Reviews in Colchester

This was the second time we visited the Barn and the food was very different to what is usually on offer at other establishments. The Staff are very friendly although the service this time was a bit erratic.The surroundings are delightful but unfortunately on this occasion we were disturbed by flies but didnt cause to much of an issue just irritating. We will be back

A lovely lunch at The Barn Cafe Stanway. Food always fresh and well presented. Staff very polite and friendly. Visit often and lovely to sit outside in the shade on hotter days.

Another fabulous meal sitting outside in the sun for breakfast with a friend. Good quality ingredients and very good service.

Beautiful breakfast great surroundings on the terrace on a sunny morning… bought a load of flowers after .. perfect morning

Great location for breakfast , especially on a sunny morning out on the terrace seating. Excellent food and friendly staff

Made a visit on Saturday night having not been for a few years. Certainly weren't disappointed . Delicious food all served beautifully by the most delightful lady who couldn't have been more helpful. The bar lady was also incredibly friendly. We felt very welcome. A beautiful country pub we will certainly be back.

A lovely venue to eat, tasty food and well cooked but The skate x 2 on the specials board was ordered but only 1 was available A monkfish alternative was offered for one of the dishes which was fine but what we got was 2 x mix of monkfish and skate We ordered 1 skate and 1 monkfish so an obvious mix up but ok however not a lot of fish was in either dish so a bit disappointing The open club sandwich was lovely so was the ham egg and chips albeit chops a bit too salty We were not offered a coffee at the end and we had to ask at the counter

A quick visit but loved the duck salad. Tasty and fresh.

We went there for a birthday brunch. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing , my mothers food wasn't cooked properly. We mentioned it to 2 people before the manager came over. Who was helpful and offered us alternatives but this didn't compensate for what we missed.

Booked for 3 of us on the 15th April food was amazing and enjoyed by all Service was also very good.Will definitely be coming again

Great food, great service, lovely setting

booked a table for 2 great choice of options to satisfy us Great service and staff prices were great for the meals 2 satisfied and contented diners with full bellies !!!

We booked a few days ahead to this lovely Garden centre Cafe/restaurant as we had heard it can get busy at the weekend and I can see why! Inside an old-fashioned polytunnel garden centre they have created this gorgeous restaurant out of wood- beams and pallets and created this lovely rustic atmosphere. The garden centre itself is crammed full of stunning home ware and gifts. The main thing we noticed is that the place was full of millennial aged people, so you know the food must be good! And it did not disappoint. We both opted for a comforting Chai Latte and a roast. The special for the day was a beef brisket roast so it would have been silly not to try it. At £21.95 the roasts were the perfect size without being too huge. Every single mouthful was absolutely exquisite. The meat was tender and melted as you cut into it, and had clearly been basted in a stunning rub/sauce which created a light sticky layer of flavour. The roast came with carrots, parsnips, crunchy roast potatoes, a huge fluffy Yorkshire pudding, greens, s celeriac cream and an incredible gravy which was very liberally applied. I could easily eat this meal everyday and never get tired of it. Every part of it was cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. Having just had surgery, I also would like to note that the staff were incredibly accommodating, making sure that I had a comfortable chair and checking if I needed anything. My only tip would be to try and sit in the main room of the restaurant on a hot day, as the polytunnels get rather warm- as can be expected!

This is a lovely place for lunch. I took my elderly parents there, to celebrate a birthday. I found the menu to be spot on: enough choice to satisfy us all but not so much that you might question freshness. The ladies who served us were really lovely and thoughtful to my parents. Service was well-paced too. We'd certainly go there again. For me, this is a new favourite for when I visit Colchester.

Had a very nice experience at the Barn on Saturday 12th April, excellent breakfast and great hosting from the staff. A lovely place with a great atmosphere, would recommend to anyone.

Had a lovely breakfast, poached eggs were perfect and helped to give us a really relaxing Saturday morning.

My wife and I had a lovely meal at the Barn on Friday. Nearly sat outside but decided it wasn't quite warm enough. We were wrong, but never mind! As always, the service was impeccable, the food was excellent and the environment was just right. I notice other reviews complain about the waiting time. This is NOT a fast food restaurant, the meals are prepared to order so expect a slight delay. I must mention my Apple & Rhubarb crumble. I've finally found somewhere that doesn't produce a crumble straight from the microwave that is impossible to eat unless you've got a flameproof digestive system!! This was just as it should be, oven warm.

Enjoyed a leisurely breakfast sitting outside in the sunshine.