Roo's in Colchester

Went through the drive through today (3 April, 3:30pm). The drink (Frappuccino with cream) was given overfilled and not properly closed, it was spilling out and there was no way to close it. Spilled all over the front of the car while I was trying to close it trying to stop the sticky leaking but made 100 times worse. The car was a sticky wet mess!

Aimee, thank you for making our bottomless brunch so lovely. You had a bar full of people and you worked so hard to make our celebration so special. You are part of our memory now. Thank you to the chefs for amazing food and everyone else who worked so hard too. Xxxx

Fantastic. The building is full of character and boasts one of the most charming interiors of any weatherspoons. Be sure to look out from the stage area and see how many famous faces you can name. Good prices, and decent staff. The kitchen is usually pretty quick, but can be hit and miss with the porridge and rhamen bowl (bit too much water). That aside, very good place, and always busy.

We went to Milsoms on our 59th Wedding Anniversary though we did not mention this. Initial greeting and drinks service quite prompt and our food order was taken. Alas we were fed up with waiting as it took over an hour for 2 curries to arrive. Overpriced and mediocre, we decided not to spend any more money with them. As we left, my husband complained about poor service and were surprised to be told it was our imagination and it was 1/2 hour only.As we are not youngsters, perhaps they thought we had dementia. No apology and no money off and the arrogant manager seemed quite pleased with himself.Alas, we will not be visiting again. About 16 plates of food were ferried past where we were sitting. I rest my case.

We met some old friends for a drink and food at the Kings Arms in Crouch street. The pub itself is very pleasant and the staff were very pleasant as well. We decided to order food. I ordered the Scampi at £15 and the ladies each ordered the grilled cheese which was £10.at that price I was expecting a really exceptional Grilled Cheeses with artisan bread and great cheese and a nice side salad. Describes as “ A medley of mature cheddar cheese and emmentsl with bechemel sauce in a toasted farmhouse loaf”….What they actually received was beyond appalling, 2 slices of processed white bread with a slice of plastic processed cheese no obvious sauce and a small bland salad.. I’ve had similar cheap toasties before , typically paying £2.50-£3 but to charge £30 for these sandwiches is nothing short of criminal. The scampi came with 13 chips and 7 normal pieces of scampi and 3 tiny pieces that were 90% breadcrumbs. Compared to other local pubs such as the Princess Charlotte this was similar to the “light version”. I would never recommend eating at this pub although as a drinking hole it’s very pleasant .