Reviews in Colchester

Good was ok, not up to usual standard. Pork belly was so hard you couldn’t even cut it with a knife. It was sent back and my husband chose something else. They were good like that. When we got the bill, that was wrong, the pork belly was still left in there and I had chosen the set menu only to be charged individually for the items I had.

Once again the Barn breakfast has really hit the spot. Delicious with all the trimmings, you wont be disappointed. Together with the lovely relaxing atmosphere and attentive staff. Just the place to meet family and friends over coffee and cake or a more substantial meal. Thoroughly recommend.....

Great service and attention to detail.

Superb meal served by helpful and friendly staff.

I came with a friend and we had the 3 course lunch menu. There was a very good choice and we thoroughly enjoyed catching up and eating lovely food. Very good value and we will definitely be back. Staff were friendly and there was a lovely atmosphere.

First time we have been to The Barn lovely staff, good food we will definitely will be back. Thanks to everyone.

Another visit to the Barn and as always excellent food and excellent service. Always an enjoyable few hours browsing the shop and garden centre. Parking good too. Thank you

Highly recommend 10 out of 10 for me. Lovely staff, fast service and extremely lovely food. Lovely shop too.

A very nice location for catching up with friends

As always a great Sunday Lunch. The Barn is a real find. The food and service are excellent and the atmosphere is very calm (we say almost zen like). The restaurant is warm, the staff are friendly and professional. Nothing seems too much trouble for them. Would thoroughly recommend.

Great food and service

Not first visit to eat, but first time for a roast dinner, which was excellent quality. Always enjoy the food here, there’s plenty of choice and it’s all very delicious. Surroundings are very pleasant, service brisk and the staff all friendly and welcoming. Good value, too.

Had a great meal at The Blue Anchor.. the service was amazing & well informed of dishes.. a very cosy atmosphere & quite romantic to be perfectly honest. The only negative was myself & the table behind us had to put our jackets on as we were sitting in the overflow restaurant which was just as beautiful as the main restaurant but was quite cold … I had a draught on my leg where there was a gap in the wall .. I didn’t see any heating like the main restaurant that had a log burner that was the only negative… however would definitely recommend & we will return but will ask for table in main restaurant..

My son decided on birthday breakfast at The Barn for his 16th birthday. There were 14 of us altogether. The Barn requested we send our orders 48 hours before hand. Although this was done, there were still some mistakes- we asked for no mushrooms on one plate and there were still mushrooms there and we also asked for one of the eggs to be well done as my sister is pregnant and this didn’t happen. And the plate had to be sent back. The staff were amazing and constantly ensured we were all okay. However, we were slightly disappointed with the quality of the food, especially the bacon, which was hard and the mushrooms which were flavourless and rubbery. At £13-£15 per plate, you expect everything to be on point.

Another fabulous meal here. Love the specials that change so regularly and the friendly staff. Can highly recommend.

Buzzy atmosphere. Fab food. Love the garden centre. Perfect place for a girlie lunch.

I had the special fish dish with hake, it was delicious. Staff were pleasant and food arrived quickly Atmosphere welcoming and warm on a cold spring morning. Overall a lovely lunch and will return again very soon.

Popped in for some lunch on Saturday and had the warm roast beef sandwich with horseradish and onion purée, it was delicious! Service was prompt and friendly. Would highly recommend The Barn.