27 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Lemon & Ginger Mousse Candied Lemon Zest Pistachio Tuille Blood Orange Gel and Affogato
Sorbet
Roast Beef
Large Battered Fish and Triple Cooked Chips
Pasta
Pork Belly
Smoked Bacon Pie
Salad
Venison
Fried
Torte
Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Crab
Roast Dinner
Cheesecakes
Oxtail Croquettes
Scallops
Fish & chips
Roast Potatoes
Cakes
Roast Beef
Duck
Sunday roast
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Pistachio Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Pesto
Chilli Prawns
Burger
Puddings
Fish
Chicken Liver Pate
Cake
Pork
Cheesecake
Rump Steak Burger
Soup
Oxtail Croquettes
Fish & Chips
Pork Wellington
Prawns
Whipped Goats Cheese and Beetroot
Shrimp
Pork Belly
Corn Fed Chicken Supreme
Beef
Chicken pie
Tea
Sit down
British
European
Outdoor Seating
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
American Express
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"What a great experience, it started with helpful e mails from them.
Arrived there and managed to park right outside. Went in and from the start the..."
Paul Fisher
"This a quality dining experience. Fabulous meet and greet at the door coupled with a lovely waitress who couldn't stop smiling.
The food was..."
Mark Cole
"Staff friendly, helpful and happy, cant stand miserable staff! Room excellent although was a bit disappointed we didn’t get one in the older..."
Jackie Hooper
"Upmarket but not stuffy and non-franchise with extensive menu. Food is perfect but real ale drinkers limited to bottled Doom Bar or Adnams. Would be..."
Steven Goodwin
"I booked my table via the opentable app quick and easy no one to speak too which is good that way they can’t go how many people is it for say again..."
Antony Gavin Charman
"Had a lovely meal last night. Could not fault a thing. Friendly staff, freshly prepared hot food. One of the nicest meals I have..."
Emma Bourne
"First experience visiting The Green Room with family, celebrating parents Golden wedding. Relaxing atmosphere/venue, great menu & food and excellent..."
Tracey Hewitt
"My husband and I had a lovely surprise birthday meal on Saturday with friends, food was superb, service great and wonderful venue for a small party..."
Lizzy Sims
"Lovely place to stay. Fab breakfast and nice staff. Unfortunately no air con so very hot last night, as extremely hot weather for mid June. There..."
Sarah King
"Very friendly staff they look after you from the moment you enter, food is wonderful and I can honestly say that the stake was the best I have ever..."
David Mills
"Dropped by for a Sunday roast dinner.Great service great food
We would like to thank the chef for his attention to detail in the presentation of his..."
Paul Lucas
"Visited for Sunday roast. We didn't book and were seated straight away. The staff were really friendly and the food was..."
Helen Hodkinson
"Never been before and heard good things, didn’t leave disappointed. Enjoyed a warm welcome and dined in a great atmosphere, love the decor and feel..."
Gosfield No1
"Dined here last night. Relaxed dining experience. Tables nice and large with a decent amount of space between them. Delicious food and extremely well..."
Martin Gilmore
"Absolutely brilliant meal at the Green room. There were 13 of us and food was delicious and all came out hot. Julie and her team worked hard to make..."
Sarah Foster
"Best place for Sunday lunch. I had roast beef and such good quality and plentiful plate. Service is friendly and welcoming and nice..."
Jill Thorne
"Just had the roast dinner with my wife and a friend, I would rate it as one of the best roasts I've eaten out. I had the chicken, it was tender and..."
martin erdbeer
"Excellent restaurant. Delicious food, friendly staff, great ambience, reasonable prices. I highly recommend it. I'll be back for..."
James Birrell
"With family down we thought we would try somewhere we hadn't been before and the Green Room had been recommended to us - we went on a sunday..."
Andrew Cartwright
"We popped into the Green Room on the off-chance for a Sunday lunch today. We've not been here for a while.
We were very impressed by the excellent..."
A Google User
"We had a nice little private area just as you come in close to the bar. Our waitress was very friendly and the food was excellent. Good wine list so..."
A Google User
"LOVED this place! High quality and broad menu while also having traditional British food. Went here for a date, we started with a cheese plate, split..."
A Google User
"Good newish menu although do 4 types of fries but no other type of potatoes !!
Good efficient service, food excellent. Not rushed during meal as in..."
A Google User
"Yet another school reunion at the Green Room. Everything was perfect. We had a buffet chosen by the chef for £15/ head, which was excellent. We're..."
A Google User
"This is one of my go to favourite restaurants. It is consistent, reliable and affordable. Mothers Day lunch was busy but we were looked after. There..."
A Google User
"Hubby had a Father's Day celebration of great British cuisine at reasonable price. Friendly staff, quick service and comes highly recommended!..."
A Google User
"Giving five stars for food but sadly service was slow and young waitress not friendly and obviously did not want to be there. Was a birthday meal and..."
"Just stopped in here for a Sunday roast as I always see posts from this place. Took a drive over and had the best beef roast... certainly helped with..."
Tom Murphy
"We visited yesterday with very specific requirements, the staff were kind polite and incredibly helpful couldn't not have asked for a better service..."
Charlene Wood
"We enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal at the Five Bells on Saturday night. The food was fantastic and the customer service was excellent. We would..."
Claire Porcher
"Absolutely lovely place. Helpful / polite staff. Lovely atmosphere / great food. We will be back..."
Vikki Hampshire
"Lovely pub in a beautiful location. lovely friendly, helpful staff. Great food � highly..."
Anne-marie Kehoe-Wilson
"I booked a table for my Mums birthday Tuesday of this week,have been before as they do provide a good selection of gluten free foods which my Dad..."
Aimee McKay
"Christmas Meal on Fri 23rd Dec with friends was fantastic - great service, food and even a disco! Highly recommend. Real value for..."
Mandy Adams
"Lovely afternoon, peace and quiet in the beer garden with a really nice lunch and glass of wine. Friendly bar staff and nice..."
Sian-Nicole Adams
"Fantastic christmas dinner on a very snowy monday lunch great service in a very cosy pub. I could eat it all..."
Tracey Dawn Leslie
"Me and my girls just had the best Sunday lunch it was huge ! The staff and the food were great definitely coming..."
Cherry Mckean
"Great country pub with great food but most of all great service staff..."
Tommy Keen
"If it wasnt for the fact that a friend was taken here, and in turn took me, i doubt the 'Five Bells' is somewhere i would have found on my own.
In..."
chrisnorden78
"After getting passed the front door, and the 'you're not from round these parts arrrrre uuuuuuuuu?' types who were stood at the bar, I had a really..."
laurenuu
"Saved my day, after cycling a hundred mlies with fifty still to go,we hadn't spotted anywhere to stop for what seemed like hours then we came across..."
Wayne Owen
"It was my first time Five Bells. My friends were hosting the quiz there that evening. We were greeted with a smile and were immediately taken to our..."
Heather Moore
"Took the family for a meal on our first night of glamping. As a party with 5 children, we know it can get quite loud. Wait staff were brilliant,..."
Benita Volney
"Lovely country pub, dog friendly. Clean and spacious interior with a nice mix of traditional and trendy decor. Food was excellent and great value,..."
Gary Gee
"Lovely gem of a place! Friendly service, nice atmosphere and really nice home cooked food. Especially enjoyed the chicken..."
Chris Daglish
"We went on a night they had a quiz on, so it was a little noisy. Whilst we didn’t officially take part in the quiz, it added a bit of fun to the..."
Murdo McLellan
"Really like this place, it's recently changed owners and the new ones have come up revised menu and better prices.
Right now it's a bit quiet but I..."
gez taylor
"Haven’t been since before Covid, was pleasantly surprised!
Food was standard pub menu but very well executed! Service outstanding, will definitely..."
Jeannie C
"Nice pub with good atmosphere! Food was good and value for money 💵 drinks were a bit more expensive than normal 😕 Pool table was good fun and..."
kcj7890
"Hands down one of the best country pubs I've been to in a long, long time.
Friendly Staff & Great Food would highly recommend a..."
Dan Taylor
"The best pub I've been to in years
Quality food,great prices.
Good selection of beers and the service was top..."
ross luke
"A beautiful pub set over rolling countryside we were made very welcome by the friendly staff. We came for roast dinner and were very happy. The..."
edd herring
"Lovely country pub. The manager and team were very attentive. Lovely and clean, good range of drinks and the food was amazing. Read some reviews on..."
"We celebrated my Mum's 80th birthday here with a family meal for 12. It was wonderful! The staff are so welcoming and attentive, the table was..."
Alison Green
"great staff, would always recommend to anyone top place to relax and enjoy a lovely bit of..."
Michael Mander
"All at The Courthouse were kind and sensitive when they learnt that our extended family were staying in order to attend a sad family occasion. My bed..."
Emily Marshall
"Impromptu meal was made even better by welcome from staff at The Court House. Food was very good. Thank..."
Julie Wall
"Had Sunday lunch here today it was tasty and plenty of it the veg meat cooked to perfection highly recommended to anyone and a reasonable price for..."
Michael Bullen
"Super friendly staff and very helpful with everything we arrived really late at night and they waited for us and made us breakfast earlier than usual..."
Raquel Simão
"Great food. Friendly helpfully staff. Would highly recommend ..."
Evie Hawkins
"Had a Ladies Lunch there on 2nd. The welcome was warm, the service was great and the food was excellent. So much so none of us could squeeze a desert..."
Shirley Constable
"Lovely food and great service, Michelle and Robert are great hosts. Thank you for a great Christmas..."
Juls Smith
"My wife and I had lunch here for the first time in quite a few years. The food looked and tasted fantastic. The service was friendly and helpful and..."
Chris Y
"Stopped here on a road trip with hubby and the venue, food and service was excellent. We both had the lamb shank and it was beautifully presented and..."
Wendy Neighbour
"The food is huge and amazing, however the staff are off the planet for giving you the best experience. So grateful to have independent places that..."
Mandie Holgate
"Cannot fault my last visit. I had the fish pie. Homemade awesomeness in a super heated bowl. Food has always been top notch. From roasts to burgers...."
Roger Peppiatt
"Popped in for late dinner good service lucky to get a table. Food great this and its sister pud The Wooden Fender (Ardleigh) 2 off the best in the..."
Jane Coster
"Went for a lunchtime meal. Food was really good. About £17.50 for a main course. I had Hake in a Lobster cream sauce. And I thought it good value..."
Mike Lee
"Lovely evening work meal had here a couple of weeks ago. There was quite a few of us so unfortunately had to sit on two different tables due to room..."
Jessica Wallis
"Took friends there today for their 1st time with their dog, the staff were very friendly and polite. As well as our meals they provided water and a..."
Julie Bartholomew
"If I could only give 8 stars. Booked only as hotel near to where I needed to be was full. I am so happy , will only book here from now on. Menu to..."
G P
"We were passing through and found The Courthouse thanks to other strong recommendations. We managed to get a walk-in, but it was busy. Very friendly..."
"We were there last Wednesday, and I can't do better than quote what my wife posted to her Facebook profile about our visit.
"The chef at Church..."
Reg Webb
"Great staff who provide a lovely relaxed atmosphere in a lovely old building. Nice and varied beer wine and spirits menu along with lovely local..."
Bob Gillespie
"First time eating here and what a wonderful time we had.
Just the 2 of us, loved the design and interior of CST.
The staff were very helpful,..."
Kelly Wright
"Our favourites restaurant/bar in town. Fantastic food lovely staff, been coming here since it opened and never been..."
Barb Dafforn
"I came with friends for one of their birthdays, staff were great, food was amazing a great night all..."
Nicola Cross
"Had a fab evening with the girlies. 5pm-7pm cocktail time 🍹. Staff friendly and helpful. Great ambiance. Definitely recommend and will be visiting..."
Amanda Lynch
"Great staff & very friendly. Have eaten there before & it was excellent but didn't eat there yesterday just enjoyed a lovely pint of Spindrift in the..."
Darren Thackwell
"An absolutely lovely and tastefully decorated restaurant with the most amazing food. I celebrated my birthday there and could not be happier with the..."
Chaman Jassal
"My go to place for a good drink, service and..."
Paul Dafforn
"Best place in town to eat. Great staff, great food and wine, great decor....... What else do you need? 5..."
Mark Brazier
"Friendly staff. Good selection of beers. Loved the..."
Martin Preece
"First time visiting yesterday and it was lovely really very enjoyed the atmosphere fizz and..."
Vicky Radnor
"Very nice to be offered a vegan menu with lovely fresh choices. Both my starter and main were..."
Lisa Hiskey
"Best food I've ever eaten - I'll be back for..."
Kristen St Clare
"Had a fantastic night food was excellent and the staff are all on the ball thank..."
John Innocent
"A gorgeous roast dinner and cooked my beef through at my request. One of the best cauliflower cheese dishes I've have out. Only downside was the few..."
Megan North
"As an American experiencing my first "Sunday lunch," I have to say it was delicious. Nice portions and great drinks. Not bad for the..."
Patrick Turner
"OMG. So third time now we've been and somehow the food just gets better. Great decor and the service is quick and professional. Bonus being as soon..."
Wiebo Grobler
"Visited for a pre show drink, first visit, very impressed with the ambiance and decor, very comfortable seating and lounge bar music vibe.
Nice..."
Lee Williams
"Always a great experience, the staff are always friendly and polite especially Tom in the restaurant. The food is consistently fantastic, using the..."
Josh Patrick
"On Michelin Guide - we were not disappointed. Great food and friendly..."
rbb
"Absolutely brilliant restaurant and dining in the centre of Colchester. Booked up with ease online. The place has a lovely quirky feel to it,..."
Duncan Cooper
"The food was great and the service very polite and welcoming. The beer selection was as expected, all keg or bottle, but some reasonable options...."
Andy Hoare
"We had a delightful evening last week. Superb atmosphere with great service from all of the staff , especially Alfie. The food was both inventive and..."
Barry Dedross
"Stopped here for a lunch in Colchester as we were passing though. The bar area is very cute with bench window seats, and allowed the dog in. The..."
"One of the best pubs I’ve eaten in for ages!!!
Interesting menu with some exciting variations on classic dishes. I cannot urge you enough to try..."
Aaron Hunt
"Amazing location and outside views, with seating both at the front and back. Extensive menu, exquisite food with large portions at a reasonable..."
chrissi plant
"Not bad. It was really busy but staff were attentive. Comprehensive menu, so probably there is something for everyone. Nice characterful pub, beams,..."
Mike Green
"A great gem of a place in the heart of the countryside. Excellent service and a great selection of..."
Wayne Beauchamp
"Came in tonight for a meal with my boyfriend. We sat outside on the patio which was almost full, the service was lovely and polite and our food came..."
Sydney Cowan
"My partner and I had the most delicious Sunday roast here a couple of weeks ago. Very generous portions, big bowl of vegetables and all beautifully..."
Kay Broadway
"First time here. Young lady was lovely and helpful. Food was amazing. Would highly..."
Elizabeth James
"Lovely pub ,small but a great beer garden out back.
The food is fantastic and staff friendly.
Recommend the choc fondant pudding with clotted..."
tysa beckwith
"Amazing food, and absolutely lovely service. Booked a meal for my mums birthday and she’s a fussy eater. She did not complain once, so that in..."
Sandra Keenan
"Very quaint, cozy and comfortable. They had several local beers on draft. The baked camabert with currant jelly was a perfect start. The lamb roast..."
Jon Husby
"Uncle David said: "The most delicious buffet I've ever tasted."
We enjoyed a lovely family afternoon at The Whalebone, and were able to reserve a..."
Natalie Tuckwell
"Great country pub, stopped by for a cheeky pint after a beach walk. Sat in the garden overlooking the valley of Donnyland. Good beer great..."
Daniel Hopkins
"A lovely setting and nice atmosphere. A good menu and a cut above ‘pub grub’. Attentive staff. The filet steak was good if not..."
Tim Kershaw
"I went with three friends yesterday evening hopefully to have meals as well as a real ale.
Although we weren't early and hadn't booked a table, we..."
David Waters
"Nice setting drinks a bit pricey but obviously reflect this but you pay for the atmosphere and surroundings. Very lovely..."
"I go here way too often lol. Love the food here. Probably one of the best roast dinners served in Colchester and their cooked breakfasts are served..."
Emma Taylor
"Totally brilliant cafe with the best property cooked breakfasts going.
All freshly cooked and reasonably priced. Lunch menu looks wonderful and we're..."
Arlene Adkins
"OMG a little gem in the most unlikely place. Think of an up market transport cafe with amazing food and great service, that's what you get here . Had..."
Carl Gorton Photography
"Lovely food. My family go here every weekend. I have been coming here with my Nana and my mum since I was a child, and now I take my daughter...."
Hayley Athena (Kyraandme)
"Popped in for a coffee and ended up with a sausage sarnie, great proper..."
Dave James
"Good staff, good food, great location. Now I know how accesible it is and the speed of service, considering they had a short staffed sign up, during..."
Shady Days
"Best place for breakfast in Colchester. Food is cooked to order, piping hot when served. A lovely family run business .. the only place to go..."
Jenni Chapman
"First ever visit. Loved the food. Great ingredients, fresh and not greasy. Good spaced set up and covid systems in place. Staff are polite and..."
MarkyMark Snelling
"Great place, fabulous freshly cooked wholesome food at a good price. Friendly family run with great staff. Support your local businesses I’d..."
Tracey Wilson
"Great little restaurant with excellent food.
Don't expect a fast food service but therefore you will get fantastic fresh and homemade meals!
The..."
Lisa King
"Great breakfast and food freshly cooked. Staff very friendly. Best breakfast in and around Colchester to..."
Lee Joslin
"Lovely staff, amazing, hot just cooked breakfast, good coffee, lovely atmosphere..Nice and simple..can't believe I've never been before..."
Claire Pulford
"Great place does all sorts of meals you wait a while for food but is well worth the wait as it’s all freshly cooked to order staff are really..."
JUDDY
"Been here quite a few times
The food has always been very good and the staff cannot be more..."
peter edwards
"A lovely little find. Well worth the..."
Alison Bareham
"Although the wait was was 45 minutes the time flew and the staff are really friendly and the food was very much worth the money and..."
"I go here way too often lol. Love the food here. Probably one of the best roast dinners served in Colchester and their cooked breakfasts are served..."
Emma Taylor
"Totally brilliant cafe with the best property cooked breakfasts going.
All freshly cooked and reasonably priced. Lunch menu looks wonderful and we're..."
Arlene Adkins
"OMG a little gem in the most unlikely place. Think of an up market transport cafe with amazing food and great service, that's what you get here . Had..."
Carl Gorton Photography
"Lovely food. My family go here every weekend. I have been coming here with my Nana and my mum since I was a child, and now I take my daughter...."
Hayley Athena (Kyraandme)
"Popped in for a coffee and ended up with a sausage sarnie, great proper..."
Dave James
"Good staff, good food, great location. Now I know how accesible it is and the speed of service, considering they had a short staffed sign up, during..."
Shady Days
"Best place for breakfast in Colchester. Food is cooked to order, piping hot when served. A lovely family run business .. the only place to go..."
Jenni Chapman
"First ever visit. Loved the food. Great ingredients, fresh and not greasy. Good spaced set up and covid systems in place. Staff are polite and..."
MarkyMark Snelling
"Great place, fabulous freshly cooked wholesome food at a good price. Friendly family run with great staff. Support your local businesses I’d..."
Tracey Wilson
"Great little restaurant with excellent food.
Don't expect a fast food service but therefore you will get fantastic fresh and homemade meals!
The..."
Lisa King
"Great breakfast and food freshly cooked. Staff very friendly. Best breakfast in and around Colchester to..."
Lee Joslin
"Lovely staff, amazing, hot just cooked breakfast, good coffee, lovely atmosphere..Nice and simple..can't believe I've never been before..."
Claire Pulford
"Great place does all sorts of meals you wait a while for food but is well worth the wait as it’s all freshly cooked to order staff are really..."
JUDDY
"Been here quite a few times
The food has always been very good and the staff cannot be more..."
peter edwards
"A lovely little find. Well worth the..."
Alison Bareham
"Although the wait was was 45 minutes the time flew and the staff are really friendly and the food was very much worth the money and..."
"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..."
"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, £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..."
"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..."
"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 crème brûlée 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..."
"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..."
"Very good dining experience!
Areas for improvement:
-The pie crust was a little soggy, I would prefer it crusty.
-We ordered a brownie, the kids..."
Nicholas “Nico” Farthing
"We had lunch at the Cricketers, we didn't book but they had some tables, although quite a few were reserved - within a few mins of being there it got..."
Andrew Cartwright
"I go to The Cricketers each time I stay in the area on business, never disappointed. Staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. The food is always..."
Tony Ashford
"This is gonna hurt me to say but I found this place very nice.....for a green king chian pub clearly this place is run by someone who knows what they..."
anthony shores
"Fabulous meal. They made us gluten free onion rings which were really lovely and nicely presented as a starter on some salad. Very friendly and..."
Lynn Jerman-Webber
"I met some colleagues for dinner and overall it was good. We were ignored by the waitresses and had to ask to have our other taken. However the..."
Dave Bridges
"Absolutely perfect. Stuck in traffic and the manager said I could park up the night in his car park as I was running out of drive time. Had a meal..."
Kris Tomkinson
"A lovely pub, with a brilliant selection of gluten free and allergy accommodating food. The food was good, not 5 star, but absolutely nothing worth..."
NXT
"Our paty of 10 retired old men were handled efficientky and politely. We had to order in advance but were able to pay seperately which was good...."
Deek4 King
"Staying locally at a chain hotel. Walked here for a evening meal - really good. The pub is well laid out and roomy. The staff were very pleasant and..."
Margherita Pizza and Goats Cheese Spinach and Caramelised Onion Pizza
prosecco
Fish and Chips
Cider
Roast Beef
Rump steak
Sunday roast
Beef
Beef burger
Puddings
Beers
Scotch Egg
Sit down
British
Bar
International
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Drinks
Brunch
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Mid-range
"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
"Delicious Sunday lunch, the food was amazing. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere - we will be..."
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"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
"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..."
"We went for Sunday lunch and booked a table for 3:30, however we turned up early and the staff could not have been more helpful in accommodating us. ..."
Denise Larner
"We were accommodated very last minute for a group of 7 plus a child on a bank holiday weekend. The waiting staff (a lady with dark hair) was very..."
Mou Ghosh
"Had a wonderful time, staff where really lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Food did take a while to come out but the restaurant was busy and..."
Laura Potter
"Just had a lovely stay here. The staff are ever so helpful, the rooms are of a good standard, the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty...."
Michael Carpenter
"It was heading towards 3pm and I was in need of lunch! So took a chance here and well pleased we did. Efficient friendly service in a well decorated..."
Robert Wigelsworth
"Had power cut when expecting guests so needed to book a table straight away. Not only did they accommodate us but allowed us to use our tastecard..."
Eleanor Taylor
"Recently stayed here for a night on 15 April for a friend’s wedding. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were super friendly,..."
"Excellent food,.great choices on menu and competitively priced. Service was top notch too. Our first visit but we will certainly be back again..."
Colin A
"very nice the staff were attentive and friendly the food was wonderful. Good value for money.well done..."
Jack Whittle
"Great food, great service, varied menu all served in comfortable surroundings
Car park is across a busy road, but is large and not really an..."
Roger Spalding
"Came for our Valentine’s meal last night, food was delicious and service was spot on and very attentive. The little extra touches were a really..."
Sophie May
"Beautiful pub. Had a lovely roast last wk we’ve booked again for this..."
Lisa Finn
"Excellent 6 course taster menu on Groupon offer for two at £50. Friendly and knowledgeable service. Good range of selections to choose from. Only..."
John Primmer
"Really nice decor, I was a little confused what side to go in from side entrance, as there's two sides, but my gamble was right!! The waitresses were..."
Hayley Hart
"Excellent Groupon Deal, Tasting Menu, super ambiance, delicious food and first class service.
Highly..."
Lee Williams
"Room of enough size for 1 person, very clean, and nicely equipped. Very supportive and professional staff..."
Poached Egg Smoken Salmon and Avacado on Sourdough Toast
Sunday roast
Sirloin Steak
Wine
Burger
Sunday roast
Beer
Puddings
Full english breakfast
Cod
pavlova
Fish Curry
Beef
Juice
Roast Beef
Beef burger
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sirloin Steak
Scampi
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
British
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Mastercard
Validated Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a flat tyre today after succumbing to a pot hole in the road not too far away. We went into this pub not knowing anything about the food. They..."
Wendy Clarke
"Had lunch with Mum here today & it's one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Mum had the Whitby scampi & chips, I had the sea bream from the..."
Diana Vaughan
"Not having been there for awhile we were a bit unsure but no worries, food was Excellent, very friendly staff , only moan was slow service but that..."
Barbara Ann Scully
"Went this evening and had the 3 course special menu with my husband and start of pepper and mushroom with pastry crust was delicious along with baked..."
Julia Prestney
"Lovely setting. Helpful staff. A good choice of menu and weekly set menu. Had a relaxed meal after a very busy day. My meal was cooked to perfection,..."
Brenda Walkden
"Great beer, friendly staff and chilled atmosphere- and dog friendly too- great place for a pit stop after walking the dog. Not eaten there yet but..."
Iain Wicks
"Lovely delicious food, lovely looking olde world pub with a warm contempery feel in a beautiful setting. Staff couldn’t be more helpful, we..."
Janna Louise Clark
"Great location, great food, great drinks selection. We sat in the courtyard on a sunny day. The lunchtime set menu was very reasonable and the food..."
Will Riley
"Great pub , great food , great staff , wide range of drinks, highly recommend..."
James Dyer
"Had a great meal Wednesday night. Wife and myself had no complaints at all. The food was hot and really good, the service excellent and the beer..."
Ray Mayers
"Very friendly staff nice Sunday lunch would recommend to other friends and..."
Debee Osborn
"Fantastic service and fabulous food. Nothing was too much trouble. Just lovely. Thank you guys was a lovely mothers day treat for my mum..."
Jackie Hawkins
"Have a lovely meal with the family and we were all made to feel very welcome, would definitely recommend the pork..."
Carl Denton
"This is the second visit over a couple of years to this pub/restaurant. Hasn't changed still as good as the first time. Friendly service, nice..."
Norman W.
"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
"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
"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 it’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
"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
"Just taken my lovely wife here for lunch, food and staff are amazing. The atmosphere is so wonderful, friendly, warm, didn’t want to leave. The..."
Steve Stares
"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 I’ve ever..."
Kip Hakes
"Fantastic meal out. Cute courtyard and lovely inside. The food was really lovely and fresh and tasted amazing. Staff were all really friendly and..."
Angela Sutton
"Had a great time here for a birthday recently. The pub is gorgeous, the viaduct overlooking the garden is really spectacular and there's plenty of..."
"Although a frequent visitor to Mersea Island, never been in The Coast Inn before, just wandered past. Such a lovely little place to eat and watch..."
Deborah Elaine May Galvin-Law
"Visited today for father day so it was very busy and was impressed by the excellent service on such a busy day.
Staff were friendly especially a..."
Clare Beckett
"Been going here for years but don't think i've ever left a review (please forgive me!) THE best food. The fish and chips is a total classic but..."
Chloe Lee
"The Coast Inn is a Great pub with good beer great food and wonderful staff all very friendly
Great pub to spend a day..."
Roger Manser
"Great venue, food was fantastic pity some of the items on the menu had been sold out. Very good service. Friendly..."
Sandro De Nadai
"Could not fault the sharing seafood platter, didn't share much! Lovely be back for..."
Mhairi Bromwich
"Great location, lovely food, giant fish and chips and an awesome pan fried plaice. Really reasonable price...."
Jackie Leeming
"Great to be able to sit outside by the sea on a lovely sunny day & enjoy lovely fresh fish, & good, friendly service. Definitely..."
Beverley Wood
"It is a lovely place staff are really nice I enjoyed my scampi immensely good view at the front too liv shirl..."
Shirley Hamilton
"This place never lets me down. Food, staff, price , location. Win win. Don't ever change your..."
Jonathan Haslip
"Brilliant gem
Staff very friendly and found us a table even though busy and we just took a chance on getting in.Lovely food and..."
Jenny Searle
"What a beautiful setting for really fabulous food! We could watch the sunset as we ate. It gets very busy and we were lucky to get a table but staff..."
Adam Bevan
"We had a baby shower here recently where we hired out the whole top floor and the staff were fantastic as well as the wonderful space. It was a..."
Alice B
"Amazing staff! We came last second without a reservation as our original choice of restaurant had the wrong hours listed. They took us in and..."
Nicole Goff
"Had a lovely first ever meal here, food was great!! And the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Sat upstairs on the balcony, had a great view. Staff..."
Zoe Stamp
"Visited the Coast Inn today for an early dinner by the sea. The location is great sitting either out front look out at the boat yard or inside, and..."
Grant
"Lovely lunch in the sun, lots of outdoor seating good quality food for very reasonable..."
chris harding
"Very welcoming with varied menu. The staff are attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. Food is generous and delicious. Atmosphere is cosy. Kids..."
Andy Moss CISSP
"Mid week lunch. We sat upstairs and out on the balcony. It was sunny and sheltered.
The food was good and the waiting time..."
steve czuba
"Delicious seafood and lovely staff. Really good vibes too. Definitely recommend this for a nice meal with family or friends..."
Ban
"Really nice coffee and two of us had a light breakfast and I had toast and marmite. Very helpful staff.
Sat outside with a lovely view. Picnic..."
"Met a friend for lunch today which was both our first visit here. You have to register your car to park. We sat outside in the marquee was very..."
Carolyn Hobbs
"We had a long wait for our drinks and meals but the manager explained he had a lot of new staff so it was understandable. The food was definitely..."
Terry Gosling
"I had visited the Lexden Crown a few times a few years back but hadn't been back in the last few years... until recently. We had some family visit so..."
Andrew Cartwright
"So in love with the Pizza here.. had the pulled pork one and it was fresh and tasty.. not only the good food but the staff were friendly and quick in..."
Lois Eunike
"Food was lovely and portion size was perfect. The staff were by far and away one of the best in Essex. They made us feel very welcome and enjoyed a..."
Craig H
"The team are fantastic, and very helpful. Really great food, relaxing but with fantastic outside covered area. Great choice of beer. I would..."
Christopher Steel
"A beautiful walled garden with plenty of benches and comfy seats. We ordered pork belly and nut roast. Food came relatively quickly and was..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Friendly welcome and attentive service, good food - excellent burgers and tasty tiramisu. An unwelcome fly slightly spoilt the evening, but it's a..."
Richard Boyd
"Lovely friendly fun place. Family and dog..."
Rebecca Manship
"Nice spread put on in the outdoor marquee for a wake today. Good cross section of buffet food and drinks of various sorts to cater for what looked..."
Steve Mann
"We had my wife's 40th birthday party at the lexden crown tonight and wow we are so grateful to all the staff. What an amazing place. The host and all..."
Andy Dayman
"Vegan roast dinner was delicious- they even had vegan Yorkshire puddings! Only thing missing is as a vegan cauliflower..."
Janine Tompkins
"Went to a wake and our family and friends had a very cool outside area under cover, perfect for our gathering . The buffet was very tasty and staff..."
Sally Holt
"1st time visit had a delicious meal for valentines day, made to feel welcome.... however sadly not a real pub more of a restaurant feel... snug where..."
"Popped in for a drink as we where passing by. We will definitely be going back here for a meal. Lots of history to the building, lovely beer garden..."
Beverley Etherington
"Have enjoyed sitting in the garden a few times recently. It's very clean and tidy with very nice furniture and feels relaxing!
There's plenty of..."
darron welch
"Excellent pub. Went along for a family meal. Didn't stay in the rooms so can't comment. Lovely meal of very good quality. Dropped a star as I didn't..."
Justin Blogg
"Decided to give it another try, popped in for lunch so cannot comment on the rooms.
Was met and taken to a nice table in what is a conservatory,..."
Jon Thompson
"Love to stop at the Peldon Rose Inn for a drink or to eat. Wonderful location, and beautiful outdoor seating or cosy interior.
Staff and locals are..."
Grant
"Our favourite eating place. Fish and chips are the best. As my husband has a walking frame plenty of room for him. Love the Lake with the fish. ..."
Anne Morris
"Didn't stay here but did pop in for a drink on the way back from a cycle ride to Mersea. Lovely old pub in prominent position just outside Mersea...."
Steve Mann
"What an awsome pub, I visited for lunch with my wife and inlaws for a birthday meal. The food was delicious (I had the ribs) and the staff were very..."
James Day
"Lovely stop location, to have a rest with a lovely outdoor seating area over the pond. Will definitely stop at when passing. Food is very..."
mark beszant
"We had lunch here. Lovely food and good portions. Plenty of choice on the menu and good service..."
"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 it’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, didn’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 I’ve ever..."
"Really friendly, great food and efficient service. Came today and was warmly welcomed. Ordered food which was served quickly. Food was delicious..."
Daryl Hailes
"We had a lovely afternoon in the Foresters with friends. Lucy kept the drinks flowing, while Louise prepared delicious meals which were then served..."
John Burgess
"As soon as you walk in, you will love this pub. The atmosphere is congenial and the food/drink is exceptional. The staff are amongst the..."
Stephen Foster-Pilkington
"Fun, friendly and cozy local Colchester pub. Slightly tucked away but well worth searching out. Friendly and professional staff, good food and..."
Mark P
"Up in Colchester on business. Dropped in for a pint after a meal in town. Had a pleasant walk through the park and stopped off for a pint here on way..."
David Stewart
"Great service today from Richard and the Chef. Food and service top notch. Great to have a chat with them whilst paying. If I was local it would..."
Kev Johnson
"Called in at the Foresters Arms tonight while in the area . If happened to be steak night so my wife and I had steak and a sweet and got a free..."
Mark Wass
"Had a fabulous afternoon yesterday. Linda serving the food. Lucy serving drinks and Louise cooked the most amazing cauliflower & Lentil pie. When I..."
Melanie Burgess
"Great meal and great service, I would definitely recommend the Foresters Arms to anyone looking to enjoy a good Sunday lunch in Colchester...."
GEP
"Nice proper pub, tucked away in a niche in the town centre. Please don't go there and make it..."
"Brilliant breakfast. I was anxious as it was 10.40am but Ty ensured everything was available for us. His warm and friendly manner put me at ease and..."
Shelley Kenton-Irvine
"Our 2nd visit to this cavary, been to others and we've really enjoyed this one in Colchester. We've Just finished our meal, Food was delicious, so..."
Mel Neill
"It was quite busy and although we had booked, we had to wait about 15minutes but this wasn’t a problem.
There was a long queue for the carvery but..."
Gail Chapman
"Been here for both Breakfast & Dinner. Breakfast was delicious, everything you need only nuance is the unlimited coffee I’d prefer a machine rather..."
kinsalelou
"As carvery restaurants go, my Sunday roast was superb value for money, a plesent atmosphere and helpful staff. My booking was for 1pm and although..."
Richard “Tricky” Carder
"The service from Kieran was excellent and we received a warm welcome when we entered the restaurant.
Food was delicious, but the roast potatoes were..."
Paul Sherrington
"I was surprised since my last recent visit the price seems to have shot up! I thought a couple of weeks ago it was £8.50 a head ~ I believe now it..."
David Fletcher
"We came for the lunch time calvery for my daughters birthday. Definitely the better time of day to go. The food was fresh loads of choice and portion..."
Sammy Ulla
"Visited Colchester Toby Carvery this afternoon, food was absolutely amazing, there was not one thing on my plate which wasn’t enjoyed, roast..."
Cheryl Webb
"Great place, good pub style atmosphere, friendly staff and good..."
Iain B
"Booked table, polite welcome, good choice of meats and vegetables. Drinks waiting on table when we returned from serving. Check in by staff mid..."
"Came here on a recommendation and really pleased I did. This is a lovely country pub and restaurant, the menu isn't extensive but it doesn't need to..."
Fire 153
"We liked the location and decor very clean and welcoming. Party of four for lunch. On arrival pick and offered table by very pleasant and attentive..."
Robert Lodge
"Great food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff were attentive and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Large menu to choose from and the..."
Steve gunter
"First visit, Friday evening, we loved our Lasagna & Sea Bass Mains, excellent value using promotional voucher.
Wide choice of dishes from the menu,..."
Lee Williams
"This place was outstanding, beautifully decorated and extremely well kept. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was cooked to perfection, i..."
becci fabri
"Why have I not come here before?? What a lovely find for girlies whom luncheon. We booked a table during the week and were offered a choice of..."
Ann-Marie Steele
"The food and the service was excellent it cost a fortune compared to witherspoons but the food is cooked to order and generous the crown is..."
John Barzey
"Delicious roast pork dinner, was cooked beautifully and the sticky toffee pudding was exquisite! Very friendly staff too, would recommend..."
Zoe Stevens
"Booked last minute to see family, pub is easy to get to and has a lovely vibe and is cosy! Great menu as it’s vintage inn, and the food was great!..."
Sammy-Jo Evans
"The whole experience was really good, have driven past a few times and kept meaning to go in and have lunch! Staff were great, made sure we had all..."
Mary Gilbert
"The service was great, the pub was quite quiet and there was a large seating area available outside in the sun. The service was very quick, and..."
Emilie
"Tried out somewhere new for lunch with my boyfriend as I’m kind of local to the area and have never been. On arrival the pub looked beautiful...."
"My partner and I decided that we were going to have an afternoon out and following a recommendation from a work colleague, decided to give this place..."
Nick Stevens
"First time visiting the restaurant, and we was all pleasantly surprised with the amazing service and food.
We was served by a young lady who seemed..."
Jack Appleby
"We had an amazing meal tonight. The food was yummy and the service amazing. Can’t recommend it..."
Charlotte McVeigh
"Our first visit to this new pub. Very impressed polite staff,, spacious inside we had a table in the loung area which was nice and food was nicely..."
Pauline Akbal
"There was a large group of us who ate here last night. The staff all round from the waitress to the chef were very good. We had very quick service..."
Kelly Robinson
"First visit here. Lots of parking spaces, weekend may be different. The restaurant was lovely, staff friendly, polite and helpful. Waiting time..."
Marie Millar
"Nice and clean, dog and family friendly. Loved how the menu has a full calorie breakdown - would like to see more options for nutritional needs and..."
Rebecca Manship
"We had a fantastic 3 meat roast here today, the service was brilliant and our waitress Georgina was 1st class, we had a lovely dessert too, we will..."
Paul Meadows
"We went for our family Christmas meal here. The food was good. Tomato and basil soup was tasty but quite bitty however the beef and Mash was very..."
Holly J
"Great meal. 14 of us and the service was very good. Food was nice too.. except for my sister's chicken salad ... the chicken was shredded and looked..."
Karen Quilter
"I don't think I was expecting much from this restaurant however I was wrong. The food is is excellent and price wise very good. The waitress was..."
Ruth Mee
"Popped in for some low key lunch and wasn't disappointed! The building itself is quite large, with a lovely decor inside that mixes old with new in a..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Great place,staff were lovely ,service was great 👍 food lovely especially the 3 meats roast..."
Shiobhan Giles
"Went there on a Friday night. Fantastic atmosphere due to it being nice and busy. Service was great, efficient and quick. The food was very good for..."
Ryan W
"Visited for the first time today for lunch with my husband and son. Didn’t book a table. The food was delicious and came quickly. Would highly..."
Holly Deering
"I visited with my daughter at lunchtime on one of the very hottest days of the year. Luckily the pub has air conditioning, It also has outdoor..."
Sharon S
"We went here for the first time today and both had the chicken roast and then apple pie for dessert which were both delicious. The service was..."
Jess Langford
"Great food, impeccable service. The atmosphere was good but very loud, so it made it difficult to hear people on the opposite side of the table. Food..."
Mark Penry
"There is a great new addition to this Friendly Pub.
A small function room has been built by the side of the restaurant area. Ideal for a family..."
darron welch
"A fantastic visit after a long cold day at the zoo! I honestly can't fault them - the meals were all delicious, the waitress was very friendly (and..."
Carissa Tolmie
"Our waitress Georgina was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about menu items. She really went the extra mile in delivering great service. I have..."
Jack R
"It was very nice, we were in a new add extention which was , light and bright with fabulous modern designs with leave patterns and nice..."
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