Three Wise Monkeys

Even when it was pouring with rain when there were COVID restrictions about eating inside, we had brilliant service and brilliant food. The pretzel with the beer cheese sauce was our favourite. If you get wings, make sure you have loads of napkins! Live music one of the team is a member of The Meffs, a Colchester-based band growing in popularity and they sometimes perform upstairs or in Coda on the same street. I’ve never managed to try it but there is a gin room which I think sounds really interesting. Highly recommend!

Best overall pub in my view in the centre of Colchester - great selection of craft beers from around the country / world as well as their own microbrewery on site. Good vibe throughout the week, maybe a bit too crowded on a Fri / Sat night but that’s only a consequence of its success. Food is decent for sharing on a night out but it’s not gastropub level. Gin bar downstairs adds a different dimension at the weekends when it is open. Tap room pictured is great for a relaxed pint during the week

First of all it’s dog friendly and any place that brews beer on site is usually a goto for me… these guys are doing just that in the city centre of Colchester, but also have a huge space for seating and a great menu! We were there at lunch, and I’d love to return at night to see the difference vibes!

Lovely microbrewery. Beers are excellent. I didn’t try the food but will likely return another day.

Wonderful selection on-tap including Guinness! as well as an extensive gin bar. Excellent atmosphere makes for a good evening every time. Cheers!

Food really tasty and a great atmosphere. Was lively when we attended on a Sunday lunch time.

Amazing bar! Awesome beers, great secret hidden Gin bar downstairs and an amazing room upstairs for hire!

We are definitely coming back here soon! The food, drink and service are fantastic. We had a southern fried chicken sandwich, a Korean bbq chicken burger, soy, ginger&honey chicken wings with extra coleslaw! All was delicious, couldn't fault any of it. Also tried a stout from the brewery adjacent to the restaurant, well worth a visit. I would love to try the Gin bar downstairs soon. We will be back soon

Great bar with local Other Monkey beer as well as world beer favourites and lots of spirits/gin variety. Didn't use the upper floor restaurant but the food menu looks good to help while away some supping time. Decked out in a stripped back you can see the brewing equipment type of manner, very nice relaxing environment.

Quirky little pub in the centre of Colchester. Good atmosphere, lots of people and super service. The waiters are friendly and helpful. Plus the draft Guinness is cool just saying.