Chicago Rock Cafe, Colchester

Everyone knows what Chicagos are about, same thing here as anywhere else. Beer is absolutely horrific though, one evening I must have asked to swap my drink 5 times, kudos to the bar staff for putting up with my moaning but drink really is awful. Every pint no matter what seems to have a metallic taste.

14 Dec 2007 14:12

The Albert, Witham

Infested with chavs is about right. Service is ok, but language from the punters is often unbelievably bad. I'm no vicar, but I'm uncomfortable with the shouting and swearing in there. Manager/Staff should have a word and put an end to it. Certainly not a family atmosphere, just a place to have a drink while waiting for a train.

13 Dec 2007 14:37

Ye Olde Marquis, Colchester

Great pub. Beer is fine, food is absolutely fantastic value. Cannot believe more people don't eat here. Anyone I've ever brought here to eat has been really impressed, simple but great tasting. As for the "minimum wage casuals", I've always found the staff to be polite, friendly and good company. Changing hands over the next few weeks so I'm not very happy, hope it doesn't change too much. Great pub for the football as well. Where will I watch the footie next season? Hopefully still the Marquis, but we'll see.

29 Jun 2007 12:54