Had a great breakfast yesterday with my kids. Food was fantastic, staff were friendly. Had a good experience at Grumpy's. Will definitely be coming back.
Grumpys Diner – Southend
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Had a great breakfast yesterday with my kids. Food was fantastic, staff were friendly. Had a good experience at Grumpy's. Will definitely be coming back.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendExcellent Sunday roast. Lamb was tender and roast pork plentiful. Usual trimmings with huge Yorkshire puddings. Staff personable and made us feel welcome. Quick service with food piping hot. Cauliflower cheese side dish best ever. Will revisit !
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSunday lunch at our favourite venue. Who knew a garden centre restaurant could be so good. Excellent service, great food and a lovely atmosphere.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterNoisy atmosphere on a Saturday, but that would be expected due to being busy. Food came out quick but felt it had been in a hot plate before serving as not ‘hot’. Mushrooms were watery. Coffee was incredible and cakes looked amazing.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe’ve been to The Owl plenty of times as it’s a perfect place to catch up with friends. The food is always amazing with great value for money, the service is excellent & the atmosphere is lovely & cosy. It’s a wonderful warm & inviting pub.
The Owl – LoughtonFab food. Quirky vibe. Totally recommend!
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendAlways enjoy our visits to Stoked. Food, staff and atmosphere always amazing. Always recommending Stoked to friends and customers. Usually come away with a few songs added to my playlist as well which is a nice bonus.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendGreat place to meet friends for a great coffee and catch up. Can’t review the food as none eaten today.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe arranged a surprise meal for wife with the full cooperation of Chris and the staff at the Blue Anchor. There should have been 14 of us but ended up with 12 on the night. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff in the run up to the big day or at the time. We will absolutely be back, thank you all at th Blue Anchor.
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterTook my husband for a birthday brunch the food was amazing and good value for money, the setting is lovely along with the staff.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHave enjoyed going to The Barn for years, good atmosphere and lovely staff. Unfortunately recently there has been limited vegetarian choices and the meals are a bit to fancy.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWonderful pub, had a lovely Sunday roast. Can’t fault the good or service
The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordThe meal was fantastic and very friendly staff, we have been looking fora nice restaurant to have lovely meals in ,and we think we have now found the place,,will definitely be back ,thank you very much ,,
The Blue Anchor – ColchesterThe Bakers Arms is always reliable for good food and excellent service. The Sunday roast is fantastic and combined with a bottle of wine and delicious desserts is approx 25% cheaper than the other pubs in Stock. Thoroughly recommended
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneSunday lunch with my Sister, Niece and Nephew Food WONDERFUL Roast pork and beef melted in mouth Beef burger with Stilton very good My only slight critique: No crackling with pork (mind, I didn't think to ask)
The Hare and Hounds – Colchester5 star
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchesteralways good service and food
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBuy 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.