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Treated ourelves to Sunday ĺunch. The staff were attentive ancd gave excellent advice about the wine. The mackerel pate starter was delicious. My trio roast was excellent as was my wife's turkey roast. Finished with a light sticky toffee pudding with fantastic ginger sauce. A great experience.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe have made several visits over the past few years to the Blue Anchor and I think this visit was probably and very sadly, our last. We were greeted fine and sat down at a wobbly table with a bench-style seating behind with a large gap between two coverings right at the point where you would sit, very uncomfortable so we shuffled the table over. I get old pubs turned into restaurants have uneven floors, but tables should be steady and solid enough to eat on. We were handed the wine menu, main menu and a-la-carte menus, no mention of a specials’ menu which to our surprise was the main topic from the table right next to us from the same waiter. Starters were disappointing to say the least, I had the rack of corn served on an Asian slaw with crispy seaweed. The corn was dry which I can only put down to being frozen or old stock, the slaw was not pickled and simply strips of carrot and cabbage stalk with no more than 6 small pieces of seaweed. This was surrounded by a swirl of plum sauce, clearly bottled supermarket special. My wife had the goats cheese which was cold, very disappointing. Mains for me was a delight, the lamb rump with samosa - this was absolutely perfect and melting in the mouth beautiful cuts of meat. My wife had a flat-iron steak requested cooked medium and received a very blue undercooked steak which went back for a second blast. Our waiter was not so attentive, wine was served without being taste tested, and at no point did he return to top up our glasses. We left feeling rather sorry to see standards drop in what was a delightful restaurant. We can only imagine that the previous 'steak-night' event must have exhausted the staff or not gone down so well. What a shame.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterWe love the Barn and its cafe - the food is excellent quality for a 'garden centre' and is one of our favourite places to visit. I absolutely love the Salmon Buddha Bowl - a real treat!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFantastic course taster meal. Food was well thought out and presented and all dishes we tried were delicious with attentive but unobstrusive service. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely come back.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterExcellent, freshly prepared food. Friendly, comfortable environment with friendly professional staff who were attentive and helpful. Good value or money and nice choice on menu
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterReally enjoyable lunch - good food and company
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterDelicious Buddha Bowl lunch, updated for colder months, with roast beetroot and crispy kale and spicier dressings. Yum!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe came for steak night with friends and had the most wonderful time. The food was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, the restaurant is so pretty. Excellent value, will definitely be back, thank you.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterHad a wonderful meal here. Staff are very attentive. Food is lovely,tho quite large helpings! Very pretty restaurant with lovely decor,fairly lights etc
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterLovely lunch as usual. The barn staff looked after us. Free round of drinks as apology for running out of roasts A few weeks ago. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Very popular place.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterI went with my Aunt and Uncle staff always accomodating for wheelchair users I had the vegetarian breakfast one of the nicest breakfast I've ever had staff lovely and friendly and then we had a look at the Christmas decorations would highly recommended a barn breakfast
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterA lovely place I’ve visited many times and will continue to do so! Gorgeous atmosphere, attentive service and wonderful food. I think it’s a little on the expensive side (£17 for a goats cheese salad which was rather small) but I appreciate costs are high so it is what it is.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterA lovely environment with friendly professional staff. The food is always of a good quality and well presented. It is Good value for money and a lovely dining experience, especially for lunch with a friend/s. Thank you to all the staff.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterI visit on a regular bases, but on Sunday booked for my first Sunday lunch. It was the best I’ve had for a very long time. Beef was so tender, vegetables were perfect, even on a hot plate. And had Yorkshire puds which were enormous. I did make sure the chef was praised when paying. Also you make the best scones. Thank you x
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely atmosphere, great service and a home cooked Sunday roast, really enjoyed it.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterYet another enjoyable lunch on Saturday Afternoon with friends. I had Feta Buddha Bowl which was soooo delicious. 1 friend had the Gluten Free version of the Buddha Bowl and the other had the Goats Cheese Salad. We all found the food delicious and I can honestly say I'd have every day if I could :-) The service was good. It was very busy and staff were rushed off their feet so I can see why some people say can be slow but I think they do a great job. Totally recommend.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterGreat restaurant , great food, great service. Will be returning soon.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterSuperb food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend
The Blue Anchor – Colchester