Reviews in Colchester

Great value for money ! Atmosphere.

A wonderful experience at the Blue Anchor. The food was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from on Boxing Day. The service was also outstanding with exceptionally attentive table service, creating the perfect atmosphere for a family occasion. Would highly recommend.

Another good meal, the restaurant was bursting at the seams. The food, staff and service was excellent, very noisy but that was because everyone was having such a good time.

We enjoyed a wonderful Boxing Day lunch. The food was delicious, really top quality and the staff were wonderful, very attentive but not intrusive. Would really recommend.

We booked for brunch on Sunday. The staff were quite abrupt on arrival stating how busy they were. It took far to long for the order to be taken and then an hours wait for it to arrive. The order then arrived wrong Very disappointed as I have been to the Barn in the past and had an excellent experience.

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.

Excellent 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.

Went 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 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

We 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!

Fish and chips are amazing Succulent fish, light batter and crispy tasty fat chips.

We 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

A great location, lovely food and excellent service for our annual Christmas meal for 18 people. Thank you and see you next year!

We 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.

We 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.

Have had a very enjoyable breakfast here twice recently. Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff and delicious food. Definitely would recommend!

Excellent 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 food was excellent hot and deliscious the vegatables were cooked to perfection very enjoyable meal