A dining area with round marble tables set with glassware and red leather chairs, large windows, and framed artwork at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with a mix of red and green upholstered chairs, wooden tables set with glassware, framed artwork on rustic wood walls, and a skylight at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A dining area with two long wooden tables pushed together, set with wine glasses, plates, and floral centerpieces, surrounded by red upholstered chairs and lit by floral-patterned pendant lamps at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
An outdoor dining area with white marble tables, wicker chairs, and lush green foliage along a wooden fence at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with wooden panel walls, hanging patterned lamps, red and green upholstered chairs, and wall art at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with wooden booths, red chairs, hanging pendant lamps, and chalkboard menus on a brick wall at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with green upholstered chairs, round tables set with glassware and cutlery, decorative wall art, and soft ambient lighting at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with round tables set with glassware, cutlery, and napkins, surrounded by green and red velvet chairs at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A wooden dining table set for eight with glassware and cutlery beside large windows and wooden floors at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A dining area with a long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, candles, drinks, floral centerpieces, and red upholstered chairs at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, featuring leather chairs, wine bottles, napkins, glasses, and candles at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A dining area with a large wooden table set with colorful teapots, cups, glassware, and menus, surrounded by padded chairs at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A dining area with mismatched chairs, set tables with colorful teapots, cups, and cutlery, wooden paneling, and eclectic decor at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A restaurant interior featuring a tiled bar counter, pendant lights, wall art with bird illustrations, and red leather chairs at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
The exterior of a corner restaurant with large windows, black trim, and a sign reading 'Bill's,' featuring a few people walking on the sidewalk and outdoor seating with umbrellas at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and coleslaw on a sesame seed bun, served with a side of dipping sauce at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A close-up of a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and melted cheese in a sesame seed bun, served with a side of pickles on a red plate at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A close-up of a marble table set with a bowl of chili topped with sour cream, tortilla chips, sliced chili, and herbs beside a glass of red wine and a lit candle at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.
A marble table set with a patterned serving platter holding dips, fried snacks, pita chips, olives, and a glass of red wine at Bill's Colchester Restaurant.

Entire Venue at Bill's Colchester Restaurant

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
136-137 High Street, Essex, CO1 1SP –
Colchester City Centre
Up to 86
seats
Up to 86
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Bill’s Colchester is a relaxed all-day restaurant with a colourful, eclectic interior and a mix of period details and contemporary finishes.

Design
The space brings together exposed ceilings, warm timber flooring, patterned tiles, bright leather chairs and botanical artwork. Pendant lighting and natural daylight help create an informal setting with plenty of character.

Features
The restaurant offers full table service, along with a staffed bar serving beer, wine, cocktails and coffee. Outdoor seating is also available, and the layout can be adjusted for different group sizes and event formats.

Ideal for
Group meals, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, team lunches and casual drinks receptions.

What guests say
Guests often mention the attentive, professional team and the comfortable, easy-going atmosphere.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in our Private Dining Room with a 3-course festive menu, plus optional pre-ordered drinks packages.

Christmas Set Menu – Private Dining Room
£35.95 per person

• Three-course Christmas set menu
• Private dining room booking
• Pre-order link for guest choices; submit 7 days before
• Optional drinks packages available to pre-order

STARTERS
1. Smoked salmon cured in beetroot
2. Crispy Somerset Camembert
3. Chicken liver & brandy pâté
4. Parsnip & apple soup

MAINS
1. Roasted turkey breast stuffed with apricot & rosemary
2. Chargrilled Black Angus sirloin steak
3. Slow-cooked pork belly
4. Grilled salmon fillet
5. Beetroot & caramelised onion tart

DESSERTS
1. Bill’s Christmas cheesecake
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Bill’s cheese plate
4. Chocolate & salted caramel tart

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:30 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
8:00 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Per session
9:00 – 21:00
from £16 per person
Alcohol licence until 21:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 86
  • Dining
    up to 86

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • High chairs
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About Bill's Colchester Restaurant

Bill's Colchester Restaurant is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Rebecca Lamb
Member of Tagvenue since August 2026
1 Review
5 Rating
3h Response time
100% Response rate

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