The Barn Cafe Stanway

Banquet Chinese

➤ 342 London Road, Colchester CO3 8LT, United Kingdom

Carta • Asian • Vegan • Chinese • Vegetarian

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"There was a gluten-free menu with many options available at the restaurant. The staff discussed with us what options we could have, but seemed a bit confused. While the rest of our group ordered a set meal, there was no set meal for gluten-free options, so we ordered starters and mains separately. This resulted in us waiting for food while everyone else ate. The duck starter was delicious, served with chili sauce instead of hoisin and lettuce leaves for wrapping. It was missing cucumber and spring onion, which the rest of our group had with their duck course. The main courses were tasty, including mango prawns, chicken, and vermicelli. When inquiring about gluten-free desserts, the waiter initially mentioned brownie cheesecake and another option, but upon further inquiry, he informed us that none of the desserts were gluten-free. Despite this confusion, the food was excellent and we are confident that the meals we were served were gluten-free, although it seemed that the waiters may not have fully understood the concept."

Miller Carter

➤ 342 London Road, CO3 8LT, Colchester, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • British • Steakhouse • Vegetarian

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"I had never been here, wanted to go but just hadn't got round to it and it's always so booked up, popular place. I had read and been told mixed things so was excited but also anxious to try for myself. I can happily say, I loved my experience here. Scott B who took our order etc from the start made it a friendly but professional environment, he was brilliant. Its a busy place, so yes was quite warm in there and a tad noisy but that's to be expected when it's busy. Our wait for food was pretty quick considering and it was worth the wait. The steak was yummy. Cooked perfectly to how I ordered and how I like it. We had puddings too, Eton mess and creme brulee. Both equally good too. Had a lovely evening. Thanks guys."

The Cricketers

➤ Spring Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"updated and added stars came twice in the few weeks here, once for a quick drink in the beautiful beer garden and yesterday again to lunch. both of them were as one would expect as a facility as they were. the caffe latte was perfect as the lunch we had. I chose the chicken club sandwich that I can not only recommend very much, but also fill me up. it was very beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. the staff was polite and professional, although it was very busy, we didn't have to wait too long. well done again we have eaten at the cricketers often in the last few years and never had a bad meal or experience. that changed today to midday. we have a table easy to book with the phone and the online form to cover track and trace has been easily completed. we were warmly welcomed by employees in face masks, but the garden entrance hand sanitizer was empty, so not a big anti-covid start. we chose our table and sat down to watch over the menu. their lunch menu has shrunk quite a lot and if they are a bigger meal then their choices are very limited. you can find the menu online on your website. 4 of us chose 4 different items. chilli chicken wrap, which was very well presented and was sure tasted as beautiful. I chose the sausage sandwich, which was just a lot more dry like a sausage sandwich and a wobble sandwich. the fries were also very dry and crisp. the prawn sandwich was well presented, but had very little taste. the frits from the same batch were luke warm and crisp. if I were to delete a guess, I would surpass the pommes under a heat lamp or a counter switch before I would serve as my sandwich. the gammonsteak was delicious, but the chips that came with it tasted of fish! I had a side of tweebel rings and they were very fat. now I'm not going to stand 'never eat here again' because I want. I just know what to do. I complain in the rule when a meal is under the standard and since 1984 was in the gas industry, I know a good meal from a bad and the reasons why. but as I was sitting with the ones, my opinion was mute. I would recommend this place for a good meal especially on a beautiful sunny afternoon sitting in the spacious beer garden. the whole staff was polite, covided conscious when they see how they clean up the tables and sanitate them. give it go, but check the menu before booking if your taste is not your choice."

Berechurch Arms

➤ 177 Shrub End Road, CO3 4RG, Colchester, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Coffee • British • Breakfast

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"We had a small family birthday party today with a buffet. They reserved the lounge area for us which was perfect. The buffet was lovely, the sandwiches were particularly delicious. The staff were friendly and super helpful. The atmosphere was so relaxed and we never felt rushed. We ended up staying there for 7 hours! Would highly recommended for any occasion. Thanks Jim, Jan, Curtis and staff."

Costa Cafe

➤ 37 London Road, CO3 0NR, Colchester, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafe • Coffee • British • Italian

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"Went on Feb 10,2023 I had a gift card that I wanted to use. Thank God for a gift card a striped bass dinner and a NY Strip $124.00. My gift card was $80. I wasn’t impressed and half the strip was fat. No dessert had to ask for a second roll. Not returning I can go many other places and walk out same money using it for either apps or desert too. Way too over price and a BYOB so no drinks ordered. Nasty reply only speaking the truth and yes the original was for $200 which was used for a dinner before when I got a good meal however returned to finish the gift card thinking I get the same quality. You will not have to worry I won’t be returning. My money is good anywhere."