Best Bars & Pubs in Colchester

14 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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Camulodunum
Camulodunum
93/100 (1246 ratings)
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Peroni
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Ham Egg and Chips with Peas
Wings Piri Piri
Fish & Chips
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"Great to have a drink with a nice selection of beers. Very comfortable and the food looked great. Would go back to eat..."
tony ash
"Lovely pub right in the centre of the high street with very welcoming staff and delightful food! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the..."
Ashlee Ralph
"Absolutely amazing place atmosphere is amazing staff are friendly very big pub so not crowded when busy and always seems well maintained definitely a..."
ThatGuyGizmo
"Lovely boozer, In centre of town. Very clean and refreshing pints of Carlsberg only £3.55. Nice to see a pub having good..."
Mark Firmin
"The service was very fast, no matter it's been St Patrick's day. Whiskey on the rocks was perfect for Friday night of a crazy week. It was really..."
Maria
"Lovely atmosphere and lovely staff, karaoke on a Saturday night is always a hit when I take friends here, reasonably priced drinks as well, would..."
Francesca Roberts
"The food was lovely a the staff very helpful and polite. Great atmosphere with all the regulars all very..."
Ellen Duffy
"Have used this pub on numerous occasions. Great pub with really friendly staff who always serve you with a smile. Would recommend a visit if you are..."
robert fraser
"Good prices nice atmosphere excellent service. Only fault is the portion size of..."
Carlos Collis
"Went with my husband and 5 Yr old son, it was our 1st visit to Colchester and this experience made it all the better. The man behind the bar was by..."
Mel “Mellow” O
"Visited for a quick drink and meal. Bartender was lovely and chatty, friendly with his regulars and very cheery. Not huge choice on menu for..."
Izzy P
"Went in Dec 2020 (Tier 2 Colchester / Tier 4 London). Friendly helpful staff. Ordered wings as 'Substantial meal' to go with pints of Peroni...."
Tarun Yadav
"Love this pub! The food is great and their karaoke night is..."
Craig Marriner
"Fantastic proper pub, called in for “one” drink before heading home Wednesday night, woke up in the Red Lion Hotel opposite next morning after 10..."
Jules A L “Jules” Smith
"Me and my partner had a nice chicken and burger meal here last night. Zed on the bar was really friendly and helpful and Meg in the kitchen cooks a..."
alison sinclair
"Food was good. Quick service. Good selection of lager and Ale. Had run out of Green King IPA on the day. Edit: I turned up today and he got me that..."
David Guest
"Very nice venue the Staff are very attentive love the additional tv screens for the..."
George plumb
The Live And Let Live
The Live And Let Live
91/100 (385 ratings)
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Giant Burger
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Chicken Sandwich
Roast Beef
Cupcake
Sweet Cider
Tea
Sunday roast
Beer
Giant Loaded Yorkshire Pudding
Summer Sharing Platter
steak burger
Porter and a Pint at Beer and Pie Festival
Bacon
Sausage Festival Plate
gin
Sunday roast
ham egg & chips
Soup of the Day
Craft Beer
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"3 of us had afternoon tea as a little celebration of my daughter finishing school! Oh my god, it was amazing! Food was absolutely lovely and the..."
Kate Pittock
"Lovely family run pub with great selection of Ales. Cosy and warm with upgraded garden area with booths with lighting and heating on the colder..."
Sammy
"Nice and friendly pub, welcoming families, pets and neuro-diverse customers equally. Menu looked good but didn't have anything on this occasion. Will..."
Rebecca Manship
"This pub is tucked down a little lane, which to be honest unless you know it is there you probably wouldn't notice. Have popped in a couple of times..."
Andrew Cartwright
"We had a Sunday roast, it was definitely good value for money, a bit of an old man pub but still a good atmosphere and the toffee apple pie is..."
Terri Raine
"This is a great pub with lovely staff, tasty beers and delicious, good value food. The lasagne and chicken Madras are favourites along with the..."
Alan Murrells
"Easily my favourite pub in the Colchester area. The atmosphere is friendly with a mixed crowd that helps everyone to feel very welcome here. Peter..."
Stephen Foster-Pilkington
"The live and let live is a little treasure tucked away of the main road this traditional estate pub offers excellent food and a really good selection..."
Geoff Eaton
"Great Family run old style pub , many different beers and Ciders. Amazing Food , Especially for the price. Sunday Roast is so popular your best to..."
Rainbowdom1
"Very friendly staff, great choice of real beers and flavoured gins. food is delicious, Sunday roast, burgers etc. we loved the Duck noodles but this..."
linda harper
Other Monkey Brewing - The Taproom
Other Monkey Brewing - The Taproom
90/100 (110 ratings)
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Rib of Beef
Pretzel
Anspach and Hobday Nitro Porter
Beer Fries
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Accepts Mastercard
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American Express
Accepts American Express
Mastercard
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Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Yet again what an amazing tasting evening Such great value What amazing knowledge Aaron and Mac have truly a fantastic..."
Stephen Pitt
"Had a lovely visit to the taproom, tried a Bao with beef brisket which was nice, as well as obviously trying a variety of beers! What I particularly..."
Andrew Cartwright
"What a great place, food excellent, plenty of Ales and Beers, staff friendly and good..."
STEPHEN BEACH
"An absolutely brilliant place, the tasting experiences are amazing and I will look to come back again and..."
Alex Tapley
"Great selection of craft beers, more of their own brews coming on line shortly. Friendly staff who are well informed of all the current rotation of..."
Neil Robinson
"Great selection of craft beer from new England hazy and juicy IPAs to creamy stout, awesome vibe and décor with friendly staff and fair prices...."
Path Finder
"Really nice place. The staff were friendly and helpful and the beer was fantastic. Only nipped for a quick pint whilst the other half went shopping..."
Jon Bibby
"Good place, good food, good service.. location wise is easy to find as it is right in the heart of Colchester Town.. parking is bit tricky but i..."
Lois Eunike
"Great beer brewed on-site. Cracking food and friendly staff. Fascinating old building too. I’m a..."
Andrew Laws
"Absolutely love this place, best place to drink if you like your home brewed ales and Ipa. Plus they always have good sours and stouts plus lager. If..."
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The Railway Hotel
87/100 (89 ratings)
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Champagne Charlies Wine Bar And Restaurant
86/100 (212 ratings)
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The Bridge Wine Bar
The Bridge Wine Bar
85/100 (11 ratings)
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"I had a great night the staff were very friendly and it brings In a good crowd of people, don't read and rate the place because of Mr hursts comments..."
Kyle Hunter
"An amazing bar friendly atmosphere with good priced drinks would definitely..."
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The Alehouse
The Alehouse
84/100 (1518 ratings)
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Marmalade Stout Red Fox Brewery
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"A fantastic, ever-changing range of ales and ciders, lovely bar staff, and one of the best beer gardens in Colchester, providing many hours of..."
Rikki Lovett
"Love this place, always loads of different beers on tap and friendly bar staff!!! A pub not to..."
Gregory Dempster
"Awesome pub! Landlady is wonderful! Great beers, great atmosphere! Love..."
Kat Garnham
"Brilliant traditional atmosphere, that's why it's our local. Strongly recommend..."
Darren Wiltshire
"Great ale. Friendly and relaxed. Attentive bar staff and great..."
Bethan Oliver
"Visited the Ale House for the first time, nice little place which also has an outside area / seating. Selection of ales / beers, could have done with..."
Andrew Cartwright
"The pub has a fine range of beers, served from the cask under gravity as well as from the pump. Staff are very friendly and interested in their beers..."
Ian Yates
"Fantastic local pub, very friendly staff, good selection of ales. Cash is preferred if possible. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Will easily be coming..."
Oli N
"Football away day visit. Couldn't ask for more in a pub. Excellent selection of beers for real ale lovers and decent for those who prefer lager or..."
Paul Mitchell
"Great beer, comfortable and atmospheric pub with friendly..."
Simon Vincent
"Great beer, great staff and a friendly..."
Timothy Smith
"Our favourite pub in Colchester. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. Great selection of reasonably priced drinks. Lovely little cosy,..."
Ella Hurdle
"The Ale House is a lovely pub with excellent hosts. They have a wide selection of beers & ales and an excellent range of gins and rums. Pauline &..."
Carolyne Taylor
"Great pub with a massive selection of beers. Rather than going for the taphouse feel of The Fat Cat across the road (also a very good pub), this is..."
Dean Stanley
"Great little pubwith a good selection of drinks and ales. Landlady was lovely and very accommodating. Went for a retirement bash and the buffet was..."
Sue Newman
"The finest ales in Colchester. Set a 5 minutes walk south of the town centre, The Ale House is in the heart of Colchester's proper pubs district. The..."
Thaddeus Mac
"Plenty of outside seating, most covered. Wear mask to order drinks at the bar and use hand sanitizer and write down name & phone number. Good beer..."
heather crook
"The Ale House is a lovely pub with friendly staff close to the town centre but do not serve meals but usual bar snacks of crisps and nuts are..."
Lucy Tweed
"Great pub with a great selection of ale's & ciders! Lovely friendly staff! Nothing is too much for them! It's not like a typical town pub and there..."
Claire Howe
"Brilliant atmosphere - A real pub with a bundle of genuine real ales to taste. Great staff, great..."
pete g
"Lovely pub. Great range of beer and the landlady is lovely. They have a pubquiz once month, bar billiards. Recommend of a nice place to meet friends..."
Hollie Allen
"A good traditional pub with a great selection of..."
Christopher Steel
The Grapes
The Grapes
84/100 (774 ratings)
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"Superb food and great company. Thank you for a great atmosphere. Would recommend to all family and friends. My Grandchildren love it here..."
Steve R. Mycroft
"We've just had the best food ever quick service friendly will defantly be back High 5 too the..."
Vanessa Carey
"What a great family pub. Pete and Shelly are wonderful landlords and make everyone that drinks or eats in the pub very..."
Stacey Black
"Love the company hear...and food is great � ( as I'm filling my face with Sunday dinner) ..."
Ammie Louise Pudney
"Great pub with great people running the..."
Kieron Moring
"Excellent food to say the least, friendly atmosphere, real community feel to the place. Definitely going..."
Karen Rutherford Whiteman
"Fantastic pub, Pete and Shelley always make customers feel welcome and would do anything for..."
Ryan Moring
"Great atmosphere. Service and food was great at a good..."
Jonathan Dainty
"Nice place just to many arsenal fans but we can put up with it I think..."
Dave Jock Walker
"Nice friendly pub, plenty of car space, I didn't eat in here, went to madness night, tribute, was great fun. Staff very friendly, good..."
Millie
"As it was a family Funeral we didn't use the food side, but the staff were superb and..."
Colin Burton
"Brilliant pub great atmosphere great staff..."
sue moore
"Went to The Grapes tonight to watch the boxing, bought two pints of lager which were very reasonably priced at £3.50 each, really nice atmosphere,..."
Emi Morris
"Wake for my dear mum in law, buffet exceptional, staff helpful beyond what was needed, would thoroughly..."
Jane Rumble
"Bit of a lads pub. Pretty ordinary inside (bit working men's club) but the staff are lovely and the outside area adds a real festive feeling with an..."
epic banana
"Very nice Pub. Have been their with friends on a number of occasions over the last few years and the Staff are always very friendly and welcoming and..."
paul crome
"Visited for a private function so not sure about the rest of the venue. The games room was clean and well kept. The staff moved amongst the guests..."
Donna Muldoon
"Walked in to the bar, spoke to the barman Pete, introduced me to the other patrons in the bar a lovely touch. The staff are very nice and helpful. My..."
Derek Hunter
"Very nice clean, friendly pub, great selection of drinks at reasonable prices. Entertainment every Friday evening & a very popular Quiz & Curry Night..."
Michael Aves
"Lovely hosts, family run pub, good entertainment and a separate restaurant with exceptional Sunday Roast! Eaten at different times in the week and..."
Darron Welch
"Very friendly, family oriented public house. Like the atmosphere. These really cater for children and families as well as the single guys, all in all..."
dave kerry
"We had our fathers wake here on Friday 6th April and a big thank you to the grapes pub.. they where brilliant and the food buffet was lovely and the..."
Karen
"Recently attended a funeral wake here. Large hall for 40+ people, great buffet and screen w/ HDMI connection. Would..."
Martin Bennett
"Really friendly pub, nice and clean and always a good atmosphere here..."
James Dawson
The Half Moon
The Half Moon
82/100 (478 ratings)
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"Great to have a drink with a nice selection of beers. Very comfortable and the food looked great. Would go back to eat..."
tony ash
"Lovely pub right in the centre of the high street with very welcoming staff and delightful food! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the..."
Ashlee Ralph
"Absolutely amazing place atmosphere is amazing staff are friendly very big pub so not crowded when busy and always seems well maintained definitely a..."
ThatGuyGizmo
"Lovely boozer, In centre of town. Very clean and refreshing pints of Carlsberg only £3.55. Nice to see a pub having good..."
Mark Firmin
"The service was very fast, no matter it's been St Patrick's day. Whiskey on the rocks was perfect for Friday night of a crazy week. It was really..."
Maria
"Lovely atmosphere and lovely staff, karaoke on a Saturday night is always a hit when I take friends here, reasonably priced drinks as well, would..."
Francesca Roberts
"The food was lovely a the staff very helpful and polite. Great atmosphere with all the regulars all very..."
Ellen Duffy
"Have used this pub on numerous occasions. Great pub with really friendly staff who always serve you with a smile. Would recommend a visit if you are..."
robert fraser
"Good prices nice atmosphere excellent service. Only fault is the portion size of..."
Carlos Collis
"Went with my husband and 5 Yr old son, it was our 1st visit to Colchester and this experience made it all the better. The man behind the bar was by..."
Mel “Mellow” O
"Visited for a quick drink and meal. Bartender was lovely and chatty, friendly with his regulars and very cheery. Not huge choice on menu for..."
Izzy P
"Went in Dec 2020 (Tier 2 Colchester / Tier 4 London). Friendly helpful staff. Ordered wings as 'Substantial meal' to go with pints of Peroni...."
Tarun Yadav
"Love this pub! The food is great and their karaoke night is..."
Craig Marriner
"Fantastic proper pub, called in for “one” drink before heading home Wednesday night, woke up in the Red Lion Hotel opposite next morning after 10..."
Jules A L “Jules” Smith
"Me and my partner had a nice chicken and burger meal here last night. Zed on the bar was really friendly and helpful and Meg in the kitchen cooks a..."
alison sinclair
"Food was good. Quick service. Good selection of lager and Ale. Had run out of Green King IPA on the day. Edit: I turned up today and he got me that..."
David Guest
"Very nice venue the Staff are very attentive love the additional tv screens for the..."
George plumb
The Centurion
The Centurion
80/100 (1786 ratings)
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Beer Guinness Draught
Wings
Pulled Chicken Shawarma
Electric Bear Above the Clouds IPA
Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Key Lime Pie
Chicken Wings
Burger
Key lime pie
Fish and chips
Pizza Cone
Blue Moon Belgian White
heineken
Wing Wednesday
Pizza & a Drink
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Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
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"Personally I love this venue. The staff are great, the outdoor tvs in the beer garden makes watching sports such as the world cup feel like heaven...."
Romain Harvey
"Popped in on a Wednesday for 25p chicken wings! Can't get a better offer!! Always a chilled out vibe, great staff and cool option to let customers..."
Lee Sutton
"This is a pub I have enjoyed over the last 2 name changes and it seems to just get better. Great food, great bar staff and great choice of drinks...."
Paul Southgate
"Lovely, happy staff with fabulous attitudes!! Such a great spot for food and..."
Becka Russell-Lynch
"Lovely pub great staff and service..."
Marie Jane Hyde
"Great place to go and an amazing..."
Sam Sherman
"Great service! Thanks Danielle deffo coming..."
Jamie William
"Rockkkkkk’n!! Danielle Faulkner is a babe..."
Olivia Savage
"What a great bar, Surprisingly spacious, the staff were very friendly and helpful the food was excellent and the beer is good what more could you ask..."
Tony Jones
"This pub has great service from the friendly staff. It has a table service app with a large outside area with large tables and heaters for the..."
100%Jim
"Service people are very friendly and helpful. They chat a little and help quickly. Daisy is awesome. Karaoke was simple and we had a very relaxed,..."
Sammy
"Nice sports pub with a good beer garden, large screens throughout showing most sports. Staff are happy to put on a sport if you..."
Raf Dolor
"Really nice in here. Staff are friendly. Tried to use the app to order drinks but I couldn't figure out how to add anything to a basket, but it..."
Leanne Hague
"Best Place To chill out. Centurion is always the best I have ever seen in Colchester... Keep rocking Guys... Fantastic Service... Enjoying my Sunday..."
Satheesh ChandraSekaran
"Great Food! Been here three times one last year and twice this year, great staff they are friendly and very helpful. Recommend..."
Gordon Parminter
"Nice pub feeling but with modern offerings. Good selection of drinks and decent food and decent prices. Would hesitate in coming back. One star..."
Harrison Andrews
"Great little pub good choice of beer and super friendly..."
Laura Stevens
"Ad an amazing experience at the centurion today ,greeted by the fabulous rukia,served by An amazin american by the name of daisy who served my every..."
Ant
"Good atmosphere, great range of beers at very decent prices. Comfortable seating and sports TV if that's your thing. Excellent staff too. Many..."
Roamers Two
"Great place to go .. I love it! lovely staff always so nice friendly and polite, the place is so nice and clean, the food great value for money and..."
Sandra Godfrey
"Crafternoon tea….was amazing!! the staff were lovely, service spot on & the food was soooo good. We will be..."
Derrie Bainbridge
"My colleagues and I booked a bottomless brunch here at Centurion last weekend and we were really pleased with the quality of food and drinks! The..."
Janine Malang
"Beautiful atmosphere good prices good place to watch football too..."
Jane Gilder
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn
78/100 (955 ratings)
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British
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Cheap Eats
"So many vegan options and really friendly, well informed staff. Hummus & red pepper wrap is super tasty! Highly recommend a visit..."
Christine Cherry
"Couldn't complain about a thing when I ate. Great to have "pub grub" vegan options and a whole menu! Staff were all so polite and accommodating, will..."
Shareen Lindsey Mason
"Really imaginative Vegan menu with not a stuffed pepper in sight (thank goodness). Very welcoming, we had barely put a foot through the door when we..."
Julia Havis
"Lovely meal & new decor is fantastic, staff very friendly, will definitely return!..."
Sophie May Jessie Bilbao
"Good food and outside benches . Lovely sitting in the sunshine..."
Karen Ranson
"All of it..... Specially that sandwich, lovely ambience lovely..."
Mark Elliott
"Great food and service. Child friendly..."
Vicki Gibson
"Stopped here after visiting the castle, it was Sunday and me and my girlfriend were fancying a Sunday Roast! So we entered this pub that is just by..."
Domenico Sprovieri
"So welcoming and attentive. Nice dog friendly pub with a warm and position atmosphere. Couldn't ask for anything more. Drinks were reasonably priced..."
Matt W
"It was lovely to sit outside on our first night in the town after moving to Colchester. We had a lovely time. Thank..."
Vicky Holmes-Powell
"Always a decent place to stop for one or two when your on route. Drinks are a little pricey compared to some places. They are adhering to government..."
Loz
"Very nice smart pub, modern decor. Bit disappointing the diet coke I had on second visit didn't taste right and was flat. Well organised for covid..."
Andy Way
"Great food great..."
Carl Ridpath
"A great atmosphere with lovely attentive staff. Excellent homemade food at reasonable prices. Patricia is the owner and so..."
Brian
"Always was a good pub, but has new owners , with a new look. Great place to meet on a sunny..."
Nick Baker
The Cherry Tree Pub
The Cherry Tree Pub
77/100 (170 ratings)
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"I have loved near this pub a long time but never visited till recently. I have been missing out. They offer a great selection of grub everyday!..."
Aaron G
"New owners since January. Good range of beers slowly building a group of new and existing clientele. Lovely friendly bar staff. Well worth a try for..."
Phil Pleasance
"Lovely time had a Graduation party for our daughter. Food spread was lovely a big choice especially desserts aswell. The Hosts at the Cherry tree pub..."
darron reed
"Very nice pub for quiet drink lovely garden for children to play in & server lovly food. So for me Very nice place for s..."
Alan Wilson
"A great little pub with a lovely beer garden and great affordable pub grub thanks again for the..."
Paul Davies
"Very lovely people, feel welcome when first come in and food is delicious, the best pub in Colchester. The owner is polite and friendly, staff are..."
Sam Thompson
"Eccletic decor suitable for any season or holiday, non-funtional heating, non existent toilet seats. Friendly staff though and very..."
David Hopkins
"Great evening with great people, Merv took me out on his Sidecar Racer, absolutely loved it, so much fun..."
Zoe Elizabeth Tuttlebee
"Lovely quirky pub, staff were amazing & very friendly. The roast beef was just the best, lean & tasty. We can't wait to go back & try the homemade..."
Joanne Doo
"Excellent service and friendly..."
Mark Archer
"Thurs 3rd Nov Thankyou so much for letting us hold the wake with you for our dear dad. The food was outstanding..."
Jane Wilson
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Friendly staff and owner. There are two parking areas around the pub, a spacial drinking area with pool table and live..."
Wolf Alex
"The landlady was very friendly, attentive and chatty and we were persuaded by the competitively priced menu to have lunch and a pint before moving..."
Ian Yates
"I like this pub new owners and they are heading in the right direction, they want a friendly pub were you can enjoy a drink or two and have a meal...."
Paul Selby
"The people and staff are friendly with a helpful smile. Prices are within a band for many. The food is good homecooked food, much like your nans...."
Wesley Archer
"Never felt more welcome in a pub before this one. Staff are very lovely and friendly. Plenty of good food and good prices. This place is underrated..."
Aimee Taylor-Reed
The Swan Inn, Chappel
The Swan Inn, Chappel
77/100 (1916 ratings)
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Risotto
Sunday roast
Pork
Mussels
Puddings
Roast dinner
Sea Bass
Salmon
Roast beef dinner
Roast Potatoes
Wine
Scampi
Beer
Sausage
Full english breakfast
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
pavlova
Cod
Roast Dinner
Burger
Eton Mess
Fish Curry
Rack of Ribs
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Juice
Double Steak Burger
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Beef
Fried Squid Starter
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Pan Roasted Lamb
Thai Crabcakes
Lamb
Salad
Sirloin Steak
Fish
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
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"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..."
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Kings Arms
Kings Arms
71/100 (1203 ratings)
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"Great dog friendly pub, with excellent food, the staff were excellent attentive and helpful, the pub quiz on the Tuesday was great fun and very well..."
Tony Jones
"Nice little bar with a large sloped seating area out the..."
Jeff Lucas
"I’ve been to the kings arms a couple times now both for drinks and also for food. The staff are very welcoming and always take the time to..."
James Sterriker
"When planning an overnight stay between jobs I found this little gem of a place on booking dot com. Firstly the room, i stayed in no.7, part of the..."
Pete Martin
"Very friendly and good service, food nice and warm..."
L P
"Great place for drinks with friends especially on a hot sunny day with their large beer garden. Staff are always friendly. Only ever been when this..."
Scott Bird
"Had a great time here late Friday afternoon. The two guys serving were so efficient and welcoming. We sat outside in the courtyard. Certainly..."
darron welch
"The pub garden is amazing, best in the area. Ordered 5 small plates and they were delicious! Looking forward to my next..."
Craig Marriner
"We popped in for a late lunch and were not disappointed. We had veggie chicken wings, Korean burger and hunter's chicken. All very tasty, happy with..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Hadn't been there for over 10 years,very glad I did. Refurb is excellent, the garden seating has been hugely expanded and done..."
Alasdair Barclay
"Lovely staff, a great beer choice, amazing cheese toasties and the best pub garden in Colchester. It does get busy on sunny days but if you download..."
K R
"Brilliant afternoon with Souled out. Great music and good food. Lots of fun for a Bank..."
Susan Hayward
"My ‘local’ in Colchester. Friendly, welcoming staff and great choice of beers and food. Get there early for a table in the beer garden on sunny..."
Chris Gillam
"Great atmosphere,fantastic food and amazing service. Can't wait to come..."
Laura Stevens
"Beautiful pub and one of the best beer gardens, grate live music, food decent and we all love a drink so no..."
Anton Candee