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Summer at The Old Siege House - The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie, Colchester, Essex

The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

4.6
4.6
329 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
20:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Bar Wed, Thu 12:00–14:15 Wed, Thu 18:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 18:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01206 973371
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Darren Lisney
  • Catering
    We can cater for outside events such as weddings, parties and celebrations from 50 people up to 300 and can create a menu for most budgets.<br />https://theoldsiegehousebarandbrasserie.co.uk/index.php/outside-catering
  • Private party facilities
    The whole venue can seat up to 160 people and is available for private hire.We can provide smaller areas for smaller groups and a private dining room for up to 18 people available on the 1st floor.There is a large bar lounge area ideal for drinks with friends or a drinks party.We have a lovely courtyard area available to hire weather permitting
  • Area
    Colchester
  • Cross Street
    East Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    On local bus route 1 and 1A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Food

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie delights with "excellent food" and attentive service in a historic setting. Guests rave about the "best roast dinner in Colchester" and gluten-free options. The relaxed atmosphere and "fantastic environment" make it perfect for gatherings. Some suggest improvements for desserts, but overall, it's "highly recommend."

329 Reviews
  1. Sue

    Essex

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lots of choice and delicious food as always with excellent service.

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  2. Frances

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duck pate was delicious, turkey was great, good selection of veg, and the creme brulee very tasty. Come early as car park gets very busy. Staff were fantastic, nothing too much trouble and nice with it. Not my first visit and won't be my last either!

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  3. Ann

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where can you get a wide choice of 2 courses for under £20? And at such a beautiful place with a very high standard meal.

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  4. Amy

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place - very quiet on a Saturday afternoon so not much atmosphere, but the tapas lunch menu was excellent.

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  5. Paul

    Essex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  6. Andy

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food! Excellent service. We really like the chicken and pork belly.

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  7. Luke

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Sunday and the food was exceptional. The chef really knows what He/She is doing

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  8. Isobel

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable lunch. Service was good. Would go back again.

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  9. Carol

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place to eat in Colchester. That says it all really.

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  10. Eleanor

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely roast dinner prompt service we really enjoyed our visit

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The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie is rated 4.6 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

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20:00
Google Map for The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

75 East St, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East Street
  • Area
    Colchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:00 Bar Wed, Thu 12:00–14:15 Wed, Thu 18:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–16:00 Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 18:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    On local bus route 1 and 1A
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Darren Lisney
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    01206 973371
  • Catering
    We can cater for outside events such as weddings, parties and celebrations from 50 people up to 300 and can create a menu for most budgets.<br />https://theoldsiegehousebarandbrasserie.co.uk/index.php/outside-catering
  • Private party facilities
    The whole venue can seat up to 160 people and is available for private hire.We can provide smaller areas for smaller groups and a private dining room for up to 18 people available on the 1st floor.There is a large bar lounge area ideal for drinks with friends or a drinks party.We have a lovely courtyard area available to hire weather permitting
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