706 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Chinese
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Prawns
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Singapore Rice Noodles with Meat
Panang Curry Beef
Pork
Fried Ho-Fun with Beef
chicken chow mein
Seafood
Mongolian beef
Noodle
Prawn
Beef
szechuan beef
Chili
Duck
Ribs
Cantonese
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent food and friendly service. I can highly recommend this to..."
Stuart Bull
"Yet another brilliant night at the maypole , food was amazing and Debbie really catered to our preferences, my daughter is vegetarian and the food..."
Raven Henderson
"great night had our family get together and Lee and family where amazing so helpful for everyone's need and made the night fun food amazing as all..."
Dan Savill-Green
"Ken and Debbie were very lovely and welcoming. Food was beautiful. We will be back again, especially when we move up to Tiptree in August..."
Alanna Jane Harrison-Doughty
"Lovely food whilst staying in the area Thank you..."
Helen Merner Moonan
"Food and People there were perfect!!!! 100% going..."
Mark Harrison-Doughty
"Had a lovely meal last night and can't understand why more people don't..."
Graham Pryke
"Cant found no wherrr to compare with..."
Ken Chan
"Excellent family run restaurant. Really authentic food and you can tell they cook with much love. Drove all the way from London - this beats every..."
Samuel Robert Walser
"A real shock, but definitely the good kind. Having spent time in China and Korea I normally avoid Chinese restaurants in the UK as they are almost..."
Cliff Ray
"First timer, family of 4. Very attentive owners. We felt very welcome as soon as we walked in. Food was amazing!. Thank you..."
Tarnya Brannon
"Excellent food in a 1st class venue in a stylish setting, what more could you want. Friendly staff with 1st class service, highly..."
Kevin Paul
"I've just eaten dinner here and it's been truly excellent. The food has been nothing but first class, the service impeccable, and the sounds of..."
Yigal ā€œIggyā€ Raymond
"First time dining in the Maypole. The owners are so lovely, friendly and welcoming. Had a lovely meal, all dishes ordered had a great flavour, and..."
Jules Ryan
"Food was great, friendly service as well. Building has seen better days but don't let that put you off. Prices a bit expensive too imo 110 for 2..."
Steve McMaster
"We had a great takeaway last night, the spare ribs were the highlight for me, recommended by Ken when I placed our order. All of our dishes were..."
Alex Catasus
"What a warm welcome we received. Lovely young guy took our order. Answered all our questions. Was funny and friendly towards our 4 year old..."
Tracy Hinton
"The staff were so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious - I just wanted to keep eating it! A fabulous dining experience. I..."
Jess Roskilly-Stewart
"This Chinese/Malay style restaurant is handy for us as it is situated in an old pub on the Colchester bound road out of Tiptree. We've visited it..."
James Knights
"Great Time celebrating Peter's birthday..."
Andrew Reeves
"Decided to give this place a try for the first time tonight. It's a bit of a drive for us but well worth the effort. Although there was just the..."
Ken Fullman
"Lovely custom we came here for our first wedding aniversary for a meal, the owner couldnt been any more poilte, food was amazing will be coming here..."
tonya hynes
"Yes the Maypole can be pricey but then so can other restaurants if you order fillet steak, scallops, lobster, Dover sole etc. There are cheaper..."
Diana Littler
"Just been here for the first time and it was amazing! Walked in ordered food to go and had a beer. Everyone nice and friendly and the food was..."
Jason Fury
"We normally use our local Chinese takeaway but unfortunately was closed due to covid, so we used maypole for the first time, and WOW we ordered thai..."
Laura Tucker
"Lovely food and staff never..."
Amelia Dunnage
"Excellent restaurant, went here with family on a weekend as my parents had tried it separately before and had recommended we all go together. The..."
Anna Howes
The Hare And Hounds
89/100 (649 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Cheesecake
Nuggets and Chips
Fish & Chips
Chicken & Chorizo Linguine
Burger
Gourmet Burger with Bacon
Roast Beef
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Lobster
Pork
Ribeye steak
Sunday roast
Salad
Seafood Risotto
Cider
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Liver and bacon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
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Mid-range
"We came here for a late lunch and it was absolutely AMAZING!!! the food was SO good and really good size portions! The staff were brilliant!! It's a..."
Megs Merrifield
"Good place glad it's re opened and new managers are great and food is good..."
Barry Hoare
"Visited here for the first time for boxing day lunch and wow wow wow we was impressed. The food was lovely, the interior is cosy but classy and the..."
ashleigh Peperell
"We were a party of 11 with allergies & 3 people arriving 20 minutes late on a busy Sunday lunchtime. I can honestly say the staff were amazing & the..."
Danielle McIntyre
"My second consecutive week eating here and I can confidently say that the roast dinner is not to be missed! Everything was cooked to perfection,..."
Lisa Collins
"Lovely surroundings, food was cooked beautifully, staff and locals were all very friendly. Good selection of drinks (especially gin). The mushroom..."
The Review Guy
"Walked in the morning and came back here for a light lunch. Used the bar which was quite quiet with a few regulars. Nice wood burner stove. There..."
AndyC59
"I ordered fish and chips. Where we were seated, the table for 4 near the fish tank, I noticed that there were flies on the window. What intrigued me..."
CostTheBro 12
"Really nice little pub in a quiet setting, the bar is small and cosy while the restaurant is vast and spacious. The furniture is fantastic, the..."
Daniel Dillon
"Had a wonderful meal - lamb and pea pie. Highly recommended food and..."
Nicki Openshaw
"Lovely country pub with evening sun, home made pies and friendly..."
Clare Vander Meersch
"Friendly cosy country pub. Great staff, awesome food and fantastic..."
sharon lynch
"Just been for a Monday night bite - fantastic food and wonderful service. Such attentive staff . Very professional but yet friendly. Could recite all..."
sarah Hoddell
"Cosy little country pub with excellent service. The steak and kidney pie was incredible. In fact, everything that we had there was faultless. Highly..."
Melissa Pereira
"Great service and food. Well stocked bar good to see open again, tasteful..."
Anne Brown
"Me and a couple of friends went to this lovely pub for an evening meal tonight. All 3 of us were extremely impressed with both the food and..."
James Gurney
"Serving staff a little inexperienced, but service was fairly quick k. Food was good, although starters seemed expensive for their size. Lovely..."
Sarah Robinson
"Had a lovely evening! Beer prices were great and Emma was amazing! Love Boss the Rottweiler. Will definitely visit again!..."
Kevin Bauld
"Delightful village pub with a lovely ambience. I had my birthday meal for 6 in the gorgeous garden room last night, the waitresses could not have..."
Gail Walsh
North Hill Noodle Bar
89/100 (4850 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Chinese
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Singaporean
Chinese
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Ribs
Pork Buns
Orange chicken
Pad Thai
Vegetable Noodles
Tom yum soup
Curry
Chilli Udon
Thai green curry
Prawns
Sticky Ribs
Spicy Squid
Barbecued Spare Ribs
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Noodle
King Prawn Pad Thai
Beef
Meat Dishes
Toasts
Tempura Asparagus
Tempura
North Hill Noodles
Kung Pao Chicken
Dumplings
Bulgogi Beef Rice Bowl
Roast Duck Red Thai Curry
Chili
Black Pepper Udon
Duck
Special Squash Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Pork
Vegetable Rendang
sweet and sour chicken hong kong style
Udon
Chicken noodle soup
Kung po chicken
Hong Kong
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
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Mid-range
"We fancied a bite with flavour: Noodle Bar it is! The BBQ ribs were sticky and meaty, perfect. The squid had a nice light batter and the sauce the..."
Remy O.
"Loved this place back in the day and good to see its still great. The food is delish and really good portions šŸ˜Š highly recommend the Beef Bulgogi..."
M B
"We visited North Hill Noodle Bar recently for a weekday lunch and sat in the new extended area which was very nice. The service was excellent and the..."
Aaron C
"Definitely took me by surprise. Looked like a pub from outside, loud and busy inside, however clean, good customer service and delicious food...."
Airė Vizbaraitė
"Visited on a Sunday at lunchtime. Love the renovations which give the restaurant a more modern feel. Food, as always, is great value and the..."
Mechelle
"I have been to the Noodle Bar countless times now, and every single time the meals are a 10/10. The staff is always super polite and attentive. I..."
Perla B.
"First Visit, but will not be our last, outstanding food with professional service, make sure you obtain a booking for popular times, the Chicken..."
Lee Williams
"Very tasty food, quick service! Very quiet and chilled..."
Micky Dumoulin
"Amazing. I donā€™t really like spicy food, but I wanted the spicy chicken clear noodle soup, as I like clear noodle soups. We asked if we could have..."
Dog Pawz (MaxTheDog)
"Had a lovely father's day meal here with my daughter and her son's, great food, great service, can't wait to go again..."
Paul Meadows
The New Inn
89/100 (2391 ratings)
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British
Gastropub
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Dinner
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Stella Artois
Stout
Beer
Sunday Roast Pork
Scotch egg
Pork Crackling
Pie n chips
Pint of Prawns
Star Wing Porter
Sit down
British
Bar
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Gastropub
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This pub is tucked away, so you really wouldn't know it was there unless you was looking for it. Nice selection of drinks available, plenty of..."
Andrew Cartwright
"First time in this pub. The guy behind the bar was very welcoming and helpful. The beer was kept well and lovely. The bartender said they change..."
MrG
"Friendly local pub with a lovely little beer garden and function room for occasions, recently had a family birthday party here, and was ideal šŸ‘Œ..."
Jenna Griffiths
"Great place, good choice of ales and cider, food options are varied & a nice relaxed atmosphere for a close to town..."
Darren Grove
"Had birthday party there and rented out the back room. Food was delicious that was all home made and fresh! Great service, like a traditional old pub..."
Ellie Brown
"Great street food vendors. Nice ever changing beer selection. When the landlady does BBQ make sure you get..."
James Fernee
"A great local pub with good ales and beers regularly on offer. Comfortable ambience and very helpful staff. Not tried the food yet but will be back...."
Keith Parrott
"We recently hosted a birthday party in the private function room at the New Inn. The team couldn't be more helpful and friendly. The date coincided..."
Emma Thompson
"This is a wonderful pub, the staff are very welcoming. I have been with a large group of colleagues, they served up a delicious buffet, it is in an..."
Michelle Clayden
"Lovely little 'proper' pub, the landlady is adorable and the staff are really friendly. Had roast lunch there yesterday and it was spectacular! The..."
Lorraine Joyce
Ashiana Tandoori
89/100 (2752 ratings)
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Balti
Asian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Tandoori Chicken 1 2
Brandy Warmer
Curry
Prawns
Fish
Chicken tikka masala
Chicken biryani
Sit down
Balti
Indian
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"The food here is always excellent with very friendly service. Really lovely atmosphere with tables being a good distance apart so you don't feel..."
Robyne Wilde
"The whole experince was very good. Ordered Chicken Pakora for starters, the chicken was very succulent. For mains ordered Chicken Jalfrezi, Garlic..."
Ruhul Amin
"Ordered the chicken tikka boneless, lamb tikka masala, and peshwari naan with pilau rice and it was SO FREAKIN GOOD!! This is my partners favourite..."
TheGamingLegend
"Best curry in Colchester! We wouldn't go anywhere else, the sauce is delicious and the naans are cooked to perfection...."
Jack Avis
"Ordered takeaway came bang on time, piping hot! Beautiful flavours and chicken was melt in the mouth and such big servings made 2 plentiful meals..."
Annie Newton
"Ordered food tonight. Big shout out awesome in every way, delivery spot on, temperature of food, quality/quantities of meat,..."
David Johns
"The choice was extensive.very classy place and service.very popular breads.starters and six main meals outstanding.veg a d meat dishes..."
virginia harvey
"Best Indian meal we've had in ages. The restaurant is a little walk out of the town centre but well worth finding as it is very clean, modern and..."
Stuart Reid
"Quite simply the best in the area. Great quality food at a fair price with excellent service and varied menu choices. We have been quite a few times..."
Nick Guy
"Amazing service, and brilliant food. You get enough food for the prices... I think the decor is very calming and in general the restaurant is a great..."
Georgina Welton
"Had a nice family meal there Food was so nice and tasty. Loved the service, chef came out asking if Food was ok. Definitely will be back. Keep up the..."
Adel Badi
"Always go here for takeaway and to dine in. Ordered the take away meal for 2 people. When we got home we had two wrong currys and a wrong naan...."
Jenny Baumback
The Layer Fox
89/100 (640 ratings)
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International
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Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
International
Healthy
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Ham Hock Terrine
Cappuccino
Haddock
Whitebate
Beer
Whiskey in the Guinness Is Heaven
Burger
Irish coffee
Whitebait
Mushroom & Haloumi Burger
Scotch egg
Deep Fried Ice Cream in a Brandy Snap Basket
Nachos
Beef
Roast Beef
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Duck
Red Cabbage
Pulled Pork
Risotto
Zeppole
Sunday lunch
Game Pie
Spicy chicken
Sit down
Healthy
Bar
Pub
International
British
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Book Sunday lunch on the spur of the moment, what a great choice. The staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We decided on roast beef which..."
Mark Bown
"Was just passing and decided to try it. It was surprisingly good. Staff were very nice and welcoming. Very very good experiences Food was amazing,..."
Ilze Gutmane
"Fabulous cosy pub, lovely decor and absolutely delicious food and amazing service, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the Mediterranean tart,..."
Anne Ronsky
"Lovely lunch - family with 2 kids. Food was great (with an extensive kids menu) and service was great - attentive and fast. Would thoroughly..."
Edward Hodder Smith
"Really lovely old pub in a small idyllic village. Very well kept, with friendly staff. Interesting and varied food choices that were bought out fast..."
Laura Watkins
"A pleasant pub. The service was good with friendly efficient staff. The pub has clearly been refurbished, but it's kept a traditional feel. The food..."
Nigel Brown
"Lovely dinner here, garlic prawns gorgeous, as was the Scampi - the crĆØme brĆ»lĆ©e was not good, hopefully the recipe can be changed, the flavour..."
AOM Project
"dropped in for a pint last Saturday, pleasant service, well kept beer, nice to sit outside and watch the world go by, overall a very good..."
mjschoolar
"We had a delicious meal at the Fox, which my wife said was the best she has had. The service was excellent, food brought out promptly and well..."
Jason Hall
"Good pub with good beer, visited on a relatively quiet weekday evening, last orders called about 10 so felt obliged to supp up and leave. Would visit..."
Lee Payne
"A lovely Sunday lunch with the family. 6 of us and the pub was quite busy. Great Sunday Beef roast and friendly, good service. Worth a..."
Andrew Bedford
"A lovely local pub. That is very welcoming. We visited for dinner Saturday night. The food was lovely. Service was..."
Tim Eve
"We received a lovely welcome at lunchtime from the lady behind the bar, our servers were very attentive and friendly but not annoyingly so. Food was..."
Pauline Knowles
"We had a lovely meal here Saturday night. The bread and butter pudding was absolutely delicious. Will be back again..."
Charlotte
"Lovely lunch with my elderly Dad today. The battered cod was perfect as were the chips plus a delicious home made tartare sauce. Dad enjoyed his..."
kelly vargas
"Our visit to the layer fox was nice. The menu was a bit limited, and to be honest a little more expensive than we was perhaps expecting (there was no..."
Andrew Cartwright
"The food, service and facilities was excellent. Lovely place. Staff extremely friendly. Highly recommended..."
Laura Esther Perez Paz
Carluccio's
89/100 (851 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Panettone Eggy Fried
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pesto
Beef
Ragu
Espresso
Spritz Veneziano
Panna Cotta
Chicken Milanese
Ravioli
Pasta
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Cappuccino
Salad
Calamari
Gnocchi
Calamari
Waffle
Meatball
Risotto
Peroni Italian Beer
hot chocolate
Red Red Wine
prosecco
Veganesca Spaghetti VG
Chicken soup
Cortado and Lemon Poppy Cake
N'Duja and Ricotta Focaccia Bread
European
Italian
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I loved the food, the service was great, the dishes were just delicious, I'll recommend it. Thanks to Natalia for a great service. Iā€™ve been here..."
Elena
"A wonderful little restaurant that I would recommend to anyone, the piccante I ordered was simply delicious and took no time at all! The brownie with..."
Daniel C
"Lovely staff and wonderful food. We were a party of 9 (5 adults and 4 children) without a booking and staff were accommodative. Also staff were very..."
Mandy P
"As a former supervisor at this fantastic restaurant, I couldn't be prouder to write a glowing review about the delightful experience I had working..."
K Mal
"Lovely place to spend a while, be it breakfast, morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea! It's a great place to go ! Comfortable seating,..."
darron welch
"I've never just popped in for a coffee...but definitely will again. Lovely friendly staff, excellent service, beautiful presentation and yummy..."
Brenda Coyle
"Superb breakfast! I never normally have scrambled eggs out as theyā€™re never normally as good at home, these were silky and gorgeous. Top quality..."
Richard Willcocks
"Totally a remarkable place, five stars from me! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, the restaurant was very clean and very well laid out,..."
Steve Wood
"A lovely relaxed lunch in very pleasant surroundings. Food was excellent freshly prepared good sized portions. Choice of 2 or 3 course set menu or a..."
Linda Hawcroft
"Amazing food. Had the lunch set menu which has some lovely options for an indulgent 3 course meal out. Affordable at under Ā£20 a head (3 courses and..."
Priyanka Warren
"Great place to get a coffee or tea. The service was very fast and friendly also. I now have a voucher for money off my next visit, which is even..."
John Bradshaw
"Our waiter was super friendly! I think his name is Dan. He was very smiley and attentative. I hope his good work is..."
Sarah Moss
"Usually I wouldn't review a place on a first visit, however Carluccio's was absolutely brilliant! A fantastic cosy atmosphere high quality food with..."
Chan Walrus
"Great service, attentive staff and wonderful food at reasonable prices. What more could you..."
R Islam
"Can't wait to go back, friendly staff fantastic food. Ten out of ten.šŸ˜„ The latte was amazing..."
Elaina Marsh
"We love coming here for breakfast. Great staff, always friendly and the food is always..."
Andrew Turner
"Pleasantly surprised! There are a number of places to eat in Colchester so making a choice of where to go for lunch isn't easy. We decided to try..."
Oli Wells
Chatto's Tearoom
89/100 (3415 ratings)
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"It is a lovely garden with lots of interesting and different plants. It's got a very relaxing and quiet feel here. The maintenance was lacking in..."
Hannah Wild
"We both loved it very popular. I have wanted to go for year's didn't disappoint. She was a GREAT..."
Philip Newbert
"Beautiful gardens, even on a cold spring day. Lots of benches to admire the views, which I much appreciated. The plant nursery is laid out so..."
Myra Smith
"Always love coming here. It's one of our favourite places. The spring flowers were stunning. Children were enjoying themselves looking for wooden..."
Pepi Beckett
"Beautiful gardens with connecting ponds. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable well stocked nursery and lovely cafe with an outside area..."
Kirstin Gibson
"Always a lovely place to visit, beautiful. Followed by a nice coffee and huge slice of..."
Dave James
"Stunning, beautiful day wandering amidst these beautiful gardens, truly inspiring! Lots of lovely shaded spaces to sit & enjoy the spaces. There was..."
Claire Beeson
"Great place to visit on a sunny day. Beautiful gardens that are paid entry, but the on site cafƩ and plants nursery is free to enter and shop from...."
Jessica Brown
"Late August quiet and still plenty to see. Interesting to view beds without the mass of green foliage and flowers. Evergreens, grasses and daisy..."
Mand B
"This a wonderful place to visit. Fantastic surroundings, beautiful plants, shrubs and trees. The lovely tearooms serve fantastic cakes as well as..."
Liz Pepperrell
"Beautiful gardens and we'll worth a visit. Lots of wonderful plants for all gardens at very reasonable prices. Certainly gives you inspiration. Nice..."
Glenys Barker
"It's OK a little bit more of a garden plants, gift shop, & cafƩ center than a picturesque garden to visit, although don't let me put you off..."
P&C UK-Adventures
"I have been here for a visit in November 2021. Stunning gardens, lovely walk and lots to explore and look around. They also have a nursery if you..."
G T
"Since featured on BBC1 Gardener's World few years back I wanted to see this garden. As it is over 2h drive away I needed a special occasion and..."
Ags
"Lovely gardens. Probably better when more plants bloom in May. Plenty of seats around the garden to rest up. Lovely tea room & reasonable price for..."
Merry Unwin
"Lovely gardens, clean toilets (which smell divine), and a cafƩ on site. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend for a leisurely afternoon..."
Sophie Claire
"Visited the gardens on a warm and sunny day which made it idyllic . The gardens are well tended but not too formal with different terrains that are..."
David Sargood
"Not my first visit but a beautiful place to visit. Good value and delicious cream tea with generous helpings. Extremely clean restaurant with..."
Pat Caplin
Banquet Chinese
89/100 (1978 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Chinese
Asian
Vegan Options
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Asian
Chinese
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Soft Shell Crab
Pork
Crispy Aromatic Duck
Mojito
Steamed Dim Sum Platter
chinese food
vegetable spring rolls
Mixed Roast Duck Pork Belly
Hot and sour soup
Dim Sum
Dim Sum Pork Ribs
Ribs
Seafood Dishes
Prawns
Noodle
Turnip
Beef
Half Peking Duck
Toasts
Dumplings
Pancakes
Tarte Tatin
Chili
Cakes
Crab
Scallops
Peppers
Duck
BBQ Pork
Fried rice
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Szechuan
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Excellent food and service. There is a great selection on the menu and the staff are happy to give their recommendations. Best Chinese restaurant in..."
Katie Rawlinson
"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The recommendations from the menu were delicious. Would definitely recommend to family and friends for a..."
Jane Prigg
"Great food ļæ½, first time at a dim sum restaurant , but wonā€™t be my last ask waiter to chose a menu for us what a great selection of Fiods with a..."
Pip Tett
"The best Chinese restaurant in the area by far - fantastic dim sum. When you go to a place and halve the patrons are Chinese you know youā€™re in the..."
Tim Fayers
"By far the best Chinese restaurant in and around Colchester. Fantastic service great food atmosphere is great we had a fantastic evening and will..."
Darren Tuck
"Tuesday was the fourth time recently that with friends & family I have eaten at the Banquet Chinese & thoroughly enjoyed each occasion. The food..."
Diane Esther Fisher
"Went to Banquet last week, had an excellent meal, get there for the best Chinese in..."
Simon Bacon
"A perfect meal with amazing food and service! The new owners have got it sorted!! Honestly food was..."
Emily Voyce
"So good, every dish was superb and the team were friendly and attentive . The best Chinese restaurant in the area..."
Jane Donaghy
"Had a lovely evening at the banquet the service and food was fab. Definitely would..."
Lucy Gwilliams
"Fantastic food, highly recommend this Chinese restaurant to everyone..."
Gary Layer
"I have been a few times over the years and it has never failed me. Friendly and helpful staff, great food, clean and well decorated. I highly..."
Katie Barnes
"Excellent food and great service from the friendly staff. A bit more expensive than some but good..."
Gabrielle Spray
"My husband and I love this place, great food , great setting and the staff are..."
Annette Parisot
"Had a lovely meal. Food served very quickly friendly staff will be visiting again thank..."
Lorraine Angellorr
"Great place to eat and enjoy great staff 5 stars from me thank..."
Barry Stant
"Iā€™ve always wanted to come here, because Iā€™ve heard such fabulous things. And I wasnā€™t disappointed. Absolutely loved it. Food, staff, service,..."
Angela Barker
"Great food, service and atmosphere! New owners really friendly and..."
Katie King
"Superb food!!!!!!!!! By far the best chinese I have ever..."
Jason Woodrow
"Great Chinese restaurant hidden away in Colchester, the food quality was great and table service by team very fast and friendly. Would highly..."
Hickman Design
"Another delicious meal No din sum as chef is on Holibobs but still beautiful cooked and all staff so friendly and helpful Would..."
Gordon Brimage
"Great dining chinese experience. Went here for coz I was craving for dim-sum . environment was lovely with a garden setting that is perfect in..."
Vivien Mae Viloria
"Food was excellent and staff were very efficient and helpful with knowing how much food to order. It was very busy and as a result it was quite loud..."
Jordan Brice
"Beautiful ambience Tasty meals. Quick service. Food portions could be..."
Mukosolu Nebedum
"This restaurant šŸ˜ it's the best one that I found in šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Because for few years I was live in the house of a lovely Chinese lady. She used to..."
Doina Cosma
"Me and a friend with our partners had a nice meal but chilli beef was so crunchy we left most of it. And was asked to leave our table after paying..."
Katrina Pogson
"I just love this place. Its like slipping to Asia for a couple of hours. The food is outstanding and consistently so. Never been disappointed and the..."
John Lucas
"Always a winner coming to the Banquet. Excellent service ,great cocktails & food. Worth booking in advance if you want a sit down meal as it gets..."
Andrew Donnelly
"If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant that does Cantonese Dim Sum outside of London in Essex, this is it! Decent sized, quality dishes at a..."
Kar Man
"Excellent food in a lovely environment served by excellent staff. A really pleasant afternoon. I would thoroughly recommend this..."
Tony De Fer
"Never knew this place was here it's hidden. But nice restaurant food lovely pleasant atmosphere. Reasonably priced..."
cj mt
"Tastefully decorated with very good service from the waiters. Had Tim Sum with some family members and most of the dishes are tasty and served hot...."
Benny T W Wong
"We went for an Anniversary meal. It was super! Clean spacious restaurant. Attentive yet unobtrusive staff - all with smiles, and delicious food..."
Sharon Crisp
"Fabulous evening here for my daughters special birthday. Delicious food very attentive staff but not intrusive. We were quite a large party and the..."
Elaine Bridge
"After my previous entry of a disappointing dim sum place; my family found ourselves in Colchester with a recommendation to Banquet Chinese as a..."
Elaine Pang
"Wonderful authentic Chinese restaurant with fast friendly staff! Highly..."
Tony Smith
"The Banquet is a delicious dim sum parlor with everything you'd want to satiate those Chinese food cravings. Inside, the interiors is made to look..."
Kritt Normsaskul
The Barn Cafe And Restaurant
89/100 (674 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
TiramisĆŗ
Coffee Cake
Jacket Potato Es
lemon roulade
Lamb Shawarma
Victoria Sponge Cake
Prawn Sandwich
Cappuccino
Bacon and Sausage Roll
egg benedict
Chicken New Yorker
Ham and cheese panini
Honeycomb Cheesecake
Strawberry Meringue
Prawn Baguette
Full English Breakfast with Additional Black Pudding
Skinny Chips N Paprika
Wet Quiche and Compost
Scrambled Egg and Avocado with Extra Black Pudding
Prawn Jacket Potato Salad
International
Reservations
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our first visit to this lovely little restaurant & the reviews don't lie. Great service by friendly helpful staff, the food was cooked to..."
Dan Dan
"Walked in on a Saturday morn in the off chance they could fit us in for brekkie.Were able to seat us.We ordered full English and didn't have to wait..."
beverley ewers
"My family and I came here for breakfast on saturday, lovely atmosphere, great food with massive portions! High quality meat and nothing was too..."
Molly D
"This is what it's like when everything is done RIGHT! The best breakfast I have had outside (and including) 5 star hotels. Service very polite and..."
Alexander Miller
"Fitted us in last minute, really appreciated. Had a lovely meal, nice choice and some lovely cakes for pudding ( if you're not too full) . Staff..."
sue Hutchinson
"Sunday lunch for 9 people every meal was super, beef tender, chicken succulent and lamb to die for. The staff are great and attentive have been loads..."
Paul Wilks
"Wow wow by accident we found this little gem today, I never write a review, but had to , the food was amazing and dessert to die for, price was..."
steve emery
"Great Sunday lunch for two earlier this week. More lamb than I could eat. Nothing too much trouble for staff. Booking again for next..."
David Bolton
"A friend recommended the barn cafe. What a great recommendation šŸ„³šŸ„³ food was delicious, service was great šŸ‘ very polite, very helpful and..."
sue hanley
"I booked The Barn originally for 12 people, but on the morning of our visit had to add an additional 6 people, the cafe were very understanding. When..."
Stuart Anderson
"Food could have been hotter. Portion sizes were really good. Service was hit & miss. When we asked waiter for a drink someone on next table asked..."
mervyn roberts
"Very glad friend recommended The Barn Cafe, we have been only twice but itā€™s on our list of good places to visit as both the food, atmosphere and..."
Mick Ryan
"Had lunch for 3. Excellent range on the menu, very good prices. Huge portions of good quality food. Service was also very good. Very busy so well to..."
Derek Lowdon
"Had the Beef and Dumplings, it was amazing. Portions are HUGE!!!! Daughter had the children's spaghetti bollognese and I wouldn't have finished it!..."
David Hodder
"Found this place through Google maps as out of my own area, the food was really really nice, presented lovely and the coffee was just the..."
Pauline Butler
Way To The Raj
89/100 (1895 ratings)
Restaurants
Balti
Balti
Asian
Indian
Bangladeshi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Red wine
garlic naan
Poppadom
Chicken Balti
Vegetable Side
Lemon Rice Includes Big Pieces of Lemon Peel
Chana Panir Chickpeas and Paneer
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Sit down
Indian
Pakistani
Asian
Balti
Bangladeshi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Cash Only
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visiting was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, I was enveloped in the intoxicating aroma of spices that promised a memorable culinary..."
WY
"We love this Indian. Looks unsuspecting sat back off the road, but it's cosy and the quietest of them all, the food is very tasty and well made. The..."
Adrian Woodmore
"Came a couple weeks ago 4th visit lovely guys who run it the food again the best I have had the poppadoms and dips are the best Iā€™ve had and the..."
kelly philpot
"Food was good very friendly and attentive staff & a nice cosy environment. We'll definitely be..."
Mathew Pickles
"Went here on the off chance as I always drive past and have been to so many Indians around the area!! All I can say is I wish I would have come here..."
Nick Sullivan
"Called in, on an off chance as we were passing. Clean & Tidy, good service and great food. We'll worth a visit if your in the..."
Roger Rolph
"One of my favourite restaurants. Have been visiting for 20 years and i always receive great food and..."
Allan Clow
"Love this place. The food is amazing and service is brilliant. Best Indian ..."
Karen Catton
"Always been my favourite Indian Restaurant, food is consistent, full of flavour and affordable, although it may feel small the atmosphere is lovely..."
Dale Bowman
"Very nice place to have a curry, good value. And very good food, the lamb Dansak is excellent, service friendly and fast. All in all a very ..."
Andy
"Great food just felt that the waiter was on his own and service could have been better. He did extremely well but needed another staff member to..."
Jim Crowley
"Very tasty meal. Bit of a wait for it but attentive staff and lovely..."
Penny Griffiths
"Went on a quite night. Food was amazing and the service second to none. Definitely going back again and..."
Chris Hone
"Great food. Great service, excellent..."
Chris F
"Really lovely little place, food was fantastic and great value for money. Definitely will..."
mem mehmet
"Amazing food. Lovely staff and value for money I love it..."
Zoe Marie
"Absolutely the best lamb vindaloo I've ever had and it was a delivery to Coggeshall. I definitely won't go anywhere else now..."
Alan Wilson
"Superb cuisine. Lovely welcome, peaceful seating and gentle background music. Great selection of wines and bubbly. Incredible menu. Really enjoyed..."
Irene Collins
"Absolutely beautiful meal, everything was fresh, the restaurant was spotliy clean. It was our first time there and we will go..."
Tina Booth