Guidebook for Essex
Food Scene
Le Talbooth
A great but somewhat expensive restaurant for special occasions.
Great food and vibe albeit somewhat pricey
8 locals recommend
Pavilion Lounge and Restaurant Colchester
20-21 MiddleboroughGreat food and vibe albeit somewhat pricey
Milsoms
Stratford Road DedhamGreat getaway for special occasions and groups.
Jacqueline's Tea Room
14 Short Wyre StGreat British Pub with higher end cuisine a short walk away from my flat
The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie
75 East St Great British Pub with higher end cuisine a short walk away from my flat
Thai 1
82a East HillNice and a stone's throw from my flat :)
West Mersea Oyster Bar
Coast RoadGreat Oysters and reasonable priced
Miseria e Nobilta'
11 Queen StNice Italian a short walk from my flat
Bambu Vietnamese
95 Quayside DrGood vegetarian options
A short walk from my flat for those "die-hard" burger lovers or a fast but yet good quality service
Love Thy Burger
58 High StA short walk from my flat for those "die-hard" burger lovers or a fast but yet good quality service
Good, laid-back alternative to the more expensive options at the lovely Dedham village
22 locals recommend
The Boathouse
Mill LaneGood, laid-back alternative to the more expensive options at the lovely Dedham village
Fast, cheap and high quality lunch option in the heart of Colchester and a within walking distance from my flat
Lunch
47 Sir Isaac's WalkFast, cheap and high quality lunch option in the heart of Colchester and a within walking distance from my flat
Drinks & Nightlife
Three Wise Monkeys
60 High StNice bar and music venue a short walk from my flat
V Bar
105 High StreetA cute bar for the younger at heart a short walk from my flat
Bull at Colchester
2-4 Crouch StGood music including at a well designed acoustic room in the venue
Arts & Culture
A cute multi-functional space in the heart of Colchester and within walking distance from my flat. Check out their events and exhibition schedule.
11 locals recommend
Colchester Arts Centre
Church StreetA cute multi-functional space in the heart of Colchester and within walking distance from my flat. Check out their events and exhibition schedule.
Often home to good local, national and occasionally international acts - always worth checking their schedule. Also walking distance from my flat.
21 locals recommend
Mercury Theatre
Often home to good local, national and occasionally international acts - always worth checking their schedule. Also walking distance from my flat.
Hollytrees Museum
An amazing space but somewhat "hit or miss" in terms of exhibits and functionality. It is a stone's throw from my apartment and often free to enter, so it is always worth checking out.
35 locals recommend
Firstsite
An amazing space but somewhat "hit or miss" in terms of exhibits and functionality. It is a stone's throw from my apartment and often free to enter, so it is always worth checking out.
Entertainment & Activities
Colchester Zoo station
One of the best Zoo's in the UK
Sightseeing
You must visit Colchester Castle at least once when in Colchester in order to appreciate local history and culture.
It is only a short walk from my flat.
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetYou must visit Colchester Castle at least once when in Colchester in order to appreciate local history and culture.
It is only a short walk from my flat.
St. Botolph's Priory
Saint Botolph's Church WalkThe Dutch Quarter
West Stockwell StreetA stone's throw from my flat and a living history for Colchester
Dedham
A lovely village located a short drive away.
Wander around the pedestrian streets off Colchester High Street to discover smaller, independent and mainstream shops while sightseeing history and architecture.
Trinity Square
Trinity SquareWander around the pedestrian streets off Colchester High Street to discover smaller, independent and mainstream shops while sightseeing history and architecture.
Colchester Town Hall
High StreetWorth stopping over if on your way do admire the scenery and the wall paintings that so rare in western churches.
St Michael & All Angels Church
Worth stopping over if on your way do admire the scenery and the wall paintings that so rare in western churches.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful, iconic and historic park in the heart of Colchester and only a stone's throw from my flat.
54 locals recommend
Colchester Castle Park
High StreetA beautiful, iconic and historic park in the heart of Colchester and only a stone's throw from my flat.
Affectionately known as Constable Country, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty which inspired great English painters like John Constable.
19 locals recommend
Dedham Vale AONB
Affectionately known as Constable Country, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty which inspired great English painters like John Constable.
National Trust
Another naturally beautiful area with a John Constable exhibition