Reviews in Colchester

Great lunchtime meal for 4 adults. Great food and service. Will definitely return.

Where shall I start, we were sat in the outside terrace area to begin with, which we found to be very cold, so before ordering anything we asked if we were able to move inside to be warmer, which we were allowed to, however the table we were shown to was a very small table for two with very uncomfortable chairs, looking around there were lots of tables with two people sitting on bigger tables, so asked if we could have a bigger one with nicer chairs for my Mum who would be more comfortable, the host said she would have to check, then came back and said we’re not allowed to move but we can swap the chairs, this caused a bit of commotion and was slightly embarrassing whilst chairs were getting swapped but ok. We sat for around ten minutes with no order taken and eventually asked a member of the team if we could order two coffees, we were met with the response of someone would be over soon? She then continued to clean the table directly next to us? I found this very odd, as it was midday, so they had only just opened for lunch service and why she refused to take our order for coffee? Eventually someone came over and said she was waiting for the chef to give her the green light so that she could take food orders, it was 12:15, so we ordered coffees and waited for her to come back after the chef had “given the green light” upon ordering food I had asked what the Veggie Panini came with as it is £10.95, the server said nothing just the panini, no crisps or chips etc, I asked this as in my opinion £10.95 for a bread roll with vegetarian filling is slightly steep, the server explained that it was restaurant quality not cafe quality which is why it is more expensive. When the panini was delivered I was shocked, it was the same kind of panini you can find in any Costa, Starbucks or any other coffee shop, on the side was a handful of salad leaves from a bag, no dressing or anything apart from a few leaves. Me and my mum were out celebrating a birthday and honestly this was the worst food quality and service we could have chosen, we were so disappointed. I was still eating my panini when another server came over and cleared the plate that I was eating from and just said “I’ll take this”? Very very weird. Nobody came to ask us if we would like any desserts, we had to get up and go to the counter and ask to pay, the whole time I would like to add, the table that we asked to move to with the comfier chairs, nobody had sat on the whole time we were there. Very disappointing, underwhelming, unfriendly and overpriced.

Super delicious Sunday Roast dinner. Had roast beef and the nut loaf. Excellent value & beautifully cooked.

Superb venue and staff are really friendly. The food is excellent. Would highly recommend. We have been a few times now and have always had a lovely meal.

Visited several times food is delicious looks good tastes good ..good value for money

Lovely breakfast as always. Really enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly staff.

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.