Restaurants
Colchester offers a huge number of choices for dining out that will suit all tastes and budgets. From no-frills fish & chip shops to Michelin recommended restaurants, familiar chain restaurants to small independent eateries. You'll have no problem finding somewhere great to eat after a hard day's sightseeing.
Head to Mersea Island to sample the world-famous Colchester oysters fresh from their beds, or for the sweet toothed, seek out the lesser known 'Colchester Pudding', which was recently rescued from obscurity by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Although, we'll be honest with you, many locals tend to lean towards a good old-fashioned chocolate cake instead!
Colchester also boasts a number of allergy-friendly restaurants, suitable for a range of dietary needs. Whether you're gluten free or plant based, you'll find plenty of tasty options.