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As usual the atmosphere, service, standard of food and drink was excellent . We have never walked away from the restaurant with a bad word about any part of the experience. We always highly recommend you to anyone heading in your direction. Thanks again Kevan and Jackie
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe had an amazing Sunday lunch. The food tasted amazing and arrived promptly. Portions were just right and desert was equally as good. The setting is perfect. Staff were lovely and friendly.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAbsolutely Fantastic Birthday meal. Food 5* Ambience 5* Staff 5* vf£ 5* Thank youuuuu.xx
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterBooked a table for 4, seated promptly and a waiter came over really quickly to take out drinks order. Food arrived in good time and we weren’t rushed to leave the table after we had finished.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVisited on Sunday, booked our table for lunch with a friend, as always good food, friendly, polite staff. Went today by chance to shop in the garden centre and went to the Sugarvine for a pot of tea and sandwich with no booking but they were happy to accommodate even though on a Monday lunchtime they were full. I am amazed how people walk up expecting a table with no reservation, no-one was turned away even though it was full, no money around wasn't evident!! Staff are human, working to earn a living and some of the general public treat them so poorly, why can't we have a table, someone asked, why are we waiting, it's expensive. So are wages, food, fuel and everything that goes with running any business, if you can't afford it don't go, for the many there yesterday and today they clearly can. Book a table as requested but do treat the staff with respect.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSuperb breakfast as always. Treated my brother and sister in law to their first visit. They also loved it.
Skylark Social – ColchesterFantastic food, service & ambience
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFantastic evening, pizza best we had eaten, staff friendly, funny, creating a wonderful relaxed atmosphere.
Skylark Social – ColchesterI often visit skylark on my walks, and grab a coffee or/and slice of cake ... Skylark is a lovely place and great atmosphere. On our last visit we came with friends for breakfast and all left very happy. The food was delicious, great quality and plenty of it. Some in our party had special dietary requirements, but that wasn't a problem at all. Fabulous place, great beer ( so I'm told) and friendly staff . Highly recommended. Oh and they love dogs too
Skylark Social – ColchesterLunch with the GD. Had to wait for the RM to return but she was working at the cash desk inside on a busy Sat lunch service. Very friendly greeting. Had to ask for the Children's menu, I had the Quiche special. It was ok but a bit bland. Too many potatoes for me but tasty , small dressed salad which was ok. Good selection of drinks. Very busy but service was good and pleasant . Noisy as little to absorb the sound. Think I won't go for lunch again but at breakfast time it is great especially if you can sit outside.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterReally lovely lunch to celebrate our son getting married in Australia!! Buddha bowl minus the avocado and dressing was just perfect! The tart was lovely too and our cakes very yummy! X
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a lovely lunch! The food was really tasty, the cakes looked amazing but we didn’t have room for more. We weren’t hurried at all and we sat and chatted for two hours!! Thank you The staff were very friendly too. I will definitely be back
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAs always, we had a great experience at The Barn Cafe. The breakfast was excellent and it was hard to choose from such a varied and interesting menu. Can't wait to visit again soon.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFood has always been good although overpriced. Unfortunately today we felt the food was extremely overpriced. Buddha bowl with chicken £20 and im sure theses bowls have got smaller, not a substantial portion. The garden salad really was a joke, it came on what I would describe as a slightly larger than average side plate and the salad certainly didn't fill it. With the feta cheese it was £17.50 for a basic salad that would have made a large starters!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe always enjoy our visit to the Barn Cafe. The Barn Breakfast was absolutely delicious and can highly recommend. Service can be a bit slow but we’re never in a rush. However we haven’t been for a month or so and the service had definitely improved
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWonderful lunch had yesterday, Sweet and Sour Chicken was fabulous, sorry no photo as meal was so delicious I forgot all about taking one ! Service was superb.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely Pub, excellent service, great Sunday roast. Would happily return!
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterLovely Sunday Roast chicken
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester