Reviews in Essex

Overall the food was excellent, the service was a little poor as I had to pour my own wine. Would I go back, yes I will.

We come to The barn often as it’s such a wonderful place to enjoy lunch or breakfast together or with friends. The staff are hardworking and friendly. The food is always delicious. I’ve introduced many friends to The Barn.

Lovely place, very helpful and friendly staff. Food was very good only downside was limited choice on menu. Saying this I would definitely go again

Another delicious Sunday Lunch! Lovely atmosphere, good food & good value. Staff all very polite and welcoming.

What a lovely little find. Lovely food, efficient service and friendly staff. Would recommend and go again.

Lovely atmosphere, staff very friendly and really nice menu

My second visit to the restaurant within a week; this time with a group of ten friends celebrating a retirement. I am just as impressed as before! Everyone has expressed their enjoyment of the evening, the delicious food & the excellent service. Thank you once again for a wonderful evening.

Excellent food and service. Good range in the menu with the specials changing fortnightly based on availability. One minor thing, I like a fork and spoon to eat dessert.

Everything was excellent, the food, service and atmosphere.

I met my wife here on our first official date 25 years ago. Then, on her 50th birthday I took her here again and it was a lovely meal. The venue is much nicer now than it was back in the day. A good choice of food was available and the staff were prompt, friendly and very helpful so we were very happy. The food was also well priced and parking opposite it made the trip up from Ipswich well worth it. Thanks again!

My wife and I regularly enjoy brunch , and sometimes lunch, at the Barn Cafe. Yesterday we treated our daughter and son in law to brunch. It’s a popular and invariably busy venue but, as ever, the the food quality, atmosphere and the friendly, efficient and hard working staff combine to make the whole experience enjoyable and great value for money.

To be sincere, we are not quite happy with the meal. there are several sections of meals ranging from Chinese to Asia food and we were quite disappointed as there are no African meals especially as about 80% of attendance yesterday were blacks. My husband got upsets and left. Funny enough it was my birthday yesterday and I wanted to treat my family. Could I reckon that an African chef should be employed so we can have variety of African meals as well. Thank you and do have a nice day.

Delicious food, lovely environment and attentive engaging staff … what’s not to love! That’s why I come here often - never been disappointed yet.

Not Just for vegans! Great food, brilliant selection of beers that you won't find anywhere else and very friendly vibe. Music's ways good too. Would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone.

This has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Incredible food and excellent service. Really friendly but professional staff.

Absolutely superb!! Everything was perfect! I loved the smoked tempeh ribs, the cauliflower wings, the fries and the fab beer. And my friend loved her meal too..!! Billy is lovely as usual and the atmosphere is great! What would you want more..??

Three of us enjoyed our tasty bowls of Salad Nicoise yesterday. I had a nice strong coffee after and only one guest could manage a pudding, which she enjoyed very much too. Always good food, service and high standards of cleanliness. Actually I have never had a disappointing meal at the Barn! And afterwards it is always a pleasure to mooch around the shop.

When planning where to go for lunch with 2 friends who were visiting for the day, I immediately thought of ‘The Barn Garden Centre Café’. Super service, a delicious lunch (with cake) and lovely surroundings. We couldn’t have asked for more.