Great food, friendly Service and amazing ambiance. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening ending meal at The Owl. We would definitely go there again
The Owl – Loughton
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Great food, friendly Service and amazing ambiance. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening ending meal at The Owl. We would definitely go there again
The Owl – LoughtonWe haven’t been to the Barn for quite a while… We were delighted by the service and the meals we and our 3 friends had were all very good….as were the cakes! Thank you for a lovely experience.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThis is my son’s favourite restaurant, and what makes it great is the staff. They clearly really love children, and really engage with with them so well. I’m also so pleased to finally see a salad menu- thank you so much for this
Grumpys Diner – SouthendI had a meet up with my sister and my cousins. We had a really enjoyable time together and the ford was good.
The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordWe had a great family dinner at The Owl. The service was exceptional and it was great value for money.
The Owl – LoughtonI have been going in there for about 40 years. I have never had a bad meal there, I have always had good service there, and other than when I was in my ill-disciplined youth, and considered onion bhajis to be missiles after a skinful, I have been quite well behaved too. Try it.
Kushoom Bugh Restaurant – UpminsterLovely food and service Friendly staff Enjoyed our lunch with you
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLittle bit on the warm side but the food was amazing
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFood as always great, staff friendly and efficient,, atmosphere relaxed. Look forward to my next visit.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterExcellent service very friendly staff, loved the food, great atmosphere
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterService and atmosphere was as good as always. My friend and I normally have a breakfast. I have the vegetarian breakfast but this time I didn't enjoy the mushrooms that are normally my favourite. The sauce on them was very strong and the spinach was to peppery. Eggs were perfectly cooked.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterMy friend and I met for a breakfast, as we do fairly regularly . As always, the food was delicious, well presented and freshly prepared. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient and the whole dining experience was relaxed & enjoyable. Love the place and would recommend it any time.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLunch with friends proved to a very enjoyable occasion. The service was friendly and efficient. The menu was extensive with plenty of vegetarian and fish choices and the portions were generous. We will definitely come again.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneFabulous Fabulous Had the slowed cooked lamb that was cooked by the chef. Have got to say that this was one of the best meals we had tasted in a long long time. The quality and tenderness of the lamb cutlets was absolutely delicious. This quality of food is rarely matched and this meal would not have gone out of place in such eating establishments such as the Ivy and Le Caprice Restaurants
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterExcellent food n service, haven't been here for years but will certainly be back soon.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneSunday lunch was generally good a bit short on meat. Two fairly small slices of beef seemed a bit mean. Good veg and roast potatoes.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWonderful Sunday lunch, and although the usual delicious 'roasts' were on the menu, my husband and I opted for the Chef's Special- Tuna Tartare. It was sublime and beautifully presented. As always, the staff were welcoming, warm & friendly which all made for a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and we really enjoyed the whole dining experience.
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.