We went for a pre Christmas catch up with my daughter. The food was amazing, great choices on the menu. The steak and ale pie was divine.
The Hare and Hounds – Colchester
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We went for a pre Christmas catch up with my daughter. The food was amazing, great choices on the menu. The steak and ale pie was divine.
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterExcellent choice for a birthday lunch for four. Comfortable venue, friendly and helpful staff, and very comprehensive menu items. Something for everyone. Food was delicious, very well cooked and presented. Parking is easy, and although I've not visited for a while, standards all round are as good as ever.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWent as a group of 10, with the festive menu. Can't fault the meal at all- Delicious! We were well.looked after too. Already planning christmas get together 2025
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterThe atmosphere in the anchor is so friendly and the staff can’t do enough for you , the food was perfection and although we had a wait between starters and main course is was nice to catch up with friends we had not seen for 10 years can’t thank you enough will definitely return in the new year
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe enjoyed an excellent lunch for our first visit to the Barn Cafe. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was very tasty. Great chocolate cake too and one slice was big enough to share!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFish and chips are amazing Succulent fish, light batter and crispy tasty fat chips.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe met for our Xmas get together 9 of us we pre ordered our meals and the food came out perfect hot, delicious plenty of vegetables as well, staff are always great and our ladies tonight were perfect happy to take photos excellent evening thank you and merry Christmas to you all
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterA great location, lovely food and excellent service for our annual Christmas meal for 18 people. Thank you and see you next year!
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe had our annual Christmas lunch with our friends and it was really lovely. Easy to book, beautifully decorated and service was excellent. Delicious food and great value for money. Looking forward to going for breakfast in the New Year.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe had our annual staff (15 people) Christmas Lunch yesterday, the restaurant was beautifully decorated and we received a warm welcome. The staff looked after us very well and we enjoyed our 3 course lunch. This is the second visit for our staff and we would happily return.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterHave had a very enjoyable breakfast here twice recently. Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff and delicious food. Definitely would recommend!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterExcellent quality food, whether you want a healthy or less healthy option. Menu caters for everybody and changes fairly frequently with a daily specials menu. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThe food was excellent hot and deliscious the vegatables were cooked to perfection very enjoyable meal
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterPrompt service and relaxing atmosphere. Nicely decorated room, spacious and comfortable. Attentive staff and excellent food. My new potatoes were rather tough and dry, so may have been re-heated. Other than that, all food was tasty.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterOne of the best Sunday lunches I've had for a long time! The cauliflower cheese was outstanding! Great food and a lovely atmosphere with friendly service.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe had a pre Christmas lunch get - together with the family in early December, as they are going away. The whole experience was excellent. It was easy to book. The Christmas decor was beautifully done, and so welcoming. The wine, drinks and food were really good, and catered so well for vegetarians and the children. I had the crab and seafood tagliatelle, not something you see offered that often, and it was marvellous. The servings were generous, same with the desserts. The service was very friendly and efficient - I was impressed by the way a rapport was struck up with the children. The bill was very reasonable and represented excellent value for what we had- a pleasant surprise at this time of year. All in all, a very happy experience- highly recommended, and we will certainly be back.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterExcellent Sunday lunch
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterHas a wonderful family Christmas meal. 18 in total over 2 tables. Food and wine were excellent. Service was great. Nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you to the chefs, kitchen porters and waiting staff. You made our family event a lovely experience.
The Blue Anchor – Colchester