Reviews in Colchester

We had breakfast here on Sunday morning it was very chill. We were looked after very well and the food was lovely.

Had breakfast on Saturday 23/11/2024. The food was lovely but we had problems the drinks. Coffee was cold, so went back & when it returned the milk had separated. This was replaced. Ordered second drinks & one diner had to wait over half an hour for their cup of tea. Then we had to ask for it twice. It felt like it had been forgotten but when we asked we were told it was a bit backed up in the kitchen. This was poor service

Such a lovely meal! Excellent service, friendly staff. We were a table of 7 and celebrating my mother’s birthday. We weren’t rushed at all and they brought out a dessert for her with happy birthday piped in chocolate on the plate without prompting which was a lovely touch.

We have had a few lovely meals at the blue anchor, the last time being yesterday (sat) Burger looked amazing and was large! The chicken supreme was also a lovely meal that tasted great. We had a roast dinner the time before and that way great although veg and potatoes were slightly hard. Atmosphere is always amazing and staff are friendly and attentive. First class service.

A lovely meal cooked really well and great service. Plenty to choose from on the menu and good size portions but not too big that there wasn’t still room for a desert. A traditional pub with a nice atmosphere. The well in the middle of our table was an unusual feature and quite a talking point.

Lovely lunch at the Blue Anchor. Staff were excellent as was the food - not rushed at all and left us to have a very relaxed lunch (and a bit!). Only thing missing for me (as designated driver) was some Guinness 0% - otherwise hard to fault and would recommend

Good food and service as always. Disappointed though with limited dessert menu as items had run out excuse was we were busy! That’s not good enough knowing how many bookings you have in my opinion as someone in the food service business.

Nice atmosphere and food good although a little pricey

6 course taster menu, all lovely except the soup was a bit heavily seasoned....,.a polite way of saying it was too salty. Service very good and although we were very early we were assured that was ok. We've been before, and we'll go again.......although we live 35 miles away!

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Easy parking

We came with our family for our 55th wedding anniversary on Sat night. Food cooked beautifully, staff cheerful and efficient, good atmosphere and we were seated around a roomy booth. Well done ,we would love to return for the next family event.

Booked for my partners birthday, staff were exceptionally helpful in the build up and on the day. There was a large number of us and all enjoyed their food greatly. Good value and lovely ambiance. The staff kept checking in all night, nothing was too much of a problem for them to sort.

Our Sunday Roast was excellent, tasty succulent meat, roasted potatoes and veg perfect and vegetables lovely and fresh. We all managed dessert which was varied and appreciated by all.

Look out for the specials board. They are amazing! Great place and warm welcome. Will be back soon

We had Sunday lunch here and it didn't disappoint. My only criticism would be the root vegetable wellington mainly consisted of mashed potatoes and served with roast potatoes which was too much and all the roast dinners seemed to be lacking in seasonal vegetables. Amazing Yorkshire puddings though! Atmosphere and staff were exceptional and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch. Atmosphere, food and staff we exquisit. Will definitely be going again soon. Thank you

Lots of choice of roast meats for Sunday lunch as well as several other food choices and we all enjoyed our meals. They happily cater for gluten free and there are choices of desserts and a good selection of cakes. A place we are always happy to return to for good food and service where they don’t rush you to leave your table after eating. Also an easy system of online booking and table service which is much appreciated.

We had an amazing breakfast, great food and atmosphere . Very good service