Reviews in Colchester

I have visited this cafe many many times. However recently I have become lactose intolerant so was intrigued as to what was available on the lunch menu. I basically had the choice of one vegan item (Buddha bowl) or chips. I put dairy free on the booking, however no one mentioned that when taking my order so that seemed a bit pointless The food has always been fairly good. Slightly over priced compared to other similar establishments. It’s a popular cafe and always seems full. The cakes are always good

A party of 6 people. Our meals were excellent and enjoyed by all. The staff were lovely.

Had a midweek late breakfast. Lovely staff & food was delicious.

The Blue Anchor never disappoints delicious food and great service.

My friend and I had a very enjoyable lunch. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious.

We had another lovely roast dinner x 4 of us great food excellent service and will be back again soon Many thanks Again

Our small group of 10 were warmly greeted by staff on the venues Christmas Party Night. Lots of opportunities to purchase drinks at our table and at the small bar in the party room. The food was served hot with plenty of it and very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their meals. It was lovely to move into the party room dance off all the food. Brilliant value for money and all said that they wanted to return next year! Thank you Blue Anchor for looking after us and for making the booking easy to arrange FABULOUS!!

The service was exemplary & the restaurant is very nice. However, the beef on one of the dishes was very fatty & difficult to cut. Starters & desserts were really nice.

Always a pleasant visit. Service very good. Usually come for lunch- but today late breakfast....still very good.

Absolutely delicious meal. Great service.

My third visit and my friends' first visits to The Barn. Very good service, chatty and polite and helpful. Food excellent - Buddha Bowl for 2, fish pie with veg for 1. We all enjoyed our meals. Reasonably priced, good sized meals. My friends will also return with me and with other friends. Well done!

Excellent lunch for our friends 50th birthday. Food was delicious

We had a lunchtime booking for a hen party afternoon tea. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The food was great. All requests catered for including GF options. The Blue Anchor has a beautiful interior and a great ambience. We have been here many times and never disappointed.

We came for lunch for my husband’s birthday, it was lovely and cosy to sit by the log fire with some yummy food, the staff were lovely and attentive, and they surprised him with a little birthday treat which really made the occasion - thanks so much

A group of 8 friends meet here once a month for tea and cake. The staff are all lovely and helpful, and the cakes are very nice. Unfortunately, we have requested the restaurant stocks Red Bush (Rooibos) tea as most of us normally drink this tea. Despite many requests, once actually buying a box of Red Bush for the restaurant and two emails, they still do not stock it. The restaurant use Teapigs tea and I know that Teapigs sell Redbush teas, so I don't understand why they can't action our request.

Nice surroundings. Veggie options limited when we visited.

Discovered this cafe just before Christmas and it's already one of our favourites. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food.

Had breakfast from the new menu with friends. So many lovely options to choose from. Food was delicious, service was excellent and the atmosphere was good. Will definitely return!