The best restaurants in Birch and Winstree Colchester East of England

Continually excellent food and service.

Beautiful gem, hidden off the beaten track. Well cooked and presented cuisine. Try the seafood pie or pie of the day. Fair prices.

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.

Lovely accommodation. Quiet, great breakfast, clean and tidy. Thank you

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.

-THE WEATHER MAY BE COLD, BUT THE WELCOME IS ALWAYS WARM- I count myself lucky to have the little oasis, that is The Hare and Hounds public house within walking distance of my home. I've lived in the area for near 7 years now. The pub has gone through different hands and is currently under the care of Cheryl. I feel guilty about not leaving a review sooner, but here is my review: I have a quarterly catch up with my friend, and he always asks to go around mine.. for the pub. We visited last night (a Friday). Well, as the title suggests, it has such a homely feel about the place. The staff are always welcoming, and helpful. Even pups are welcome! They normally have 3 different ales on pump (of course we have to sample them all!). There are log fires going on to keep away the winters chill. They put on village events too like quiz nights, beer festivals, charity days, sport nights. It's a real hub of the village. Myself and my friend, always visit the restaurant for a meal when we visit. Now, as a bold statement, I never had a bad meal. To quote another friend of mine "best burger I've ever tasted" and my mum, who loves her roasts, "I think that was a bit yum!". There are lots of choice on the menu, even a specials board - they always ask if any of the party have allergies, they have no issues working around that. The food is well presented, and makes the taste buds tingle. Just for reference, last night I had the lasagne for main and a brownie sundae for dessert - both spot on! Again the staff are gracious, funny, and prompt. I can not give any higher praise for the service that they provide. Top notch. Keep up the great work, Cheryl and staff. You're doing a grand job!

Food amazing with a good selection - well presented, fresh ingredients and giid portions.. Staff attentive and friendly. Good atmosphere for date night or group outings.

Lovely pub with friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere and decor, we went with friends and we all had delicious meals. We are looking forward to our next visit!