The Grapes in Colchester

I lived close by to this pub, and been a few times and it was an ok place to have a drink. I booked a party here and due to Covid I needed to change it by a year, which was no problem. Unfortunately, we still had issues due to Covid and it had to be changed again. The 2nd lot of contact was beyond rude. I have now cancelled my party based on this, as who wants to have a party somewhere when they've been rude to you? Not very encouraging. I am not a rude person, and I haven't done or said anything to deserve this. So this is a reply I just received from the owner - Peter - after expressing my dissatisfaction at the contact I previously received: We're doing very well thanks for your concern...... Apologies for what btw you was very rude to my staff so in all honesty you should be apologising to them but hay hoe you obviously think your above your station all I can say is good luck to the new venue there gonna duckin need it...... Off you duck 🖕 (changed swear words due to submitting the review) So, not much else to say. Give your money elsewhere.

The Grapes 🍇 is a great pub for families or singles. Never had a bad night in there. Always starts off quiet and ends up great fun. Entertainment nights and karaoke make this a great place to visit

Absolutely delicious roast, very reasonable price and extremely welcoming and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

The owners of the Grapes were so support and helpful, during what was a difficult time for our family. Nothing was too much trouble and the food and excellent.

I have eaten here twice and thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. I live down the road 5min walk and love the atmosphere in The Grapes. Also, the regulars are very friendly. It has a club feel about it in the back bar. They also have all sorts of events going on and some good music nights. The landlord and Landlady (Pete and Shelly) are so accommodating and always make us feel welcome.

sublime dining in a wonderful atmosphere ..great public house great staff !! nice restaurant area suitable for children too ..wonderful choice on the menu ..super value too ..whats not too love !! i will definatley be frequenting he grapes on a regular basis . THANKYOU

This is a really old pub (about 1876) that has been brought to current times with loads of things going on. We called in for the Carvery..and it was so well worth the visit. The Carvery is in the back bar -it's really light and airy in there) and the Chef is there to serve you. We went on a Sunday and were offered a choice of lamb, gammon or beef ...and two choices of beef: medium or well done. Well, that's a first - my preference for 'well done' beef usually meets with a look of disdain, but here it was on offer for you to choose. Plenty of vegetables: Mashed potatoes, roast potatoes (beautiful and fluffy), cauliflower cheese, peas, carrots, and more plus Yorkshire Puddings. An assortment of sauces and gravies were available. The Carvery is very reasonable to start with. A choice of desert is also available. The staff there are very, very welcoming and efficient. It is a busy pub, but the hustle of the main bar is away from this room, where you can enjoy your meal in a bright, clean atmosphere.