Parliament Restaurant

High Street Colchester, Essex CO11DT, CO1 1DH, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Pizza, British, European

2.6 💬 453 Reviews
Parliament Restaurant

Phone: +441206577986

Address: High Street Colchester, Essex CO11DT, CO1 1DH, United Kingdom

City: Colchester

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 453

Website: http://www.brook-hotels.co.uk/

"Booked for a 70th Birthday last year and was so impressed i booked again for it this year. I write this review based on both visits to be fair to the place as they had some 'issues ' this time. Apparently they had some sort of flood so their pumps were out and only had one ale out of a on-the-bar barrel and fizzy drinks from a bottle. As only one of us was drinking alcohol and was happy with the ale, that was ok, but the other drinks were flat and warm. Previous visit though was 100%, no issues so will assume normally would be ok and we just had bad luck. The food was excellent both visits with the exception of the mushrooms in the mushroom sauce with the chicken supreme, they were really tough and i had to leave them. My only other comment on the food is that the menu hasn 't changed in that year and is maybe a little limited. The service was good. Both times there was just one person out the front, but as it 's a hotel, he was also the receptionist. Both times we visited for a 19:00 table we were the only ones in the restaurant, but the guy frequently had to leave for 10-15 minutes to deal with things in the hotel so we had to wait for ordering more drink. I dread to think how it would have been had more people been in the restaurant. The guy this time was new to the job so was a bit slow, but the previous time there was no waiting despite the man being alone. The whole building is 13th century with bits built on over the last 4-500 years. Yes, there 's a bit of scaffolding holding up a beam in the bar area, but apart from that it 's really amazing how well it 's all lasted. Last year the receptionist gave as a 'guided tour ' and was able to explain exactly what was what and from when. It 's a really interesting place, sadly we had forgotten most of it and this time the guy didn 't know quite so much, but after 4 weeks in the job, he had clearly been taught a lot. Overall, it 's maybe a little over-priced, but i 'll be back next year..."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Main Course

Salads

Starters

Rice

Entrées

Chicken

Sweets

Coffee And Mints

Soups

Fish & Shellfish

Main Courses

Accompaniments

Hot Homemade Soups

Best Of Asia

Mixed Dishes

Mains

Minna Minna

Very nice ambiance, nice decor and an outdoor patio makes me give them stars.

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Reviews

MRSJ
MRSJ

Received a call an hour before the booking to say Sunday lunch is only twice a month and not on the booked day so had to cancel the booking.


Easter
Easter

Didnt really order the DNA beer.But, Chips are awesome! A must try out there!Its definitely a place of history, with stories.Located in the center of


VanessaM
VanessaM

We had afternoon tea, the cakes were slabs of cake all very lovely but not really what you expect for a afternoon tea. The service was lovely and friendly a table did arrive with small children and the noise level rose considerably. However a lovely venue and service. View menu


Sienna
Sienna

We recently had afternoon tea and enjoyed the assortment of cakes, although they weren't quite what we were expecting for a traditional afternoon tea. The service was friendly, however, the noise level escalated when a table with small children arrived. Overall, it was a lovely experience at a beautiful venue.


Jelle
Jelle

We had a lovely pre Christmas afternoon tea. The cakes were amazing the only slight downside was the sandwiches were a bit dry. We were made to feel really welcome by the gentleman who served us, he was extremely polite , helpful and easy to talk to and he made the experience more special for my 6year old daughter by making her feel grown up and including her in our conversations, he was amazing at his job. Lovely surroundings with a warm and cozy feel, perfect for this time of year. Will definitely return.


Xaver
Xaver

I had arranged 2 days for ex colleagues who are/were involved in High class accommodation and fine food and wine. The 2 days were full of Colchester history and experiences with the Red Lion chosen as perfect for an evening meal in a lovely historical building. Sadly this was the worst place I could have chosen there is ironic humour to take foodie people to dinner and give them a diabolical meal!! It wasn't funny at the time but our group did see the funny side and it caused much hilarity during the rest of the week end. Is that the sort of reputation Colchester wants? The guests are from different part of the country and have business associates in the service industry but I doubt if they... View menu


Jor1234
Jor1234

Awful experience! You have to order all 3 courses at the beginning as the chef goes home at 20.20pm and will not wait for you to finish. My husbands pork was overcooked and my salmon was covered in sauce which I had to scrape off, didn't feel like we could say anything as it was made very clear to us that the chef was waiting for us to finish our dinner so he could go home. Due to building works there is limited alcohol with no wine menu so we ended up with a warm beer, why is it not in the fridge? And a glass of red wine which they charged £8.50 a glass for, this is more expensive than London!!! No wine menu was provided and we were told that was the only wine they had, mmmm.... The waitres...


Raimund
Raimund

I booked a reservation for a 70th birthday celebration last year and was so impressed that I decided to book again this year. I am writing this review based on both visits to be fair to the establishment, as they experienced some issues this time. It seems they had a flood which affected their pumps, resulting in only ale from a barrel and fizzy drinks from a bottle being available. While one of us was satisfied with the ale, the other drinks were flat and warm. Despite this hiccup, the food was excellent on both occasions, with the exception of the mushrooms in the mushroom sauce which were too hard to eat. My only other critique is that the menu has not changed this year and feels somewhat...


leeC
leeC

Booked for a 70th Birthday last year and was so impressed i booked again for it this year. I write this review based on both visits to be fair to the place as they had some 'issues ' this time. Apparently they had some sort of flood so their pumps were out and only had one ale out of a on-the-bar barrel and fizzy drinks from a bottle. As only one of us was drinking alcohol and was happy with the ale, that was ok, but the other drinks were flat and warm. Previous visit though was 100%, no issues so will assume normally would be ok and we just had bad luck. The food was excellent both visits with the exception of the mushrooms in the mushroom sauce with the chicken supreme, they were really to... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.

Amenities

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