The Crown - Colchester

Richard C. • 1 review

7 October 2024

10/10

Lovely food, nice atmosphere, quick service and friendly staff

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Geraldine R. • 2 reviews

11 August 2024

10/10

Service was excellent, efficient, prompt and friendly. On the other hand no pressure when we needed to change an order choice because of a dietary requirement. Good value and the food was well cooked and presented.

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Andrew H. • 1 review

4 June 2024

9/10

A great casual dining experience, embracing good food, ambience, service and value for money. Definitely one to keep on the radar for future visits.

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gaynor m. • 1 review

24 April 2024

9.5/10

The staff were really understanding when I rang to say we would be a bit late for our booking. Our server Zoe was really friendly and efficient and we had a lovely meal in beautiful surroundings- we come from wales and are envious of the atmosphere of the classic English pub!

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Jo F. • 29 reviews

8 March 2024

10/10

Very good service from our waitress. Service was quick and efficient. Food very nicely presented and tasty. Was a really pleasant, relaxed lunch.

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Maz V. • 2 reviews

18 October 2023

6/10

Unfortunately really busy and very very slow. Took an hour for desserts to arrive.

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samuel b. • 1 review

6 August 2023

9.5/10

We have been here a few times, quality is excellent. The staff were atentive. My only gripe is the sunday roast portions. 1 slice of beef, 4 small potatoes, half a parsnip and 1 yorkie for £21.50. The portions usally good sized, and to be honest if there was stome fresh veg it would have really brightened the plate up.

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Jo F. • 29 reviews

23 June 2023

10/10

Great ambiance. Varied menu. Pleasant service and fresh tasty food

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Elizabeth C. • 10 reviews

8 January 2023

8.5/10

Very helpful attentive staff.

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Deborah H. • 4 reviews

16 October 2022

8/10

Arrived to find car park fairly empty but several cars arrived just after which was a good sign! Restaurant fairly empty too which was odd as we hadn’t been able to amend our booking so just assumed it was full? Seen soon after arrival and seated. Not the best table as by the toilets and the service entrance/exit but ok. Took a while for waitress to arrive so when she did we ordered drinks and mains. Drinks took a while to arrive which was painful as could see them on the counter! Food didn’t take too long and it was lovely. I had seabass and my partner has the pie. Pie wasn’t full which was a shame but tasty all the same. We decided to have dessert which was cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Cheesecake was a bit stingey in size but lovely. We both downloaded a free pudding voucher. Thought my drink was expensive - £3:05 for a Diet Coke when two glasses of wine were £7:10? Waitress was lovely. She engaged with us and we had some banter which is rare these days. All in all a lovely meal

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Paul R. • 1 review

5 September 2022

10/10

Received a very warm and friendly welcome from the Manager The level of service was excellent they were very attentive and nothing was to much trouble for them We will definitely be returning and will recommend the venue to others

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Graham P. • 1 review

10 August 2022

8/10

Very good food, little disappointed that several dishes were unavailable due to 'freezer issues' so we were limited to what was available. Service good.

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Douglas O. • 1 review

27 June 2022

8/10

The food was very good but We were very disappointed , as they had run out of beer, especially as all 4 of us were going to order . I'm afraid a pub with no beer is a very sad affair. We were not impressed. D. Ord

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Julie W. • 1 review

27 May 2022

7.5/10

We have been to The Crown several times and always enjoyed everything about it, my 2 friends and I visited last night but unfortunately there were a few hiccups. The service was ok although we waited a while for someone to take our order, then when our food arrived 2 of the 3 meals were cold so had to be returned. This left one person eating alone who had finished by the time our meals came back. I can’t fault the food on its return and it won’t put me off coming back, hopefully it was just a one off! The staff were helpful and friendly as always.

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Lorraine N. • 15 reviews

24 April 2022

10/10

Superb restaurant really worth a visit. Friendly staff and lovely food

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Elaine F. • 1 review

13 April 2022

8.5/10

Really nice surroundings, plenty of parking and easily accessible from the A12 (from both directions) - the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back again.

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Amanda B. • 1 review

8 March 2022

8/10

The restaurant has improved since i was last there. There was a lot available on the menu this time. Only 2 things not available The service was excellent.

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Richard W. • 1 review

17 November 2021

5/10

On arrival at the table the waiter advised us that only 2 starters from the menu were available and that a number of mains were not available and also that the only dessert was Banoffi Pie. This meant instead of enjoying a leisurely 3 course meal we only had a main course. Arriving at 7pm we ordered the food at about 7.10pm before anything else ran out. The food arrived quickly and our meal had ended by 7.40pm. So instead of a long evening it was cut rather short. I have ate at the Crown many times before but this was a most disappointing visit and I will be very reluctant to return after this experience. At least this was only a family outing rather than with friends who could have been making their first visit and getting a very poor first impression of your restaurant.

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Kevin B. • 1 review

1 August 2021

7.5/10

Food was very nice

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Karen C. • 1 review

13 July 2021

10/10

Had a lovely evening with friends the food was good staff helpful and friendly atmosphere pleasant will definitely go again and recommend to other's

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