The best restaurants serving British food in Pyefleet Colchester East of England

We went here for a catch up lunch with friends. I booked in advance and was told we could only stay until 14.30 due to there being a wedding taking place. I really appreciated this communication in advance as it allowed us to manage our visit so thank you Vicky. I thought the venue, food and atmosphere was first class and beat my expectation. I would especially like to mention Oscar and Iris for all of their help and kindness. For young members of staff they are both a credit to this establishment and made an already great visit even better. We live over 50 miles away from the Whalebone so it won’t be a regular visit for us, but I can assure you I will return when planning a visit. Well done all involved.

Excellent food, wonderful staff! It is a beautiful place to eat and has a lovely, well stocked shop too with provisions and gifts. I love it there, plus, it's dog friendly - dogs even have their own choice of food. Highly recommended!

My Wife had taken me for Sunday lunch as a birthday present, have been here before and always had very good food. My wife's lamb was excellent but my roast beef was on the tough side but it was edible, taste was good just had to work at it which is unusual for what is normally excellent food.

Poor selection. My dinner served on a plate with cracked glaze. Unexceptional food. Place has really gone downhill. Pie of the day: Mince! Not very enticing.