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The multi-million-pound purpose-built Centre for Hospitality and Food Studies – or CH&FS – was offi cially opened in 2002 by patron Gary Rhodes. Offering excellent facilities and first-rate training for hospitality students, the centre aims to give students a realistic sense of what it’s like to work in the hospitality i...
View full reviewThe Green Room is the two-AA-rosette restaurant at The North Hill Hotel. Modern but full of character, it's just a two-minute walk from Colchester High Street. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, offering a relaxed dining experience with attentive service and most importantly, great food. Serving a seasonal British menu with a mode...
View full reviewTucked away in a cosy nook of Colchester is a venue at the forefront of modern cuisine within the area. Grain offers something unrivalled and unique to all of its gleeful diners, serving small plates that are bursting with the most sumptuous flavours. Diners are invited to create their own tasting menu, categorised into four main ...
View full reviewSituated in the thriving heart of Colchester, the Brook Red Lion Hotel is a warm and welcoming retreat from the town's hustle and bustle. This attractive destination is housed in a grade-I-listed building dating all the way back to 1465. Its majestic Tudor features - exposed wooden beams and warm red and gold fabrics - have been aff...
View full reviewChic, Parisian-style Café Rouge offers diners a little slice of Gallic life. Join the commuters who call into Chelmsford's Café Rouge for an early-evening meal and some well-earned down time, or pop along for a leisurely meal with the family after a night at the local cinema. Colchester's small but perfectly formed caf...
View full reviewServing excellent contemporary European cuisine, The Lemon Tree is a must-visit eatery. The restaurant has been built into the 2000-year-old Roman wall that runs through Colchester, yet its interior provides a beautiful contrast to the historic setting. Inside is well lit, modern and comfortable, with floor-to ceiling windows. Eve...
View full reviewArriving at GreyFriars, we knew we were in for a treat. The luxury hotel and restaurant is situated in the centre of Colchester yet feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of town. This Michelin recommended venue has two AA rosettes and is a lush bolthole that gave us one of the most relaxing getaways we’ve had in years. View full review
Musa is a contemporary café and restaurant based in Colchester's striking firstsite arts space. This spacious eatery is open every day to gallery visitors and the public alike, making it a great place to stop by for a tasty lunch after a wander around the exhibits, or simply for a hearty breakfast or yummy afternoon tea. Musa...
View full reviewWhat could be better than enjoying a superb meal at the oldest hotel in England's oldest recorded town? This was my principal thought whilst dining at Best Western Rose & Crown's Tudor Bar and Brasserie - a fascinating venue with many facets, not least its menu. Head chef Tony Porter has devised a wide range of classic dishes wi...
View full reviewMimosa is a beautiful destination venue with a unique offering – be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant boasts a stunning interior designed by awardwinning designers, and a modern British menu with a wide variety of dishes to excite all appetites. Mimosa offers live entertainment each and every weeke...
View full reviewUsing seasonal ingredients, Table Table - Balkerne Gate boasts a menu of traditional pub dishes. Varied sharing platters are served alongside tempting nibbles and British favourites. Hearty breakfasts are also available for early risers, while sensational desserts bring something sweet to the Table Table menu. Enjoy a glass of flavou...
View full reviewClarice House is an elegant classic country house set within a beautiful parkland setting. Although less than two miles from the medieval market town of Colchester, its ambience promotes tranquil relaxation, transporting you worlds away from everyday concerns. Home to an exclusive health club and day spa, Clarice House can also prou...
View full reviewIt is safe to say that Perry Wilson, owner of the Rose & Crown in Great Horkesley, has succeeded in his aim to offer fantastic drink and top-quality food in homely, laid-back surroundings. Situated just two miles from Nayland, close to the Suffolk border, the rural setting and pretty backdrop of the Rose & Crown set the scen...
View full reviewFollowing its refurbishment in September 2013, The Shepherd wouldn't look out of place in the centre spread of an interior design magazine. While the exterior retains the look of a traditional pub, the design is much more contemporary inside. The menu is diverse and incorporates a number of gluten-free and vegetarian dishes in addit...
View full reviewThe 15th-century building housing The Bake House is steeped in history, having enjoyed a stint as the police station and jail and, perhaps more famously, as the village bakery. The charred beams where the bread ovens once sat are still visible, with some beams dating back to 1437. Today, it's a well-known gem of a place where the...
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