Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

4.6

647 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

Whether it's a bite to eat after a morning at Colchester Castle or private dining for 28 people (can we come?), we've got a spot for you. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street, or just follow the sound of people having a good time.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/colchester/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bill’s Colchester has the perfect space for those big events. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street and you’ll have a private space to call your own tucked away from the main restaurant. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, or holding a conference, we’ve got you covered!

Location
135-137 High St, Colchester, ENG CO1 1SP
Neighbourhood
Colchester
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Pancakes
£9.50 per person
Multiple dates available
You are confirmed to join us for our pancake party, whether it’s bottomless pancakes for adults or build your own pancakes for kids!
Small Group Dining Menu
£23.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Vegan Vicky? No spice Sam? When booking for a group, we know it can be tricky. Enjoy 2 or 3 courses from £23.95 with our Group Set Menu, available for 6+ guests. We’re well-seasoned (pun intended) in pleasing crowds. There’s something for everyone, so pull up a chair.
Set Menu for Celebrations
£23.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation or even friendiversary? Dine with us & enjoy 2 courses from £23.95 with our Group Set Menu, available for 6+ guests. Whatever the occasion, we’ll bring the good vibes & a free Doughnut Tower to share.

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Essex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester offers a "pleasant dining experience" with "excellent service" and consistently "quality food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," varied menu options, and "delicious desserts." While some found the vegetarian options limited, others noted the "amazing gluten-free menu" and "great atmosphere."

647 Reviews

S
Serena
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a table of 18 dining to celebrate a birthday. Without asking we were offered the private dining room upstairs and having ordered in advance all the adult meals everything just ran so smoothly. From the moment we were greeted at the door we were made to feel welcome, valued and comfortable. The service was brilliant and relaxed in a great way with 6 children to cater for too. Nothing was too much trouble and the birthday sundae wowed us all! Thank you Nicole and all the team. You did a wonderful job.
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Nick
Essex3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First class, the food was piping hot, which compared to some other restaurants was good news. Breakfast was very nice and could not complain about anything. The staff were as usual friendly and polite. My family go there every boxing day.
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Darren VIP
London99 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great place for a midweek dinner and catch-up. Would recommend
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Elaine
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A superb experience for myself partner and I. First rate service.
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Liz
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Non-intrusive but prompt service despite being busy. Excellent. Food as described in the menu.
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Alison
Essex6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service efficient but not intrusive. Good menu and reasonably priced for size of portions
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Nicholas
Essex3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Calamari starter ok. Burger main good. Lemon and berry sponge dessert dire.
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Amanda
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming staff , looked after all of us at including the dog ! So great that you come for a meal and the dog can have dinner out too .
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Joan
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Bill's in Colchester. Nice and relaxed, friendly, good range of food choices, good value.
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OpenTable Diner
Essex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I always choose Bill's for lumch. There's a wide variety on the menu and there's always a seasonal refresh as well as regular staples. Our meals were delicious!Service is of a consistently high level and was as usual both friendly and professional. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you especially to Deryn.
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FAQs

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester is rated 4.6 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

135-137 High St, Colchester, ENG CO1 1SP

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Colchester
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Breakfast, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
https://bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/colchester/
Phone number
020 8054 5400
Private party facilities
Bill’s Colchester has the perfect space for those big events. Find us where West Stockwell Street meets the High Street and you’ll have a private space to call your own tucked away from the main restaurant. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, or holding a conference, we’ve got you covered!

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Pancakes

Small Group Dining Menu

Set Menu for Celebrations

Menu

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Colchester restaurant rated?

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