Dining Out in Colchester

The George Hotel
In the heart of the city centre, The George hotel has held pride of place on Colchester high street for over 500 years. The restaurant offers a brunch and main menu and has a stylish bar serving coffee, cocktails and a variety of wines and spirits. There’s even a heated Secret Courtyard where you can enjoy a drink or tapas-style food.

Miseria e Nobilita
If authentic Italian cuisine is your thing, look no further than Miseria e Nobilita! Quality and quantity are the orders of the day here, so it is the perfect spot for past and pizza connoisseurs!

Patch
The perfect choice for those following a vegetarian or plant-based diet. They specialise in locally grown seasonal produce to create high-quality meals. They even have their own vegetable patch! Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served Tuesday-Saturday and dinner is available on Saturdays. There are also regular events, so keep your eyes peeled!

The Green Room
The Green Room offers relaxed city centre British dining with a modern twist. Ingredients are locally-sourced to contribute to the innovative dishes on offer.

Preto
A Brazilian steakhouse offering a unique experience for diners – meat is carved and served to you at your table! Simply leave your table card on the green side if you want more and switch it to the red side when you’re satisfied! This bustling atmosphere is great for families, and dates with partners or friends!

Three Wise Monkeys
Over 4 floors, Three Wise Monkeys is a smokehouse and bar which spans 4 floors. There’s even a bottomless brunch which is great for special occasions and the best choice if you want to sample a selection of drinks. There’s also a wide range of events, so check out the programme!

Al Pacino
Authentic classic and contemporary Italian cuisine in the heart of Colchester. Pizza, pasta, meat, fish and desserts galore – Al Pacino won’t disappoint!

Greyfriars
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and famed for its afternoon tea, Greyfriars is a Michelin recommended restaurant opened in 2015. It has lounges, bars and a terrace and is perfect for those looking for a little bit of luxury.

No 10 Museum Street
No 10 is an independent café located opposite the castle. Serving brunch, coffee, afternoon teas and snacks, it offers a brilliant view of the castle while you unwind!

Bakehouse Coffee Shop
Bakehouse offers a wide selection of fresh bakes, along with breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea! There’s outside seating for the summer and a fire for the winter, so you can indulge your sweet tooth all year long!

Toast
Toast is an independent British coffee house! The coffee is award-winning and it’s a great place to grab a toastie, milkshake or a slice of something sweet!

Victoria Yum
Open Wednesday-Saturday, Victoria Yum is a high-end bakery with sweet treats to eat in and takeaway. There’s coffee, cakes, doughnuts and buns to satisfy those sugar cravings!

 

Updated: 08/08/2024