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The Rose & Crown
72/100 (2199 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Burger
Sunday roast
Coke Zero
gin
Side Salad
Chicken pie
Salad
Amstel Beer
Hunters chicken
Salmon
Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
Salt and pepper squid
Peroni Beer
Lasagna and Salad
Big English Breakfast
Fish & Chips
Beerr
Cod
Sandwiches
Berry Spritz
Burger
Beefburger with Onion Rings
Alibama Burger
Halloumi
Fish
Steak
Beef
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this place, well situated pub and lovely..."
Carl Eames
"We visited today and had lunch- they accommodated gluten free straight away- my food was delicious. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel..."
Heather Simpson
"Simply lovely lovely location on the river with all types of boats and nice selection of real ales , ciders and largers friendly bar staff . If you..."
Eddie Oak Weld
"I had the cod and chips and it was wonderful. The beer was enjoyable but there were only 2..."
Zena Wooller
"The food was excellent and worth waiting..."
Lynne Jones
"Fantastic location, staff and..."
Andy Kevern
"Enjoyed the visit here, it's a lovely old pub right on the quayside of the riverside The food was good, nice and hot The staff were pleasant enough..."
Paul Devivo
"Amazing experience..! The rose and crown had a wonderful ambiance with friendly staff. The menu offered a wide variety of delicious desserts and..."
Divya Kanna
"Nice place to spend a Friday afternoon by the river Colne. Book early for the table by the bay window with the views of the river. Otherwise, there..."
Henry Wai
"Great place for a perfect evening! The staff is very friendly especially Divya. She ensured that we had a smooth and pleasant evening. I visited the..."
Santhoshini Nangunoori
"It was really a good time with my friend the food was really amazing the service by Karan was really lovely i will definitely recommend to..."
Akhilesh Kumar
"Highly Recommended. Great little Pub right on the Quay! Wonderful, welcoming, helpful staff. We ate dinner there and had breakfast the next day...."
James M
"I recently dined at Rose and Crown pub and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The..."
Vishal
"Great welcoming and friendly service Food was great especially since we had a sunny table on the quayside A good Greene King..."
Gareth Evans
"I had a great time here; it's a nice historic tavern situated on the river's quayside. The food was tasty and hot.The staff were kind enough, and it..."
Mathala Mahesh
"I'm not really sure if this place changed owner .. but all the foods ( my favourite foods ) they were absolutely tasty.. I'm a very fussy person if..."
carolina stephanie
"I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant! The fish and chips were delicious, and the chicken burger was equally satisfying. The staff,..."
Neha Ingavale
"Great place for a drive out and lunch near the water ( at high tide )..."
Julie White
"I popped in on my day off on Thursday, luckily enough I found they were doing quiz night which I always enjoy at any pub so I was more than happy to..."
Acarna66
"Good place, nice ambience, friendly and timed staff, new and updated menu, great place for vegans and vegetarians The bar is huge too Just love the..."
Sai Pavan Aditya Mantripragada
"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal sitting out on the quay on a sunny July weekday lunchtime. The three of us all ordered different meals and all three of..."
Jennie Knowles
"Stopped at this pub for a pint in June 2023 lots of choice very friendly staff so booked a table for an evening meal for 4. Food was excellent and..."
jamie hunter
"This pub is very dog friendly, our pup loved it. Food was lovely, service was great. Looks like they do lots in the evening. But we visited in the..."
Em ma
"Lovely old pub looking over the river with great vies and atmosphere. Staff friendly and proffessional. Ordered plant based burger It was OK but..."
Sharna Waigh
The Greyhound Pub
79/100 (2589 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
British
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Southern fried chicken burger
Twice Cooked Hand Cut Chips
Cider
Mango and Raspberry Cheesecake
Hummus Plate Prawns
Super Baby Guinness
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Roast Beef
Sandwiches
Pink Gin and Lemonade
Club Sandwich
Burger
Staropramen
Fish
SFC Burger
Fish and chips
Goats Cheese Quiche
Pulled Pork
Biscoff Cheesecake Slice
Beer
Sausage Ciabatta
Scampi and chips
Beef
Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I attended my sisters civil partnership at weekend and the reception was held at your amazing pub! Everything was perfect, and thank you for making..."
Sarah Louise
"Lovely warm and welcoming pub. The beef stew was absolutely wonderful - good portion, superb flavours, the sort of dish you just don't want to end...."
Pippa Dennitts
"Great choice of beer, great food & exceptional staff. Service is always friendly & efficient. Our number 1 pub in..."
girl lemon
"Lovely beer garden in the summer. The chips here are some of the best I've had in a long time. The twice cooked hand cut chips are creamy and taste..."
Steph Monk
"Went for a lovely roast on Sunday with my young son and family. We all had the roast beef and it was absolutely delicious and a great price too at..."
Josie Armstrong
"First time in here and the pub side of it was really nice. Lovely fireplace with a wing back chair if you fancy it. They have a little garden out..."
The Taster
"Whilst visiting Wivenhoe, we came across the Greyhound pub and decided to go inside and have a drink. I was with my wife and son. On entering this..."
Michael Pountney
"Booked a family Sunday roast for 14 people of various ages. Food was plentiful and delicious. The service was top class...very attentive to..."
Duncan White
"Lovely welcoming pub. Plenty of space inside with a huge outdoor area - booking advised if you want a Sunday roast! Delicious roast (had the rib of..."
Steven Bentall
"Very nice food, not your usual pub grub. Had to order in advance which I did find odd for a pub as it's not often I know what I want to eat until the..."
Jody Wiles
The Black Buoy
100/100 (1160 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Seabass
Sunday roast
Apple Tart
Beer
Salad
Classic Fish & Chips
Irish coffee
Crab
Prawn Marie Rose
Burger and chips
Colchester 1
Sausages
Smoked Mackeel and New Potato Salad
Redemption Big Chief
Cider
Fish & Chips
Redemption Fellowship Porter
Beef burger
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Burger
Roast Beef
Welsh rarebit
Fish & chips
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Mashed Potatoes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great customer service. Friendly and professional attitude at a high level. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to have a glass of wine, a pint..."
Georgi Stan Agov
"An amazing pub for every occasion, food is amazing and 100% worth a visit to try the Sunday roast or a midweek lunch always delightful. As for the..."
Vern Lucas-Williams
"Just had a stunningly good meal in The Black Buoy! Last time we visited Wivenhoe this place was closed. It has had a fantastic makeover and we will..."
Jane Brooks
"We had a really lovely lunch yesterday for my mums Birthday. And realised after we left they had taken my mums meal off the bill as 'Birthday meal'..."
Amanda Randall
"Brilliant food, Friendly staff, very busy on a sunday afternoon but we didn't wait long for our food and it was wonderful! I can recccomend the nut..."
Megan Hockin-Bennett
"I have been here numerous times and always leave with a smile on my face. The staff are always friendly, helpful and happy to answer any questions..."
Ian Lowndes
"Great atmosphere, service, and food. The three of us could not have chosen a better place for dinner and..."
Tom Inch
"The food was excellent and very good value. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We had a great time and would highly recommend..."
Colleen Janes
"We had a lovely lunch yesterday. ..we all had your roasts ...yummy ...It was our first time at your pub ..and we will be returning ..staff were very..."
Victoria Johnson
"Had a great afternoon at the beer festival. First time we've been and will definitely be back. Lovely food, plenty of ale, friendly staff and all in..."
Graham Seal
"Just had the pheasant which was on the specials board. Absolutely gorgeous!! Followed by the crumble yum yum..."
Barbara Jean
"Loved the window seating and the helpful staff. They put up with all our questions and were very attentive. Great relaxed atmosphere with a small bar..."
Gavin A
"Went for Sunday lunch which was delicious. Great variety of meat options + vegan offer was amazing. Couldn't fault service or food - will definitely..."
K P
"We stopped for lunch. The staff were friendly, and the food was very good. We had the loaded chips, and each had a sandwich for lunch. I had a couple..."
Andrew Austin
"My partner and I had a lovely lunch thisnafternoon. He had fish l, chips and a side of peas and I had burger, chips and a side salad. Both equally as..."
Gracey Newman
"Head some late evening pints in this fine establishment on the weekend of the rained off regatta. The weather certainly didn’t affect the mood of..."
Paul J. Gaffney
"The vegan fish and chips were lovely and obviously home made so really nice addition- but could have been a thinner piece of tofu and actually have..."
Janine Tompkins
"Great staff and great food. Best gravy on a sausage and mash this side of the country..."
Paul Masters
"Nice outside area, the pub seems quirky. had a nice relaxing time for a few hours with a bottle of..."
Neil Murphy
"Great pub, brilliant food and lovely..."
Iain Lockhart
"Very friendly place with good range of beers and reasonably priced good..."
pris huby
"Having lived in the area my whole life I'm suprised I haven't been in here before. Beautiful pub, staff were lovely. Me and my partner chose the home..."
Jake Mannings
"Great pub loved the bbq live music and..."
David James Blakeley
"A wide range of well-kept ales and the food was excellent, I had the steak and ale pie for dinner, it was delicious. Unfortunately, I had no room for..."
Tsui Tsang
The Olive Branch
96/100 (863 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Cafe
Healthy
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Arabic
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Vine Leaves
Turkish Coffee and Baklava
Manoushet Zaatar Falafel Makdous
Falafel Flat Bread Wrap
Hummus
Jumbo Platter for 4
Hot Platter
Halloum Wrap
Falafel
Falafel wrap
Cappuccino
Quesadilla
Turkish Delight
Gildas
Batata Harra
Herbal Tea
Salad
Cold Platter with Bread
Sit down
Mediterranean
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Café
Healthy
Accepts Mastercard
BYOB
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Delivery
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Really lovely cafe with marvellous range of plant based food. The baba ganoush was stunning! Service was a little slow on the Saturday when we went..."
Simon Allen
"I love this little spot in Wivenhoe. They do beautiful vegetarian / vegan platters and the food is so fresh, healthy and delicious. We shared a..."
Sarah Stock
"Very chilled Vibe with a brilliant ambience, the food is lovely and the coffee is amazing. The service is second to non with exceptionally kind..."
matthew wright
"Love this place. We were immediately made to feel so welcome. What a warm welcome we received. ( Chantel, the server was simply amazing)! We..."
BRIJITTE BOHAM
"What a gem of a find. It can be hard to find good vegetarian food. We had a mixed platter for two and it was amazing, fresh, vibrant and tasty. The..."
Kristian Hamblion-smith
"Popped in after a long walk down the Wivenhoe trail for the first time yesterday and I must say the food is yummy! The falafel wraps were a great..."
Carly Dixon
"Absolutely brilliant vegan cafe with vegetarian options for Jon-vegan friends/family. We walked over to the cafe along the river and through woodland..."
Gemma Aldridge
"Superb place. Great coffee (Monmouth) and fantastic..."
Andrew Williamson
"Popped in for some late lunch.. very welcoming.. and amazing food.. Thankyou..."
Mark Chapman
"One of the best meals I've ever had! As a devoted meat eater I've never in my life ever considered trying vegan food, not until I stumbled upon this..."
chantell kasanhai
"To be able to order delicious vegan food in the knowledge that is just that is a true relief and pleasure. Wether you are Vegan or not this food..."
Lou Smith
"Very lovely place, kind staff and the food is so amazing. It is good to book a table at the weekend as it can get a bit busy - love..."
Szilvi Bondar
"Great little place, staff and food..."
Paul
"Scrumptious baklava and coffee.. Very nice..."
Jason Hodgkinson
"Lovely little spot, just by the station. Wonderful vegan and vegetarian food, very welcoming and attentive staff and they were very accommodating of..."
Seb Dwyer
"Quirky little place tucked away off the High Street on the road down to the station. Syrian based food, veggie based and mainly light lunches...."
Steve Mann
"Cute place with delicious vegan food. The sharing platter was good value and very tasty. I'll definitely be..."
Caroline
"Really nice little place, lovely friendly staff. Food was amazing tried the Zaatar manoushe. Coffee was very good..."
mohamed zaghloul
"A little gem of an eatery. After several delectable visits I felt it only fair to write here how delicious the food is and how friendly and attentive..."
Sojneb Spencer
Valentinos Bistro
86/100 (761 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lasagne
Cannelloni
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Lamb
Pesto
Pizza
Garlic bread
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"This has to be one of the best places locally to eat. Although small it retains the character of the building and is cosy, any bigger and it would..."
Colleen Janes
"Fantastic location. Fantastic food, fantastic staff, I can't recommend this highly enough. A pure hidden gem. Well done to all the..."
Stuart Ashton
"Delightfully friendly staff and one of the best Italian meals I've eaten, especially as a non meat eater...."
Suzan Stockwell
"Have been coming here for years and never ever had a bad experience here. Always wonderful food and lovely..."
Sarah Nathan
"Simply amazing food. The resultant is gorgeous and location makes it a true gem of East Anglia. The owners are pure delight. Five stars all..."
Rebecca Daniels
"Excellent food, wonderful service and such a good atmosphere, you usually have to book but we'll worth a visit..."
Christine Ann Stacey
"Had a lovely meal Valentino’s is a fantastic restaurant..."
Maria Morris
"Lovely location, staff and tasty food! Highly..."
Jade Valentine
"Lovely meal last night, the calamari was superb! And the choc-pot. Thank you for a lovely..."
Lyn Howard
"Food was fantastic as was the service as..."
Jeff Welsh
"First time for me at this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, quick and attentive service, AMAZING..."
Leanda Shelton
"Valentino’s was recommended to us and we had a delicious meal. We started with the garlic bread, which definitely feeds two, best garlic bread..."
Bridget Beattie
"Fantastic little restaurant. The best italian in the area. Booking in advance is a must. The house wine is just the best value of any restaurants..."
Andrew Larkin
"Lovely little Italian restaurant in the heart of wivenhoe Lovely garlic bread with mozzarella and..."
James Pudney
"Been here 3 times and it never fails to disappoint. The calzone I had in October was so big my friend had to finish it for me! Delicious and great..."
Debbie Salacuri
"Lovely restaurant in a lovely old building not far from the river in Wivenhoe. Staff are very welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive and the..."
Steve Wright
"Excellent food and brilliant service. The main courses are very good but be sure to leave room for their incredible desserts..."
CN Josh
"Beautiful little gem of a restaurant nestled in a picturesque fishing village near the river. Delicious, authentic, homemade, Italian food - with..."
Katie Groves
"Good small place with nice decor. The food is good, highly recommend the bread. Portion sizes are big, a little too big. Maybe get a started..."
Olumide Fadahunsi
"Best Italian food locally. Such a lovely quaint little place to eat with incredible service. Huge portions, good quality and the most rustic garlic..."
Alex
"What a little gem! Me and my partner booked a last minute table and they managed to squeeze us. The owner was really lovely, the food was superb. I..."
Rebecca Osullivan
"Booking advised though drop in and you might get lucky. Lovely environment to sit in, smaller space outside. Yummy pizza reasonable..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Very good food and fantastic service but the place little bit..."
borinot taychamekiatchai
"Valentinos is always value for money, fantastic food and friendly great service. This is always my Italian of choice and I'm even luckier to have it..."
Sam Edwardson
"Food was excellent and good portion but one meal was heavily cooked an balsamic and it overpowered the meal. Otherwise good. Would go there again but..."
Andrew
"Fantastic very welcoming atmosphere. Lovely food & choice - truly superb. Our favourite restaurant now & want to take many friends there. Great..."
Seb Larwill
Maison Mollie
89/100 (649 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Paninis
Sandwiches
Café
British
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I always go there for a coffee with friends. It is so nice to have a coffee shop in our town that's not too expensive, beautifully decorated and..."
Sandra Garnham
"Love coming here for a relaxing hot chocolate and now they do some amazing sandwiches. I had the salmon and cream cheese baguette, was so tasty I..."
Shane Neil Diggens-Carlisle
"Been searching for a good quality decaf for the last few months finally found it here....... i've tried so many and this is the best tastes so..."
fiona harmon
"We stopped in at 5.30 to see if we could get a nice dessert, and the charming owner stayed open (it was already long after official closing time). He..."
Teresa Reveley
"💜💜💜 Love love love this coffee shop. Whiled away many a happy hour drinking delicious coffee in simple but stylish surroundings. A winning..."
Sara Hawthorn
"My favourite coffee shop! Such friendly staff and a warm welcome. Food and drink is..."
Beth Smith
"Great location with amazing choice of high quality food and drink. A really friendly atmosphere and so affordable. Would highly recommend a visit and..."
Benjamin John Sawyers
"Great little place, excellent food, drink and service. A must on a visit to..."
Colleen Janes
"This wonderful little Cafe is one of our favourite places to relax when our children are at Clayshape Pottery workshops. Lovely staff and great teas..."
Jane Gordon-Chauvet
"A perfectly wonderful place - yummy food, great coffee, gorgeous surroundings & friendly owners...."
Jennifer Grotier
"Excellent location, excellent timing, excellent company and excellent quality of food and drinks and atmosphere. ..."
Val Hartgrove
"Best coffee for miles and lovely staff, always have time for you and make you feel important. Wonderful place. Keep up the good..."
Lynn Ward
"Lovely coffee and food and excellent service. Well worth a..."
Andrew Sawyer
"Had a lovely lunch today. So nice to be able to take Monty ( the dog) too Really lovely friendly young lady serving us Will definitely return Thank..."
Barbara Clarke
"Really quirky little coffee shop with sofas at the back and small tables too. Dogs are allowed in which is a plus. The young ladies serving were..."
Paul W Dungey
"I loved this coffee shop. The coffee was excellent and I was able to order food that for with my food sensitivities. I had a jacket potato with tuna..."
Mary Hicken
"Absolutely love this place! In these tough times, to walk around beautiful Wivenhoe and grab a delish coffee and cake was a joy. The decor is..."
Hannah Walker
"Great coffee but served with no saucer or spoons, service was very slow. The scone was fantastic but the total cost was very..."
Col
"Visited here a few times over lockdown. The coffee is always really nice, and the cake was brilliant as well today. Staff are friendly. Definitely..."
Alex Stanford
"This place would definitely ranked up in my top 5 places in the Colchester area to grab a coffee from! The staff are friendly, well-mannered and..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"So glad these guys came to Wivenhoe, the lattes are ad good as the big brands. The cakes are all home baked and I especially love the Carrot..."
Gary Hickman
"Quaint little place, watched a friends band play recently which was an enjoyable evening. Atmosphere was good and it has a good vibe, can;t comment..."
Jody Wiles
"What a lovely cafe! Fabulous home-made falafel wrap, a yummy panini....nice tea and coffee, shame I didn't have room for the delicious looking cake:..."
Mike Walters
"Extra cute coffee shop that seems to attract the whole cross section of town. There's lots of families as well as young people in computers. The..."
David Wiczer
The Orange Tree Tapas
92/100 (682 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Wine Bar
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Catalan
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Hummus
Albondigas Tender Spanish Meatballs
Traditional Patatas Bravas
Paella
Flatbreads and Tapas Sharing Platter
Croquettes
Cocktail
Martini
Meat platter
Witches Brew
Spanish omelette
Jambalaya
Ribeye
Saffron Paella Rice
Halloween Cocktails
Scallops
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Skewers
Rock Shandy
Tapas
Cured Meats Served with the House Salad
Prawns
Paella Flying Out Tonight
Ham & Manchego Cheese Croquettas
Catalan
Spanish
Healthy
Wine Bar
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Live Music
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visit and everything was great: food, service, ambiance. Yes it is a small place but it adds to the charm. Will visit..."
katie day
"Even though I’d been a local for years, this (no longer living locally) was my first visit to this lovely and welcoming restaurant. The paella was..."
Antoinette Barnard
"Food here was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were lovely. There wasn’t one dish we didn’t love! The waitress was super friendly and..."
Nicola Harrison
"Friendly welcoming staff happy to help nothing is too much trouble. Food was fabulous. My son's Birthday he loved the paella with the seafood...."
Chantelle Balls
"Very much enjoyed our meal. Especially the chorizo and egg. Wasn't a particular fan of the calamari, and have a feeling the olives were from a jar,..."
Daniel Dean
"I went to the tapas during the day. At this time the restaurant acts as a cafe. Our waiter was great and very welcoming. The panini I had was great!..."
Edward Garner
"We went for our anniversary meal here (without kids!) It was all very nice and food was excellent. There isn't much space downstairs but most of the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Fantastic restaurant, great cocktails and lovely staff, can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu..."
Chris Langridge
"Very nice meal plenty of choice only down side have to go out of the building to one..."
Gary Reakes
"Oh wow! I thought the cocktail menu was a good start, but the food was the star of the show. Order as many plates as your pockets can afford! You..."
Chanelle Edwards
"Really lovely birthday meal for my mum. Really tasty food and great drinks. Fantastic gluten free menu..."
Louise Naggs
"Had a great time here. Small and intimate and busy as the food and staff was good. Food amazing, staff friendly and so helpful. Will definitely go..."
Sandra Bluett
"Absolutely unbelievable! The food was delicious and the service excellent. We had four dishes two deserts a cocktail and a whole bottle of wine and..."
Roger Dill
"Wonderful little place with such welcoming lighting and vibe, as well as brilliant food and drinks ! It’s really hard to find a vegetarian paella..."
Matilda
"This place is amazing. The food is incredible and the staff are..."
Kevin Shearman
The Horse And Groom
94/100 (485 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Pig Roast
chicken curry
Brie Wedges
english breakfast
Scampi Fries
Beer
Pork and Pineapple Curry and Chips
gin
Cider
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Friendly bar staff and a clean, though compact, environment. Two big thumbs up for stocking grab bag sized Monster Munch and the uncommon Scampi..."
Geoff Battle
"Due to work been a while, but food and staff great. Great homely pub, always something going on for all age..."
susan Mcgrath
"Great pub, always a good atmosphere and have really friendly staff. Never had a bad night..."
Carsey28
"Great old style pub lovely atmosphere and dog..."
Ian Edwards
"1st time there. Made me so welcome. And had some great beers. Thumbs up from..."
Darren Wood
"Delicious home cooked food ,well kept beers ,freindly staff and a varied list of events make for a wonderful community..."
Lemon Jelly
"Nice pub with comfortable lounge area. Lady behind the bar was working hard, on her own on a busy Friday evening .She was still welcoming and..."
Helen Eustace
"Lovely food. Great..."
Jen Holden
"Great friendly local..."
William Wheatley
"As good as it ever was. Not been for a number of years. It has had a refit and is very smart and comfortable. Food and drink good, as are the..."
Denise dickinson
"This is the first time that I've visited this public house since 1988. And I have found it to be quite honest and relaxing. The draft Guinness was..."
Dennis M V Tweed
"I was only there a short time but I can say very good staff on duty and I enjoyed the Garden area as well briefly thank..."
Graeme
"This is one of the nicest pubs ever. That’s what I heard, and it’s true. Nice tea and crisps. The students came in, 1/2 way through and in a nice..."
Wellesley Ford
"Absolutely brilliant, great beer and staff. Traditional pub where the staff and customers talk to each other. Come in on your own and leave with..."
Phil Pleasance
"Good selection of Ales. Very friendly staff who gave our rambling group a warm welcome. Thanks especially to the landlady who said we can eat our..."
stephen debattista
"Lovely pub food and great beer. Nice staff, always..."
Rolf Clements
"Great local pub...perfect for a family get together. Great service and top notch..."
Duncan White
Saffron
90/100 (478 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Indian
"Amazing Indian food, top tier, and I live above an Indian restaurant, and I’m Indian. Food is amazing quality. You won’t be..."
Wellesley Ford
"Saffron's staff were really welcoming to me and I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food. ^^ Thank you so much!..."
Chan Walrus
"The food was first rate. We ordered for four people and every dish and accompaniment was delicious. Highly..."
Richard Gray
"Amazing meal! They managed to squeeze two of us in the day after valentines as we’d forgotten to book and everywhere else was full. The food was..."
Sophie Pemberton
"My husband and I have just eaten here this evening. What an absolute delight! The staff are friendly, polite and professional. Our meal was..."
Deborah Phillips
"Fantastic meal. Couldn't fault it. Food was piping hot and delicious. Service from Mush, Rob and the waitress was excellent. Very friendly and..."
David Cole
"Food was excellent as was the service, shame the place was a bit quiet for a..."
Graeme Davies
"Vindaloo and classic dishes are all on point. Particularly a standout is the Ceylon. Costs more than most and it is a better quality to meet that..."
Clement Myers
"We loved the takeaway we got. We went in and ordered then collected 15 mins later. We got lots of veggie/vegan options and were super impressed. We ..."
Clara Gibson
"The staff are very friendly, and welcoming people, and the food is very nice, I enjoyed it very much. The service was brilliant, and I would..."
Orbit
"Superb from start to finish. The initial first contact with securing a booking was fast and easy. We went with friends to say farewell as moving..."
susan Mcgrath
"Simply amazing..great atmosphere , great food. Beats the spice all day long. Best in Colchester.. don’t delay book..."
Dean Moulton
"They are working hard to reduce plastic bottle waste by offering refills household cleaning products and..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Wonderful food amazing staff. Excellent evening. Thank you brilliant all round..."
Lorna Clark
"Got a delivery tonight. Greeted on the phone by a polite well spoken man who took my order and was very friendly. Told how much it would be and how..."
Darren Jackson
"My favourite place. The food is outstanding... customer service is the best. Great prices. And the guys never let u down if u want something not on..."
Fj Harmon
The Orange Tree Tapas
89/100 (368 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Wine Bar
Healthy
Spanish
Catalan
Catalan
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Hummus
Albondigas Tender Spanish Meatballs
Traditional Patatas Bravas
Paella
Flatbreads and Tapas Sharing Platter
Croquettes
Cocktail
Martini
Meat platter
Witches Brew
Spanish omelette
Jambalaya
Ribeye
Saffron Paella Rice
Halloween Cocktails
Scallops
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken Skewers
Rock Shandy
Tapas
Cured Meats Served with the House Salad
Prawns
Paella Flying Out Tonight
Ham & Manchego Cheese Croquettas
Catalan
Spanish
Healthy
Wine Bar
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Street Parking
Live Music
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visit and everything was great: food, service, ambiance. Yes it is a small place but it adds to the charm. Will visit..."
katie day
"Even though I’d been a local for years, this (no longer living locally) was my first visit to this lovely and welcoming restaurant. The paella was..."
Antoinette Barnard
"Food here was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were lovely. There wasn’t one dish we didn’t love! The waitress was super friendly and..."
Nicola Harrison
"Friendly welcoming staff happy to help nothing is too much trouble. Food was fabulous. My son's Birthday he loved the paella with the seafood...."
Chantelle Balls
"Very much enjoyed our meal. Especially the chorizo and egg. Wasn't a particular fan of the calamari, and have a feeling the olives were from a jar,..."
Daniel Dean
"I went to the tapas during the day. At this time the restaurant acts as a cafe. Our waiter was great and very welcoming. The panini I had was great!..."
Edward Garner
"We went for our anniversary meal here (without kids!) It was all very nice and food was excellent. There isn't much space downstairs but most of the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Fantastic restaurant, great cocktails and lovely staff, can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu..."
Chris Langridge
"Very nice meal plenty of choice only down side have to go out of the building to one..."
Gary Reakes
"Oh wow! I thought the cocktail menu was a good start, but the food was the star of the show. Order as many plates as your pockets can afford! You..."
Chanelle Edwards
"Really lovely birthday meal for my mum. Really tasty food and great drinks. Fantastic gluten free menu..."
Louise Naggs
"Had a great time here. Small and intimate and busy as the food and staff was good. Food amazing, staff friendly and so helpful. Will definitely go..."
Sandra Bluett
"Absolutely unbelievable! The food was delicious and the service excellent. We had four dishes two deserts a cocktail and a whole bottle of wine and..."
Roger Dill
"Wonderful little place with such welcoming lighting and vibe, as well as brilliant food and drinks ! It’s really hard to find a vegetarian paella..."
Matilda
"This place is amazing. The food is incredible and the staff are..."
Kevin Shearman
Tollgate Fisheries
92/100 (635 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
British
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Fish
"Always open when you want it to be, 7 days a week until 21:30. Friendly staff, good value, recommend the £4.50 meal..."
Mark Locke
"Tried their chips today after being a massive fan of papas, chips are amazing, taste almost the same as papas, nice cheap prices and quick..."
Emma Marie
"Best in Wivenhoe Be prepared to wait ten minutes and you'll enjoy the best fish and chips around these parts. Freshly cooked for you and tastes..."
Peter Turner
"Some of the chips were undercooked and all of them were soggy on the outside BUT the fish portions (one haddock and one cod) were super fresh and the..."
Dan Q
"The best fish and chips you can eat in the area! Crispy and thin batter on the cod, and the best tasting chippy chips ever. Generous portion at a..."
Julie L
"Great high quality fish and chips, friendly and welcoming staff! Our orders are always ready in 10 minutes, so great for when you're really hungry..."
Kalyani Temmink
"The best fish and chips around - fresh fish in a light batter - good variety to chose from, but the meaty haddock is still my favourite - and fat..."
Nigel Asbridge
"Had great chips and food from this chippy Food always cooked fresh Some of us who live next to a well known fish and chip shop now make the trip..."
Rae Servante
"They do good fish and chips, and have quite a big menu, they do some Chinese dishes as well as scampi, pies etc, u can sit in.. altho covid..."
Fj Harmon
"Amazing batter on the fish, absolutely delicious. We live in Colchester so walk up the Wivenhoe trail as we will only get our fish and chips from..."
Vanessa Harper
"First time here, can't recommend enough, lovely crispy chips, really nice fish. 2 mins walk from the river bank..."
C b
"Doing what they can with Covid and allowing customers in to order (nicely organised). Liked the chunky chips they do. Fish was nice as well. Offer..."
Paul Smith
"Food is usually cooked to order, so be prepared to wait but at least you know it is freshly cooked and there is little waste. About a minutes walk..."
Henry Wai
"These guys have some tough competition in Wivenhoe, but they handle it well, their chicken curry and Kebab are very tasty. I have had the odd bad..."
Gary Hickman
"came here for a visit from London and i can say this is one of the best fish and chips I've had - friendly owner, highly..."
Vincent Lau
"Our favourite spot in the area. Fresh and crispy every time we visit, owners are kind and friendly, great..."
Jade Yip
"Consistently great fish and chips. Fast service for telephone orders, good social distancing. Recommend the haddock and..."
Zeni Cepian
"Lovely staff and delicious fish and chips, generous portions and always freshly..."
Annamaria Guild
"Very good fish and chips. The place was very clean and the food reasonably..."
medic7698
"Best and most consistent fish and chips I’ve had and I don’t say that..."
Mick Lister
"Popped in for cod and chips to eat on Wivenhoe Quay, really enjoyed it. Nice big chunk of cod and chips were..."
Richard Willcocks
Tasty Kitchen
83/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Chinese
Fast Food
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cantonese
Chinese
Fast food
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best Chinese. Food always hot, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Plus always delivered with a smile and a chat. Thank you all at Tasty..."
Wendy Leigh
"Great food, normally a quicker delivery than quote and always hot. It took a lot to pull me away from the Beijing but these guys keep delivering,..."
James Gant
"Lovely nutritious food from Bev at Wivenhoe Kitchen for our retreat over the weekend, thank you! Lots of vegan options and all vegetarian, absolute..."
Katherine Mckenzie Baxter
"Leaving the area soon, so will be missing the only good Chinese delivery service in Colchester. Ordered most weeks over the four years we have been..."
Frank A
"My favourite Chinese in Colchester/Wivenhoe; amazing prices and great speedy delivery. Only problem is they don't do the plum chicken the way I like..."
Caelin RGT
"Working very locally to the kitchen, I know the ladies to be lovely, we often chat and have a laugh, never have I heard a negative response to these..."
Sam Bell
"Couldn't disagree more with the comments from pl p. All 3 of the Wivenhoe Kitchen Ladies are very friendly, polite and engaging! Nothing is too much..."
James Brown
"I experienced the delights of Wivenhoe Kitchen whilst at a yoga retreat. I am Vegan and so was thrilled to have a fully vegan menu to choose from...."
Tory Ashworth
"Great Chinese takeaway. Good health rating and the salt and pepper chicken is to die for. Can only seem to order over the phone but it was super..."
Daniel Cotton
"Best chinese around. Cooked to perfection, especially the beef in the chow mein, cooked properly and the egg fried rice was perfect. Pork balls were..."
Natalie Kirby
"Saturday lunch from the Wivenhoe Kitchen has become a ritual. Really good tasty food at amazing prices. Check out the burgers - different recipe..."
Nigel Asbridge
"Finally been able to visit Wivenhoe Kitchen. So much yummy food to choose from. Tried the sweet potato sate curry tonight, so delicious. Chilli next,..."
Nick/Lorna Burgin
"I absolutely love Wivenhoe Kitchen! Everything I have bought from here has tasted delicious ….my special favourites are the sweet potato burgers...."
Pippa Allerton
"I just can't express how good the food is from Tasty Kitchen. Honestly the best Chinese food I have ever had and that includes some good restaurants..."
Stephen Brennan
"The Best Chinese in the area. Fast tasty food which was ready within 20 minutes from ordering. This hidden little gem is well worth a visit and even..."
Di-onne Holloway
"Absolutely outstanding chinese food! Always so good! Best in the area. Staff always friendly. An absolute must if you havn't tried them before! Never..."
Natalie Kirby
Tudor Tea Rooms
90/100 (496 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Jam or Cream First
Kate's Best in the World Coleslaw Salad
Sweet Potato Coffee Cake
Courgette and Lime Gateaux with an Americano
Tuna Mayo with Gherkins Red Onion and Wholegrain Mustard
Quiche with Onion Jam
Café
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is one of my favourite places to drop in for lunch! Alas, I sometimes can't get there as often as I would wish, but I shall try to remedy that..."
Phil Roberts
"Aladdin's cave for food & drink lovers and a damn nice cafe..."
Bill Parmenter
"Such lovely products, gorgeous food and wonderful owners make this place perfect for lunch and all your delicatessen needs! Cheese, meat, bread and..."
Catherine Roberts
"Had very nice cream tea, service was great..."
Richard Carter
"Amazing vegan options and the food is so lovingly made and delicious! Staff are wonderful and there is no awkward waiting times. This is also a great..."
Amy Elizabeth Worsfold
"Super fab little place. Lovely food cooked just right. Historic and characterful building. Great professional service. Very reasonable prices. Also..."
victoria ridler
"Always lovely food, excellent friendly staff. They gave me a carrier bag to take one of their cup cakes away on bike. Always good experience, would..."
Lindsay Wakelin
"My husband has taken the kids here a couple of times after walking along the river. Friendly staff, nice homemade cakes and coffee. We will..."
Patti D
"Great atmosphere on a sunday for brunch. Books to read. Great service. lovely coffee and homemade cakes and then a siperb deli to buy things from..."
Alison MIrrington Black
"Nice little restaurant serving nice home made food. Good selection of freshly made sandwiches, soup and jackets. Always something good on the..."
James Wadley
"Excellent home cooked meals & cakes, specialising in teas in association with its deli shop. Diabetic & glutton free dishes catered for. Reasonable..."
Brian Llewellyn
"Went to Supper Club event at Tudor Tearooms for great vegan Mexican meal. Delicious food and lively atmosphere . We will definitely be back for..."
dan marsden
"Amazing service and food Is delicious. Would definitely recommend it to anyone. Good place to go with family as well!..."
Ash
Barrells Of Wivenhoe
94/100 (41 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
"Popped in for a quick drink on Sunday afternoon. Excellent service from the lad behind the counter. And he had a bit of a rush which he handled..."
Jane L
"Family and dog friendly spot. Fun range of sweets for kids. Friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Coffee, soft drinks, wine/fizz, and baked goods,..."
Margisel Adams
"Really great coffee and pastries. Lovely friendly staff, opens really early so great for coffee after an early morning walk! So lucky to have this on..."
Stephen Brennan
"Fantastic service, good coffee, yummy cakes and a great selection of sweets. It's always so clean too. I have been here several times with my kids..."
Anil Yilmaz
"We love love love the place. The coffee, the cake, the atmosphere, and especially the lovely lady that served us every..."
Tika Fairey
"Had my first experience with B O W last week, and I couldn’t fault the service enough, 👌🏼 nice and comfortable atmosphere and i would highly..."
Alfie Allen
"Very friendly service, lovely coffee and delicious gluten free..."
James Burns
"Follow the hand painted window art into this delightful coffee shop. Friendly staff, yummy cakes, lovely decor plus the most delicious hot chocolate..."
Linda Williams
"Great coffee and lunch options served by friendly staff. Kid friendly but also nice to use as a place to work for an hour to escape the home office...."
Lianna Horlock
"On the UP...bit more seating but lovely welcoming place. Good..."
Eileen Mayer
"always welcoming, great coffee, lovely decor, like..."
John Humpston
"Friendly service in this lovely little cafe. Tasty coffee and delicious chocolate brownies. Would highly..."
Jane Mulvee
"Great coffee shop - open from early hours so can grab a great coffee before early shift at work. Staff are..."
Liane Westwood
"Very pleasant staff. Spent a relaxing couple of hours catching up with a friend with a couple of nice iced lattes. Would..."
Linda Stansbury
"Very good service from lady who was flying solo on what appeared a busy day. Nice local coffee..."
Diana Warren
"The staff have always been very friendly and welcoming. The coffee and cake is on another level..."
Ian Kershaw
"Finally a nice place to have coffee locally, really enjoy my visits to Barrells, a great range of coffee and..."
jack sibbons
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