Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

4.5

643 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Breakfast, Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/colchester
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bill’s Colchester has the perfect space for those big events. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street and you’ll have a private space to call your own tucked away from the main restaurant. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, or holding a conference, we’ve got you covered!

Location
135-137 High St, Colchester, ENG CO1 1SP
Neighborhood
Colchester
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Set Menu
£33.95 per person
Nov 12, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
A festive three course feast for £33.95. Relax, with our festive set menu, we've got you covered. Simply choose from our handpicked range of party starters, main events and Christmas puds, and leave the rest to your taste buds. We will be in touch nearer the time to take your pre order. Orders are required 7 days ahead of the booking to guarantee menu availability.
Early Bird Christmas Set Menu
£33.95 per person
Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
Enjoy a festive three course feast for just £33.95 EARLY BIRD OFFER: Book & Dine on our festive set menu between the 12th - 30th November & receive a free glass of prosecco. Simply choose from our handpicked range of party starters, main events and Christmas puds, and leave the rest to your taste buds. We will be in touch nearer the time to take your pre order. Orders are required 7 days ahead of the booking to guarantee menu availability.
New Year's Eve
£32.95 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Raise a glass this New Year’s Eve and celebrate at Bill’s with our festive set menu. Enjoy two courses and a Christmas cocktail for only £32.95 or add a dessert for only £5. Simply choose from our handpicked range of party starters, main events and delicious puds, and leave the rest to your taste buds.

What 643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Essex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bill's Restaurant & Bar in Colchester consistently impresses with "excellent service" and a "delightful dining experience." Guests enjoy a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and a diverse menu that caters to various dietary needs. Though service can occasionally feel rushed, the overall experience remains "fantastic" for most diners.

643 Reviews

L
Liz
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Non-intrusive but prompt service despite being busy. Excellent. Food as described in the menu.
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Alison
Essex
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service efficient but not intrusive. Good menu and reasonably priced for size of portions
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Nicholas
Essex
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Calamari starter ok. Burger main good. Lemon and berry sponge dessert dire.
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Amanda
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming staff , looked after all of us at including the dog ! So great that you come for a meal and the dog can have dinner out too .
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Joan
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Bill's in Colchester. Nice and relaxed, friendly, good range of food choices, good value.
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OpenTable Diner
Essex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I always choose Bill's for lumch. There's a wide variety on the menu and there's always a seasonal refresh as well as regular staples. Our meals were delicious!Service is of a consistently high level and was as usual both friendly and professional. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you especially to Deryn.
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Delboyandcompany220981
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, Quick service, polite staff, food was lovely.
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RobertD
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I recently had the pleasure of dining here and was a delightful experience overall. The brunch food was excellent. The service was another highlight. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. However, there were moments when the service felt a little rushed, as if they were eager to turn over tables quickly. While this didn’t significantly detract from the experience, a slightly more relaxed pace would have been appreciated. Despite that minor issue, the overall experience was fantastic. The warm atmosphere, combined with the quality of both the food and service, makes Bill’s Restaurant in Colchester a great choice for dining out. I’ll definitely be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
Essex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bill's always delivers. Quick, efficient and friendly service, great food, lots of variety and very aware of allergies. Spot on.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very kind and attentive. Will come again!
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FAQs

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester is rated 4.5 stars by 643 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

135-137 High St, Colchester, ENG CO1 1SP

Additional information

Neighborhood
Colchester
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Breakfast, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/colchester
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Private party facilities
Bill’s Colchester has the perfect space for those big events. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street and you’ll have a private space to call your own tucked away from the main restaurant. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, or holding a conference, we’ve got you covered!

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Set Menu

Early Bird Christmas Set Menu

New Year's Eve

Menu

What 643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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