On our trips to Aldeburgh we always pop into this wonderful pub. Its nice to visit an old type…read morehostelry, too many are changing into the modern 'gastro' or 'boutique' restaurants. The White Hart is a basic establishment serving superb Adnams ales. Service is fast and friendly. This pub has a hidden positive. Having a large area at the side and back they allow you to sit there with your Aldeburgh Fish and Chips (frying next door) on a minor condition that you buy a pint or two. Who wouldn't anyway? Covid restrictions are in place at the moment but that doesn't stop the marvellous service. A nice hour or two.

Quaint, old-fashioned pub, nestled in towards one end of the high street in Aldeburgh. What it…read morelacks in sea view, it makes up for in being next door to the best fish-and-chip place in town, whose produce, as other reviewers not, can be enjoyed on the premises if you buy a drink. Benches and a small beer garden ( i.e. benchs on tarmac) for better weather. Not perhaps the prettiest, but stacks of character , with friendly bar staff.

Location location location and its a little wasted . Don't get me wrong but this pub is built into…read morethe roman wall and the largest surfing roman gateway in Britain . Its a largish pub nice decor but limited real ales obviously a brewery pub . It would be so good as a free house with loads of good beer . Still its got a great location and a balcony patio .

This is a pub that offers good ale and wine…read more They are looking to improve their food offering. As far as Colchester goes, it's one of the better proper pubs, although it could so easily be 4/5 stars with minimal effort. If you are in town and looking for somewhere to drink, its a safe bet, but you wont be left feeling wowed.

Great pub.. food us outstanding. Go on a Sunday and get the Traditional Roast. Staff is great!…read more Great stocked bar. FYI I come over from the States often. So I've had my share of average pub food.. this is an exception.

Welcome to The Castle in Colchester. A lovely late 16th to 18th century former coaching inn on the…read moredoorsteps of the world famous Colchester Castle. About to undergo exterior refurbishment to return it to more of its glory, this is a pub worth visiting. This hostelry has no pretentious. It is what it is. On first sight it is a traditional darkwood pub all be it with a new but sympathetic extention and a large outdoor seating / smoking area. With closer observation you will notice a decidedly Gothic theme which the reviewer will leave you to discover. Although popular on football nights because of its screens, this is by no means a 'sports bar'. All ages and tastes are catered for and the licensees are especially children tolerant during the day. Food is served throughout opening hours. The food is certainly not haute cuisine, instead tending towards basic pub fare. But having eaten here for a number of years this reviewer can state that the value for money is exceptional. The mixed grill alone will have you putting on weight just by looking at it! Beer wise it has a reasonable, if not exceptional, range of real ales to accompany the selection of larger and spirits on offer, including a pretty good range of whiskies. All in all, this pub is always worth a visit. Nothing more than it is and all the better for it. Oh, and the staff are very welcoming too! Cetainly recommend.

Awesome pub. I'm sitting in it right now listening to the jukebox! Excellent beer as well and much…read morecheaper prices than other local pubs.

A charming English pub set in the beautiful village of Orford. Fine beer (Adnams) coupled with a…read morevery good menu. The fish and chips got a big thumbs up from everyone who had it as did the various desserts. Service was good and prompt. Probably the best pub option in the town now

I love it went there for my birthday with the wife and kids (grown up), it was brill. I had the…read morePate to start then The King's Head fish pie with cheddar top & sauté green vegetables. I havent tasted better anywhere. everyone enjoyed there meals. The staff were very attentive and kept us topped up, with the beer flowing and family around, at 57 I couldn't ask for a more enjoyable night, Well done to the Kings Head

Thick wooden tables, stripped wooden floor, leather sofas - it's got everything going for it, has…read morethe County of Suffolk. The only drawback is that you can never be sure when it'll be open. It seems to be rather random in its workings. However, once you're safely through the doors - it's one of the best pubs in Ipswich. Parking's not the easiest (just 5 or so spaces outside on the road) and I think that must affect them a little. The food on last eating was well cooked, generous and tasty. The service; warm and friendly. If you're going past, can find a parking spot and it's open try itit's worth a visit.

A good place to pop in during a pub crawl or just for something different. Nice sofas, wooden…read moreflooring. Always enjoy a visit even if it's never been for more than one drink. Much improved over the past couple of years.

A nice pub that serves excellent food. the staff are friendly and welcoming. There is 2 rooms 1 of…read morethem have real fire and is set out as a restaurant . There is an outside are with seating out there and a children's play area. There is is also a covered area with patio heaters for the smokers. Now for the good bit Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday they do buy one get one free on the main meal we had scampi and chips and a drink each for the grand total of £9-95 (you can't get two lots of fish & chips for this from the chippy. They also serves Sunday lunch but I haven't tried this but if the food on a week night is anything to go by you won't be disappointed. The staff are very helpful and chatty and overall a nice pup to go into. There is off road parking behind the pub and a little on street parking on the High Street

Excellent pub on the High Street. A real locals pub and very friendly.read more

What was I supposed to think when I was repeatedly given warning about what The Odd One Out was…read moregoing to be like? I was clearly instructed not to dress up for this place and not to expect much. So I didn't. When you walk in to TOOO it's as if you're stepping back in time and right away I recognised the wallpaper as being the exact same that my Grandfather has at home in NY from the 1960's, so I automatically felt comfortable. I laughed actually. Look around and it's as if not a single thing has been moved since it was put up there for the first time, whether it be pictures, the wood in the fireplace or the old man at the bar. You can nestle up next to one of the fireplaces, which you'll need to on a snowy winter night like when we were there. Get yourself your pints, or as I prefer, the spectacular cider from one of the barrels lined up on the bar. We're talking 7% alcho content people! On cider! Get some crisps for you and your mates and sit back talking about how old and great this pub is. In a town that is hailed as "the oldest recorded town in England" and hosts meeting for the Colchester Historical Enactment Society you surely can't go wrong. A place like this made me feel right at home like my own American dive bar, but in the States we don't have such grand cider served from wooden barrels or a lovely old fella giving out warm Christmas mince pies with joy. This place is top notch. Here are a few vital tips to help you survive a pub that could easily knock you on your arse whether it be by the cider, the step you drunkenly miss, the old man or the bar keep... 1. Don't you dare answer your cell phone here. This is a rule I LOVE like no other. Seriously, watch even pulling it out of your pocket if you know what's good for you. 2. Don't be surprised if you think someone's talking to you and they're not or if they're talking to you and you don't realise. There's no music to get in the way of a conversation, but all that quiet makes it sometimes confusing. 3. Good luck in the ladies room. You could really freeze your butt to the toilet if you're not careful. 4. And, if you're lucky enough to pull while in TOOO, feel confident in knowing that the condom machine is fully stocked. P.S. please don't start coming here and making it THE cool spot in Colchester. I want to find a seat when I return next Christmas, preferably by the fireplace.

The Odd One Out or Oddy as the regulars like to call it, is a cosy pub not far from Colchester…read moreTown-station. Its decoration and the crackling fire make you feel like coming home instead of entering just an ordinary place to have a drink or two. The Oddy is most famous for its delicious ciders from the region and got most recently awarded as the East Anglian Regional Cider Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale, but you also get a nice range of Scotch and of course ale here. The crowd is mixed from young to old and always friendly just like owner John Parrick, who has a few rules, though, like no swearing and no usage of mobile phones inside the pub. But once you tried one of the aforementioned ciders you want to enjoy it with no disturbance from the outside world anyway. And on top of all that the prices are low and to quote a good friend of mine This is one of the few places where you still get a pint when you order a pint.