Based on 347 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 347 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 336 in 553 in Colchester
Nº 76 of 112 Other cuisines in Colchester
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Friendly traditional pub, real ales and great selection of other drinks. Really friendly staff, & cheeky banter. Best of all is the food, and especially the Sunday Roasts - best I’ve had in Colchester and I’ve tried most of them, I can’t praise it highly enough, and huge portions too. Proper home cooked food, like your Gran used to make. Great homemade pies too, and plenty of other choices. Love it
drmick . 2024-09-12
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Unfortunately went when the kitchen was closed as I was looking forward to trying the homemade pies. But my consolation prize was a nice pint in a lovely pub. Very interesting story behind the name as well.
Ciaran Molloy . 2024-08-29
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The bar man was excellent, such a shame that they only had one beer on the bar. We will call in again next time we are in town.
Neil Hampson . 2024-08-08
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Wanted to try somewhere new for a Sunday roast so took a punt on this place and was glad I did. Food was delicious and the portions were very generous. I’ll definitely be back again.
Ana Lucia Lozano . 2024-08-07
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Historic building which holds a lot of charm. Has spacious beer garden and two areas either side of bar. One of which could be used for functions. Good selection of ales and staff were very friendly. A proper pub as we like to say. Dog friendly and would go back.
Vik Dowlul . 2024-06-25
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I was verbally assaulted in this pub and the staff didn’t assist in any way because apparently it isn’t their job if another customer refers to another visibly disabled customer using an ablest slur. It’s a shame because it is in a great location and I would have definitely gone back to try the food.
kristinarrgh . 2024-06-19
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Nice pub go in there for a beer when collecting what the peck
JUDDY . 2024-05-04
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Had the pleasure of going here the other day. I had a delicious home made pie and chips. Lisa the landlady is amazing. I will be back soon
Ben Hockett . 2024-04-23
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What a beautiful quaint pub! The food was honestly so delicious. You HAVE to try the pie and mash. What good value! Friendly staff, good vibes!
LouB89 . 2024-04-12
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Wanted a Sunday roast and certainly got a delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Highly recommend. Also, the strawberry cheesecake needs to be mentioned A**
E . 2024-03-31
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Peck from Bury St Edmunds serve there, and make great food. And the pub supplies the great drinks and atmosphere. Amazing pub
Stryker . 2024-03-16
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Lovely lunch, freshly cooked and big portions.
magnus miles . 2024-02-18
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Lovely local pub. Friendly staff. Great value pies and lots of choice. The beef madras pie was exceptional, will definitely order again. Nice selection of beers.
James Fernee . 2024-01-27
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Lovely, cosy pub with roaring fires and friendly staff. Great home cooked food with an excellent Sunday roast and range of pies as well. Nice selection of local beers on offer. We go in as often as we can!
Rebecca Ellmers . 2024-01-20
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Wooden floor boarded basic real ale house selling 5 great real ales in Colchester near the Ale house What a fantastic place to visit A must to come to to drink real ales in Colchester Good lively locals and the rustic basicness of the locals address to the interesment of this pub Thursday 11th January i again visited this real ale pub It was fairly quiet it is a propper wooden 2 roomed local it served 3 very good local beers on the beers were well looked after the beer i had was lovely A great place in collchester to drink good beer
Darren Slingsby . 2024-01-11
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First time visiting The New Inn and it is clear to see why so many real ale drinkers love it so, will definitely visit again soon!
Scott Greenhill . 2024-01-09
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Friendly, welcoming, lovely staff.
Chris Barker . 2024-01-05
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Been a pleasure to call this my local. Great selection of drinks and the homemade pies smell amazing - yet to try one but anyone who’s had one tells me they’re amazing. Staff absolutely lovely and nothing is too much trouble.
Lorri Clark . 2023-12-27
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Great little pub. Very good selection of beers. Nice and cozy in winter and a Nice beer garden in summer months.
Ren Brown . 2023-12-26
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A typical plain and simple pub. Landlady is very friendly and her kitchen chef also a pleasure to know and does wonderful home made pies. Cosy pub with genuine feel.
Pierson Brown . 2023-12-07
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We hired the function room for our engagement party and we had the best time! As there was a lot of us (around 60 guests) they very kindly allowed us to have sole use of the function room (where we played our own music) but also have sole use to one side of the bar which worked amazingly for some of the guests that preferred to have a quieter seat inside near the fire. We also had our own outside area which was also made so much nicer by them having fire pits going for us! All of the staff were so attentive on the lead up to our celebration and on the night, we couldn’t be more grateful to them for helping us have such a special evening! I’m gutted that I didn’t get more photos of the function room as it looked so pretty with all of the fairy lights on, and we were able to decorate it as we wanted! Thank you so much Lisa and the team!
Amy Rolfe . 2023-11-13
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Proper pub. Food selection of local beers. All good.
P P . 2023-11-12
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Fantastic Sunday lunch… great choice of meats,veg,home cooked Yorkshire puddings! Friendly welcoming staff. We recommend 💯
AngiePandDaz . 2023-11-05
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This pub is tucked away, so you really wouldn't know it was there unless you was looking for it. Nice selection of drinks available, plenty of seating and outside seating space as well (and a bit quieter than some of the other pubs near by as it's tucked away!) Service was good and it seemed like a really chilled out pub. The pub signage has a picture of a bomb on it - the reason of which is answered on the wall inside the pub... (we thought it was unusual signage!)
Andrew Cartwright . 2023-08-21
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Velice příjemná, přátelská a nápomocná obsluha
Rudolf Baďura . 2023-08-19
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Great place, good choice of ales and cider, food options are varied & a nice relaxed atmosphere for a close to town pub
Darren Grove . 2023-07-21
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Friendly local pub with a lovely little beer garden and function room for occasions, recently had a family birthday party here, and was ideal 👌 will be back soon for a roast 😊
Jenna Griffiths . 2023-06-29
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Shocking level of transphobia and anti disability views from other patrons, which the bar staff chose to ignore. Avoid this place at all costs.
Mark W . 2023-06-25
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Great people. Great for Sunday roast, just order ahead
Mary Newlander . 2023-05-22
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Small and lovely and friendly pub
Clair Keller . 2023-04-11
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Nice friendly quite with good quality various beers and a cider or two.
Darragh Donnelly . 2023-02-21
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A great local pub with good ales and beers regularly on offer. Comfortable ambience and very helpful staff. Not tried the food yet but will be back. Close to the Roman Circus site and visitors centre.
Keith Parrott . 2023-02-12
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I locals pub, with two rooms either side of a central bar. A Salon and a public bar, fairly uncommon these days. A good selection of Real Ales available.
Andy Hoare . 2023-01-29
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Always enjoy visiting this pub with very good traditional beers
Robin Cooper . 2023-01-16
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Excellent selection of real ales, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. My favourite pub in Colchester 👍
Steve B . 2023-01-13
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Had birthday party there and rented out the back room. Food was delicious that was all home made and fresh! Great service, like a traditional old pub with small cosey feel. Jack - very kind and accommodating of our requests for party thank you all. We created lovely memories that day 😊
Ellie Brown . 2022-12-28
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Decent little traditional pub. Dog friendly and really friendly staff.
Leigh Bevan . 2022-12-04
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We recently hosted a birthday party in the private function room at the New Inn. The team couldn't be more helpful and friendly. The date coincided with an England game in the world cup so made use of the big screen and the buffet went down an absolute treat. Beer was top class too!
Emma Thompson . 2022-12-04
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A very friendly and welcoming pub, with delicious Sunday roasts and excellent beer.
Judith Maca . 2022-11-07
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I last visited the New Inn pre -Covid, and the pub has since changed hands. I had wanted to try it again, so with family up in Colchester for the weekend, I suggested we have our Sunday lunch here, before their long drive home. This turned out to be the perfect choice! The sun was shining, so we chose to sit outside in the attractive, sheltered garden. The food took a while to arrive, and was well worth the wait! The roast beef was served in generous slices and beautifully medium-rare, each with a dish of creamed horseradish, and the roast lamb with mint sauce. A great selection of very tasty vegetables and home-made Yorkshire puddings provided the perfect accompaniments on the plate. The additional order of a dish of creamy Dauphinoise potatoes between us, gave an extra treat. The potatoes used were all delicious and sweet, (totally unlike those boring, bland varieties too frequently used in other establishments). We left happily satisfied and determined to return very soon! I am so glad that I don't live too far away, so can reasonably regard The New Inn as my 'local'.
Judith M . 2022-10-17
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I loved this pub, great beer selection and great atmosphere
Inna Baglayeva . 2022-10-16
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First time in this pub. The guy behind the bar was very welcoming and helpful. The beer was kept well and lovely. The bartender said they change beers regularly which is a good sign. Nice beer garden that's very quiet even though its near a main road. Would definitely come back and planning on doing so.
MrG . 2022-10-08
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Brilliant local pub with a good selection of beverages and food trucks on weekends. Highly reccommend
Alex Harper . 2022-09-19
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A decent ale centric pub with a good selection. Has a piano and games corner so good for rainy days.
Mjr Cox . 2022-09-18
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Lovely little 'proper' pub, the landlady is adorable and the staff are really friendly. Had roast lunch there yesterday and it was spectacular! The roast beef was melt in your mouth, the roast potatoes are possibly the best i've ever had, the gravy, red cabbage, cauliflower cheese and carrots were delicious and the yorkshire pud was cooked to order and fabulous. I'll be back, with friends and family!
Lorraine Joyce . 2022-08-22
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Had Sunday lunch there and it was amazing
Richard R . 2022-07-31
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Has had slight revamp of the bar since I was last in, and some new seating outside,which is easier for me to manage than the benches that they used to have on one side. Plenty of outside space, both covered and open, good selection of real ales and spirits and friendly staff. Also two rooms inside so plenty of seating areas
heather crook . 2022-07-21
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Friendly, laid back local community pub with a real community vibe. No pretensions, just old fashioned values. The sound you will hear most here is laughter
Paul Boorman . 2022-07-09
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A gem of a pub tucked away just out of town, and unlike the Ale House and Fat Cat, it's open in the day. Good selection of ales and craft beers, and the staff are welcoming.
James Griffin . 2022-06-27
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This is a wonderful pub, the staff are very welcoming. I have been with a large group of colleagues, they served up a delicious buffet, it is in an outdoor room. There is a good sized beer garden, and unusual beers and ales. We'll worth going.
Michelle Clayden . 2022-06-02
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Great atmosphere, dog friendly pub and lovely locals!
Jordan Stehr . 2022-05-26
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A good local it has always been. But first time having a meal there is a while. Brilliant pie and mash! And genuinely the best pint I've had in months, from a brewery I've never heard of. Cheers Liam & Lisa doing a cracking job! A local to be proud of!
Ben Howard . 2022-02-10
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Friendly pub although short on alcohol free beer when we went. This was a shame for the designated driver in our group. I'm sure next time their stocks will be higher and look forward to our next visit.
Colin Shimmin . 2022-01-17
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Nice real ale pub with local beers.
Charlie . 2022-01-16
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Great old fashioned pub serving great beer Best roast beef dinner I've had in Colchester
Steven Whybrow . 2021-12-20
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Lovely pub. Friendly staff. Comfortable, spacious and, most important of all, great beers!
Simon Vincent . 2021-11-12
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Came here for lunch & the food was amazing! Really friendly staff & nice atmosphere. Highly recommend
Nailed in Essex . 2021-11-11
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Great pub , lovely helpful staff . It’s just a good old fashioned pub . The food we had was lovely . Great selection of beers .
Mark Cushing . 2021-08-27
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Closed due to covid open next weekend hopefully
Derek Lever . 2021-08-07
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Lovely landlord, bar staff etc great drink prices! Leads to a lovely night
Oliver Morley . 2021-07-01
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Lovely friendly staff with nice outdoor area.
Anne Wilson . 2021-06-29
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always good here, brilliant service during COVID and always loads of beer options
Nath . 2021-06-08
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Lovely staff. Lovely food. Lovely little family run pub vibe with well priced quality menu and surroundings. How they have managed to stay afloat is beyond me after all this Covid nonsense. But then again as the service people food and everything else is so good it’s no surprise. The only surprise for me is that I haven’t been here before but I’ll be back. Whatever you’re doing guys, keep doing it. You’re a credit to yourselves and the industry. Be as proud of your place as much as I am.
darrendeitz . 2021-04-28
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Outdoor picnic tables for drinks and a great selection of pies. We had hot food and loved it as we were freezing once it got dark.
Mel “meljas1508” . 2021-04-26
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Wonderfully cosy pub tucked away nicely from the main roads of traffic hell around Colchester town centre. Lovely wood burner welcomed me in on a cold, post Christmas Day and the staff were very welcoming too. Good range of ales, and lagers and was very quiet when I went in there in the Christmas holiday period so can't judge what it's like when it's busy.
Dean Stanley . 2020-12-15
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Great selection of real ales, knowledgeable barman and reasonable price.
Ann Marie Harding . 2020-10-05
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Want to try drink over there. Like d building
Arpit Patel . 2020-09-02
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It's small, local and welcoming.
Jim Elliott . 2020-03-03
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I popped in there for a couple of hours waiting for a friend to come out of the DHSS building and had a lovely real ale pint and some lovely food.
Eric Wallis . 2020-02-21
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Had an amazing party. Big thanks to Clare and Sam for making it a great party and for all their all help.
carleena12 . 2020-02-07
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Lovely Sunday lunch very friendly
Jacqui . 2020-02-02
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Good drinking pub with real ale
Terry Thompson . 2020-01-31
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Real ale, no annoying types nice, I'd drink here if I lived in the atea
paul mansfield . 2019-12-18
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Superb pub. Good beer, friendly service.
SH . 2019-12-15
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Having been to the other pub they own and sampled some of the amazing seafood they have to offer, I thought its only right to try this place out too. Amazing from the start. We were welcomed into a fantastic vibe, welcomed by the landlady who is a really genuinely lovely person.. Served some of the best conditioned real ale I've ever tried. The landlady came over to our table and offered us to put some music on along with everyone else in the bar so everyone got a turn on open jukebox night, was a fantastic idea and vibe created by the people. Myself and my friend were stunned with the amount of people yet the landlord and landlady still managed to get around and speak to people. We will definitely be back for another visit extremely soon... I think I've just found my new local.
Savvyboy1900 . 2019-12-14
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Excellent beer, wonderful food! Try the stout, beautiful! CAMRA pub of the year 2009; dog friendly. A proper pub.
SimonLaneCISSP . 2019-12-08
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Brilliant family celebration here today. Everyone was most accommodating to our needs. Relaxed atmosphere so young and old could really enjoy the experience. Thank you
janice newe . 2019-12-07
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Friendly local pub with good selection of real ales, that changes regularly.
David Waters . 2019-11-29
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As a regular of.many years, I feel.I have to review, given the somewhat disingenuous review further down. I have been a regular for.many years, seen the ups and downs of the pub, and been a proud witness to the many deserved awards the pub has won for its beers and atmosphere. The new management have been in place for less than a month, but DO offer the same welcoming smile that I have come to love about this pub over the years, regardless of management. Perhaps the reviewer further down went in on a quiet night? Even then I am.genuinely surprised to read the new management were not welcoming...I have always found them.to be so. Anyway, the pub is currently having a little facelift.. but the beers are as good as ever, and food back on and rather yummy. This pub is at the heart of the community: the new management deserve support. It's a great pub...I love going there!
keithlarkin . 2019-11-29
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The new management are friendly and helpful, the food is very good and reasonably priced and the atmosphere is convivial as well. They have a log burning stove which keeps the place really warm. They have just started making Sunday Lunches again which I have yet to try, but given the standard of the meals that I have had, I am sure will be excellent. Give it a try, I think that you will like it.
Conrad Browne . 2019-11-28
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First time ive been to the New Inn. Fantastic range of ales. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Cosy pub. Landlord and lady helpful and friendly
Richard Davies . 2019-11-23
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Recently visited and was welcomed by the new landlord and lady. Pub had a lovely vibe. We will be back again soon for the cash bingo! Charlotte
CharlotteOliver1992 . 2019-11-23
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This was an amazing pub in Colchester. It took 3 years to build up a great reputation and win many awards but then 3 weeks to go downhill due to personal circumstances. New owners took it over and it does not feel like the same pub. Gone are the friendly bar staff who knew us, what we liked and ones that could pour a proper pint. Drinks we got served had a good finger missing on all drinks. Bingo nights are not what this pub is. Its a Real Ale pub, serving decent, full pints. Maybe we'll try again in a few weeks but we'll see.
VinylYesPlease . 2019-11-20
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Good ale and craft, always have a big selection to choose from
Jefferson . 2019-11-16
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I've literally just moved to Colchester & this lovely old public house is a neighbour of mine!! I popped in with my parents for a quick coke whilst in the middle of moving from Thurrock to Colchester. There's a lovely wood oven fire & the pub has a lot of charm about itself. I look forward to enjoying a nice glass of wine shortly. Thank you for letting us use your carpark whilst we unloaded, totally appreciated the help. xXx
Justine Hogan . 2019-11-07
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Lovely pub, clearly loved by the locals and who can blame them with the friendly staff the cozy beer garden and the good range of local beers and ciders
Unfailing Nebula . 2019-09-16
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Nice back street pub with good real ales
Graham Hartle . 2019-08-30
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Great pub with great food and very reasonably priced. The staff is also amazing and very helpful.
Nunya Beezwax . 2019-08-18
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Oldie worldie pub with great real ale, cider and one of the few places that has perry's
Gary Elliott . 2019-08-08
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Visited this cracking little venue on Saturday night. Great selection of extremely well kept real ales and a great selections of gins too. Friendly and welcoming - both the staff and the locals. I would have awarded it and excellent rating but there were a couple of areas, including tables etc that could do with a deep clean. Not sure whether they still serve food though.
Lee C . 2019-08-05
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Lovely little place with cosy outdoor seating
Catherine Wyse . 2019-06-30
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Food always amazing and very friendly staff
vicky roden . 2019-06-29
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As you can see food amazing Staff are friendly and polite and pushchair child friendly
Vicky Roden . 2019-06-29
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Found this through a CAMRA search, took a while to find it (no thanks to Google Maps). It’s slightly out of the main area, had the vibe of being a “local’s pub”. Really good choice of ales and was impressed that they knew which ones were likely to run out (as an ale drinker that means so much). We shared a ploughman’s and chips which with a little more finesse could have been outstanding. Feel really mean criticising as they are a young couple putting their soul into the ales but we felt that the food let them down a bit. But after all that, it appears to be a drinkers pub. So after all that, if you have a passion for real ale, go for it, they know how to look after their ales.
richardaa2015 . 2019-05-18
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Enthustic bar staff, great tasting and well looked after beers
Jack Russell . 2019-05-18
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A very nice real pub with good beer and nice friendly staff.
Julie Baines . 2019-05-13
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Absolutely the best place to have a drink in Colchester - the landlady and landlord, as well as all the staff are so welcoming - as are the regulars. I think it's hands down the best community pub - has regular takeovers - and is just a great place for a pint or Sunday lunch - which is really good value - love it
Steve Sims . 2019-05-01
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Good selection of ales chill environment good local x nuff said x
jay tezzytv (combattalk) . 2019-04-16
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Group of us went on sunday and it was awesome!! The roast was very good. All had something different and nobody was disappointed! The vegan roast was fantastic, the nut roast, delicious. Fantastic atmosphere and dog friendly a true hidden jem. Highly recommended
daniel palmer . 2019-03-25
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Comida excelente, buen servicio, la peña muy educada y agradable, parking... Win Win xD
Álvaro Martínez . 2019-03-10
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A party of 9, we were welcomed by warm, friendly and attentive staff. Most importantly we all had an excellent Sunday roast that was both delicious and hot. It was served in a reasonable time and the gravy kept coming when we requested more. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and none of the party would hesitate to return when in the area again or to recommend it to others.
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Lovely freindy staff, very welcoming, nice menu, catering for all. If I lived nearer I would pop in regularly. My second visit, and still as good as the first
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This was a lovely pretty tea room overlooking the high street. The staff were friendly and pleasant. The lunch menu was very varied and the food we ordered was of a very good standard.
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We had breakfast here and although they were very busy the young staff were excellent and the food very good, many thanks to all, Terry White..
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Invited here for Grandmother’s birthday meal. Thankfully we did our research beforehand and realised that parking was limited so car shared with others. One guest got so frustrated with trying to find a space that she gave up and drove home again! The place wasn’t big enough for all of us so we were sat on 3 big separate tables, not their fault but hardly a ‘family’ meal when you’re all sat separately... Table(s) was booked well in advanced, yet food choices were limited because they’d run out of certain meats. The food was beautiful and the portions were generous but the service was slow and some people had finished their meal by the time others arrived! Pudding was limited, there was no actual menu and the waitress didn’t really know what they had or what was in it so we didn’t bother in the end. Prices were reasonable & the facilities were clean. Overall, I just don’t think it was a great choice of venue for so many of us but that isn’t their fault and they tried very hard to make us all feel welcome. Would return again with a smaller group.