The Beehive in Colchester

Afternoon Tea Advised of severe nut allergy at point of booking. Served coffee and walnut cake !!! Waiter took it away and said its only touching a couple of other slices. Brought back 2 plates, one with the coffee & walnut cake and another without and proceeded to place both back on the table ! Severe nut allergy means severe nut allergy !!! Cakes were shop bought and not fresh, one small scone each, brown bread sandwiches stale. The pot of tea was lovely and the highlight

Lovely staff, very polite and helpful, but wrong meal arrived, my husband had finished his by the time the correct meal arrived. The hot meal was served on a cold plate and the food was not thoroughly heated. Not an enjoyable meal or experience. We were offered 1 x complimentary drink to compensate. :(

he sido regularmente usando este restaurante / cafetería durante muchos años y nunca hemos tenido ningún problema con ello. Hay una gran variedad de tamaños de mesa, así que si estás cenar solos o con amigos usualmente hay un sitio apropiado para sentarse. Como es un internet café hay obviamente ordenadores junto a una pared para aquellos que desean navegar por la red.

Went here for dinner Friday, in the middle of an industrial area, I think I was expecting something a little more upmarket than what it was, but it was nice. Big restaurants are difficult to create ambiance, and it was surprisingly not that busy for a Friday 2 weeks before Christmas. I think I was expecting, busy, festive, music and a party feel, it was the opposite to that, quiet, low key, quiet dining. Not 5 star but the food was again nice, a little on the pricey side for what it was and portions could have been a little more generous on the shared nibbles and chips but tasty enough and did it's job. Staff are polite and friendly.

Great food, however I’ve been here a few times now and the staff are so rude in comparison to the staff in the store. Such a shame because the food is really good especially the kids summer food deal.