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Our first visit to The Barn Garden Centre Cafe and both feel we have found a new place for breakfasts/Lunches. The breakfast was great and I think I have found in the area one of the best places to have breakfast. Thank you
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWhat a find. Lovely pub, friendly staff, and decently priced fresh food! Can’t wait to go back
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterWe booked for Monday 1.30pm lunch and I’m so glad we did. The restaurant was absolutely heaving and how those poor waitresses and cooks copped I have no idea. They all seemed to be running around like headless chickens but were all still amazing and polite and very helpful. The meals when we finally got them were great and can’t fault the chefs. It would be great if the numbers were limited a bit more so they could cope and also the menu doesn’t seem to change and could do with a complete update perhaps.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely food and excellent service from friendly staff. Made a meal for a special occasion, well special, thank you.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterBeautifully appointed pub, excellent service and superb food - thank you, we'll be back.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterExcellent service & lovely food. Your ladies are amazing x
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe all had an absolutely beautiful meal
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterOverall very nice tasty meals, however we were a large party and had a couple of issues with luke warm food. Would definitely go again though.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterYesterday I returned for the delicious Buddha Bowl and was not disappointed! Good hearty and healthy meal, plenty of it for £14. Tea for one was plentiful, strong and very hot. No matter how busy, and they were very busy yesterday, the ladies who serve cannot be faulted, smiley, polite and helpful. Chap on front desk was polite but not smiley or friendly, seemd uptight. Just a thought but I noticed The Barn is advertising for a fulltime Chef. The Barn needs more waiting staff. It may be that being understaffed is stressful for some staff. Nevertheless I left a decent tip as I always do and I will return.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWeds night birthday celebration,good sized portions…quality presentation and service. Will recommend and return.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe have been here a few times and it is always a very nice experience. The restaurant staff are always pleasant/friendly/efficient & the food never disappoints. If you are maybe looking for a traditional setting for a quiet meal for 2 , 4, or for a special occasion then The Blue Anchor will tick all of the boxes - never lets us down.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterFood and welcome was lovely. Went for my dad’s birthday and enjoyed everything about it. The staff were attentive and always asking if everything was ok with our food. Can highly recommend this restaurant.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterAs always a very enjoyable experience.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFor our Sunday lunch my friend and I had Pithivers with Parmesan sauce and vegetables, which was really delicious. We were able to congratulate the chef on his excellent menu and work. Very good and friendly service too.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe visited the pub for Sunday lunch it did not disappoint - it was amazing. We hadn’t been before so wasn’t sure what to expect but we will definitely go back. My husband had a cheese and ham ploughman’s - this had large chunks of different cheese and thick sliced ham.
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterFood was exceptional , service was very slow seemed to be waiting.may be have a few more waiting staff to cope
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterDelightful meal and lovely atmosphere - one of my favourite venues to meet and have lunch with my friends. The Buddha bowl is my current favourite meal, healthy and delicious all in one !
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterMy friends and I often frequent The Barn (often 4-5+ times a month) and love the cafe for brunch, lunch or just coffee & cake. The food is usually wonderful and the majority of the staff are friendly, polite and very attentive. However, there is 1 particular gentleman Maître d, who quite frankly is miserable and often makes you feel like you are putting him out as he is too busy to deal with you. If only he welcomed you with a smile and a pleasant greeting, it would make all the difference. All the other staff are so nice, and however busy, make you feel welcome. Whoever deals with your staff training, please have a word and tell him to smile because it’s starting to put me off coming to the Barn. I can’t be the only one who thinks this.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester