This, was a ruddy wonderful place. Came here with friends after a show, the staff were friendly and…read moreaccommodating, and the bouncers were Lovely, but with a no nonsense approach. I never once felt nervous. There's a long bar at the front, and a little cocktail bar at the back, which is impressive for a petite venue. I was walked over to the cocktail bar, and told I could order anything I wanted, any cocktail off the top of my head, or just say what I liked and they'd match it. I listed of floral, sour and gin, and was presented with a super tasty gin based jade princess. The music was great, areas to sit and dance too. Cocktails are not cheap, but they're very much worth it. A lot of people do seem to come here on the pull, which isn't my scene, and those who approached never pestered, which is wonderful. An all round nice environment!

V bar is definitely one of the best bars in Colchester. It is a popular little venue on the high…read morestreet serving drinks and cocktails, and food during the day. It also has a function room available for parties and conferences. It mainly plays indie and alternative music, from old classics to the latest hottest tracks. The drinks are fairly cheap and there is a massive variety of shots and cocktails. The bar is mainly student-orientated but is very popular in the evenings with all sorts of people. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a nice place to drink.

Another supb bar in Colchester, not as atmospheric and amusing as Twisters, and the music is…read moreparticularly catered to certain tastes for certain nights but there are always some interesting people and the building itself is more spacious and comfortable than Twisters.

We love family run restaurants that source local produce and The House by Hilly Gant meets all…read morethese requirements. Yes, an odd name but check out the map and look at the lane next to the building. As soon as you enter the warmth of staff and management hits you. So friendly. Shown to a table on their patio because it was during a warm spell. Nice to eat al fresco, normally abroad but not the UK. Drinks order taken and they arrived promptly. Small menu, thank goodness. A hate is large menus that cannot provide the quality. Wine list is of a reasonable range at reasonable pricing. Our first course arrived. Wonderful chilli prawns in garlic butter on toasted sourdough bread. Delicious. The main course was difficult to choose. My partner decided on Essex grass-fed beef, medium rare. That looked to me, a brilliant choice. Cooked to perfection and, she said, tasted exquisite. Was I jealous? No way, as my East coast skate wing covered the plate. Pan-fried with a parsley and parmesan crumb. Skate wing is deceptive as the 'meat' covers both sides of the wing. Too much for me as I gave in after about 75%. After a short break we shared a platter of cheeses. I did like that the biscuits were my favourite of water biscuits. My choice as the minimal flavour doesn't distract the subtleties of the cheese. All in all a wonderful evening. Professional, friendly service. Nice ambience. Thank you everyone. See you again soon.

Best food in Braintree! Our group of 8 had a fantastic lunch here. The service was outstanding and…read morethe food was delicious.

This place has recently changed hands and is now Turkish themed rather than French…read more 7 of us ate here and had a combination of dishes. Mainly Mediterranean style food, we shared a mezze platter which had some great tasters and warm bread. I tried the moussaka, and others had fish or lamb. They also do roast dinners, chicken and pork. Most dishes came with veggies and salad or potatoes. Portions were big. Service was attentive. The venue has a great vibe, and the outside area is lovely in good weather.

Went on a beautiful Thursday evening which wasn't busy and sat on the patio. The infused gin was…read morespectacular and we shared a board with yummy fried croquettes and other items. People watched the very young teens smoking and drinking which not happens in the states when parents aren't watching...

Got to be the best cocktail list outside of London in the south east. Great vibe and friendly, well…read moretrained staff

I do not consider myself a hipster or club-kid but I do think the hidden rooms in Cambridge bring…read moresomething that no other pub has to offer. There is some sense of exclusivity with a bouncer at the door and over priced cocktails. Wouldn't necesarily want to spend a whole lot of time here as it is underground and the ceiling is rather low but I would definitely suggest this to anyone who is going to Cambridge and looking for a trendy place to have a few drinks.

We went to the hidden rooms as we were in seach of a good bar wth a good atmophere and a tempting…read morecocktail menu. They had had one of the two things atleast. Their choice of cocktails was good and made very well, However the decor and interior are quite dated and not suited to a cocktail bar, infact it looks very similar to the nightclub that proceeded it a few years ago. Their wasnt too much atmosphere however it was early when we arrived but it allfelt a little half hearted the bathroom was awful too. The hidden rooms as the name suggests are hard to find, just down a few steps off jesus lane. (next to pizza express) usually places that are hard to find are often worth the search and effort however this sadly wasnt the case here. It maybe much better late at night though with more people and the cheery beer goggles on.

The cocktails are really good and are a reasonable price. Loved doing the mystery shots and loved…read morethe decor as it was Mighty Boosh themed. The staff were also really nice.

What an awesome bar! My husband and I stumbled upon this bar at 6 pm on a Tuesday and it's happy…read morehour 2 drinks for 1! We had their version of a margarita (Palomarita) and this was just so delicious. Can't wait for a second one! In addition they gave us some olives and chips to accompany our drinks. I love the hospitality!

The bar is behind the bakehouse restaurant and is part of the same business. As with the Bakehouse…read morethe food available is gorgeous. A great place to go and meet friends for drinks and have a snack. Very modern set up, helpful staff and even blankets in the outdoor section to snuggle in if it gets a bit chilly out! Great cocktails :)

Went for the first time with a friend. Looking for somewhere with a more cosmopolitan atmosphere…read morethan a country pub. We found it. Smart, clean, modern and 'European' in decor, it was reassuringly busy, early evening, even though mid-week. Friendly staff, we only had wines and coffees, but both were well up to spec. The Olive Lounge tickked all our boxes, and I will happily use it more in the future.

Adorable hotel and lovely lounge. Service was top notch and so was everything we ordered. The hotel…read morewas decorated incredibly cute for Christmas. Would absolutely come back.

I really enjoyed my food and drinks here but unfortunately, my husband had an unsavory incident…read morewith an employee. When he left to go to the restroom and come back an employee put his hand on my husband's chest and tried to keep him from walking in the room and back to our table. The bar was not closed and many were still seated so I can't even say he was trying to ask him not to enter because they were closed. Even still, he could have used his words and instead chose to touch him. This really put a damper on the evening. The ambiance is really nice. I love the space. The decor and lighting make for a great evening experience. Outside of The Library, other Lanesborough employees were extremely friendly, with one even happily taking our photo.