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Prompt 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 – ColchesterAs always friendly staff, great service and delicious food.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWent for my daughter’s 17th birthday. What an excellent meal, the food was excellent, the service great, totally un rushed, unlike some places and the decor and atmosphere really lovely. Our starters and mains were exceptional however our desserts were just ok, but it didn’t spoil the evening and we will definitely return.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterOur first visit. Impressed by the beautiful exterior and interior. Friendly welcome. Great service throughout. Food outstanding. Lovely atmosphere and we were able to chat to our friends without being drowned out by loud music. We will return.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe had breakfast with Santa on Saturday the 14th December. The whole experience from start to finish was outstanding. Service on welcome was so lovely. My little boy was really excited and found the Santa experience really personal. Santa made his way round all the tables taking time out to speak to all the children. We found it so pleasurable. The breakfast and drinks so tasty too were are delivered in a timely manner all with excellent service. Gift given to our son was so nice too he was really pleased with it. Well worth the money. We shall treasure this experience and will definitely return again next year. Thank you to all the staff at the blue anchor.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWonderful breakfast with Santa. Enjoyed by adults and children. Excellent food great attention to details both on the table and in the restaurant. Great Santa and good presents for grandchildren. Highly recommend.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterExcellent Saturday lunch ,lovely food and tasty cakes would thoroughly recommend
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe had a lovely meal from the festive menu. The surroundings and service was excellent.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterDan kindly allocated a larger table at very short notice when my group increased on the day. We received excellent table service that night & everyone agreed the food was A1. Nice atmosphere in the pub/restaurant too. Great night out thanks to the team at the Blue Anchor.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterI had the tart, I too found it dry,and the new potatoes were cold and needed some butter. hope it's better next time as the Barn is a great place to shop
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterDelicious food. Great service. The table was a bit small.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThe atmosphere is briliant. I have had cheese scones with butter so frozen, it was useless Yesterday I had a Bailey's dessert. And I think they forgot to open the bottle, there was no suggestion of it at all. Highly disappointing
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterMe and my husband celebrated his birthday with a meal and a stay. We were so happy with our choice, lovely staff and wonderful food. Couldn’t have asked for better. If I could change anything it would be a firmer mattress in the room but that’s personal choice.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe had a vegetarian tart which was a bit dry. The salad needed a dressing and potatoes needed some butter - overall quite disappointing
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester