# The Blue Anchor, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.5/5 from 748 Google reviews. Quaint 16th-century village inn with rustic-chic dining, free Wi-Fi and a walled garden. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/the-blue-anchor (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # The Blue Anchor Colchester, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17844968526440446880&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Ale Johnson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113181979937014931569) **In short:** The Blue Anchor is a restaurant in Essex, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 748 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places Quaint 16th-century village inn with rustic-chic dining, free Wi-Fi and a walled garden. Summary via Google ## About The Blue Anchor The Blue Anchor is a 16th-century inn in Feering village with a walled garden and rustic-chic dining room. Free Wi-Fi is available. The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups and families with children. Diners report the food is well cooked and presented, with staff willing to cater for dietary requirements. Service is noted as friendly and professional. Prices are described as reasonable. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Blue Anchor's own website](http://www.theblueanchorfeering.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Colchester Prestige Ltd next door - The Aurora Wellness Retreat next door - Drive Dayles Limited next door - Kelvedon & Feering Cricket Club 400m away - 4site Consulting 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's excellent and delicious food, which is often beautifully cooked and presented, with staff happy to accommodate dietary requests. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and professional service, as well as the reasonable prices. Others mention the pleasant, warm, and cosy atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (748 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/796485). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (748 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.theblueanchorfeering.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01376 571783](tel:01376571783) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32RPV8+F6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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