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1. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

4.5

Awesome(643)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Colchester

Booked 24 times today

Whether it’s a bite to eat after a morning at Colchester Castle or private dining for 28 people (can we come?), we’ve got a spot for you. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street, or just follow the sound of people having a good time.

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2. Carluccio's - Fenwick Colchester

4.7

Exceptional(395)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Colchester

Booked 6 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.

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3. The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(325)

££££Price: Expensive

• European • Colchester

Booked 5 times today

The Historical Old Siege House in Colchester is the ideal venue for a small intimate meal or a large family get together ! Owned and run by Husband and wife team since 2014 it has a warm atmosphere and relaxed vibe.We can provide extensive menus depending on your events, ranging from Afternoon teas to Hog roasts.Our main menu changes seasonally and we also run a set lunch menu which is great value and changes every two weeks. The restaurant can accomodate up to 160 covers inside and a further 50 outside so you will not be cramped for space. We have a private dining room for hire and a large bar and lounge area where you can enjoy some lovely made to order cocktails or a chilled bottle of wine.Live music and events are regularly held and details will be posted on our various social media outlets.We are proud holders of an elite 5 star food hygiene award for 3 consecutive 5 star visits in a row from the local council and pride ourselves on our hygiene levels.

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4. Thai One

4.7

Exceptional(87)

££££Price: Moderate

• Thai • Colchester

Situated on East Hill in Colchester, the Thai 1 Restaurant is the longest established Thai restaurant in Britain’s oldest recorded town.We pride ourselves on serving only the best in truly authentic Thai dishes, all freshly prepared and cooked from locally sourced suppliers by our highly experienced Bangkok-trained Thai chef’s.

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5. Yates Colchester

5.0

Exceptional(1)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Colchester

Next to Castle Park, an array of shops and the cinema Yates is ideally located in the heart of Colchester Town! We have something for everyone with our variety of themed nights, as well as offers to make them even better days/nights. During the day we have facilities to accommodate families as well as those who just want to enjoy a delicious meal and drink from our varied menu. At night we transform into a vibrant night club offering our customers some of the best deals in town as well as great tunes! Why not try Yates today!?

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6. Slug & Lettuce - Colchester

3.7

Very Good(2)

££££Price: Moderate

• International • Colchester

Sleek and sophisticated, our newly refurbished bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter what the occasion is! Whether you’re popping in for a quick coffee, indulging in some of our tasty dishes, or joining us for some serious partying after a long working week, we’ve got you covered! Have you checked out our brand new upstairs bar area? Available for private or corporate hire to ensure that any party, large or small, has the most perfect party, including baby showers, engagement parties and product launches! Get in touch today to find out more about our parties!

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7. The Centurion Colchester

3.0

Good(2)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Colchester

Join us at The Centurion pub in Colchester, your home away from home. We’re located just off the intersection between the Head Street and the High Street, at the top of North Hill, next to the former Post Office. Whether you are looking for delectable craft beer or cider, small batch gins, handmade spirit infusions, quirky cocktails or a can of retro soft drink. The Centurion has something for everyone.

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8. Walkabout Colchester

££££Price: Moderate

• Australian • Colchester

Embark on an unforgettable journey at Walkabout Colchester, where the laid-back allure of Australia beckons you. Prepare to indulge in a gastronomic adventure as you peruse our menu, thoughtfully curated to tease your taste buds. From juicy burgers to an irresistible sharing platter, each dish is a masterpiece crafted with care. Elevate your social gatherings with friends as you explore our diverse selection of beverages, promising something to satisfy every palate. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere as you catch the latest sporting spectacles on our cutting-edge HD TVs, amplifying your experience even more. Ensure you don't miss out—reserve your spot now and gather with friends at Walkabout Colchester, your neighborhood sanctuary, for an experience that's both distinctive and unforgettable.

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9. Banquet Chinese

4.6

Exceptional(1644)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Colchester

Booked 21 times today

Please not that on NYE dinner only set menus will be available.Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue unlike any other found in Colchester or North Essex today. This is Chinese food the way it is meant to be experienced! Our mouth-watering dishes are cooked to perfection by award-winning chefs using only the freshest and finest ingredients.The interior has been carefully chosen and imported from China to create a genuine and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your lunch or evening meal, perhaps together with a bottle of wine from the well rounded wine list supplied by Liberty Wines.Please take some time to familiarise yourself with Banquet Chinese here on our website. Have a look at our menus and wine lists. Read about Dim Sum, the delicious little dishes perfect as starters or as a light and sophisticated lunch time meal. Polite notice: Parties of 10 or more guests will be required to choose from one of our dedicated set menus.

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10. STARK

4.8

Exceptional(39)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Colchester

Booked 1 time today

Stark is located in East Mersea, Essex and is owned and run by Ben and Sophie Crittenden, who opened their first site in Broadstairs back in December 2016 with the aim of securing a better work/life balance and enabling Ben to enjoy more time with their three young children, Ivy, Rosa and Arlo. Before relocating to Mersea Island, Stark was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Thanet and one of five in the whole of Kent.At Stark, only one, set tasting menu is served with no options or alternatives available. Because of this, Stark is unable to cater for any allergies or dietary requirements, for any reason as all guests eat the exact same meal each night. Ben creates a menu from high quality, seasonal ingredients, using his creativity and passion to create delicious food and provide a unique and exciting eating experience for customers.Stark is a very intimate, relaxed restaurant, whose only demand of you is that you sit back, trust us with your dinner and enjoy the experience.

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Grace
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Cannot fault the staff, food and service at Carluccios - Incredibly accommodating for a large table of 13 for our daughter's 8th Birthday. We pre-ordered and it was seamless from start to finish. Massive thanks to Keni for all of his efforts regarding dietary requirements too! We will be back.
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Carluccio's - Fenwick ColchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Colchester
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4.7
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Viv
Essex •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
We went for a birthday meal and the whole evening was lovely. We took in a cake beforehand and they brought it to our table complete with candles and a song. The food was amazing and the atmosphere brilliant. The staff were so friendly. We will definitely go back again
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Thai OnePrice: Moderate• Thai• Colchester
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4.7
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Liz
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Non-intrusive but prompt service despite being busy. Excellent. Food as described in the menu.
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - ColchesterPrice: Moderate• Contemporary British• Colchester
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4.5
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Paul
Essex •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Excellent evening having a family celebration meal for our daughter’s 40th birthday. Most of the dishes are gluten free or can be made gluten free which is great for us with 2 of the family being gluten free. There is a good range of dishes to choose from and the quality of the food is very good. Service was exceptional, always at the right time and no hovering. Thanks for a wonderful evening.
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The Old Siege House Bar & BrasseriePrice: Expensive• European• Colchester
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4.6
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London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 24, 2021
Bouncers were amazing saved my friend thank you !
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Yates ColchesterPrice: Moderate• British• Colchester
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