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Here catching up with friends. Atmosphere was very good. Waitresses very attentative. Food was superb. Two of us had the liver & bacon - it was very tasty. Another had the chicken & chorizo pasta and another had the salmon. It seemed no matter what we ordered it was very tasty.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneI have visited many times and each time I’m impressed. The menu is varied and delicious. The staff are always attentive and friendly. I look forward to returning .
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterExcellent service and food was amazing 2nd visit will be back soon.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe had a table of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids) at a 2pm weekday reservation. Unfortunately the pub was terribly understaffed and we waited 90 minutes until we got our food (40 mins waiting to get our order taken). The food was lovely - but by the time it came we were all starving, especially the children. We thought we’d order deserts but were then told the kitchen was closed when we finally finished our mains. Some warning might have helped as we could have ordered them sooner. Luckily the woman on the bar agreed to get some ice cream herself after I explained our situation. All in all, let down by the staffing and slow service.
The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordWe come regularly for breakfast and have to say the staff are polite helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is good and usually full which is a sign of its quality. Today 30th October we took friends and unfortunately my poached eggs (eggs Benedict) one arrived broken with the yolk mainly on the plate and the second was watery and undercooked. To be fair this is unusual and not typical but hopefully the comments will be read and checks made in future.,
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a great meal here for my Nan's 80 something birthday. The staff were great and were very helpful. We had brought a cake for my Nan and the staff quickly took this from us so that it would remain a surprise, a brought it out with all the candles in as well as with a knife and plates for us to enjoy it in the pub. A great experience!
The Owl – LoughtonExcellent meal, food came quickly, hot and well cooked and presented. Good value for money. Good menu. The only things we didn't enjoy were the scary Halloween decorations, which I wouldn't have wanted my young grandchildren to see,and the large dog at the table next to us which put it's paws up on the table and licked plates which is not hygienic and bacteria from a dogs mouth aren't always killed in a dishwasher, which put me off my food a bit.
The Owl – Loughtonfirst time eating at the barn and the food was so nice. I thought at first it was a bit expensive but once we got the food we thought it was worth every penny. Lovely to have something that didn't contain chips. Will be back again
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterDelicious food, stunning pub, wish it was my local! Already highly recommending it to friends!
The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordGreat place to stop for lunch while having a walk through Epping Forest. Roasts were really good and staff were friendly and attentive. A couple of desserts were cold on the inside which was a little disappointing. But would highly recommend visiting. Warm, cozy, dog friendly and very welcoming.
The Owl – LoughtonFabulous Sunday lunch, every thing cooked perfectly, great staff.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterRoast dinner was ok but not as nice as usual. Didn't like lump of extra stuffing. Prefer the cubes of stuffing. Wanted 3 meat but could only have 2. Id go back but just wasn't nice as usual
The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordHad a wonderful breakfast here on Friday 24 th October. Had scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on sourdough, which was absolutely delicious and arrived very promptly. Lovely atmosphere and staff
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a wonderful breakfast here on Friday 24 th October. Had scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on sourdough, which was absolutely delicious and arrived very promptly. Lovely atmosphere and staff
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFood was great! Service was excellent! It has really cool quirk design with good music, highly recommend giving it a visit even if it’s just for drinks.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendWe had a lovely meal, the staff were very welcoming and the food was quick and delicious. My only wish was we’d gone a little later to sample the dinner menu 10/10
The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordThe only remark I want to do is that the menu on google search and on sugarvine website is not updated and unfortunately not only the options on the menu had changed but the prices when I got there were substantially higher. That put me off quite a bit I have to say. In relation to the food itself, it's simply the best comfort food, vegan or otherwise, I've ever had. The service was also great.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendJust delicious! Great menu, lovely staff, amazingly delicious food. Fabulous setting.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSet 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.
