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Cloisters, GreyFriars, Colchester, Essex
Cloisters, GreyFriars, Colchester, Essex
Cloisters, GreyFriars, Colchester, Essex

Cloisters, GreyFriars

4.6
4.6
54 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Cloisters is found in the early C20th part of the building. With a definite Art Deco feel, you will find the seating so comfortable, the atmosphere so relaxing, that you will not want lunch or dinner to end! Here, modern European dishes are given a superior British touch. Ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and include Oysters from Mersea Island, Dedham Vale beef, Dingley Dell pork and East Anglian vegetables. Accompanied by our carefully picked wines and seamless impeccable service, you will wish to return very soon. Open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Collins
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at GreyFriars sits just off the elegant Lounge, seating up to 16 guests. The options for use are endless and diverse, from meetings, business gatherings or social and those special celebrations. We are happy to discuss any requirements or requests with you to ensure your event is as successful as you envisage. We have created a concise but varied range of menus to suit most of your guests, but are always happy to talk through any other requests you may have. We happily accommodate dietary requirements and we can also match wines to your menus to suit your tastes and your budgets.
  • Neighborhood
    Colchester
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 54 people are saying

Cloisters, GreyFriars reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

54 Reviews
  1. BaldricksDad

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on September 15, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Nice food. Attentive service. Colchester needs a good restaurant.

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  2. RACHEL

    Essex9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the dining experience was lovely - as always with attentive but discreet and polite staff Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the barman in the bar prior to lunch. He was in conversation with a fellow barman when we arrived and made no effort to stop his conversation. Fair enough but he didn't smile and was abrupt and when my daughter asked for a dry white wine he snapped at her and said 'We have nothing like that at house wine prices.' We were a little taken aback by his gruff attitude as we hadn't asked for a house wine. After sitting down at a table we were halfway through our drinks and had been there a good 15 minutes when he came over with nibbles and serviettes and coasters and picked up our glasses and literally banged them down on the coasters as if to say 'I don't want the table ruined.' All very bizarre as I felt the coasters should have come with the drink. There was no-one else in the bar for the whole of the half an hour we were there so it was not as if he was busy. It was an uncomfortable atmosphere and we were glad when the waitress came and escorted us to lunch. Lunch was tasty and the service was exquisite and they had time to talk to us and discuss the food and it was so relaxing and in no way rushed. I don't wish to be negative or get anyone into trouble but had we not had a table booked I would have been inclined to leave after the drink in the bar thinking perhaps the dining room would be the same.

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  3. finedinner007

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The hotel Restuarant is one of the best in Colchester. It’s sophistic and city like decor. Food are good quality and use local produce. The only down side is the menu doesn’t change very often and less vegetarian and vegan choice. Hope it’s can prove in the future.

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  4. JustinR

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally able to get a seating at Cloisters as was always leaving to the last minute and I must confess worth the wait. My wife is coeliac and it is sometimes incredibly difficult to eat. The staff however were so helpful at every turn advising of what is available and what is not. The great thing at Cloisters is everything on the main course is or can with a little magic be made Gluten free. To show even more how attentive the staff and service is, before the gluten free bread arrived a seperate butter dish arrived to prevent any cross contamination. Most definitely going back as so much more on the menu that has to be tried. Again the staff were so helpful at every turn, even walking with us to the cocktails bar so we didn't get lost.

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  5. LuluBubbles

    Essex8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good value. Attentive but respectful waiting team. Highly recommend.

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  6. DawnB

    Essex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday evening out, quiet in restaurant but service & food first class

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Positives: great food, great service. Negatives: a little pricey, small portions.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined in Cloisters on my partner's birthday which also happened to be Father's day. The restaurant had several empty tables so was not fully booked. The meal was very enjoyable however the service was particularly slow. The waiters and waitresses were all very polite and it was not poor service, just ridiculously slow. It was our first visit and based on this, it will probably be our last.

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  9. Clarabella101

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service and the food was very good but we felt a little over priced for the actual portion size. Slightly bigger portions would have been appreciated. Our waiter was excellent, friendly and very knowledgable.

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  10. Halsteadian

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality and presentation of the dishes is of a high standard. Other reviewers have complained about the size of the portions but we thought that they were just right. Our main course of Lobster with Eggs Benedict was delicious. Service is professional and attentive without being intrusive. The dining room, which was formerly a chapel, is attractive and spacious and has retained many original features. We thoroughly enjoyed the lunch and the experience, and will definitely return.

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High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Colchester
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Collins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at GreyFriars sits just off the elegant Lounge, seating up to 16 guests. The options for use are endless and diverse, from meetings, business gatherings or social and those special celebrations. We are happy to discuss any requirements or requests with you to ensure your event is as successful as you envisage. We have created a concise but varied range of menus to suit most of your guests, but are always happy to talk through any other requests you may have. We happily accommodate dietary requirements and we can also match wines to your menus to suit your tastes and your budgets.
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