Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Colchester

6 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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The New Inn
The New Inn
89/100 (2398 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beer
Scotch egg
Pie n chips
Stella Artois
Stout
Sunday Roast Pork
Pork Crackling
Pint of Prawns
Star Wing Porter
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This pub is tucked away, so you really wouldn't know it was there unless you was looking for it. Nice selection of drinks available, plenty of..."
Andrew Cartwright
"First time in this pub. The guy behind the bar was very welcoming and helpful. The beer was kept well and lovely. The bartender said they change..."
MrG
"Friendly local pub with a lovely little beer garden and function room for occasions, recently had a family birthday party here, and was ideal 👌..."
Jenna Griffiths
"Great place, good choice of ales and cider, food options are varied & a nice relaxed atmosphere for a close to town..."
Darren Grove
"Had birthday party there and rented out the back room. Food was delicious that was all home made and fresh! Great service, like a traditional old pub..."
Ellie Brown
"Great street food vendors. Nice ever changing beer selection. When the landlady does BBQ make sure you get..."
James Fernee
"A great local pub with good ales and beers regularly on offer. Comfortable ambience and very helpful staff. Not tried the food yet but will be back...."
Keith Parrott
"We recently hosted a birthday party in the private function room at the New Inn. The team couldn't be more helpful and friendly. The date coincided..."
Emma Thompson
"This is a wonderful pub, the staff are very welcoming. I have been with a large group of colleagues, they served up a delicious buffet, it is in an..."
Michelle Clayden
"Lovely little 'proper' pub, the landlady is adorable and the staff are really friendly. Had roast lunch there yesterday and it was spectacular! The..."
Lorraine Joyce
Berechurch Arms
Berechurch Arms
89/100 (4680 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gastropub
British
British
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Playgrounds
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Had a lovely day at this pub with a great lunch had the breakfast was very nice. Brilliant young man on bar with a good humour..."
Frances Downes
"Enjoyed a lovely meal here as it was also our Mum's Birthday. The meal was lovely and hot and very enjoyable. This place has certainly got better -..."
Moe Jarvis
"Very good value for money, had the sunday roast (4 meat) came piled high with sharer veg on the side, needless to say we opted out for dessert. ..."
paul fryer
"Lovely friendly pub with pool table and darts. Food great value for money. Would have given 5 stars but 2 out of 4 items on the menu were..."
Mary Ramsay
"What an amazing place I just took my football team for a Sunday dinner after there match at very short notice we were accommodated There was 40 of..."
stu giles
"Had my husbands wake here, cannot fault it at all. Amazing in every..."
Michaela Faircloth
"just want to say thank you for yesterday,bar staff were lovely,the boss was very cooperative also what a nice pub pool table, jukebox and sport on..."
Jason Page
"Good value for money. Went for the roast lamb. Was very nice portion was spot on.The three girls behind the bar were very friendly. Did not have to..."
Jonjo Slaughter
"Had Mother’s Day here, food was delicious and lots of it. Staff where very nice and welcoming. Definitely..."
debra Thompson
"Lovely pub with garden.staff really friendly, service great. Went to jamaican independance..."
tessa camp
"Lovely pub,. Very big,. Went to a party there,. Only thing I would say is the chairs are so uncomfortable,. All the stuffing has gone from middle of..."
Millie
"A huge thank you to all staff for your amazing hospitality today!! We hired a section of the lovely garden which includes children toys and play area..."
daisy rivett
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Berechurch Arms. Held a small gathering after my aunt’s funeral today. The staff are amazing,..."
Debbie Bateman
"We went for Sunday dinner yesterday and it was lovely, service was good, warm and friendly staff. The food was nice, and well priced as well. And a..."
masetodabase
"Went for Sunday lunch today it was lovely waitresses very friendly well..."
Ann Padmore
"Plenty of parking. Good coffee. Food tasty and nicely..."
Cynthia Green
"Friendly good quick service, excellent..."
Graeme
The Railway Hotel
87/100 (89 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
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Gastropub
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
Pub
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn
78/100 (955 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
British
British
Gastropub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
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 Swan Inn, Chappel
The Swan Inn, Chappel
77/100 (1916 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Contemporary
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Bar
International
Pub
British
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Rack of Ribs
Beef
Salt and Pepper Calamari
Roast Potatoes
Double Steak Burger
Fried Squid Starter
Smoked 5 Bean Chilli Nachos
Lamb
Pan Roasted Lamb
Salad
Fish
Thai Crabcakes
Risotto
Pork
Sirloin Steak
Mussels
Roast dinner
Sea Bass
Sunday roast
Salmon
Roast beef dinner
Puddings
Wine
Beer
Full english breakfast
Scampi
pavlova
Sausage
Cod
Burger
Fish Curry
Fried
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Juice
Roast Dinner
Eton Mess
Bar
Pub
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
Mastercard
Validated Parking
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped by last Sunday without booking, they were quite busy but still found us a table pretty sharpish. We had 3 mega mix roast dinners and a drippy..."
M B
"We were lost driving down country roads when we stumbled across this wonderful place. 5 stars are not enough. Not only was the food amazing but they..."
Jacquie Levy
"A lovely pub in a wonderful area with a good sized carpark. Having been recently fully refurbished inside this is a great place for a drink and..."
Paul Younger
"Amazing. The ribs and steak were very good. Two for one meal weekdays. Highly recommend this place for any occasion or just a casual meal..."
JLG
"Lovely place, looks like its just been done up. Food looked and tasted fantastic. The mrs has smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs on sourdough..."
Charles. W.
"Outstanding service and food was delicious. Louise was lovely and friendly and the place looked beautiful. Will definitely..."
Elizabeth Harrison
"Definitely one of our fave places! Service, food and location superb and the owners and staff are friendly and welcoming. Menu is so good 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..."
Kip Hakes
Kings Arms
Kings Arms
71/100 (1203 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Pub
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Gastropub
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Wings
Christmas pudding
Chardonnay
Beef
Ciabatta
Pork
Guinness Draught
Fried
Fish and chips
Estrella Damm
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Steak
The Driest Burger in Colchester
Full breakfast
Big Fish & Chips
Onion rings
Aperol Spritz and Negroni
Lemon chicken
Prawn cocktail
Nachos
Lobster Roll
Beer
Fish and Chips
Cider
Chicken Wings
Sunday roast beef
Lobster Roll
Sunday roast
Nachos
Burger
Gastropub
British
Bar
Pub
Grill
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Buffet
American Express
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Visa
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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