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Took 2 friends to the Barn for brunch yesterday. All had the Barn big breakfast and agreed the quality and value were excellent and service from the Barn’s hard working staff was 1st class.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWent for Sunday lunch, great food, value for money and the staff were lovely and friendly. We will be back soon.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneGreat Sunday roast, fantastic staff in a warm and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneMy partner and I like to treat ourselves to a Sunday lunch out every so often after a walk with our dog. We enjoyed a lovely meal at The Hare & Hounds, food was perfect, good portions and staff were friendly and attentive. Couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be going back soon!
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterBrilliant food Brilliant service Nice and quiet What more could you ask for
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterI don’t normally bother with these but just had to. Had such a lovely meal on Saturday night. Everything was perfect. Wasn’t busy and I don’t see why. By far the best place in the area!!!!!!! Will be back soon and can’t wait to try the desserts as was too full after our dinner. Totally recommend to everyone! Loved everything about it!
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterDelicious Sunday lunch, huge portions and excellent service. Highly recommend.
The Hare and Hounds – ColchesterWonderful Sunday Lunch, atmosphere, staff, service and food fantastic and very good value for money, would highly recommend. Will be back.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterEnjoyed a lovely Sunday Roast with friends. Good portions, delicious food and friendly service. Easy on line booking now too. All in all thoroughly recommend.
The Owl – LoughtonFood was absolutely great! We all four loved it, delicious and well presented. The place is beautiful and the atmosphere is friendly. Service was brilliant, we are definitely coming back. Very nice place
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVisited on Sunday. Service very good, atmosphere very good. One member of our party was gluten free. Item listed as g/f e.g sausages, however not available. G/F bacon sandwich ordered, bread dry. Better alternative would be G/F rolls instead of bread and not value for money at current price of £7.50. Other items ordered very good.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad the small breakfast, the bacon was paper thin and barely cooked, the mushrooms and tomatoes were watery and tasteless & the scrambled eggs were watery too. The sausage was very tasty and the toast was good. Such a shame as the service is excellent and the staff are lovely too.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a great family meal fir my birthday. Great with people on gluten free and keto lovely food
Grumpys Diner – SouthendWe went for breakfast, lovely food, perfect service, very friendly staff. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterAll very nice, just be aware that if you order from the lunchtime 1,2 or 3 course menu you may be offered dessert from a different menu which you’ll be paying a different price for. As I was having a good catch up with a friend I didn’t realise until the bill came and it felt churlish to make a fuss as I was treating her.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterGrumpy’s is a great restaurant for both kids and adults. The service is excellent and food is tasty and well presented. The kids mentioned that The Burger and Ribs are better than TGI’s, if that not a recommendation I don’t know what is. It’s great value for money too. Give it a try.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendBuy 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.
