Have had lunchtime meals here with friends, afternoon tea and coffee and cake. Always been amazing quality food, nice seasonal choice and really good service (rare nowadays in many places) Sunday 14 th I booked four adults, myself Mum and two dear neighbours from Hertfordshire who we have known for many years. We all had roast Pork, two were small portions for the 85 year olds, and two normal portions. Great to have that choice for people, we were all more than satisfied. Nice variety of veg, fab gravy, all hot and promptly served but pleasant engaging staff. We finished with Pavlova, which also was full of flavour and looked very festive. Our visitors were thrilled with our choice of venue and very appreciative of our choice of The Barn. Thankyou all for making four people very happy. Merry Christmas
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The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterMatt & Dan (locally sourced and in no particular order) the dream team. Everything just works at this venue, the service is always spot on and much better than most these days. Food fab, beer great, wine even better, entertainment always a winner, no pretense, old skool vibe where clients come first, always fun place to visit...keep it up team!
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The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordThis is an unpretentious, traditional village pub. The place is welcoming and the service is very good. The menu offers a range to suit most people without being fussy gastro pub fare. We were given plenty of time to enjoy a relaxed meal. Value for money was very good. Highly recommended.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneWent to The Barn for breakfast and it was delicious! The garden center was beautiful to look around after. Service was great and prices reasonable.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVery nice meal- usual excellent service & good atmosphere Only issue was one of the poached eggs was covered in Hollandaise sauce which I do not like and I didn’t notice it on menu as it was quite small writing - maybe should be made more obvious but otherwise no complaints
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBeautiful setting, warm atmosphere, service excellent. Food superb with a lot of choice.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterGood food, Good Atmosphere, Great value. Perfect every time.
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The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordThe Salmon en croute was tasty but the veg too few and over salted. Fish and Chips very good. The service was rather slow on this occasion with it taking 50 mins for dinner to arrive. It’s quite hard to get the staffs attention but when you do they are very pleasant. We’ve been a few times and I’m sure will return. I love the Bhudda Bowl dish but fancied a change today
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterI have been here a few times before but unfortunately yesterday was not the best experience. We ordered 2 open sandwiches, although they tasted very nice for £15 each we found it just to small. 1 slice of bread with salmon on it, no side salad or a handful of crisps nothing, we left feeling hungry. For a cafe, I think these prices are high and insufficient amount of food, unfortunately we shall not be returning
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterReally pleasant food and surroundings. Service was very good. Always enjoy a visit
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely atmosphere and service with a smile particularly from Sarah!
The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordLovely village pub. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable and welcoming. Very nice ambience.
The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordOffers in Essex
Set Menu: 2 courses, £18; 3 courses, £22. Available Monday to Thursday.
Buy one main course and get the second one for a quid. Offer available all day Monday-Friday from 5 January 2026.
Get a glass of Prosecco for £3 every Friday between 5pm and 7pm.