Reviews of Camulodunum. (Pub) in Colchester (Essex).

Camulodunum

400 Reviews

191 Comments

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156 High St, Colchester CO1 1PG, United Kingdom

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Information of Camulodunum, Pub in Colchester (Essex)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Camulodunum

D. H.

A great pub to visit at the beginning of the high street, fair priced pints and a great selection, good service for the footie and pub grub too. A very enjoyable place

T. Y.

Went in Dec 2020 (Tier 2 Colchester / Tier 4 London). Friendly helpful staff. Ordered wings as 'Substantial meal' to go with pints of Peroni. Enjoyed. Had football on TV. RECOMMEND.

L. M.

Mixed feelings good prices on drinks and food very comfortable but the staff need to stop serving people that have had to much to drink.

P. K.

A great friendly pub that accommodates lots of people, plenty of different beers to try out and a good food menu

K.

Good atmosphere but for the love of God turn the speakers down or get better ones that don't pierce your ears

A. C.

Went her for a quick bite to eat and found a little gem great food and great staff would highly recommend

D. T.

Nice place staff friendly prices a little high but food is good

t. r.

Perfect PINT of IPA every time! And Amazing flowers in the pub!

D. C.

Amazing food. This place is highly recommended.

R. F.

Love this pub, brilliant DJ and amazing Dance floor. Highly recommend!

W. P.

Brilliant food! Brilliant service! Staff are brilliant at their jobs and are always smiling! The menu is the best pub menu I have ever seen! Martin is easily the best bar manager in town, he’s very helpful and is their for anything we need! The pub also keeps up with covid requirements and I feel safe when I fancy a meal out! Keep up the good work guys!

T. P.

It's an OK kind of pub. Seats are very hard and the toilets need updating they had a horrid stink to them. When I returned to my table my wife said the Ladies toilet stank so it's not just the mens. On the good side they have a pool table and Sky sports

d. b.

Great pub and friendly staff

E. M.

No complaints with service, started with drinks, then ordered dinner. Food arrived promptly and was fine. Drinks all arrived with no issues. Felt safe and clean throughout.

1.

Best place for sports! As a regular I come in for a good Guinness and footy

S. P.

Always my go to place, they treat you like family, and always a great atmosphere. Nice Food and reasonably priced.

C. H.

Vast improvement in service and cleanliness. Staff friendly and attentive. Long wait for food but was very good when it arrived. We had people who paid separately and unfortunately all food was served at really different times so we didn't actually eat together. Other than that would return

T. D.

A couple of us had called in a few weeks back for a quick bite before the comedy club. The food was nice, the service was great and the prices were very reasonable, so I didn't hesitate to go back with friends just a few days ago. We got there around 6.15pm and it was reasonably busy for that time on a Friday evening, but there was only one bar staff on and one runner on the floor. This led to long waiting times at the bar, though the bar person Ella was brilliant. She acknowledged us, and spoke to us and the other customers whilst serving. The food runner was great and answered our questions with a smile. I couldn't help but notice during this whole time there was a young man pacing around at the end of the bar, on the phone while customers queued. He very briefly went behind the bar once all the customers had left and I realised he was a manager. If the management had supported the staff to provide a better service, it would have been a more positive experience. I think I'd try it again, but if it's just one bar staff and an uninterested manager, I'll go elsewhere.

M. A.

Excellent service and friendly staff

L.

Nice spacious pub/bar. Part of GREEN KING franchise. Very reasonably priced drinks. Music and small dance floor at weekends. Can't comment on food as have not eaten here yet but all looked nice as it was coming out.

m. z. f.

Amazing Christmas dinner. It was our 1st time out for Christmas dinner and well worth it

T. T.

High Street pub selling average beers for average prices. clean

A. G.

My favourite pub, I've been to many pubs in Colchester and this is by far the best service I've ever had! Arthur, Leo and Zed in particular were amazing. I'll be back regularly!

a. s.

Nice pub with a good selection

O. V.

We went to a few places to eat out and found some closed and some that would have cooked us meals but the chefs were not well and so on, and then the 3 of us found this place, The Camulodunum. We were not sure if they were doing food even though it stated so outside, but with Covid etc one has to ask and found they were open for food and drinks. We were signed in and shown politely to a great spot by the window with leather bound incredibly comfortable chairs. So far, so good. A clean faced young guy took our orders and explained how things were done, e.g. you pay for things as you order and so on. Before we knew it the drinks were served in what looked like immaculate glasses and the person serving them handed them over without touching them anywhere except near the bottom (all to often waiters elsewhere handle the glasses from the top). The food arrived and was served by the person Leo (his given name). Strange that, to be given the name Leo when one was a Scorpio. When the food was handled I noticed they spoke away even though face masks were worn. I am fussy about that because when one speaks, droplets come from the mouth the same as sound, which means, you know, food and droplets for dinner. The food itself was spectacular, cooked deliciously, served, and presented impeccably. We ate it, we ate it all and looked at each other afterwards with that “could have done with another one of those” kind of satisfaction. On leaving they asked if everything were satisfactory to which we could only answer ‘Yes, absolutely’. The atmosphere of the place was warm and friendly, they were showing an England versus Denmark football match on their screens which were not intrusive and we could all here each other (unlike some places where things are so loud you come out afterwards with a rattled brain state). So, Ladies and gentlemen, we found a gem of a place, great people, food, atmosphere and service and lastly but most impressive, a very reasonable bill, especially compared to others down the high street (which for the same or similar 3 meals and round of drinks), would have been at least 30% more. We were impressed by this place and would recommend them to anyone.

D. W. K.

Gets busy and quite rowdy at weekends, but perfectly fine earlier in the week. Food OK too.

K.

Good pub just a long wait at the bar. I work for Greene King and as a Greene king employee. I felt invisible at the bar waiting to have to go to the other side of the bar just to get noticed. Then to use my discount they couldn't take cash payments luckily I had my bank card!. Never have I heard of this before.

L. B.

Steak and kidney pudding is Not a nice fluffy, soft, steamed suet pudding. It is a pie, made with suet pastry and baked. It was very nice but not what you would expect. I think you need to be clearer on your menu.

W.

Such and enjoyable pub to visit, staff are so friendly and make you feel welcome. Amber is such a lovely member and went beyond to make my stay even more enjoyable and entertaining.

L. W.

went for a meal the other day was greated and seated straight away. Everything was clean and updated to the latest covid guidelines. would like to say a big thank you Amber, Michael, Sam and zed thank you for a lovley experience

A. B.

Place was nice, food was nice, beer was nice but service wasn't great. Would still recommend

B. T.

Excellent pub! Always has been my local,most amazing staff including Martin and sam. Great food and beer highly recommend to anyone who asks

C. B.

Nice, warm, comfortable pub with a good menu and helpful staff.

S. C.

The update on the pub was needed. Unfortunately the seating is uncomfortable, too many stools, and the sociable u-shaped benches have been removed. It is quite difficult to get past the bar area at times due to the pillar and location of the tables. However the food is still good value and the staff very helpful and friendly

E. T.

Lovely place very nice staff very clean tables all clean food excellent too

J. B.

Carlsberg £3.15 a pint job done

L.

Duchess was an alright pub, nice cheap food. Not much selection in drinks and the drinks were a little expensive. Nice atmosphere and staff were friendly. Could maybe do with a bit of an update to the interior and maybe a little music?

R. J.

Has a pool table. Clientele are an acquired taste at times. Come and have a game of pool some time.

Z. O.

The location is ideal. Smack in the middle of town. The pub is clean, rustic, cosy, and has an old school feel to it. They have decent food and drinks, good staff and they have a pool table. I will recommend it.

S. B.

Good choice of beer and food,pleasant lunchtime in between shopping.

J. W.

A good sports bar, excellent selection of beers and food.

J. H.

Love this place staff are always polite and so happy and food is amazing

T. B.

A Greenking pub which has recently been refurbished and changed name, it was called the Duchess. The refurb is nice and tidy, looks good. Beers and food appear the same. I'm not a fan of pub name changes, but I know that a refurb and name change brings in new trade, which in the current climate is very important. ( I popped in a Wednesday afternoon, the Carlsberg was £2.80 a pint, almost the same price as a half in the 'After Office Hours' just down the hill. But at least the Office Hours wasn't flat! ).

A.

Came in with my sister the other night had a lovley meal and drinks. Amazing staff, safe environment will definitely be back again

L. C.

very nice atmosphere, friendly staff, clean, decent prices

R. M.

Nice food nice polite young man behind the bar

K. P.

Needs attention to wash rooms.

R. C.

Very pleasant experience. The staff are friendly. The service is good. The interior is very warm and comforting. Would highly recommend it.

C. H. (.

Get a night when live music is playing and this place is a must go... Easy to overlook but the atmosphere is amazing. The price is a bit much so I suggest finding a cheap alternative to the more expensive drinks and pick some tunes.

M. H.

Great Staff and Fabulous place to be on a quiet Tuesday. Worth a visit.

K. “. G.

Nice place to sit down and chill.

C. F.

Very handy pub. Good food. Good beer. Friendly staff. It can get a bit busy at times.

M. “. G.

The atmosphere is always good, and the staff is polite and food tastes great. No complaints at all I definitely recommend the Duchess to anyone

A. S.

Great value for money. Breakfast especially but all food really. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

K. (.

Went during lunch time on a week day. So good place for us gentry to meet. Good bar staff.

J. C.

Great value for money, staff really friendly and the food was amazing!

C. B.

Works Xmas Dinner lots of us staff were helpful however food not great. Cold and some people didn't get what they ordered

R. H.

Great atmosphere. Good selection of drinks at reasonable prices. Great food too.

H. F.

Lovely food, great, friendly staff, fantastic atmosphere.

A. S.

Clean and tidy, with great food and drinks, and lovely staff! Will be coming back regularly

J. B.

Very friendly staff and nice fish and chips also not another visit the sausage and mash was very tasty

C. “. M.

Great pub for sport. New menu is a winner

D. L. M.

Good food, very friendly atmosphere, great place for coffee or an evening meal

V. G.

Great variety of drinks and good food. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

S. C.

Good place to meet have a bite to eat and have a good gluten free menu nice beer and wines selection

S. R.

A far cry what what it used to be.... In a good way, friendly helpful staff, good food served in quick order. Will definatley be back.

A. S.

A great bar with excellent food and drinks

C. M.

Super okay pub, could be better could be worse. Nice staff but the building needs a little TLC however.

A. R.

Had a good lunch and enjoyable glass of wine. . Bar staff friendly and helpful .

J. D.

Good food and good deals on most days, usually plenty of space. Staff very friendly

M. L.

Very quiet. When this was "The Wig & Pen" there was many TV screens so at least you had something to watch. Service efficient.

T. H.

Nice pub, great atmosphere

D. E.

Lovely food good price and friendly staff

O. x.

Nice place, nice people. Small drinks selection. But good Karaoke and good for groups 👍👍

P. w.

Had a nice refit in pub also toilets much better. Only had a drink no food wine nice.

C. M.

Great pub who always look after their customers 😎

C. S.

Nice pub with a few games for the kids. Food could be better, cod goujons and chips were just fried husks

M. W.

Good refurb. Nice choice of beers at good prices for town centre. Like a posh Wetherspoon's!

J. A.

Love the veggie fish and chips and bottles of wine for less than a £10 good value for money

M. C.

Friendly and efficient staff. Lovely food.

P. O.

Good range of drinks and plenty of TV screens for big events. Food is OK.

D. K. (.

Since reopening the pub is feeling much nicer and has a much better atmosphere

C. C.

Excellent atmosphere with great staff and great food

J. A.

On a quiet Sunday had a nice lunch. Not where I thought I would ever eat, but I was rather surprised.

P. G. (.

Sells nice pub grub, drinks variety is small but usually with some good choices

M. J.

A FANTASTIC PUB WITH A GREAT TEAM RUN REALLY WELL. LOTS OF EVENTS INCLUDING LIVE BANDS AND GREAT TRADITIONAL PUB FOOD.

I. N.

Lovely food friendly staff recommend you try it yourself.

D. T.

Absolutely love this place great staff great service and atmosphere can't praise this place enough x

M. C.

What a great pub! Lovely staff and good food :)

M. S.

Good place to watch sports, friendly staff and drinks arnt a bad price.

D. H.

Great place for food and drink. Just could do with decorating a bit.

J. W.

Friendly, helpful staff. Reasonable choice of pub grub.

l. b.

Lovely food unfortunately decor needed a revamp as tired now

B. S.

Amazing staff. Good atmosphere and lush pie!

C. C.

Nice pub. Great atmosphere. Food excellent.

C. J.

Great place for food and drinks good service

I. R.

Amazing value for money food and fa tactic service with a smile

C. K.

Great place to enjoy light lunch and beer with friends!

S. W.

Food okay but couldn't here ourselves speak and this was lunchtime, not impressed!!

J. C.

friendly staff and a nice place for a quiet drink

C. N.

.....good location ...friendly staff ...good price drinks xx

R. W.

Lovely pub got served by a lady called lisa fun pub to be in

D. N.

Good service cheap beer nice atmosphere

D. C.

I'll meet you guys half way for the review score. Not really sure about this pub and what its trying to achieve.

L. L.

Lovely food and the Amstel is always a smooth pint

P. C.

Great lunchtime pub with good quality food

A. R.

Nice pub staff nice and friendly good beer 🍻

K. B.

A favourite haunt of junior doctors in the area. Good food, good prices.

x.

Nice pub while watching the football. Good prices

B. C.

Clean. Pleasant atmosphere. Good choice of drinks.

M. R.

Service could have been better. Nice quotes on the walls however.

M. C.

Great pub cheap beer food pretty good

R. D.

Great night out and reasonably priced beer5

J. K.

Good for live sports. Friendly clientele and staff

L. E.

Great friendly bar. Good atmosphere

W. S.

friendly staff good atmosphere few regulars can get bit annoying thinking they own the place.

J. H.

Nice staff and quick service, place lacks atmosphere

C. J.

Had a nice meal with good atmosphere

C. B.

Pleasant staff, relaxed atmosphere (Sunday evening)

J. C.

Lovely food and kind staff

C. D.

Looks so much better had a good night out

R. B.

Good food at a fair price.

C. C.

Good pub food, well priced

k. w.

Lovely place. Friendly staff.

D. H.

Good beer

C. W.

Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

I. K.

It's Ok for a quick pint. No real ales tho.

C. G.

Great green king pub with lovely food

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L. B.

Had a short but pleasant visit.

P. L.

A large spacious pub with a great range of beers.

R. S.

Nice and friendly worth a visit...

H. A.

Great pub and selection of beer

G. E.

Excellent service and food is good

R. R.

It was ok a bit noisy when trying to eat.

B. D.

Good food and beer

M. H.

Did not like being served while barmaid on mobile.

B. B.

I liked the informal athmosphere. The prices are okay.

T. G.

Good food perfect for a party

A. L.

The music was too loud for the pub like atmosphere.

H. F.

Good food and atmosphere

A. H.

Went to watch the utd v Bournemouth game

L. B.

Great place and nice food

J. S.

Great that they have the sport back !!!

T. B.

Always good with great staff

R. H.

Good when going out in Colchester. Laid back place

R. W.

Good service, very welcoming

M. K.

Nice pub dodgey band.

J. K.

Had a roast pretty ordinarily

C. M.

Nice place for a relaxed drink

S. W.

Monica gets 5 stars ;)

A. T.

Good quick food.

c. z.

Friendly lovely atmosphere

M. C.

An all round ok pub

M. G.

Nice friendly atmosphere

D. L.

Low price but highly contentd

M. M.

Good beer

R. M.

Great pub to drink at

A. D.

Nice pint of Timothy Taylors

E. Ç.

Its very good👌🏽👌🏽

s. b.

Allways Super Cool

M. P.

Brilliant food

G. S.

Rubbish beer garden

A. B.

Loved it

S. D.

Great value

G. B.

Great location.

L. T.

Lovely

K. M.

nice atmosphere

C. M.

Ok

P. W.

Nice place for apint

C. W.

Lovely pub

D. V.

Good

L. W.

Excellent

J. G.

Good

C. T.

Value for money

J. E.

A little impersonal

J. C.

Friendly staff

J. D.

Nice place

T. G.

Friendly staff

B. S.

No

D. W. T.

Great place

G. B.

Nice place

G. K.

(Translated) Nice atmosphere, good drinks, cool place 👍👍👍 (Original) Miła atmosfera, dobre drinki, fajne miejsce 👍👍👍

J. A.

(Translated) For me, a typical pub with excellent pints and a typical meal, you have to take into account the English schedule, since the kitchen closes (Original) Para mí, típico pub con pintas excelentes y una comida típica, hay q tener en cuenta el horario inglés, ya que la cocina cierra

B. L.

(Translated) Very friendly and typically British. Wonderful... (Original) Très sympathique et typiquement britannique. Merveilleux...

F. v. B.

(Translated) Good stuff, nothing special. (Original) Prima zaak, niet bijzonder.

S. K.

V. Z.

(Translated) Very sauna place (Original) Labai sauni vieta

S. M.

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C. A.

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