The Three Tuns in Colchester

We are a coffee morning group who enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch at The Three Tuns. We all agree the food was cooked to perfection with a fun and friendly atmosphere. Maria is a super cook and Mike a great host.

Came to visit our daughter Maisy who recently moved to the area. Had a wonderful surprise party in the three Tuns. Mike and Maria offered great hospitality and amazing food. The locals in the pub are lovely and friendly made us feel very welcome. Great selection of drinks and bonus Dog friendly pub. So Looking forward to the fish and chips tonight. Lovely touch of serving seafood platters on a Sunday teatime. Too. Highly recommend the pub if you visit the area and is by far the nicest in the village.

Best fish and chips in the area. Fish is beautifully moist with a homemade beer batter. You will not buy from a chip shop again after eating these. Mike and Maria are great hosts. If you are staying locally in one of the many Airbnb’s give them a visit!

"Fantastic Friday Fish and Chips at this cozy village pub is a true catch! Crispy, golden perfection on a plate, served with a side of charm and smiles. A must-try for a taste of tradition with a side of Friday fun!"

"The Three Tuns pub in Finchingfield: Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent drinks! Highly recommend!" Fantastic Sunday roast, great choice of meat

Fantastic roast dinner with choice of Lamb, beef and chicken.So tasty and generous portion size.Nothing too much trouble for Mike the owner.10 out of 10.

When in Finchingfield walk up the hill & find The Three Tunns. Excellent home cooked roast . Fab service by Mike . Thoroughly recommended. Nothing any trouble for customers & thanks for Buzz' doggy dinner . Very full tums & walked home to work the delicious food 😋

Had a delicious Sunday roast today . Crispy (extra) roast potatoes, lovely perfectly cooked vegetables & flavoursome roast beef.

Just had a real tasty Sunday lunch, with tender lamb, delicious cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and plenty of vegetables. 10 of 10 for great atmosphere, and friendly staff.

Great venue, I came to watch a covers band ‘Duck for Cover’ so came on the basis of not eating at the venue. I cannot comment on food. Grace the bar lady of the evening is a credit to the business, she is so lovely and really welcoming. Service was efficient for drinks even though it was quite busy. The pub has plenty of outdoor seating too.

We are staying for the weekend in a lovely house next door to The Three Tuns, Finchingfield and decided to book a Sunday lunch. What a good choice. A good home cooked meal at a very reasonable price, with excellent service and a lovely, friendly atmosphere. We all said we would return if in the vicinity! Well done xx

Just had one of the best roast Sunday lunches ever. Tenderest lamb, hot, crispy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked veg and plenty of it all too. Thankyou Mike and Maria for your hospitality, couldn’t fault it.

Six of us went here for Sunday dinner recently and the food was fantastic. There was a choice of chicken, beef and lamb - you could have just one meat - or some of two or all three meats, generously served with roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and cauliflower cheese. Extra gravy was not a problem and the food arrived piping hot with friendly service. The locals in the pub were very friendly. Worth the walk up the hill past the Guild Hall to find this welcoming pub.

Traditional local pub which is very friendly and welcoming. The landlord Mike introduces himself straight away and couldn't be more helpful.

Myself and a few friends visited this pub a few days ago whilst staying in Finchingfield, It was a lovely and friendly pub with a great choice of drinks and brilliant tasty food which was very reasonably priced. We will definitely visit again soon, thank you! :)

Wonderful food. Chilli burger was just right. Massive portions. Nice surroundings and friendly staff. Worth a visit

Stopped off here during a ride out with a small group of friends. Can’t thank mike, the landlord, enough. Such a friendly pub and great staff. Made us all food and drinks as requested and made us feel so welcome. Will definitely be visiting again next time we are in the area

Had a wonderful home cooked lasagna, just like your mum would make (or probably better) They are dog friendly and on a Sunday at 3pm give food to the fur baby too. Feel like your at home when away. Highly recommend a visit to this wee gem

My brother celebrated his 60th at the Three Tuns. The pub has had a bit of a face lift, and is warm and welcoming. Room was en suite and warm and cozy. Breakfast was really good and Mike was so accommodating. Nothing was too much. Recommended.

We travel over from France a couple of times a year to visit my mother in law. The Three Tums is just across the road. We always get a warm welcome from Mike and Maria. Fantastic pub grub and a good selection of beers and wine. Sky Sports is viewed here, Tottenham v Man City on Monday......come on you Spurs!!

My Wife and I went for a light lunch, we both chose burgers from the bar menu mainly due to the fact there small. the normal burger must be the size of a dinner plate. The taste was just total gourmet nosh and loads of it plus chips and salad, my mouth is watering just thinking about the taste. Maria the Landlady makes then from fresh, they must be the best in Essex. This pub has such a great atmosphere, nice people, cheap and cheerful and has just had a revamp. Give it a go you will not be disappointed.

Welcome to The Three Tuns where the customer is always right. Never have I experienced a public house that is not only a gem, but truly one of a kind. The proprietors don't just treat you like a customer, but as friends. This probably explains why so many of the locals eat and drink here so often.Aside from cracking bands and a fantastic selection of drinks and food, The Three Tuns is one of the local football club's sponsors (Finchingfield Rovers) and for years have put so much into the community. Mike and Maria have made this pub a village institution and they ought to be proud.So whether its a meal with the family, drinks with friends, a fantastic sunday roast, or catching the game with your mates in the newly refurbished and extended bar, The Three Tuns really is where its at.

Mike and Maria have always made me feel very welcome in the tuns. With regard to Matthews review, I can’t help but think that this is someone who has a vendetta against them.

The pub is our local in the village of Finchingfield. It is run by an East Ender called Mike.He has brought the same warm atmosphere of the real Cockney Pub with him. It is always friendly and he makes visitors very welcome. He provides a large quantity of bar snacks free at Sunday Lunch Time, and the beer is very well kept, with two draught ales on offer. Live music is provided on either Friday or Saturday nights most weekends, and the pub also sponsors the local football team Finchingfield Rovers FC. The food is good honest “ pub grub “ well cooked by Mike’s wife Maria. The Sunday Roast is very good. So, if you are in North Essex drop into The Three Tuns in Finchingfield. The pub lets rooms so you could stay the night.

Visited the Three Tuns today for lunch after reading the reviews on here. However, it did not appear open and there were no opening hours displayed nor are there any on its website. Very disappointing.

We were a group of 11 and made a spur of the moment decision to have lunch at The Three Tuns. The landlord was friendly and accommodating and even though we had not made a reservation, a table was set for us and we were made to feel very welcome. We all had the Sunday roast dinner. There was a choice of three different meats and it came with Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots and broccoli. It was lovely! The deserts were great too. Portion sizes are generous and the price is very reasonable too. We definitely recommend The Three Tuns.

We arrived at the pub and met with a very warm welcome from bar staff and landlord. Whilst having a drink at the bar, we were offered food from the bar - pork pie with egg, cockles,mussels,whelks,cheese and BBQ chicken. Constituted meal in itself,but we were there for Sunday lunch. Superb lunch served. 3 meats,roast potatoes,stuffing,yorkshire,cauliflower cheese,carrots and broccoli. Hot plates with hot tasty food. Landlord was attentive throughout . Thoroughly enjoyed it and were completely stuffed with the size of helpings. Will definitely go again soon. Thank you

We stayed here recently,hiring both rooms which were spacious and well appointed.Owners,staff and local clientele were all very welcoming,Owner even gave us a free lift to a local function.Food and beer excellent.Situated in a lovely village with two other pubs,very picturesque.

Came in as a group and immediately the publican handed out the menus to us all.

We only stayed one night as we needed a bed after a family party Two bedrooms available a 2 berth and a 3 berth. Extremely comfortable in a quirky house c1700 Breakfast wad excellent and the owners v friendly and helpful

There must have been a mistake made as a pint of the dearest bitter is £3.30 and premium lager is £3.50 and has been for a number of years!

A reasonable pub, nothing too special to write home about but OK, but £9.90 for two pints of bitter? Certainly not worth that, especially as it was 25% cheaper just down the road!

La zona del bar es bastante pequeño, si vas a tomar una copa, pero los propietarios personal/son unos anfitriones maravillosos. La comida fue de lo más agradable y recién hecha, así que cuando usted visita para ponerse al día con un hermano y suegra = muy divertido y vale la pena el viaje.

Primero encontramos el Three Tuns cuando visitamos Finchingfield en diciembre de 2014, un domingo por la tarde. Estábamos buscando comprar localmente y estaban en una misión de reconocimiento. El mejor lugar para comenzar en esa misión, ha de ser el pub local!

We popped in there for Sunday roast today food was all yummy and staff were so all so helpful and Talkative. Definitely be making another visits here for food. 👍👍

Mejor pub kilómetros!!! No tengo más que decir y nada más que añadir! Comida genial!!! Cerveza tan buena! Gran encargado y casera! La apps es pedir más información, pero las cuatro primeras palabras son, realmente necesitamos saber! Pubs feliz!

Popped in to the Three Tuns for lunch today for the first time as we were going to the Guildhall and wanted to eat first.Am so glad we chose this place, staff and owner were so nice and friendly and made us feel very at home.The food was superb, my son had the burger and chips; I'm quite sure it was almost the whole cow in the bun as it was huge! He said it was the best burger he's ever tasted too. Overall great pub, fab atmosphere and delicious food. Will certainly be returning

Had lunch at the Three Times with a group of people today. The food was great if a little slow but that's acceptable as everything is freshly cooked. I would certainly return.

Popped in on Valentines Day for a quick drink. Landlord, Staff and punters were in fine form. Such a friendly place which is a rarity these days. Will be going back as soon as possible. Great atmosphere and friendly locals.

Whether sitting down for a meal or just enjoying a pint. You can't go wrong. Great for live music, normally on a Friday or Saturday night.

We were visiting Finchingfield mainly to explore the village where I lived as an infant when my father was stationed at nearby Air Force base. The village is definitely picturesque. We happened to walk past The Three Tuns and decided to have lunch there. Mike the owner was friendly and chatted with us about the area, about football and beer. Our lunch was excellent- my husband had a club sandwich and I had a toasted ham/cheese with a nice salad. Food was all fresh and prepared well. The owner treated us to a couple half pints which was so nice. Bathrooms were elegant and spotless. The Three Tuns is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

My boyfriend and I stayed here and it is one of the friendliest places we have ever stayed. Nothing was too much trouble and the family friendly atmosphere was second to none. The food was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. The room was immaculate and the bathroom was to die for. Wonderful people x

Really enjoyed our stay. Landlord very friendly and accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable, and the food was great. Felt like old friends after only one night! Would definitely recommend it and would stay again.

We popped in to the three tuns on a summer evening and had a wonderful evening. A lovely welcoming atmosphere and some very tasty food. Mike and Maria were really welcoming and we will hopefully be back again soon

Very good Sunday roast others in group had equally good food landlord and landlady friendly welcoming we will return thank you to all

Myself and a group of friends recently visited the three tubs pub for a few friendly beverages Upon arrival I was very disappointed to be greeted by a younger group of people that were very loud and just generally making the place looked messy after a few minuets it seemed as if they were getting ready to leave little did I know they were about to get another round if drinks.I was mortified to see a young girl approach the bar and quite honestly she didn't look much older than 15 to be served alcohol without being asked for proof of age. As she returned to the table to make a remark to her friends that " she loves being served here as it's the only place she can get served under age " .We also dared to eat here to be presented with cold food and dirty plates. With what I found to be rude bar staff who were more concerned with chatting to the underage drinkers than paying any attention to there other customers .It's safe to say I won't be returning again and will be reporting them for the underage drinking this should not be aloud !!

Brilliant lively pub/restaurant. Food delicious. Landlord/lady very very polite and welcoming, not just to locals but all that go in to their premises. Lots of entertainment on. What more can be said apart from Brilliant.

We had a great evening in The Three Tuns meeting up with friends we hadn't seen in a while. Several things stand out, but most of all was the friendliness of the staff. We were made to feel very welcome, had lots of laughs and really enjoyed our meals (recommend the fish and chips).

The Three Tuns is a very welcoming establishment. The landlord and landlady both work very hard to make you feel at home. The staff are excellent, professional and very friendly. One in particular, Phoebe- went above and beyond her job role in exceeding all my expectations. The best part about my experience here is feeling like I can come back any time and be received as a friend, not just a customer.

As always the food here is perfect and the welcome is warm. There's a lovely mix of locals and new visitors all of whom can join in with the friendly banter here. Love this pub!

Evening meal on 15th April Sunday lunch on 19th. Evening meal was just perfect, as always, I had chicken, peppers in sauce, new potatoes, veg, mushrooms, followed by ice cream, cooked to perfection and hot. Tony had the mixed grill, it was huge, looked real tasty, which it was and cooked to perfection, confirmed by Tony, that was also followed by ice cream. Sunday lunch another perfect meal, we both had roast beef, new and roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and veg. Both had Lemon Meringue Pie to finish. The welcome as always was great, love going there, like going home.

Went here while staying locally, food was excellent, generous portions and freshly prepared. Licensee his wife and all staff were very friendly and helpful, it was so good I ate there two nights in a row.

Met friends for dinner. Had excellent food, all cared for and cooked extremely well. Fish was fresh and cooked just right. If you are passing through or visiting Finchingfield it is definitely worth eating here. Locals are lucky to have such a place at their doorstep.

Went here on a Sunday afternoon for a quick drink and ended up staying for a few. The landlord of the pub made us very welcome and played our favourite songs etc. The locals were friendly and we had a great afternoon. I think we'll be back to try the Sunday lunch that looked good!

We were looking for a proper pub restaurant to meet friends from Somerset during our annual visit to family in Braintree from our home in Cyprus. Looking on Tripadvisor, The Three Tuns looked worth a try. Most important the food was freshly cooked, superb and reasonably priced. The owner, Mike, made us welcome the moment we walked in the door. He was playing 'Silver Machine' by Hawkwind which was a great start but the ladies soon put a stop to that! Mike would play anything we wanted from a huge and varied library at the volume we requested. The food was expertly cooked by Mike's wife and he came and chatted to us when his time permitted but he was neither over chatty nor fawning. We would strongly suggest that anyone living in or visiting the area should pay The Three Tuns a visit.

We were here for an evening meal on Thursday 16th October 2014, as always a warm welcome and a wonderful meal. Tony had the mixed grill, a wow factor, it was huge, he really enjoyed it, hot and tasty and cooked to perfection. Sylvia and I had battered haddock, chips and mushy peas, hot and tasty, also cooked to perfection.No sweet for hubby but Sylvia and I had Eton Mess, mmmmm, delicious .We always go to the 3 tuns, we can always be sure of a warm welcome and a great meal.We go 2 or 3 times a year when we are on holiday in Sible Heddingham.

We had been planning a trip to see friends in Essex for a while and based on reviews we booked to stay at the Three Tuns in Finchingfield. We had a wonderful meal (all the food was clearly home cooked from scratch (the liver and bacon, and chicken pie were to die for!!). Mike and Maria were fabulous hosts and everybody in the pub made us feel really welcome and we had wonderful couple of evenings. The en-suite room was great - the bathroom was spotless and the sitting area with the wide screen TV, coffee, tea biscuits and water was an unexpected bonus. We had an excellent full English each morning but when we left on the Sunday we wished we had left room for a Sunday roast – it looked fantastic!! After we left we were surprise to see one of the previous reviews, as this didn’t reflect our experience at all – I suspect they stayed at a different Three Tuns!!!

Visited with my wife, son.daughter in law and their 2year old twin girls. The food was excellent and everybody was extremely accommodating. Twin 2 year olds are not the easiest to handle in a restaurant but we were made to feel very welcome. We will certainly dine there again.

Quiet pub, away from the village. Has live music on occasionally. Other times nice a quiet for enjoying a drink & chat.

Finchingfield is one of those picturesque Village Places you think are a figment of your imagination.Going there is an experience in itself.The Three Tuns represents a classic Pub/Restaurant/B&B and the food we had was Classic Pub Fayre.The Thai Fishcakes make a terrific starter and there's plenty there!The service was first class; friendly and helpful and on Sundays the Roasts are to die for.The Roasts are priced at £9.95 with a choice of three meats but if you can't decide on which roast to have pay an extra £1.00 to have all three!!For sweet do try the Baileys Brule, it's divine.In case you feel cut-off there's wif-fi there as well!Well worth the trip, you won't be disappointed and not bad value either.

The Three Tuns was the perfect choice for our family meal. The atmosphere and warm log fire on arrival were lovely. The restaurant was opened especially for us as we were a large group and we are so grateful for that - I have never known anywhere else that does this. The service was excellent - Mike was fantastic, friendly, funny, a perfect host. The food was delicious and catered so well for our large number of ages and tastes. We could order anything for the children, nothing was too much trouble. Mike even asked what music we would like to listen to! We will certainly be coming back every year for our family catch ups from now on! We had a fantastic time and can highly recommend a visit here.

Do you like jacket potatoes? Order ahead and experience traditionally cooked potatoes to take away: generous fillings -all fluffy and yummy!

We popped in here on the off chance after work one evening for a meal. We were greeted by very friendly staff and even though we were around an hour early for food they were still very accommodating and sat us down in the restaurant with a couple of menus. We throughly enjoyed the food even though the portions were probably a little too large for us. I had hunters chicken for a main and baked brie for starter. I would say the menu was fairly standard pub fare but done a little better than most pubs. We look forward to coming back to try the Sunday roasts.

This time I tried a meal from the lite-bites, had an omelette and chips, must admit I expected it to be a smaller meal but oh no, the omelette was large, deep filled, just perfect, best ever, the filling was mushrooms, cheese and onion, best tasting mushroom I have ever had. Will have omelette again on our next visit but with salad. Tony had gammon, eggs, chips, peas, mushrooms and onion rings, that was huge. As always we received a wonderful welcome, looking forward to our next visit in October.

Good Food, great welcome and not too pricey. Have already been 3 times and will certainly visit again.

We went there last night, nothing was too much trouble the food was fantastic, the people made you feel like friends. The atmosphere was great . They made my birthday perfect thank you so much

Lovely meal all served with a smile from the very pleasant landlord and his wife. Food was hot and the choice of vegetables excellent. Nice to see a landlord turned out in a suit and tie instead of rolled up sleeves and jeans. Nothing too much trouble made for a very nice visit. Will definitely go again.

Sunday lunch for 5 them 6 and in the end 8!! They dealt with the change in numbers with no issue whatsoever We had a superb meal with very enjoyable wine The service was excellent This is something we should do more often. And this defiantly the place to do it Thanks to the three tuns

The Three Tuns organised my parents Golden Wedding buffet in December 2012. They were so friendly, accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The food on the day was superb and the owners were great. It was a day to remember and we had lots of complimentary comments afterwards. Thanks to the Three Tuns!

We went and had a family breakfast at the three tuns for my birthday. We didn't book or call ahead even though we had 7 of us eating. The pub was quiet when we arrived but quickly got very busy. The owners were unfazed and seated us quickly, our food was cooked fresh and yet we didn't have to wait long and the quality was really good. Also they were very accommodating of our children (who do seem to like to take their time to choose) and managed to offer breakfast alternatives for the vegetarian that was eating with us. They made us feel very welcome and we will definitely go back again!!

This pub is a bit of a hidden gem. Blink and you might drive past it. Always seems busy and the landlord Mike and his wife Maria bend over backwards to be helpful and give you their best attention. Sometimes they have live bands or some form of entertainment. The food is very good and there is a large selection of meals for all tastes.This place also offers itself up as a wedding/event venue. They can erect a marquee over the car park that links seamlessly into the bar area. The provide a choice of wedding breakfast menu and can organise everything under one roof. They are right next door to a beautiful church called St John the Baptist in the picturesque village of Finchingfield. A truly spectacular place to tie the knot!

Didn't fancy cooking so decided to go the pub for dinner. Warm welcome including making a little one feel welcome. We all decided to have the fish and chips as allegedly the fish had been delivered fresh that day. It didn't disappoint. Great value, great service, great food.

This place is fantastic food is amazing, very friendly and lovely warm welcome, great value for money!!

warm welcome very friendly great food nothing to much trouble. if you want a good place to eat three tuns is your place