Spinnaker Inn in Colchester

Went to a quiz night. So much fun. The landlords were very welcoming. It's a proper local pub. Can't wait to find an excuse to go back. Didn't eat.

Lovely pub with a welcoming atmosphere, can’t wait to go back!

My wife and I have just had yet another fabulous meal here in the Spinnaker. Great pub, great, friendly atmosphere and wonderful, eclectic music. Thanks for everything, as ever. Looking forward to next week already!

Staff polite, premises clean. Choice of beers good. Small but varied menu, with specials board.

Without a doubt the best pub meal I have had in the past 5 years. Roast Brisket was amazing. I'm from Manchester and have been working here for 2 days. Traditional home cooked food 10 out of 10.

On the off chance today being in Colchester with our grandson we went for a walk and stumbled across this lovely little pub ,, we hoped their was a garden but upstairs led to a roof garden so nice ,, the kitchen had literally just closed but the chef was so kind enough to say that she would do us something to eat ,, we will definitely be going back as the menu has alot of delicious choices and very reasonably priced ,, the staff were friendly and great with our grandson,, thankyou guys

What a fantastic find. It's a small bit very friendly place. Gorgeous food, great service. I would go out of my way to come here again, it was a pleasure being here. Thank you spinnaker!

Fantastic watering hole. Great staff and landlords and the customers are a friendly bunch.

Great staff great cider and unbelievable chips lol

Lovely bit of grub, relaxed atmosphere , mind your manners.

What an absolute gem of a pub. Rod the landlord is a fantastic host and all of his bar staff are super friendly and helpful. But the hidden secret to this pub is the fantastic food that comes out of the kitchen, reasonably priced and excellent quality. Thanks so much guys. The solar boys 🙂

Can't beat it for a hearty, home cooked meal at a reasonable price! Always a warm welcome too! 😊

Great service, good drinks, and just like in the name, we had a cozy feeling!!

Lovely cosy pub, friendly owner and regulars Thankyou!

Lovely local genuine English pub, definitely recommend, warm welcome and prices are amazing, keep up the great work!

Excellent traditional small UK pub. 4years on still going strong.

Decent little boozer, they came round with some complimentary spuds on a Sunday afternoon and I've not seen that done since the 80s. Nice little touch that even tho I'd just eaten lol.

Great night and friendly atmosphere and good Beers 🍻

Lovely traditional pub with a very friendly atmosphere. Excellent home cooked food and very reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Brilliant, traditional, local pub. Friendly and warm welcome from all the staff AND customers.

Stay away here it's too good and not a lot of space , my pub 😂

Had a great time, such a Friendly Pub. The three of us enjoyed our meals, I had a lovely home-made quiche which was Feta and Asparagus and the Men both had Liver and Bacon. We all had chips as they were recommended. They were great! We were made very Welcome and it was lovely to see Rosie. Definately going back Many Thanks 😊

Haven’t been here for years but popped in for a couple of pints and was pleasantly surprised what a nice pub it is. Everyone was friendly and it even served food which was an added bonus and good selection of food options. Definitely worth a visit

What a lovely traditional pub this Is. We only stopped by because it was instant monsoon season and we took shelter within. We were welcomed very warmly and was made soft drinks for the kids and a very nice cup of coffee for us. The place was very clean and the toilets amongst the cleanest I've seen for a very long time. The staff and customers were very nice and would definitely recommend for a stop by if you're in the area.

Lovely local pub with a nice atmosphere. Always pop in for some food when I’m up from London, simply because the food is delicious and so reasonably priced. Highly recommended!!

A pleasant pub with an upstairs patio and a small outside roofed are on the ground floor. Service and ales are very good.

Just popped in for a hair of the dog ! And decided to take a look at the menu wow ! I had the smoked salmon and pea quiche with new potatoes and salad straight from the oven absolutely delicious , I can’t recommend the food highly enough, Bridget is a wonderful chef and for a small free house the food is marvellous, a little local gem 😊

Popped in for afternoon tipple, reminded me of how puds used to be, really nice

A lovely little pub very friendly behind the bar we sat up on the upper decking when I went to get another drink and brought down our glasses the lady behind the bar thanked us for bring the glasses down which was a very nice comment would recommend it for a quiet and relaxing drink

Spot on. Enjoyed a couple of pints in there.

Me and 3 of my Spanish friends visited the pub, we ate and drank and after some time, decided that we were going to play a game of billiards/pool. When we asked if it was open and if we could play, the man, which im supposing is the manager was unnecessarily rude, speaking to us as if we were children and didn’t understand the rules, after playing a game or two, being mindful of the rules, not making too much noise and quite honestly just having some fun, the man came into the room and started shouting at us claiming that we were “bashing the balls around” and that we were messing up the table. I responded stating that he didn’t have to be so rude for absolutely no reason, and that we would leave. We got our stuff and left while he continued giving us dirty looks. Im not sure if he excepted us to be pool professionals, but if you’re going to have professional rules on a pool table in a PUBLIC pub, i think thats utterly stupid.

Popped in with the Mrs and 2 kids for a quick drink whilst in Colchester. Very nice little pub with roof terrace and very friendly staff.

Nice friendly pub with a balcony view over the river. Decent bottled stout too!

Really nice a friendly pub and staff.

Very good and friendly people and good food and beers also guide dogs are very welcome *****

One of the few real pubs left fantastic

Proper old pub proper landlord proper food

Excellent service friendly atmosphere,

Always a warm welcome and great beer and service!!!down for a roast tomorrow can't wait,5 stars👍

Awesome local. Rhod and Bridget are amazing

I've never had a bad meal yet me and my friends go on a regular basis

Great friendly pub was made very welcomed

Lovely little pub sat in the Beer garden today didn't want to move always friendly staff

quality food and didn't wait too long for the food, wasn't expensive, pleasant staff and covid 19 restrictions in place

Fantastic. Bar / restaurant staff and customer service was super, friendly and reasonably priced, We been there several times and we have never had a bad time or bad food, it’s a very friendly bar with a stunning roof terrace overlooking the river, we can highly recommend to all

My wife and I tried this fantastic pub on a visit to Colchester on a sunny Sunday afternoon and what a great time we had!! The sun deck on the roof was a real sun trap and beautifully adorned with plenty of tables with sun shades for those who wanted it. The deck also had a wonderful array of plants which really added to the atmosphere-it felt like we were at a sun drenched bar in the Mediterranean! The landlord and landlady were extremely attentive and very friendly. The beer was cold and very fresh and the great wine selection was a delight!! Our lunch was excellent with generous portions and extremely good value too! We will be visiting again soon.

Covid distancing rules mean that the pub is unfortunately restricted as to how many can fit inside. Beer is served promptly and is well kept. A small black dog (which is a member of staff) was a friendly, but restrained companion.

Due to current situation in our country (COVID-19) we have to wear a face covering, this pub told me I HAVE TO wear a face covering although I am excempt! They said even though I am excempt I still have to wear one! Although on the government website it states I DO NOT have to wear one, They didn’t question me when I walked in but as I was about to leave the bartender and the landlord decided questioned me and said that it doesn’t matter what’s on the government website. I’d personally advise anyone who is exempt not to go to this pub, it’s a good pub otherwise but in these situations and being exempt your not welcome.

I cannot rave enough about this pub. Superb food, lots of it, beer is kept really well and they have great choices including guest ales. One of the safest Covid environments in Colchester and just as a last thing - the landlord, landlady and all the staff are just excellent. If you want an old school pub, with old school hospitality look no further.

great food great pub and nice staff 5 star

Me and my partner tended to go here every couple of weeks for a drink and a few games of pool. A few weeks ago, we came and went straight to the pool table as we normally do and decided to wait to get a drink as we wasn't thirsty just yet(bare in mind we always get a drink and put money into the fruit machine and pool table). On this night we were served by a lady we hadnt seen before who claimed to be the landlady. If she was, I feel bad for whoever steps foot in there as she is the rudest person I've ever met and shouldn't own a pub. On arrival we went to the bar as always to change up coins for the table, she rudley said how we can't play unless we pay for drinks. We explained how we would pay for drinks later on in the evening as we weren't thirsty. After two short games of pool, I was deciding whether or not to get a soft or alcoholic drink and she came over saying how it's not a youth club, she was trying to force us to get a drink now or get out even after explaining we were deciding right then. She was very consistent and even though we explained how we normally come and play and how she's being rude and we feel forced to get a drink even though we are putting money into her machines, she actually said she didn't care and was persistently rude and basically told us to pay or leave. We even said how we know the other bar lady and she played the power hungry card and said again she doesn't care and she's the landlady. The other bar lady's are lovely and the male landlord is nice, I don't want it to sound like we are saying the place is totally rubbish but if you're wanting to go there, make sure you dodge the old scary hag.

Great friendly local with good home cooked food

Great food undoubtedly, but, probably more importantly, a fantastic and I mean fantastic pub, with the most enjoyable upstairs terrace. In the words of the Australian advert: the only thing missing... is you!

The Spinnaker is a 'locals' pub. Friendly and welcoming. You can get a nice meal and a good pint here.

Great to have the pub open again. You can never forget what happened, and we won't, but great to go back into a really lovely local with a warm and friendly atmosphere

Neutral posting. Despite reviews of this pub being left a couple of weeks ago i can say it remains shut and was so when i attempted to visit 14/12/19.

Fantastic good old fashioned pub .. great staff lovely food and great customers

Went to party here Saturday the buffet was amazing 👌🏻

What a wonderful place!!! Lucky us for visiting!! X

Quality old fashioned pub , good food good hosts

Fab Sunday dinners... also had a fish platter there which was lovely and filling. Left our bag there and it was safe and sound when I went back the next day to collect.

A very nice little very good beer and food definitely go back

Awesome pub! Don't forget to buy buddy a drink when you're in there 😁

Staff are great and amazing food

Quick lunch for a colleague's birthday. Pre-ordered our food which was nice and tasty.

Spot on atmosphere, beer and grub

A nice pub with good friendly atmosphere always made me feel welcome.

Cosy little pub, has a pool table, ideal for a quick pint with a friend

Freindly and welcoming. Had a Sunday roast, home cooked and plenty of it, was absolutely lovely. Highly recommended

Good classic pub, very cozy and friendly staff

Friendly staff and good selection of beers.

Good place to have a laugh with family & friends, nice & chilled

Great for drinks and pool, in summer you can sit on the balcony, 5 stars if they start to do good food like top quality gourmet burgers and stuff, because it would be a good spot for lunch or an early dinner, with a good kitchen such as Hungry Horse, more seating and customer parking this would be my go-to place for eating and drinking ! But for what it is it's a great local pub to hit for a few ciders of an evening.

Good old fashioned pub, good beer, good home cooked food and friendly dog.

I go quite often and it's a brilliant pub, the staff, landlord and landlady are all very friendly and very very polite. 10/10 every visit.

Cosy little pub by the water serving cold beer and food.

Popped in for a Sunday Roast and what a lovely friendly pub this is, we hadn't booked but were found a table with no trouble. Food was excellent, good size portions, freshly cooked and extremely hot, and very reasonable priced. The service was very quick and all the bar staff/landlord were extremely friendly and hospitable. We will most definitely visit again, we were advised to book next time as they do get busy, which we will do as we wouldn't want to miss out on another lovely dinner.

Love this little pub old school in its ways food good people welcoming dog friendly so easy to just pass by and not notice this little gem

We had a delicious Sunday lunch here with our family. The staff are lovely and welcoming too. Looking forward to our next visit thank you very much

Have eaten here several times and the roast dinner is always very good. Service is with a smile and very good value for money.

Really nice food ..really nice staff

Lovely people great for a friendlyrics pint

Needs much updating. Regulars around bar a bit hostile.

Small pub. Lots of locals and a nice poolroom.

For a small venue the Sunday roast is excellent. Proper roast potatoes, not deep fried one. Meat was succulent and plenty of veg, price is very good.

I popped in the spinnaker as I was passing and felt a bit peckish so I had a look at the menu and specials. In the end I just ordered the breakfast and it was really really nice!! I would recommend this if you are in the area!!

I can't say enough to praise the landlord and landlady and staff my self and my little princess came along to the spinnaker inn a few weeks ago for Sunday lunch. My daughter is very fussy when it comes to eating she only likes certain things for her Sunday lunch the staff there made such a fuss over her and gave her exactly what she asked for and to my amazement she ate the lot now when asking her for lunch she asks to eat at the spinnaker which is lovely to watch her eat extremely well cooked home roasts and be looked after in such a lovely way. Thankyou all for great food and great hospitality Regards Tom and tayla

Homely atmosphere. Good range of ales and single malts. Sunday roast is a bit special.

Brilliant pub,clients and staff are so good and friendly, be back there soon fingers crossed.

Great traditional pub. Great Sunday roast

Proper roast! Never disappointed.

Nice cosey pub, friendly staff and clients

Great Atmosphere, lovely staff and very good priced drinks compared to the other bars around the area. Highly recommend the pub and also when the sun as they have a lovely sun terrace where you can just watch the world go by

Un salto en el camino a casa de otra pareja de lugares en el Hythe. No había estado en años, y pasamos un rato divertido charlando con los propietarios, el personal del bar y dardos equipo. Sin duda, ya que me he oído el domingo asados son preciosas.

Great old man pub welcoming small great guiness

In the pub now, great atmosphere! Love this pub! I am from Birmingham visiting my daughter and always use this pub!

Great atmosphere! Always friendly, I live in Birmingham and when I visit my daughter we always come here and it's a great place to come to!

Lovely little old school pub with great friendly atmosphere.

We visited on a Saturday and had a nice drink on the sun terrace upstairs , only bad point no food on a Saturday and we were so Hungary and looking forward to a meal.

Ive popped in here a few times now. Im new to the area so was on a hunt for a new local. As soon as im settled it will be the one. Friendly atmosphere, good mix of ages, pool room and fruit machines.