Reviews in Colchester

Always a good place for lunch. A good choice of original dishes

The eggs Benedict was really tasty and my friend had poached eggs and avocado, she enjoyed it but didn’t like the extra tomatoes they had added. Disappointed with the hot chocolate which was very watery, but they assured us it was made with milk. A very nice place to meet up with friends for breakfast.

Often visit with friends and always experience excellent service from polite, friendly staff. Food is good value for money and fresh, which means it’s most enjoyable. Look forward to visiting again soon for another breakfast or just coffee & cake.

Great food, piping hot & delicious. the service was swift & friendly.

Excellent service and food . Many of the items on the menu are unusual , which is good to see . We have been here a number of times and the standard is always good . Long may it continue .

Great service. Very good food and ambiance.

First visit for my son yesterday. Like myself he appreciated the quality of the produce used, warm atmosphere and service. He also added that the toilet facilities were very clean. I always say you can judge the kitchen cleanliness by looking at the loo's. Excellent. Thanks again and see you soon x

Yet again fantastic lunch fish just melts in the mouth staff friendly as always

The staff are friendly, welcoming and engaging without being over bearing. The food was great, well prepared and presented and overall good value for money. We really liked the decor and ambience and will certainly return very soon. Having tried a few other places close by this is our favourite so far.

We visited for brunch. We had been here before some time ago, and based on our previous experience decided to return. Just as it was the previous time, the service was excellent, friendly and helpful staff, lovely food and warm and inviting atmosphere. We don't get to go out much these days due to having young children, but the Barn would always be our first choice. Would highly recommend.

Went with a friend and we both had the special chestnut and leek soup. It was delicious beautifully presented. I go quite often and the food is always good.

Meet some lovely friends for breakfast, it was super, staff were lovely and although very busy they were very attentive. Breakfast was so nice and looked as good as it tast. Hope to be back soon

Had lunch with my friend the other day. We both had the hake and it was sublime. As it arrived it looked like a dish you would get in a high-end restaurant. It was delicious. It came with parsnip chips, a creamy puree and very tasty sauce. Excellent food, highly recommend.

My friends and I enjoy meeting here for breakfast or coffee and cake. One of my friends loves the scrambled eggs on gluten free toast. They are the best she has ever tasted. All the staff are welcoming and friendly, which makes for a good atmosphere.

Great place to go and eat. Food was fabulous and the service was great. Would definitely recommend The blue anchor..

As always friendly attentive staff. Clean and tidy tables. Lovely food. Maybe a little pricey. Great soup that could have been elevated with a little crusty roll to compliment it. Buddha bowl was really nice. Great drink selection. Highly recommend

Went for lunch with a friend . Lunch menu is a little uninspiring. I ordered a panini. It was ok but nothing different and the salad it came with was just lettuce , no cucumber, tomato or onion . At £10.50 I thought this was rather pricey. My friend had a ploughman’s . Again it was ok but not worth £11.50 . Coffee was great . Ordered tap water which never came until we had finished and asked for it again . Much prefer the breakfast menu .

Great experience. Felt well looked after . I had soup my friend had Buddha bowl all lovely . Plenty of parking .