Qube Bar & Grill is Colchester's trendiest nightspot. Qube Bar & Grill boasts a sophisticated bar and a fabulous restaurant all under one roof. It is the perfect place to meet friends or colleagues whether it be for lunch, an intimate meal or to party the night away!!

At theGRILL you can enjoy the intimate and cosy surroundings of Colchester's most stylish restaurant. Watch your food being prepared right in front of your eyes and relax in one of our comfortable seating booths. Housed on the first floor at QUBE, theGRILL is perfect for informal business meetings and romantic dinners alike. Our busy open kitchen is the centre-piece of our restaurant. Our chef's pride themselves on producing food to the highest standard and delight in being able to see the pleasure they bring to our dinner guests. Whether it's a 16oz steak cooked to perfection or an Eton Mess dessert whipped into a frenzy, we guarantee you will not be disappointed. We use nothing but freshly produced and locally sourced ingredients, prepared by our talented chefs and brought to you by our friendly waiters. Our menu is a wonderful mix of grill classics and fine cuisine specials, all with our infamous twist on dressings and garnishes. You might find it hard to choose but you can always ask the chefs to give their recommendations.

This is a small cosy bar in the centre of Colchester that offers a variety of draught beers, wines and cocktails. It is great for party / private hire from 50-100 people and also does great breakfasts and lunches. Come and give us a try - 01206 769881 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / www.trottersbar.co.uk for bookings or more info

NOW OPEN The Warehouse Brasserie once famed for its high standards and good food has reopened. The former Methodist Chapel, still with the original pew’s, in the heart of this historical old roman capital city, has opened its doors to people with a love of good, local seasonal produce.

The award winning team of Phil and Sue Hirst from The Bake House at Wivenhoe, aim to restore The Warehouse to its former success. They are committed to giving a warm, friendly and efficient service to their customers, as they have done in their previous ventures at The Bake House in Wivenhoe and The Spread Eagle in Norfolk.

The Warehouse will have an exciting constantly changing menu, with the emphasis on modern British cuisine using the best of local seasonal produce all sourced within East Anglia. Complimented by an extensive wine list including sparkling wine and champagne by the glass.

The Whalebone Inn is a delightful English pub, with a fantastic secure beer garden, complete outstanding views over the beautiful Roman valley, on the outskirts of Colchester. It is a family friendly pub serving excellent home cooked food from locally sourced produce. Choose from the al a carte menu, light lunches, fresh fish and seasonal specials including hog roasts and beef spit. Live bands appear regularly in addition to a number of themed events.

The Bricklayers Arms sits right on the Village Green in Little Bentley, ideally situated near to the coastal towns of Harwich and Clacton, and just ten minutes from Colchester. Expect home cooked, freshly prepared delicious food made using local seasonal produce, with traditional pub favourites accompanying house specials, salads and light choices. Famous for its Sunday Lunches, The Bricklayers also offers a Midweek Pensioner’s Lunch at great value with two courses for £6.95, a Children’s Menu and a tempting range of home-made desserts and speciality ice-creams. Soak up the friendly atmosphere and enjoy your meal in the bar, private dining room, al-fresco or on the Village Green. The Bricklayers Arms, Rectory Road, Little Bentley, Essex, CO7 8SL. Telephone 01206 250405 or log on to www.thebricklayerslittlebentley.co.uk - Just off the A120 and A133 with a bus stop right outside the door!

Located at 19-20 North Hill Colchester Strada offers diners a contemporary and stylish setting with an al fresco dining area perfect for summertime.

The restaurant is also perfect for business lunches, informal parties and functions and has a menu dedicated to providing exactly the kind of rustic, traditional dishes one would expect to find travelling around Italy.

Notable dishes, made using only the very finest fresh ingredients, include:
 
Risotto ai frutti di mare- southern Italian risotto with fresh squid, mussels, prawns and fresh Palourde clams, finished with chilli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
 
Filetto di manzo al pepe verde – pan roasted fillet of beef with a creamy shallot and peppercorn sauce served with buttered green beans and garlic and thyme gratin potatoes
 
Pollo con Funghi – Chargrilled butterflied chicken breast with a creamy mushroom and marjoram sauce with garlic and ros emary gratin potatoes
 
A range of traditional pizzas – each one theatrically spun by hand – is also an integral feature of Strada’s menu. Options include the Rustica, a mouthwatering pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, chargrilled Neapolitan sausage, oven roasted baby artichokes, capers, roasted Italian tomatoes, caramelised onions and fresh oregano

Desserts are also faithful to the authentic theme with classics such as panettone al forno, a warm panettone bread and butter pudding served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
 
Strada serves purely regional Italian wines, as well as beers and spirits, which have all been carefully chosen to complement the menu. In addition every table receives complimentary bottled filtered water.

Strada also cater for parents with young children by supplying high-chairs, buggy storage and half portions of pasta.

Lucca Enoteca serves classic Italian Pizza, pasta and antipasti. Our pizzas are cooked in a Woodstone wood-fired oven using the best quality ingredients sourced from Italy, local growers and small suppliers. Naples-born pizziolo, Franco Brunetti, prepares the dough daily using specially blended Caputo flour from Naples, sea salt, fresh yeast and water. Twenty pizzas are available daily and include traditional favourites like Pizza Margherita and Napoletana, as well more varied combinations such as Pizza Arrotolato (stuffed with tomatoes, mozzarella and mushrooms) Fruitti di Mare (prawns, fresh calamari, mussels and clams) and Capra (Caprissima goat cheese, roasted peppers and pancetta). In addition to the extensive pizza menu, we offer an interesting selection of pasta dishes, antipasti, Piatti del Giorno (dish of the day), homemade desserts and other seasonal offerings. Food is served at the copper-topped bar and in two dining rooms, which together seat over 100 covers. In warmer weather, meals and drinks can be taken in our walled courtyard patio with an outdoor pizza oven. Reservations are suggested, but walk-ins are encouraged anytime. Families are well catered for, with a great kids menu, crayons, high chairs, handysitts and baby changing facilities available. For group dining of parties of 8 or more, we offer special fixed-price menus that are a feast for any occasion.

The Haywain is a small elegant fine dining restaurant serving modern cuisine, located In East Bergholt just outside Colchester.

The Haywain is situated in the village East Bergholt near Flatford just off the A12 between Colchester & Ipswich.Menus change regularly but dishes vary from Thyme Roasted Quail with Griddled Portobello Mushroom and Honey - Cinnamon Syrup to Caramelised Line Caught Cod with Roasted Baby Courgettes and Cockle Chowder. The Haywain use locally sourced produce wherever possible and is non-smoking.

The restaurant at the Rose and Crown hotel in Colchester serves a fusion of French and Indian cuisine, offering a unique style of food to both visitors and the public.

The Rose and Crown offers comfortable accommodation in contemporary settings, situated in a 13th Century former posting house.

Sloppy Joe's in Colchester is an American family diner with an excellent reputation for Mexican-style dishes.

Featuring a 120 seater restaurant and seperate cocktail bar area Sloppy Joes can cater for large parties and provide you with everything to start a swinging night out.

The Bricklayers Arms in Little Bentley has an ever changing menu using local produce.

The Bricklayers Arms is a delightful country pub situated 10 minutes away from Colchester and runs a very active social calendar. Meals are available in the private dining room, bar areas or during the Summer months dining is popular in the beer garden or on the green facing the pub.

The Coast Inn on Mersea Island offers a fantastic fish and chips, ideal for seaside visits.

Ideally located to pick up the freshest sea food The Coast Inn add the daily catch on the Specials board as soon as it has landed, their mussels always go down well.

The Swan Inn in Manningtree provides a bar, restaurant and accommodation. Visit the site for more information.

The Swann's delightful restaurant can seat up to 60, is open 7 days a week and is also available to hire for private functions. Tony their chef has a reputation for some mean Italian dishes.

The Crown Hotel in Manningtree is a 16th century coaching inn that features the award-winning River restaurant and bar.

Overlooking the river stour, the river restaurant offers a range of dishes alongside a fine selection of wines.

Orientation is a Chinese restaurant in Colchester located in the Mercury Theatre.

From the lightly steamed seafood typical of Hong Kong's fishing villages to the fiery dishes from the Jiangxi province, Orientation provides the perfect place to stop for a meal before going to the Mercury Theatre.

Thai 1 in Colchester is located on East Hill.

Thai 1's chefs come directly from Bangkok and the emphasis in the restaurant is to serve freshly prepared meals. Thai 1 will accommodate for those who do not like their food spicy by creating milder versions of classic dishes should you desire this.

Ashiana in Colchester provides a laid back but pleasant atmosphere to enjoy Indian cuisine.

Whether you are entertaining work colleagues, out with friends or dining with your loved one Ashiana provides a cosy, comfortable yet stylish setting to eat

Fai's Noodle bar in Colchester is a modern Japanes and Chinese Diner offering a wide selection of dishes.

Fai's offer a range of discounts on set meals along with student discounts all set within a contemporary noodle bar.

Ancient House Brasserie is a mediterranean brasserie located in Ardleigh.

Ancient House Brasserie located in Ardleigh specialise in cooking mediterranenan food and serving it up with fine wine. Set within a 16th century oak beamed bulding this place will soothe the eyes whilst tickling the taste buds.

The Wooden Fender in Colchester offers traditional english cuisine in comfortable surroundings.

With ample parking the Wooden Fender is a great venue for anniversaries, wedding receptions, birthdays etc.

Located underneath Colchester's Roman Town Wall The Lemon Tree specialise in home cooked food, fine wines and live entertainment.

Running live jazz, gourmet and theme nights The Lemon Tree pride themselves on home cooked food made to order from local produce. Featuring an imaginative a la carte menu, fresh fish and a vegetarian selection there is something for everyone at The Lemon Tree.

As recommended by one of our users:

"Fantastic restaurant set in Colchester's Roman wall. Fish dishes to die for! Interesting veggie dishes too, as well as delicious pasta. Always a great range of daily specials.  Good value set meals. Friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!"

The Peldon Rose  is a 15th Century Coaching Inn of immense character and ambience located just outside Colchester

Choosing from the ever changing menu, you could follow pork and game terrine with red onion marmalade or mediterranean prawns and cajun butter with, say, grilled fillet of local sea bass with saffron butter sauce, or steak and mushroom casserole with a puff pastry lid, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables. A good selection of vegetarian meals are also always available.

A good choice of light meals and ploughman’s lunches are available and are rounded off perfectly with one of their homemade puddings such as baked chocolate brownie cheesecake with vanilla anglaise or steamed sponge pudding with a summer berry compote and custard.

Try North Hill Noodle Bar  for Asian fusion cuisine.

North Hill Noodle Bar in Colchester fuses a range of Asian cooking styles using fresh ingredients to create healthy and nutritious meals. Perfect for express dining at lunchtime or a more relaxed experience in the evening.

The Silk Road combines a Lounge and a Cocktail Bar with an elegant and sophisticated environment and unique atmosphere.

This Thai restaurant in Colchester provides a wonderful set of of fine thai cuisine ranging from the mildest Satays Gai to the tongue-roasting Pla Goong Yay Phi-Phi.

The Fu Lin is a Cantones and Peking Restaurant in Colchester

The Fu Lin in Colchester provide authentic Cantonese and Peking food, using fresh market ingredients. They now also offer a takeaway service as well as offering a private party room for functions.

The Old Courthouse is conveniently located near Colchester.

This charming Pub, Hotel & Restaurant offering Bed and Breakfast Accommodation is now owned and run by Terry and Carole Marshall, who aquired the premises in 1994. Since then, Terry and Carole have doubled the Inns' size and now offer their guests Pub Accommodation with exceptional comfort and a choice of newly refurbished and beautifully decorated spacious rooms.

The Barn Brasserie in Gt Tey is a stunningly-restored 500 year-old Grade Two listed restaurant with a reputation for excellent food and amazing value.

Tucked away in the picturesque rolling north Essex countryside and yet just five minutes from the main A12 close to Colchester. The Barn is open all day, seven days a week serving morning coffee, light lunches and dinner.

The Barn also offer a special Business Express menu, Private Dining facility, and seminar room.

The Barn's menus are designed to match the beautiful and stylish surroundings. Food is cooked to order and to your individual taste and requirements by their expert and experienced team of chefs.

Fresh meat, fish and vegetables, sourced from the very best suppliers are used to create a range of dining experiences catering for every taste. Whatever the occasion, the Barn Brasserie team promises to make your visit not just an enjoyable one, but a memorable one.

The Crown at Wormingford is a Grade 2 listed country Inn that has everything you could wish for: cosy bar, delightful restaurant and a splendid beer garden.

The delicious menu offers something for the most discerning palate and features meals produced mainly from local produce and game when available. Food is available every day except Mondays. On Sunday, you can enjoy a traditional roast for £5.95 for 1 course, £7.95 2 courses and £9.95 for 3 courses.