This pub has been around for generations at whilst it's changed into a girka focus food…read moreestablishment, and very nice it is two; it's main selling point is it's on the way to the Mersea scooter really every year. It's now the 193 Mersea scooter really this year with John Betts and the committee setting this really up in the late days of the British Raj with events like the Beer & Banana race originally done on Pigmies and then later transferred to Vespa's & Lambretta's as part of modernisation program of the British Expeditionary Force. This was a trend that seem to gone down well with locals and northerners alike, and continues to modern times. Queen Victoria is said to have seen an early form of this activity and remarked on the sights of some of the participants. Later the rules were marginally changed to do away with the queens shilling as it was felt that to trick a law abiding Scooterist in military service was not only unjust,but the Pigmies were needed at home in Paper New Ginues harvest season :) Mersea island has now firmly established itself as a crowd pleaser and has upwards of 2,500 attendees on a yearly basis; making the Britannia pub a tourist hotspot! But remember, the Brit is open all year around not just on Mersea weekend (1~3 September) so, we would encourage you to try one of their delicous set menu meals and sup on one of the fine Colchester Brewery beers on offer to boot:) The Risk :) Stay classy Colchester!

The Britannia is a large pub with two separate bars, one of which is available for private…read morefunctions and holds 120 people comfortably. A good, friendly atmosphere and anybody is made welcome. The Brit has numerous darts and pool teams but the more the merrier. Large car park to the rear and beer garden. Cheers! From Colchester town centre, St. Botolphs roundabout, take Mersea Road exit, then take second right into Berechurch Road, pub is 100 yards on left.

The foundry arms became my local in september 2012 and has onlybeen the most fantastic place to go…read moreany time. The landlord and landlady have been busting their backs to get this place up to scratch and it is really becoming a wonderful place to be. I love this pub and will not be visiting any others so long as the doors remain open! Best Features: Lovely bar staff, excellent range of drinks, wonderful beer garden, child-friendly, low prices.

Fun neighborhood pub on a quiet side street. Indoor and outdoor tables were available on a late…read moreSaturday afternoon. Order from the chalkboard menu. Cocktails available free wifi. 5 beers on tap. Service was friendly and helpful.

Popped along for a quick ale on friday evening after work to be greeted by a new warm & friendly…read morelandlord and a freshly painted pub. This pub used to be our local. The old landlord served traditional ales to clicky locals, playing a free juke box in dark interior. Things couldn't be more different now. Slightly lower selection of ales but what they do serve is good. A pint of Adnams and a glass of Pinot cost about £7.50 With a lighter interior and a more inviting atmosphere this will make a great place for a summer tipple. There was a tasty looking menu that we intend to go back and try out, so watch this space.... Finally for you canine lovers, we took our dog Fella along who was made to feel very welcome, as we sat outside. Although I don't think he's allowed inside when they are serving food.

Nice atmosphere that you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends or alone. Great choices of…read morebeer too.

Ate here yesterday with husband and mini me after walking around Colchester for a little while…read more It's been a few years since we had been to Colchester, and many of the places I remember when I was in college have disappeared or changed (just realized that was 12 years ago, woah!!!). We liked the look of this place from the outside, very nice, new, and clean looking. We also noticed that it advertised itself as having lots of local products used in its dishes. Really awesome beer selection as well, many on tap! Husband had the pulled pork sandwich, and I had some delicious bacon, onion, fig sandwich that I scarfed down in three seconds - it was that good! I would 100% recommend this place over any other establishment in Colchester. Go- you'll love it!

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.

Good for a Sunday Roast! We had the Pork Roast, really nice, comes with lots of sides and gravy…read more Really a good portion! They also have many beers and ales on tap to choose from and the service is very attentive. Very good experience!

Absolutely my favorite pub in Colchester!! They have an awesome selection of Belgian brews and I…read morehave spent many evenings chasing the golden dragon (gulden draak). I make it a point to come here every time I am in town.

A lovely little pub serving half a dozen real ales and a selection of craft ales . It's obviously…read morebeing run on a bit of limited funds so no fancy decor but it's comfortable welcoming and genuine . They do live music . But I like the genuine lp stereo system .

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.

Back street pub really friendly and probably the best place in Colchester to get non local non…read morenational beers . Lovely simple wooden decor and sawdust type of place . Really like it . If it had an extra beer or two would easily get a four star .

stumbled across this little gem whilst trying to find the "Odd One". lovely little local pub right…read morein the town centre, a proper little pub with two rather old fashioned bars, a traditional boozer with a saloon bar (no machines) and public bar for the lads with Sky football and a pool table. Eagle IPA, Woodford Wherrie were among the ales on sale.