Reviews in Colchester

We booked a Christmas meal for 15 on the 7th December. The food was very good but a few dishes were on the small side, particularly the Goats cheese starter. The Yorkshire puddings were a very generous size but some were overcooked. Overall everyone enjoyed the meal and the table was decorated beautifully. The staff were very cheerful and professional. Our biggest complaint was not being able to pay for our drinks separately. The bill had all the drinks listed in a way which meant it took us about 15 minutes to work out how much each person owed and we had very little help with it.

Lovely breakfast as expected Service was really good, staff can't do enough for you. As Arni says "We'll be back" Thanks and Happy Christmas to you all. Ken & Amanda Holland

We booked a table for 6 on Saturday 9th for our annual sibling get together, and choose Blue Anchor as our meal last year was superb. Unfortunately not so this year. We had the festive meal, prawn cocktail starter was dry, prawns looked like they had been microwaved, no sauce, presentation bad. The roast Turkey was fine, beef very fatty, couldn’t eat most of it, and apart from a large Yorkshire, the 3 potato’s were very dry. Vegetable bowls limited to 2 small…my husband ate his food within minutes as the portions so small. Deserts were delicious though. Considering the cost, very bad value for £100 per couple. We are not big drinkers so service was average. Didn’t complain at the time as didn’t want to spoil our family get together, but will not be booking again, or visiting during the year as we do. There was an event in the party room, can only assume this was priority.

We had a lovely School Mums Xmas Meal here on 7th December. They couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating. Plus the food was very very good. Will definitely go back.

Always excellent service, food superb as well.

Dined on 8th December table for 6 all aspects of the meal was excellent value for money staff all very helpful and carried out duties to a great standard extremely enjoyable meal

My friend and I enjoyed breakfast at the Barn yesterday. The staff were really friendly and the food delicious! Thank you

Food as always excellent and comfortable,warm in restaurant. Only problem was one particular waitress who seemed very stressed when she was bringing out meals. We asked her politely if our chips were coming with the meal , she just shouted they are still cooking. !! Then I asked her where tartare sauce she just pointed to area in lounge then just stormed out. Little bit of politeness goes a long way in my book how ever busy you are !! Don’t you agree

We had a fabulous Christmas Meal on Wednesday 6th. Wonderful menu with lots of options. There were 5 of us and everyone enjoyed the food and also felt it was value for money. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend the Blue Anchor.

5 of us came for lunch yesterday (4 December). We were very well looked after, all the staff were unfailingly polite, cheerful and very efficient, despite the restaurant being extremely busy. All 5 meals were delicious. A very enjoyable experience

Always a pleasure visiting The Barn, I always feel a sense of calm when I’m there. The food is always yummy, I had the eggs royale and it was delicious, and the Christmas display is beautiful will definitely be back soon as I’m a regular

Service was extremely slow. As a Sunday roast goes it was ok.. nothing to get excited about

Lovely food great service. Looking forward to next time

Very pleasant evening for a girls get together, food, service and atmosphere was lovely

I recommend that, because it's popular, it's better to book a table. I did it online. Excellent food!

The tagine was excellent- the meat melt in the mouth tender and the flavour outstanding. Well done chef and please have on the menu again.

It is just amazing here. The fish goujon sandwich and the smoked salmon sandwich are the best I’ve eaten anywhere. Lovely cosy place and friendly service.

Discovered your wonderful barn yesterday. Wow, how beautiful. Came again today to get our lovely Christmas tree and a few other items. Of course on both days I visited the cafe. Just fabulous, lunch yesterday and breakfast today. You will be seeing a lot more of us. Thankyou.