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Summer at The Old Siege House - The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie, Colchester, Essex

The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

4.6
4.6
349 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Historical Old Siege House in Colchester is the ideal venue for a small intimate meal or a large family get together ! Owned and run by Husband and wife team since 2014 it has a warm atmosphere and relaxed vibe.
We can provide extensive menus depending on your events, ranging from Afternoon teas to Hog roasts.
Our main menu changes seasonally and we also run a set lunch menu which is great value and changes every two weeks.
The restaurant can accomodate up to 160 covers inside and a further 50 outside so you will not be cramped for space. We have a private dining room for hire and a large bar and lounge area where you can enjoy some lovely made to order cocktails or a chilled bottle of wine.
Live music and events are regularly held and details will be posted on our various social media outlets.
We are proud holders of an elite 5 star food hygiene award for 3 consecutive 5 star visits in a row from the local council and pride ourselves on our hygiene levels.


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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Darren Lisney

What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "attentive and friendly staff," and "a lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "historic charm" of the venue, and the menu features diverse and high-quality options, including "fantastic roast dinners" and "excellent Brasserie food." Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

349 Reviews
  1. Debs

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, friendly and helpful staff, will definitely be returning soon Highly recommend.

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  2. sarah

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was brilliant really helpful friendly team who couldn’t be more helpful. Food was excellent and everyone in our party enjoyed every element of their meal. Very impressed with our evening meal that we booked for Sunday roast the next day which was equally as delicious. Can highly recommend The Old Siege House.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent meal in a wonderful historical building. The service was brilliant, attentive and friendly. The menu had a good choice, enough to satisfy all in our party. Will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

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  4. Nick

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve celebrated several occasions here now and the whole experience has always been faultless

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  5. Bonita

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We was a group of 4, it was very welcoming, we had to wait for our friends so she offered to sit us in the seating/lounge area and offered a drink, when we ordered food, the service was also good and polite, recommendation’s were offered to us whilst reading the menu. Food arrived with reasonable speed, didn’t feel like we was waiting, we wanted to go there because of the history of the building and the food was a bonus and so are the staff

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  6. Harvey

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and it remains one of our favourite restaurants in Essex

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  7. Laura

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gluten free options brilliant overall, but I was excited to try the ‘variety of breads’ which was optional to be gluten free. I’m used to limited bread options, but it was a shame it was just all sliced white. Would appreciate maybe a few different options or rolls, as these could be easily frozen by restaurant for Coeliac customers.meal and service was excellent.

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  8. kristy

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came last night for a meal - hadn’t been to the siege house in years. Starter was really good, I then had steak for main but it wasn’t the best unfortunately - plus presentation of the steak could have been better. The place does have a nice atmosphere and our waitress was really helpful and friendly.

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  9. Beata

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience today at the Old ISiege,the food was really tasty,the service was quick and polite,the ambience and decore very nice.

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  10. James

    Essex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here with girlfriend for Valentine’s Day. The food was good, the prices were fair (£35 for three courses) and the staff were excellent. Their cocktails are prepared well also with the right amount of alcohol. Will definitely return.

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The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie is rated 4.6 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

75 East St, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Darren Lisney
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