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The Old Siege House Bar And Brasserie
91/100 (3259 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Contemporary
Contemporary
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Afternoon tea
Roast Beef
Onion Ring
Pasta
gin
Bass
Afternoon Cream Tea
Salad
pornstar martini
Salmon Fillet
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Black Pudding Bon Bons
Duck
Beef Cheeks
Rare Roast Beef
Risotto
Cakes
With Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Potatoes
Salmon
Sandwiches
Lamb
With Cinnamon Ice Cream
Burger
Pesto
Raspberry Ripple Baked Alaska
Cheesecake
Fish
Oriental Duck Salad
Fish & Chips
Pork
Tapas
Beef
Fish and chips
Halibut
Pork Belly
Prawns
Fish & chips
Sunday roast
Beer
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This restaurant in a historic 15th century building, is worth a visit. We went on a Sunday and had the roast. This is one of the best Sunday roasts..."
Louis Pretorius
"First time visiting and wasn't disappointed. Big group of 14 people for a family birthday was well looked after by the friendly head of house and her..."
Mike Song
"Lovely place, excellent service and..."
David H
"Was well worth 100 mile round trip. Great service from friendly staff. Good food. Good..."
Dave 1
"This is a go to for us, usually for special occasions, and the staff are welcoming, they go above and beyond, you have the history of the building..."
Louise Dobell
"This place is absolutely great! Lovely staff, beautiful old building inside and outside and the food is amazing! The lamb shank was to die for, as..."
Beccy Lawrance
"Food was definitely better than..."
Dan Faz
"Fantastic beautiful restaurant with such a history. So beautiful inside with the gorgeous beams and service was excellent and the Lamb Shank we had..."
Tessa Le Roux
"Amazing food & service at the Siege House Colchester we ste there on Saturday, party of 4. Scallops were cooked perfectly followed by succulent..."
Ian Perkins
"Firstly the venue is lovely and so we're the staff, cheerful friendly but profesional. The blot on our visit was the starter..chicken wings. They..."
Janet Malt
"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You gave my partner a beautiful birthday meal. And the extra touch of translating a birthday message was..."
Aysha Edmonds
"Great afternoon tea with a large selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes. The food was so copious that we had no chance of eating it all. They..."
Dan Woodruff
"Biggest Sunday lunch I ever had cooked to perfection.(roast beef). Next time I will skip starters and make room for dessert, can't fault anything..."
David Newman
"This place is full of character a 17th century half timbered french style building proudly displaying the original musket shots from the era. But..."
Karl Hodgson
"We had a big ask of this restaurant, we had a cancellation at another venue and The Siege House accommodated us which was amazing as we was a table..."
Anthony Fairburn
"A beautiful meal that tasted fresh and inviting, served by staff that where attentive and friendly. Would throughly recommend a visit especially..."
Tina Adams-hall
"Absolutely delicious, nice cocktails very nice to relax for an evening. Thanks to all the staff there..."
John French
"Afternoon Tea was absolutely delicious. Outstanding quality food and service. Amazing old building and highly..."
Clive Marchant
Sip & Tuck
89/100 (3318 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
International
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Cafe
Contemporary
Contemporary
Cafe
British
Deli
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Baguette
Oat Cappuccino
Club Sandwich
Egg Omelette
Fish & Chips
Cakes
On Toast
Fish
Continental Breakfast Platter
Paninis
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon
Sandwiches
Espresso
Belgian Waffles with Smoked Streaky Bacon and Maple Syrup Very Very Sweet
Burger
Vegan breakfast
Tuna Melt Croissant
Flat White
Burrito
Eggs Benedict
hot chocolate
Fish & chips
Americano
French Toast
Vegetarian Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Juice
Toasts
Scone
Salad
Omelette
Vegan Fish and Chips
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Contemporary
International
Bar
Pub
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The yummiest French toast I have eaten and the team were really lovely about me adding on extra bits and bobs. It was so great to be able to get..."
Rebecca Delve
"Our first visit will be one of many to come. We popped in for breakfast which was superb - made with the best quality products and cooked to..."
Donna Hudson
"I had lunch there yesterday and what a lovely place...welcoming staff... great food and great service. One other important thing I would like to add..."
Beverley DeBoo
"We visited for the first time today and we loved it. Our food was scrummy and despite there being no specific childrenā€™s menu we were able to order..."
Becky Judd
"The best place to sit and watch the world go by made even better by the fab coffee and cake selection canā€™t wait to try the lunch menu soon..."
Hanna Buck
"Amazing food, staff are very accommodating to requests for extras and changes to meal items and overall we had a lovely experience. I'll definitely..."
Bobbi Burkey
"Best coffee shop and Brunch destination in Colchester by a country mile. A friendly atmosphere. Staffed by a bunch of great people that are..."
Toby Bisco
"Great place! Friendly staff, lots of vegan and environmentally friendly products! So impressed and so pleased to finally have somewhere like this in..."
Veronica Mia
"Really impressed by this fun, quirky and stylish new cafe. Such friendly and welcoming staff help to make a relaxing yet fun atmosphere. The Oreo..."
Ellen Judd
"Great service, great vibe, amazing chocolate milkshake and a good selection of gluten free options! Would definitely come again..."
Tamsin 'B' Vella
"Lovely place, clean, nice staff & reasonable prices. Well worth a..."
Sarah Goddard
"What a great find! Lovely little bistro style restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch 7 days a week. My friend and I had a bacon cheese and..."
christina cotter
"What a little jewel of a cafe we have found!! Food sourced locally, cooked fresh. Lovely specials board.A relaxing atmosphere,great interior and..."
Belinda Rose Bond
"Wow! What an amazing breakfast. 1st class service, food and coffee. Easily the best I have had in and around Colchester. Will definitely be coming..."
Lee Mitchell
"Delightful little place. Great food and a good choice for our vegan friends too. High quality coffee and a cozy atmosphere. They were very kind and..."
Alex Partridge
"The place is not very spacious but has a cosy environment. Always satisfied with the food and coffee at every visit. Service is welcoming and..."
Z K
"Tasty food, great coffee. Good service. Just a bit short of personal space. Tables are so close next to each other. Also great desert.. extra items..."
Vilma Nice
"Came here today with my woman. Beautiful gaffetary, lovely munch and sips. Missus had the chicken waffle and the meat was succulent and the waffles..."
mdawg stanton
"Good Service and lovely atmosphere. Visited Thursday and had Coffees and Snacks . The food was very good. I had a very nice Falafel and Houmous dish..."
darron welch
"Lovely cafe on the corner opposite the city castle, park and the first sight centre. Very good decaff coffee and tea plus scones very fresh and..."
Richard Twydell
"Fantastic experience, first time went on Sunday for a breakfast, I was so impressed, food was delicious, all homemade, reasonably priced and the..."
Ross Willcocks
"My first visit to this lovely cafe which has a surprisingly large number of tables. Friendly, helpful service and despite it being a busy Saturday..."
Wendy Greenfield
"Fantastic breakfast, vegan vegetarian regular. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The Bewertungsboyz like this a..."
Mark Schmidts
"First time I have ever come in and came in for coffee. Was shown to a seat and were given menus. Thought service was a little on the slow side but..."
David Carley
"Relaxing Sunday afternoon visit to Sip and Tuck, food was delicious (as always). Atmosphere was calm, such a nice place to sit and chill. Service..."
Sharon Thornton
"All of my favorite dishes are uploaded. Speciality coffee and suitable for breakfast and brunch! Just across castle park and the place is so lovely....."
Shamma Y
"Great brunch/breakfast menu and staff were amazing. Really delicious and great portions. Cool decor and friendly vibe. Very popular on a..."
Claire
"A friend recommended this cafe on the edge of the center of town. I have to say it is a hidden gem within the town. It's hard to find somewhere that..."
Jack Lambourne
"Visited here for the first time around a week ago. I had the French toast for breakfast and it was amazing! I quite often have french toast for..."
Jessica Wallis
"Had French toast for breakfast and found it very delicious! A good choice of pastries and vegan alternatives. Soya and other plant free milk without..."
Jana O'Loughlin
Balkerne & Colne Restaurants
88/100 (1343 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
European
European
Contemporary
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cornflakes
A Wee Gammon
Limoncello Trifle and Popcorn Sundae
Roast Beef
Hunter's BBQ Chicken
Ribs and Smoky Paprika Chicken Tenders
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Cabernet Sauvignon
Toast
Mixed Grill Platter
Cocktails
Eton Mess Sundae
Strawberry daiquiri
Duck
8oz Steak
Prawn cocktail
Risotto
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Beer
Salmon
Chicken & Ribs Combo
Egg and chips
Turkey Sunday Roast
Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
Sit down
Contemporary
European
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Be arrived about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Ordered coffee. Then we ordered some drinks and then we ordered food. Coffee came out then we ordered..."
harry farrow
"Nice food . Lovely atmosphere. Great music playing..."
Richard Ford
"Servicing the Premier Inn it is adjacent to, the Balkerne is a busy pub with lots of workers using the place. The menu reflects the changing times..."
Dave Jones
"Really lovely. Clean, welcoming great food and drinks at good prices. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent thank..."
Lynn Ripley
"I popped into this pub for lunch whilst my car was being serviced at a nearby dealer. Excellent service from the staff, extremely attentive and well..."
Ashley Tapping
"brilliant roast turkey was a bit crewy though but it was..."
philip iron
"Overall nice meal, not busy for a Saturday and had about three different waitresses but they were nice enough. Had the mixed grill and steak was..."
Bradley McDowell
"Better than the Bowling Green at Weeley where the carpet is filthy. More wood at Balkerne Gate. Service a bit slow. Had to wait longer for one member..."
Gill Chinery
"Polite staff and a clean and comfortable dining experience. Food was nothing special - just the average 'pub grub' so have rated it 5 stars as wasn't..."
Aiden Walsh
"Food was lovely service and atmosphere good as well and not..."
Barry Ockendon
"I had a dinner here with family, looking for somewhere quiet and some choices. It's not especially special, but did provide some options for vegans...."
Andrew Austin
"Food was lovely, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was..."
Karam Amarshi
"Visited for tea whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. Friendly welcome, quick service and piping hot food. Great price too. Would definitely..."
Sarah Walker
"We enjoyed a mid afternoon sharing platter this afternoon. Service a bit slower than usual, used plates needed clearing away, suggesting staff a bit..."
Ann Hutchings
Steak Etc
80/100 (448 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Contemporary
British
Steakhouse
Dinner
Drinks
Burger
"Outstanding service from all the staff! Big shoutout to the chefs! Food was to a high standard! Amazing atmosphere and the decor to match. How..."
Adrian Blofield
"Had dinner here last night, gotta say, one of the best meals I have had in Colchester in a long time, the decor and everything was just spot on...."
Daniel Sakal
"Food was beautifully cooked and would definitely recommend..."
Briony Byers
"Lovely gourmet burger ļæ½ well worth the money will defo go..."
Bev Sales
"We all had a lovely time, ststaff so helpful, especially ourv waitress Natasha. Steaks are to die for.Thanks for being so..."
Joyce Sprake
"Third visit to the restaurant and we haven't been disappointed yet, great venue, great food, great..."
Aaron Pooley
"Lovely restaurant, delicious food, wonderful staff who were great at advising which foods I could have as a celiac. Will definitely..."
Pam Ward
"Steak was spot on service was great will be going back..."
Daryl Fuller
"ā€¢ā€¢ā€¢one of my favourite restaurants in town āœØ lOve the..."
Lenka SevkOva
"Food is amazing, great cocktails & fantastic staff..."
Jennifer Conner
"Best crab cakes I've ever had xx service was..."
Eleanor Alice
"Food was absolutely brilliant! Great selection of..."
Adam Egg
"Past two Christmas meals here both good quality. No offer of a single free drink tho which could have softened us up a little. And they get a little..."
Ben Taylor
"Amazing food and good atmosphere, but the attentiveness of the staff was really poor for a fairly quiet Saturday..."
Kate Burton
"Ambience is nice , food is AMAZING & the waiters are super friendly and..."
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The Swan Inn, Chappel
77/100 (1863 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Pub
International
British
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Grill
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Roast dinner
Sirloin Steak
Mussels
Sea Bass
Salmon
Roast beef dinner
Wine
Beer
Full english breakfast
Burger
pavlova
Cod
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Fish Curry
Eton Mess
Juice
Roast Beef
Rack of Ribs
Beef
Beef burger
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Double Steak Burger
Fried Squid Starter
Lamb
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Fish
Pan Roasted Lamb
Salad
Pork
Thai Crabcakes
Risotto
Bar
Pub
British
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Validated Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Stopped by last Sunday without booking, they were quite busy but still found us a table pretty sharpish. We had 3 mega mix roast dinners and a drippy..."
M B
"We were lost driving down country roads when we stumbled across this wonderful place. 5 stars are not enough. Not only was the food amazing but they..."
Jacquie Levy
"A lovely pub in a wonderful area with a good sized carpark. Having been recently fully refurbished inside this is a great place for a drink and..."
Paul Younger
"Amazing. The ribs and steak were very good. Two for one meal weekdays. Highly recommend this place for any occasion or just a casual meal..."
JLG
"Lovely place, looks like its just been done up. Food looked and tasted fantastic. The mrs has smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs on sourdough..."
Charles. W.
"Outstanding service and food was delicious. Louise was lovely and friendly and the place looked beautiful. Will definitely..."
Elizabeth Harrison
"Definitely one of our fave places! Service, food and location superb and the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. Menu is so good itā€™s hard..."
Sammy
"lovely pub in a great location, lots of outdoor seating for the summer months. been renovated inside since i last visited too. extensive food menu..."
Scott S
"First time at the Swan Inn for breakfast. set under the viaduct in a nice rural village. Breakfast was brought out hot with a nice cup of coffee..."
Barry Smith
"Booked for a birthday on Wednesday for four and half and had a lovely meal as usual. Only thing was the service was very slow from drinks to..."
Kelly Evans
"Just taken my lovely wife here for lunch, food and staff are amazing. The atmosphere is so wonderful, friendly, warm, didnā€™t want to leave. The..."
Steve Stares
"A lovely little restaurant just a stones throw away from the viaduct and Railway Museum. A wonderful atmosphere, delightful staff and as you cam see..."
Sean Campbell
"Booking is definitely advised if you want food. We were really lucky to walk in as it got really busy and I did hear staff say no more walk ins when..."
Cat Appleton
"I went in with my three dogs for dinner. I had the ceasar salad and they ordered from the dog menu. Everything was so amazing - they even served the..."
Carolyn Heslop
"absolutely wonderful restaurant i loved the food, atmosphere and the service. the food came extremely quick, not too busy so was a calm and relaxed..."
Jake
"Gorgeous experience with my partner. Food amazing! Delicious and plentiful. Atmosphere was lovely. The decor is great so lovely. The service was..."
Ms Martin
"What an amazing pub. First class food, best onion rings Iā€™ve ever..."
Kip Hakes
Mimosa
70/100 (5516 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Contemporary
British
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Pork Belly
Curry
Fish & chips
Cake
Pasta
Mojito
Salad
Caipirinha
Eggs Benedict
Chili
Sunday roast
Expresso Martini
Crab
Wine
Omelette
Cheese and Crackers
Scallops
Sandwiches
Beer
Bass
Salted Caramel Brownie
Duck
Burger
Oysters
Pan-Fried Scallops
Mussels
Tuna
Cakes
Belly of Pork
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Grilled Mimosa Steak Burger
Pesto
Pescado Con Patattas
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Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Lobster
Pork
Ribs
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Been here at the recommendation of a friend, the food was good,had taste which is important, the waiting time was good, atmosphere was nice even if..."
Tzutzu Tzutzu
"I've eaten here a handful of time and it has been pretty average. I get the feeling there is a high turnover of young staff. However, I have also..."
VS
"Lovely breakfast . Quiet and shady outside. Lovely staff The only downside is the pre added service charge that we didn't..."
Lyndy Welham
"Great place for breakfast. Very relaxed and not busy and the cooked breakfast was huge! Gareth was very friendly and..."
Denise Black
"Third time Iā€™ve eaten here this year, always midweek as I work locally for my business. The food has always been really good with good ingredients...."
Chris Muscroft
"This was our first visit and pretty much everything was great. The food was fantastic, the oysters were the best we ever had, loved the desserts,..."
Katarzyna Antonczak-Hammond
"Friendly, relaxed welcome. Extremely polite and helpful staff throughout. When we were asked if the food was to our liking, because I stated mine was..."
Carol Weldon
"Great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere. The decor is amazing, food quality top notch and the staff were wonderful. It's not a cheap night out..."
Stuart Mcclean
"Went here last night with my partner Lucy. Really enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend eating here. Food: Absolutely delicious. We both..."
George H
"The food was lovely but I have to say the waiter Gareth was even better. Itā€™s so refreshing to be served food by someone who goes above and beyond..."
Lauren Ettritch
"Lovely late lunch/ early dinner at Mimosa. The burgers were great as were the drinks. We sat in a nice shady spot in the garden and our waitress..."
Eugenia Jackson
"Absolutely amazing find, the Sunday roast was spectacular, a large portion, exceptional quality and fabulous taste ans flavours. The serving team..."
Rajvinder Chana
"We eat out at a lot and hands down, this was the absolute best roast beef I've had out - ever. My photo really doesn't do the meal justice in any..."
Geri Allen
"Went to this lovely restaurant to celebrate my birthday with family. The service was absolutely perfect , very profesional and friendly .The lady..."
Saulius Puklevicius