# Bateman's Tower Café, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Bateman's Tower Café — Lodging in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 96 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants/bateman-s-tower-caf (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Lodging # Bateman's Tower Café Brightlingsea, Colchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14227288779460404391&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Bateman's Tower Café](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106801035614742334180) **In short:** Bateman's Tower Café is a place to eat in Colchester, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 96 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bateman's Tower Café Bateman's Tower Café sits on Promenade Way in Brightlingsea, near a beach and fishing spot. The café serves light refreshments including bacon rolls and coffee. Free parking is available nearby. The venue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bateman's Tower Café's own website](http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101337204-batemans-tower-brightlingsea?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu#.WURd5OvyvtQ). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Batemans Cafe next door - Brightlingsea Café Lido 350m away - Brightlingsea Lido 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (96 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Colchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/611944). [More restaurants in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (96 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101337204-batemans-tower-brightlingsea?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant#.WURd5OvyvtQ) [01206 303535](tel:01206303535) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Plus Code** 9F33R246+88 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DColchester%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Bateman's Tower Café? Bateman's Tower Café is open Mon–Fri 9am–1pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Bateman's Tower Café any good? Bateman's Tower Café is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 96 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Bateman's Tower Café? 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