Great hangout after work. They have good happy hour from 5 to 7 pm. Rachel is great. She is on top…read moreof things and like to know the crowd. All I can say it brings in the Sizewell B outage crowd. Great pub all around.

While visiting friends, pop in for a couple of beers. Small Bar, very friendly Bar Staff & Locals…read more If in the area recommend for a pint.

Been here a few times and it is a great place to go and play a quiet game of pool, snooker or…read moredarts. Never been here when they are showing a sporting event on the screens but when I have been here it is lovely and quiet and noone is messing about!

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.

Wish the charm outside matched the service inside. The menu is very plain, mainly from frozen -…read morelots of things with nacho cheese, seems very corporate. Probably great for drinks, but really not impressed with the food.

Stopped in on Wednesday night. They have a Beef curry special, and it was amazing! Chips were well…read morecooked, beef was perfect, NAAN was very good. They were very welcoming to a Yank working on the base. Ordering was a bit odd, you order at the bar, and they bring it to your table. Ambience was very good, in the hungry horse sit down restaurant, and the pub both. I highly recommend this location as a stop for all visitors.

I've been here a couple of times since The Fountain died a quiet, sad death, and can say with…read moreconviction that it is one of the most soulless hangouts in Norwich. That's a shame, because they've technically not screwed up in any way. There's just no verve, no class, no spark to the place. It's all shiny, all new. It looks and feels like a Hollyoaks set, not a place where people actually go for fun. A UEA social might roll through at the start of the night, but I don't think anyone actually looks forward to coming here. I feel bad saying that. I feel pity. The drinks are fine, it's comfortable, it's made for the yoof. It should be fun, but sure as hell isn't.

Good food. Went there for lunch on a friday. Great…read morebartenders. Very attentive and fun. Went there on a Saturday to see a live band. Great music and fun atmosphere when they're on. Overall awesome place to hang out, drink, eat or listen to some good and loud music.

I enjoyed my time at the Wagon. The service is great. The bartenders are very friendly, give…read moregreat customer service and keep your pints filled at all times. I have to say that the beautiful bartenders really make the atmosphere. The Wagon does only take cash, which is good to know in advance so you don't have to run to the ATM while your drink is waiting for you. They have a decent selection of beers and ciders, but I prefer their mixed drinks.