The Bricklayers — Restaurant in Colchester

Went to the Bricklayers for lunch recently, I was going to give them a favorable review as requested by the young bar staff but stupidly parked in what used to be their car park! I have now received a Parking Charge for £100!! I phoned the Pub and was told it was nothing to do with them and there were signs up. ' I should have entered my details onto the iPad at the bar' was the answer in a very brusque tone. If the Car Park is nothing to do with them why do they have an iPad for details? Also the staff see people coming from the Car Park would it not be prudent to mention that there is an extortionate fine system in place and their number plate needs to be logged. I went up to the bar twice to order food and drink, not once was anything...

Love going to this pub when I’m in the area, very clean, old traditional style looking pub, which I like in a pub. Simple but always well executed menu. Feels like a good “local’s” pub, but me and the wife have never felt uncomfortable. The last time I was in this pub, there was an issue with the app, I don’t normally use apps. I like to walk to the bar, be nosey, have a chat. But on this occasion the wife had, had a procedure at the local hospital so wanted me to stay with her. Anyway the staff noticed the issue before I’d even realised. I was charged 3 times. The two managers both approached me immediately, and explained the problem and dealt with it instantly. Totally satisfied with the outcome. Highly recommend this venue,...

I live in South Norfolk and met my daughter and partner from London there for Sunday lunch as a quick catchup. We picked it because it was so close to the station as although we drove, they came by train. The food was excellent - but reasonably priced - and staff very friendly and helpful. We must have stayed there for a little over 3 hours. We will certainly meet there again for a short get-together if we cannot manage a weekend at either home. I have seen an adverse comment about the parking but we stopped outside to let them know we had arrived and we were directed to ample car parking facilities at the rear - you just need to log your car registration into an iPad when you enter the pub from the back. Would...