Chappells Bar / Cocktails in Colchester

Only had cocktails but they were really good

Always a good experience. Excellent choice of drink. Got called Miss for the first time in 800 years but I kinda liked it. Lychee Martini yum the hubster had a Negroni of some sort.

A lovely bar in the heart of Colchester, lovely cobbled street and outside drinking area makes you feel like you could be in any European wine bar

Great cocktails and reasonable shot prices. Good atmosphere. Really underrated place in Colchester

Best cocktail place in Colchester. Lovely staff and 5 star service

Amazing experience every time we go. Really wide choice of cocktails, so we always try something new every time, and the friendly staff are more than happy to help and give their recommendations. If it was a perfect world I’d like less hen parties and less noise, but they have to make money. Also love that there’s sanitary products in the ladies.

The best place in Colchester for a cocktail and amazing service! Always a great night in Chappells! 5*

love going here for a cocktail great friendly service and the cocktails are excellent

Great little place for a Sat night drink.

Nice bar, fruity shots, come back for more!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff always busy and they make the best French Martinis

Adam and the team were so welcoming and made the best cocktails fave bar in colchester

Adam and arcardio were amazing. Friendly and amazing recommendations

Adam and arcardio were amazing!! Highly highly recommend

Wonderful venue, friendly staff and absolutely amazing cocktails! Highly recommended

Title: Exquisite Cocktails and Exceptional Service by AdamI recently had the pleasure of visiting this cocktail bar and was thoroughly impressed with both the drinks and the service provided by Adam. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.The cocktails served here are nothing short of spectacular. Each one is expertly crafted with precision and care, showcasing a perfect balance of flavors and creativity. Whether you're in the mood for a classic martini or something more adventurous, the bartenders here are true masters of their craft.However, what truly sets this establishment apart is the impeccable service provided by Adam. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, but he also goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and valued. His attention to detail and genuine passion for hospitality are truly commendable.Overall, my experience at this cocktail bar was nothing short of exceptional, thanks in large part to Adam and his team. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for an unforgettable night out. Five stars all around!

Adam is amazing, best cocktails. Amazing service

OMG The Cocktails are amazing! Too many to choose from 🤪🤪

A Brilliant place to be, great Atmosphere, Cocktails are amazing and service is very efficient with a polite Customer service. A Good form of Clientele frequent Chappels. A excellent choice of Cocktails, ideal for pre and after Dinner drinks.

Brilliant atmosphere, enthusiastic staff! Will visit again!/

A lovely ambience. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. I would so recommend Chappells. A great selection of wines and spirits. What more would you want. A lovely evening out in Colchester. I love it, so will you.

Amazing staff. Best bar in colchester for a nice drink

Nice place, happy staff and nice ambience

Fantastic service, atmosphere and cocktails

What great friendly service, greeted with a smile the moment we walked in the door, huge cocktail list….i need to try them all! Best espresso martini!

If you want a quick beer then always worth popping in for the atmosphere or if you have a longer period of time then I recommend a cocktail from the extensive list.

We had a drink served in a cracked glass, and one of us cut their lip. This shouldn't happen. Moreover, I ordered a mainstream whiskey. That brand wasn't available. They replaced it with a recommendation of theirs. Upon paying, the recommendation turned out to be exquisite and very expensive. This should have been flagged before charging.

Ordered mocktails that were the same price as their alcoholic counterparts but did not use alcohol free spirits as replacements. They tasted watery and unpleasant. Was a huge waste of money and we were really disappointed so wouldn’t recommend for those who don’t drink alcohol.

There is plenty of seating downstairs!! When you pass and it looks full go on and check it out. The staff were amazing and looked after all 8 of us with a personal touch!

The best and ONLY cocktail bar in Colchester! Chappel's seriously rivals any international bar with it's quality, alcohol quantity and variety of cocktails. All staff are knowledgeable on the drinks and each one is made to perfection. Great atmosphere!

Absolutely amazing cocktails. We arrived here on a Saturday afternoon 3pm for a couple of hours and the cocktails were beautiful 😍

Excellent service and friendly staff

A very popular bar which meant it was absolutely packed! Could do with more seating.

It was great. Best cocktails in colchester. They must have changed crew...

Certainly one of my favourite night economy spots. Brilliant cocktails, very friendly staff and a really relaxed (but still lively) vibe.

Great cocktail menu, friendly staff and atmosphere,

Five stars isn’t enough!!! This little gem is hands down the best place in Colchester….a really great chill vibe, huge range of drinks and expertly executed cocktails. The staff always attentive and friendly and the owner is hands on and maintains a keen eye on service and standards…..a recipe for success!!!. Already planning my next visit.

Friendly welcome, relaxed cocktail bar (we just popped in for a drink after shopping)

Great vibe. Dan and Jody have done a wonderful job.

Amazing venue! Last Saturday we went to this bar! Gorgeous atmosphere, latin party, pisco sours, latin cocktails, a latin musician!! The staff were so friendly! An unforgettable experience 🥰🥰🥰

Chappell’s adds a touch of class to Colchester Town, great tasting, well-balanced cocktails and a perfect atmosphere to socialise or celebrate with friends&family. Bartenders are friendly and knowledgable. Will definitely be our girls regular go to now. 🍸

Brilliant service from the bar staff and a great atmosphere 👏🏻 👍🏻

Kept 'forgetting' cocktails in our order, then making us wait half hour longer every time we brought it to their attention. Waiting for 2 cocktails wound up taking over an hour. I guess they thought it was our fault.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff really nice place, definitely recommend.

Well ran bar by experienced staff

My favourite bar in Colchester. Superb beer selection and amazing cocktails. It has a great atmosphere and lovely staff too.

Need to sort the prices and staff out Charged different prices by different staff for the same drinks Enjoyed the brewdog

I went there a few times in the early days - it's much better now, cocktails are consistently very good

If you're looking for a good place to chill and have a drink, this is the place.. totally recommended

Friendly, not expensive, and relaxed. Good cocktails

Brilliant cocktail bar! Just what Colchester needs. This place is great for all occasions. I have been here a few times for cocktails and have found that the standards are very high. I would highly recommend this place for its ambience, friendly and efficient staff, decor and its large cocktail menu.

Really friendly staff, great drinks and service. Would definitely recommend for cocktails in Colchester!!

Recently went here with my granddaughter. Lovely selection of cocktails and the bar itself is a great atmosphere, the decor is modern and unique. Although it was a busy Friday night, the service was quick and all staff very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend to go here if you are looking for a bar in Colchester.

Great place best cocktails in Colchester they use quality evertime you get what you pay for

Absolutely fantastic service, cocktails, atmosphere, literally the best bar to go to by far 💯

Great service!super friendly staff.

What a lovely evening socialising with my friends. Birthday cocktails went down well, and the bar staff kept us topped up. Great place for a nice evening out in Colchester.

Very good, very nice. Ticks the boxes for what you want from a venue. Always enjoy going up there for a Kraken and seeing the wonderful staff

I had a lovely time here. The drinks selection is brilliant. My favourites are makers mark 46 and the roast coffee kracken. The cocktails are superb too. However the Tom Cruise looking barman didn’t do cocktail flaring like I hoped. Overall it is a fantastic place to visit as a couple or as a group of friends

I have been visiting this bar for quite some time and love; the bar, the decor, the atmosphere, the staff and most importantly the quality and variety of the cocktails! If you truly want a real cocktail, that is not watered down, this is the place to go. It's the M&S of coctails bars in Colchester in my experience. There was unfortunatley an issue in the bar last week but the staff acted professionally and saved the atmosphere on the evening, which was being threatened by unresonable, and selfish actions from what I could see. Well done to all the staff that worked that night who ensured everyone felt safe and welcome to enjoy an adult environment in which to enjoy some high class drinks and cocktails. The Bar is better off without people that feel that type of behaviour is acceptable in civilised company.

What a fantastic bar. Colchester needed another independent non chain bar. Wow these guys have delivered. Stylish and classy. Always great atmosphere and friendly staff. Great to have a new place to enjoy thanks chappels keep up the wonderful work 👍🏻

I have been to Chappells many times and never had a bad experience. I have always found the staff friendly and approachable. The wine and cocktail list is extensive and good quality and the atmosphere lively with a great vibe

Chappells is constantly evolving. Last time we went, the bar had got bigger, and they've taken on the premises next door. Next time we go, there's even going to be a basement seating area! They've got a great cocktail menu, and a huge, humongous selection of gins. For me, Chappels is THE place to go in Colchester! UPDATE:- I was in Chappells a couple of weeks ago. The evolution continues! Dan Chappell runs a great bar, ably assisted by his partner, Jodie. I've been following the bar on Facebook, and the cocktail menu just never fails to impress! Seems a little odd to me, that despite all the glowing reviews on Google, suddenly, out of the blue, 6 negatives come in within the same hour! Looks like the competition are getting jealous to me. All I'll say here is, whenever I visit Colchester, I'll be visiting Chappells.

Wonderful ambiance and friendly staff. Brilliant choice of amazing cocktails. Definitely a place to be seen.

Had a brilliant night out here, great friendly staff and good atmosphere with a wide range of drinks, great fun.

Had the pleasure of visiting Chappel’s last Friday night and it was amazing. The staff are very attentive and the atmosphere was so good. Was only planning on a couple but stayed most of the night as it was so enjoyable. Would highly recommend visiting this place and will be back again very soon. Amazing 👌😁

Great bar, good atmosphere, staff were polite and professional. Wide variety of drinks on offer.

This is easily the best quality cocktail you can get in Colchester and is our first choice to go out with friends, the stuff and customers are also great you won’t see any doggy people here at all

We’ve visited this bar many time since it opened and have always had the best experience. We love the great beer selection, friendly staff and atmosphere and will be back soon. 👍

I recently had the unfortunate experience of visiting that left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. The primary reason behind my negative review stems from the incredibly rude behavior displayed by one of the staff members during my visit. From the moment I entered the bar, the atmosphere seemed promising. However, my initial positive impression quickly faded when I encountered a staff member who exhibited a shocking lack of professionalism and courtesy. Their demeanor was consistently dismissive and disrespectful, which created an unpleasant and uncomfortable environment for myself and other patrons. Despite my attempts to engage politely and seek assistance, this staff member responded with snide remarks and condescending tones. It was disheartening to witness such a lack of basic customer service skills and a disregard for the well-being of customers. Not only did this staff member display an unprofessional attitude, but they also appeared disinterested in fulfilling their responsibilities. It took an unreasonably long time to receive service, and my requests for simple items were met with a nonchalant attitude. The overall lack of attentiveness and basic courtesy left a sour taste in my mouth, making it difficult to enjoy my time at the bar. Customer service should be a priority in any establishment, and unfortunately, this bar failed to meet even the most basic standards. The rude staff member's behavior overshadowed any positive aspects the bar might have had, leaving me with a deeply unsatisfied experience. In conclusion, I cannot recommend this bar to anyone seeking an enjoyable and pleasant evening. The rude staff member I encountered tainted the atmosphere and displayed a level of unprofessionalism that is simply unacceptable. Until the bar addresses its staffing issues and provides a more welcoming environment, I would advise potential patrons to look elsewhere for their socializing needs

Fantastic bar!!!!!! Dan was a great host best cocktails range of beers and atmosphere in colchester hands down!!!!!!!!

Love this place! Great atmosphere great bar staff although turnover appears high, everyone they hire is good. Fabulous menu of cocktails. Only issue is the layout is a bit disjointed so can make it uncomfortable to order and also find somewhere to sit. But other than that hands down our favourite bar in Colchester. Fingers crossed they buy another venue so we have more places to go once chapels gets rammed!

First time there andcreskly liked it. Had a good relaxed but buzzy atmosphere and not too many young people

Good beer, good seats, quick service. All good.

Wonderful little place, cool vibe, friendly and professional staff, quick service and most importantly, an extensive cocktail menu👌

Nice Bar with lovely decor. Cocktails were very nice.

Came to Chappels for a hen do and had an amazing time! Such a wide variety of cocktails available along with a great selection of mocktails. All of them were presented beautifully. The venue was great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend it for a night out!

Came with hen party and had private booth. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails (would recommend daiquiri!) we had such a lovely time here!

Excellent choices of gin available as well as cocktails, relaxed atmosphere and an ideal venue for socialising with friends

Great atmosphere and great selection of cocktails..

Excellent and friendly bar service and the drinks are unmatched in Colchester, Especially the cocktails!

Nice warm friendly environment, Great location, fantastic selection of drinks too.

Best cocktails in town 👌, Great atmosphere and great service everytime 🍾🍾

Beautiful cocktail bar, located in the centre of Colchester town. Really friendly staff, great service. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a cocktail with friends x

Fab night had for my wife's 50th birthday with all her work friends

Professional cocktail makers who take pride in their work.

Visited for pre food cocktails and loved it! Great service and atmosphere.

Only been the once but had a pleasant experience. good wine list and friendly atmosphere. Watching the bartenders make cocktails is a treat as well.

Great bar with a wonderful array of drinks and excellent cocktails. Always busy and a lovely vibrant atmosphere. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.

fantastic cocktails & the staff made us feel welcome. grest music 🎶🍷

Great service, great vibe and the drinks were lush.

Love the staff and vibe in Chappels, great selection of drinks and atmosphere is always welcoming

Great vibes and friendly staff, the drink selection is massive definitely going back.

I love this bar! Amazing cocktails, friendly & knowledgeable staff & always a fantastic atmosphere. Keep it up Chappels

Love this bar. By far the best in Colchester. Fabulous staff and amazing cocktails. Only place to go on a night out. Highly recommended.

Love this place, really good selection of beers, cocktails are great, they always change the menu with new ideas, friendly staff and fair prices.

Great service. Fantastic staff. Wonderful selection of cocktails and the music was perfect. Will definitely be coming back

Met friends here for the first time last Saturday, great little bar, lovely staff, was early evening so not too busy. Only negative point was the toilets were a bit of a disappointment, looked like they had run out of money and had a quick coat of paint that was left over!

Great cocktails, nice music, and friendly staff. There's also a surprising amount of seating and room compared to how it looks from the outside 🍹🍸

Great place inside, really lively with a good selection of drafts and cocktails. I lost my wallet there and was very lucky to find out they had picked it up and tried contacting me. Lovely staff, will be coming back again