Me and 3 of my Spanish friends visited the pub, we ate and drank and after some time, decided that we were going to play a game of billiards/pool. When we asked if it was open and if we could play, the man, which im...supposing is the manager was unnecessarily rude, speaking to us as if we were children and didn’t understand the rules, after playing a game or two, being mindful of the rules, not making too much noise and quite honestly just having some fun, the man came into the room and started shouting at us claiming that we were “bashing the balls around” and that we were messing up the table. I responded stating that he didn’t have to be so rude for absolutely no reason, and that we would leave. We got our stuff and left while he continued giving us dirty looks. Im not sure if he excepted us to be pool professionals, but if you’re going to have professional rules on a pool table in a PUBLIC pub, i think thats utterly stupid.More

Fantastic. Bar / restaurant staff and customer service was super, friendly and reasonably priced, We been there several times and we have never had a bad time or bad food, it’s a very friendly bar with a stunning roof terrace overlooking the river, we can...highly recommend to allMore

My wife and I tried this fantastic pub on a visit to Colchester on a sunny Sunday afternoon and what a great time we had!! The sun deck on the roof was a real sun trap and beautifully adorned with plenty of tables with sun...shades for those who wanted it. The deck also had a wonderful array of plants which really added to the atmosphere-it felt like we were at a sun drenched bar in the Mediterranean! The landlord and landlady were extremely attentive and very friendly. The beer was cold and very fresh and the great wine selection was a delight!! Our lunch was excellent with generous portions and extremely good value too! We will be visiting again soon.More

Due to current situation in our country (COVID-19) we have to wear a face covering, this pub told me I HAVE TO wear a face covering although I am excempt! They said even though I am excempt I still have to wear one! Although on...the government website it states I DO NOT have to wear one, They didn’t question me when I walked in but as I was about to leave the bartender and the landlord decided questioned me and said that it doesn’t matter what’s on the government website. I’d personally advise anyone who is exempt not to go to this pub, it’s a good pub otherwise but in these situations and being exempt your not welcome.More

Me and my partner tended to go here every couple of weeks for a drink and a few games of pool. A few weeks ago, we came and went straight to the pool table as we normally do and decided to wait to get a...drink as we wasn't thirsty just yet(bare in mind we always get a drink and put money into the fruit machine and pool table). On this night we were served by a lady we hadnt seen before who claimed to be the landlady. If she was, I feel bad for whoever steps foot in there as she is the rudest person I've ever met and shouldn't own a pub. On arrival we went to the bar as always to change up coins for the table, she rudley said how we can't play unless we pay for drinks. We explained how we would pay for drinks later on in the evening as we weren't thirsty. After two short games of pool, I was deciding whether or not to get a soft or alcoholic drink and she came over saying how it's not a youth club, she was trying to force us to get a drink now or get out even after explaining we were deciding right then. She was very consistent and even though we explained how we normally come and play and how she's being rude and we feel forced to get a drink even though we are putting money into her machines, she actually said she didn't care and was persistently rude and basically told us to pay or leave. We even said how we know the other bar lady and she played the power hungry card and said again she doesn't care and she's the landlady. The other bar lady's are lovely and the male landlord is nice, I don't want it to sound like we are saying the place is totally rubbish but if you're wanting to go there, make sure you dodge the old scary hag.More

Great food undoubtedly, but, probably more importantly, a fantastic and I mean fantastic pub, with the most enjoyable upstairs terrace. In the words of the Australian advert: the only thing missing... is you!

Fab Sunday dinners... also had a fish platter there which was lovely and filling. Left our bag there and it was safe and sound when I went back the next day to collect.

Popped in for a Sunday Roast and what a lovely friendly pub this is, we hadn't booked but were found a table with no trouble. Food was excellent, good size portions, freshly cooked and extremely hot, and very reasonable priced. The service was very quick...and all the bar staff/landlord were extremely friendly and hospitable. We will most definitely visit again, we were advised to book next time as they do get busy, which we will do as we wouldn't want to miss out on another lovely dinner.More

Have eaten here several times and the roast dinner is always very good. Service is with a smile and very good value for money.

For a small venue the Sunday roast is excellent. Proper roast potatoes, not deep fried one. Meat was succulent and plenty of veg, price is very good.

I popped in the spinnaker as I was passing and felt a bit peckish so I had a look at the menu and specials. In the end I just ordered the breakfast and it was really really nice!! I would recommend this if you are...in the area!!More

I can't say enough to praise the landlord and landlady and staff my self and my little princess came along to the spinnaker inn a few weeks ago for Sunday lunch. My daughter is very fussy when it comes to eating she only likes certain...things for her Sunday lunch the staff there made such a fuss over her and gave her exactly what she asked for and to my amazement she ate the lot now when asking her for lunch she asks to eat at the spinnaker which is lovely to watch her eat extremely well cooked home roasts and be looked after in such a lovely way. Thankyou all for great food and great hospitality Regards Tom and taylaMore