2 St Botolph's St, Colchester CO2 7DX

About This Pub

Ah, Fashion Cafe – it's one of those local bars in Colchester that has that classic pub feel, tucked away on St Botolph's Street, and it's open late into the night, which is perfect if you're looking to cap off an evening with mates. From what I've gathered from the reviews, the staff can be absolute gems, making you feel welcome and chatting away like old friends, and it's spot on for a chilled game of pool or sinking a few pints from their well-stocked bar. That 3.9 rating shows it's generally hitting the mark for a good night out. But, let's be straight, there are a few bumps in the road; some folks have had less than stellar experiences, like being greeted rudely or even turned away for reasons that don't sit right, which is a real shame and could leave you feeling let down. Overall, if you're up for a casual drink and a bit of a gamble on the atmosphere, it's worth a try, but maybe pop in during quieter times to get the best of it – just keep in mind it's not perfect, and that's the honest truth from what the crowd's saying.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home, which really adds to the vibe.
  • It's a brilliant spot for a relaxed game of pool or to wind down after a night out, especially when it's not too busy.
  • They've got a solid selection of beers and lagers, so you're spoilt for choice if you're after a good pint.
Cons
  • There have been some reports of rude interactions with staff or the owner, which can really put a dampener on things.
  • A few experiences mentioned discrimination or unwelcoming attitudes, and that's just not on – it's disappointing for what could be a great place.
  • It might not always deliver a consistent feel, with some folks feeling turned away over trivial matters, so it's worth going in with your eyes open.

Contact Information

2 St Botolph's St, Colchester CO2 7DX
+441206562157
Bar
Closed

Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday (Today)12:00 - 03:30
Wednesday12:00 - 03:30
Thursday12:00 - 04:30
Friday12:00 - 04:30
Saturday12:00 - 04:30
Sunday12:00 - 03:30

Location

Recent Reviews

Great place to go to end your night or just for a quiet game of pool. Staff are really inviting and friendly. Dan, the bouncer is a Lengend.
CA
Chad Allmark
Went in on Sunday afternoon while waiting on the bus to the airport (killing time). Not very busy, but bar staff and customers were very friendly and would definitely go back
KL
Kevin Lennon
Popped me head in on the way home just to have a look as I saw they were showing the football, was rudely greeted said I just wanted to check out the garden as my partner is sensitive to too much sunlight and was told that it was " sunny out there " congratulations on losing a customer before I even had a chance to buy a beer, absolutely terrible customer service, didn't even get to sit down before I was rudely spoken to and made to feel uncomfortable and left, if that was the owner then I'm not surprised the place was absolutely dead on the hottest day of the year when the euros are on and if it wasn't the owner then I hope they see this review and hirer someone who knows how to interact with customers.
CW
chris wingfield
Owner of the venue refuses to let me enter due to the fact I have Tourette’s. One time when I was there I swiped a glass as a tic and unfortunately it smashed. I have offered to pay the owner for the glass yet he refuses. He has made up malicious lies that I pick glasses up and throw them at people which he claims to have witnessed on CCTV yet will not share with me. He also claims that other members of the public (people I knew and were with) have made complaints against me which Is also untrue. Previous to this event he has threatened to kick me out due to a whistle tic I have annoying him which is something out of my control. It is already humiliating enough to make noises and movement I cannot help and this has had a huge knock of my confidence in going out not to mention that TS is a protected disability covered by the 2010 equality act.
R
Rayne
Went to play some pool on a Tuesday night so probably not representative of what it'd be like on a Thursday/Friday/Saturday - depends what kind of night you're after, but for a leisurely game of pool on a Tuesday night it was perfect. The bar had a wide array of beers / largers and well stocked liquor. One thing I should point out is the kickboards on the sofa can absorb pool-balls. In a one-in-a-million fluke, I dropped the black ball while racking-up, and confidently let it roll along the floor thinking I'd be able to find it. Could I find it? No. Walked the length of the upstairs area, checked downstairs,to see if the ball had somehow made its way down the staircase. No luck. Then finally, I noticed the cushion on the sofa was a little off centre and lifted it up. Lo an behold, there was the 8-ball. It had it the kickboard and jumped inside the base of the sofa.
JM
John Martin

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