Location: Colchester
Top Restaurants in Colchester
Top 10 British food in Colchester, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best British food in Colchester, England, United Kingdom. Colchester /ˈkoʊltʃɛstər/ ( listen) is an historic market town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in the county of Essex.
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10. The Wooden Fender
Overall Ratings
4 based on 788 reviews
Parking: Car park Price range ££ Specialties Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee Services Takes bookings Walk-ins welcome Good for groups or parties Good for children Catering Table service Outdoor seating
Reviewed By jonathangS6248FA
Great traditional pub in Ardleigh. Good standard menu and a great selection of specials - all amazing quality and beautifully presented. Good value, and some of the friendliest and helpful staff I've come across. The perfect traditional pub - I wish this was my local!
9. The Gilt Rooms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Lisaslifeblog
Me and my friend went here with a groupon voucher. Parking outside. Walked very regal and beautifully done. Weather was nice so went outside. We had bubbly bit neithe of us drink so we got offered a soft drink instead. And I'm not a tea drinker so got a coffee also. The selection of cakes and sandwiches come out. Egg mayo ham mustard cheese and pickle and a cream cheese and cucumber sandwich. Sponge cake . Lemon drizzle. chocolate éclair. And a macaroon. All sparkly and beautiful. When yiu think your full they bring out the scones. Well played well layed out. Beautiful would go again x
8. The Red Dog
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
The Red Dog Restaurant in Inworth along the Kelvedon Road aims to bring together the local community in the rustic surrounds of what were the Prince of Wales Public House and the attached Inworth Barn.
Reviewed By thewordybird
Read good reviews about this place so decided to give it a go, and we weren't disappointed. We cycled there so arrived at the possibly rather odd time of 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. The lady was having a sit down in the sunshine and greeted us with a big smile and hello, and couldn't have been more helpful. I had the veggie option 'The Nuts' - beetroot burger, halloumi etc - very nice indeed. Hubby had a standard burger I think, and said it was lovely. Nice glass of wine, soaked up some sunshine, very unhurried and enjoyable. I would say the only downside is that it's on the main road, with quite a bit of passing traffic, but it's set back a little so you can ignore it mostly. Would go back again with the kids to try the milkshakes or breakfasts.
7. Dr Chippy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
Dr Chippy's is the place to go to satisfy your cravings of traditional fish and chips; with a variety of fish options to choose from and a wide ranging menu to suit all appetites, including a great variety for vegetarians and halal options available. . Wi
Reviewed By paulsnutter
Meal for two in restaurant was fair, fish was nicely cooked but expensive. Main issue was one surly male member of staff who insisted on having an outside door open as he was coming and going. It was a cold day and customers were reaching for their coats. WE and others complained to a waitress who closed the door, but the gentleman returned and opened it stating it must stay open as he wanted to go in and out. Zero customer service and a threatening look to all customers. Reported to manager who said 'its only one member of staff'Hi, we are sorry you feel this way about your experience at our restaurant and I will be talking to the staff about this situation. The issue with the door and bins is hard for us to get around as we have a certain time they must be taken out and the walk way from the back to the front needs to be open all the way through. Usually we would sit customers away from the door and do the bins as quickly as possible. The customer service you received will be seen to.The price of our restaurant is extremely low to other restaurants around the area and we were set to cheap and value for money on trip advisor. We also do student and OAP deals that aren't match anywhere for a sit down meal with waiter service.
6. old bakery cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 83 reviews
Cafe, serving great coffee & tea. All day menu Selection of wine & beer
Reviewed By wendychivas52
I traveled half an hour each way to eat here, based on the reviews. A pet hate of mine is empty tables in tea rooms waiting endlessly for âbookingsâ, so I sat outside on a little table almost on the road. I ordered a Brie and cranberry sandwich on granary served with salad garnish and jackpot crisps, followed by a scone with jam and clotted cream. I thought they had forgotten my sandwich after a 40 minutes wait but it was almost ready. What can I say? It was certainly worth the wait!! Best sandwich Iâve ever had!! I had 2 delicious decaf lattés and then on to the fresh beautiful scone. I was disappointed it hadnât been warmed at first, but I neednât have been because it was superb! The only other time Iâve had clotted cream with scones was in my own tea rooms several years ago and this clotted cream was as good. Certainly worth traveling for. 10/10.Hi Wendy, I am so glad you enjoyed your lunch.It is such a grey area for us as to do we take bookings or not!!! Being so small we worry if people like yourself have made the effort to travel & then be turned away as we are full or like you say we have that short time of reserved signs & empty tables, which I appreciate does not look good!!! Hopefully we will see you again & with a seat inside.
5. Grain
Overall Ratings
5 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By charlie018
I'd resisted the charms of Grain so far, despite the incredible backstory, because I'm not a fan of taster menus or small plates. However, am I glad I managed to set aside those concerns?! The food is head and shoulders above anything else on offer locally. The service is friendly and attentive, the menu diverse and interesting and the Bachhus white wine from New Hall Vineyard in Essex a revelation! Now, if I could only have a full portion....
4. Timbers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 510 reviews
Simon, Ali and the team would like to welcome you to "timbers" our family run restaurant set in a gorgeous 400 year old timber framed building in the historic centre of Colchester. We offer well cooked quality food from our famous breakfasts using locally
Reviewed By Thenutty1
I met my friend for lunch today and once again the food was very out standing and service fantastic. The lovely Louise always welcome you with a smile and makes sure all is ok, I would highly recommend timbers itâs got to be the best in and around Colchester. Thank you Timbers Mandy
3. Balkerne & Colne Restaurants
Overall Ratings
5 based on 200 reviews
The Balkerne Restaurant and the Colne Bistro are open to the public, September to May during term time. The Balkerne Restaurant offers a relaxing dining experience. Award winning menus offer contemporary British and International cuisine using freshly pre
Reviewed By TheWriteImpression
One of Colchesterâs best kept secrets! Whether you book lunch or dinner, the food is perfect and so is the service.
2. Mersea Barns Cafe Restaurant & Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Café restaurant and shop in custom-built barn is set within the idyllic farmland on the East of Mersea Island. Serving a range of meal options for everyone from the weary walker to the ladies who lunch, our café-restaurant is the perfect choice for a reco
Reviewed By Travelfromessex
We enjoyed a very nice lunch at this modern place in East Mersea that I had noticed on the Visit Mersea website. There is a nice outdoor terrace and field but, as it was a hot day, we opted to stay inside. No problem getting a table and our food was promptly brought up. Everything was so freshly made and we very much enjoyed our goats cheese salad and spinach and halluomi open sandwich. The huge and piping hot triple cooked chips were a bonus as well.We looked round the shop which has lots of locally made foods and arts & crafts and even went back to the restaurant for coffee and ice cream.All in all, a real highlight of our day trip to Mersea Island.That's really lovely to hear. Thank you so much.
1. Dr Chippy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
Dr Chippy's is the place to go to satisfy your cravings of traditional fish and chips; with a variety of fish options to choose from and a wide ranging menu to suit all appetites, including a great variety for vegetarians and halal options available. . Wi
Reviewed By paulsnutter
Meal for two in restaurant was fair, fish was nicely cooked but expensive. Main issue was one surly male member of staff who insisted on having an outside door open as he was coming and going. It was a cold day and customers were reaching for their coats. WE and others complained to a waitress who closed the door, but the gentleman returned and opened it stating it must stay open as he wanted to go in and out. Zero customer service and a threatening look to all customers. Reported to manager who said 'its only one member of staff'Hi, we are sorry you feel this way about your experience at our restaurant and I will be talking to the staff about this situation. The issue with the door and bins is hard for us to get around as we have a certain time they must be taken out and the walk way from the back to the front needs to be open all the way through. Usually we would sit customers away from the door and do the bins as quickly as possible. The customer service you received will be seen to.The price of our restaurant is extremely low to other restaurants around the area and we were set to cheap and value for money on trip advisor. We also do student and OAP deals that aren't match anywhere for a sit down meal with waiter service.
