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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
342 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01206 973371
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Darren Lisney
  • Catering
    We can cater for outside events such as weddings, parties and celebrations from 50 people up to 300 and can create a menu for most budgets.<br />https://theoldsiegehousebarandbrasserie.co.uk/index.php/outside-catering
  • Private party facilities
    The whole venue can seat up to 160 people and is available for private hire.We can provide smaller areas for smaller groups and a private dining room for up to 18 people available on the 1st floor.There is a large bar lounge area ideal for drinks with friends or a drinks party.We have a lovely courtyard area available to hire weather permitting
  • Neighborhood
    Colchester
  • Cross street
    East Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    On local bus route 1 and 1A
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • 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 "excellent food" and "spot-on service." The historic setting adds charm, while a diverse menu caters to varied tastes, including gluten-free options. Diners praise the "generous portions" and "great value for money," making it a highly recommended choice.

342 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. kristy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Beata

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. James

    Essex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. AnnaMarie

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb soup, perfectly prepared salmon, delicately delicious tart. Such a fabulous lunch; would go back time and time again if I were local!

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  6. Colygirl

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us booked for Sunday lunch, we were greeted straightaway and taken to our table. Service was excellent and food great.

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  7. Troy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best roast dinner in Colchester, always consistently good.

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  8. Luke

    Essex

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived at 7.45pm for an 8pm booking, wasn’t taken to the table until we asked staff ourselves after 8pm. Seated upstairs where there is a very cold draft in front of the stairs. Waited 45 minutes for our food to arrive and weren’t offered any nibbles or any explanations as to why. My partners beef cheek was unsatisfactory and a service charge was added despite not asking. Also anniversary occasion was ignored despite making it known on the booking

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  9. Chris

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always and service was spot on. A very enjoyable evening.

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  10. Ann

    Essex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sea bass on a crab and pea risotto with lobster bisque sauce was to die for. Sooo good, and a very reasonable price.

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The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie is rated 4.6 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Google Map for The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie

75 East St, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East Street
  • Neighborhood
    Colchester
  • 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    On local bus route 1 and 1A
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Darren Lisney
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    01206 973371
  • Catering
    We can cater for outside events such as weddings, parties and celebrations from 50 people up to 300 and can create a menu for most budgets.<br />https://theoldsiegehousebarandbrasserie.co.uk/index.php/outside-catering
  • Private party facilities
    The whole venue can seat up to 160 people and is available for private hire.We can provide smaller areas for smaller groups and a private dining room for up to 18 people available on the 1st floor.There is a large bar lounge area ideal for drinks with friends or a drinks party.We have a lovely courtyard area available to hire weather permitting
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