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What User likes about The Lion:
We had afternoon tea, the cakes were plates of cakes all very nice, but not really what you expect for an afternoon tea. The service was nice and friendly a table arrived with small children and the noise level increased significantly. However, a beautiful place and service. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Lion:
The only thing going for this place was the historic setting. No wonder the restaurant was empty!! The food was mediocre and the surcharge as a non resident for a very tough steak was not at all clearly indicated of the menu! Not a proper statement ,just a small easily missed letter. One member of staff who seemed pained to be serving. Booked this in advance looking forward to a good meal wish I had chosen elsewhere!... View all feedback.
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Living in this village for nearly two years, we 've popped in for plenty of 'quick ' drinks and checked out their main menu a few times. Surprisingly, it took u...
read moreThe dining area was clean and inviting, the service was friendly and prompt, and the food was tasty. It made for a lovely dining experience overall.
We had a wonderful lunch, enjoyed a bottle of wine, and had a delicious evening meal (and another bottle of wine!). The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff wer...
read moreWe stayed for two nights bed and breakfast. Great accomadation . All very clean and tidy. Breakfast was very good however it would have been nice to have been o...
read moreWe booked for Sunday lunch at 2pm, they only had turkey and nut roast left, we had one of each. Both meals were delicious, with a decent amount of veg, the roas...
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read moreWe had afternoon tea, the cakes were plates of cakes all very nice, but not really what you expect for an afternoon tea. The service was nice and friendly a tab...
read moreHave fun! You need to order all 3 courses at the beginning as the cook goes home at 20.20 and not wait until you're done. My husband's pork was overcooked and m...
read moreHad a 3-course Sunday lunch, the food was great, came out quickly and tasted good. The restaurant was very quiet but it meant our waiter was very attentive, my...
read moreI 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...
read moreThe only thing going for this place was the historic setting. No wonder the restaurant was empty!! The food was mediocre and the surcharge as a non resident for...
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read moreAwful 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 ov...
read moreWe 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 tab...
read moreBooked 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 t...
read moreReceived 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.
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