The best restaurants in Birch and Winstree Colchester East of England

excellent food what more can you say

We stopped at the crown on our way back from Colchester for a drink asked on the off chance if there was a table for two available which there was sat outside in the sun and had a drink until service started the staff and waitresses were all very helpful and friendly. We both had the chicken livers in masala cream sauce to start followed by the Dover sole and a trio of lamb which were all excellent and not expensive well worth a visit.

If you are an Aunt Bessie fan, then this is spot on! The food was edible but I am certain that everything came straight from the freezer and none (or very little) was home made/cooked.

Wednesday evening party night at Rubinos was an excellent night out. A 3-course menu (3 choices for each course) and only £40. Fantastic food and really friendly professional service. The singer was really good without over powering the conversation and Jake the Magician is superb and did his amazing magic at your table between courses. We will definitely book to go again.

Been here for a roast on a few occasions and the hare and hounds never disappoints! Staff are always nice and the food is always delicious! Beautiful country pub!

Nice place, quick and attentive service.

Good service, good variety of food at decent prices.

I went to the Donkey and Buskins with my son and parents for lunch yesterday. Service was superb - very prompt during an obviously very busy afternoon. Our meals were beautiful as well, the fish pie was delicious (topped with crunchy capers, which was a nice unique touch) as were the pie of the day, and the lambs Liver and Bacon. All cooked and presented to a really high standard.