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Talbooth Restaurant

Talbooth Restaurant

Colchester, Essex
5.0 out of 5 rating, 46 reviews
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    Alexandra Sent on 22/08/2026
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    Amazing wedding venue

    A big thank you to the entire team for what turned out to be the perfect day. We and all of our guests had a magical time - Talbooth Restaurant will now be a forever special place for our family.

    We had many compliments on the food and a lot of guests wanted to know what the champagne and wines were - they liked them that much!

    In particular, the attentiveness from staff on the day was noted by us and many guests. It was highly professional and discreet operation.
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    Alice Sent on 04/08/2026
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    Magical Wedding Day

    We had our wedding reception in the marquee in July 2026 at the Talbooth. From start to finish the Talbooth team were absolutely brilliant! They were always quick to reply to my many, many emails! They were able to accommodate our special requests (even allowing a table tennis table and table football to be set up in the marquee!) Alex, Grace and Keighley were outstanding at helping us plan everything. We were even able to set up the marquee the day before as luckily there was no event on the day before, which saved us lots of time! We had Natalie as our wedding coordinator on the day and she was an absolute dream! She helped everything run perfectly smoothly in the background! The food was top class as we knew it would be! We had the best day imaginable - only wish we could do it all over again! The Talbooth staff were all exemplary and so professional! We are so grateful for everything you did for us! For anyone wanting a magical day with no stress, be sure to use the Talbooth team!
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    Claire Sent on 18/06/2026
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    Absolutely beautiful wedding venue !!!

    The talbooth really did exceed our expectations!! They were very accommodating, professional throughout and ensured our wedding day went to plan!! A special mention to Natalie who was amazing in the day! So friendly and efficient!! She meet our every need and was always on hand if we needed anything. Thank you to all the staff who made our day so special! The venue itself is stunning , such a beautiful location to get married, the food was excellent too!

    Thanks so much everyone !

    Claire and Stew xx
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    Kellie Sent on 03/06/2026
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    The most perfect day!

    We recently held our wedding at Talbooth and honestly could not have asked for a better venue. From the very beginning of the planning process right through to the wedding day itself, the service was exceptional. Every detail was handled with professionalism, care, and genuine enthusiasm, making the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free!

    A special thank you must go to Alex, our event coordinator, who was fantastic throughout the planning process. Alex was always helpful, responsive, and reassuring, ensuring everything came together perfectly for us! We’d also like to thank Rachel, who ran the event on the day and did an incredible job keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes so that we could simply relax and enjoy every moment!

    The food was outstanding and received so many compliments from our guests. We opted for the BBQ and it was absolutely amazing – the quality, presentation, and flavours were exceptional. So many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and how much they enjoyed it!

    The grounds are stunning and provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding. The beautiful setting made for incredible photographs and created a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day!

    We are so grateful to the entire Talbooth team for helping create such a memorable day. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect venue and would highly recommend Talbooth to anyone looking for a truly special wedding venue!!!
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    Caoimhe Sent on 14/12/2025
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    Wedding at the Talbooth Restaurant - August 9th 2025!

    We got married at the Talbooth Restaurant on the 9th August 2025. The venue was incredible and we cannot compliment the staff enough. They were very attentive and helped us with every little thing.
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    Phil Sent on 03/10/2025
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    The venue was breathtaking

    After taking the decision to hold our wedding at the Talbooth we knew we were in for a treat. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with smiling faces and champagne. The venue was breathtaking with manicured lawns and despite the weather the flower beds shone with colour.

    The staff went above and beyond to make our day seamless and a keen eye made sure nobody had an empty glass. The BBQ we chose was simply stunning, and along with the canapes selection was a hit for all dietary preferences, with the dessert platters topping out the meal.

    The marquee was the perfect venue with the tables laid out thoughtfully and with great attention to detail, nothing was missed.

    The more senior guests were able to enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake on the soft seating while the younger crowd danced the night away.

    The day was simply perfection, and if you're looking for a perfect venue come rain or shine, the Talbooth is it.

    A sentiment shared by all our guests.
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    Charlotte Sent on 02/10/2025
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    Our wedding

    I can highly recommend Milsom wedding having recently got married in September we had our reception at Tollbooth in The Marquee- The grounds are simple stunning. Arriving on the boat was a great surprise to our guest and something a little different where quests can then have a trip up & down the river. The service on the day was fantastic by Rachel & Natalie along with there team who work so hard. Along with Jess and the girls leading up to the big day are very efficient and make the whole process very smooth. We knew from the moment we booked it was the correct decision and the service throughout confirmed we made the right choice in booking our wedding here. If you are thinking of booking with Milsoms wedding do it! You will not be disappointed.
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    Aaron Sent on 01/10/2025
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    Our September Wedding

    We are so glad we booked our wedding at the Talbooth Restaurant, it was a truly magical day and the venue and team added to that.
    Keighley and Alex were both fantastic at helping us organise the day, and the team on the day led by Natalie and Rachel were faultless.
    Everything was perfect from the food and wine to the atmosphere in the marquee, The Talbooth is a truly special place.
    The team were able to fit everything into our budget, and it was certainly value for money.
    Hiring Kathleen, the river boat, was a perfect way to spend some time together as a newly married couple and float away for some peace before the drinks reception.
    We would recommend getting married here to everyone and anyone, our day was simply perfect and we can't thank The Talbooth and team enough.
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    Chloe Sent on 25/09/2025
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    Perfection!

    Everyone at Milsom’s made our wedding so magical. Planning was so easy and they were happy to meet us several times and also discuss all the different options we thought up. On the day it went to smoothly due to the team handling everything, we just enjoyed every moment! We loved staying at the cottage they also run across the river. The food was insane and so delicious, all our guests said they couldn’t believe how much food we had throughout the day and were very full and happy!
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    Charlotte Sent on 04/01/2025
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    The perfect day!

    Having our June 2024 wedding at Le Talbooth was absolutely perfect!

    We worked with Jess who was always on hand, incredibly prompt and professional and easy to chat with about all and any small worries. She made everything about the day go so smoothly and we felt that we were in the safest hands. She made all our requests happen and no question was too silly.

    The food was incredible and Le Talbooth managed the various dietary requirements and allergies guests had with absolute ease and skill. Our guests still talk to us about how delicious the food and wine was! Le Talbooth helped coordinate rooms at the Milsoms hotels for guests and removed all stress for us!

    We arrived by boat and the setting on the river was superb and completely dreamlike. What an exquisite day and what a fantastic, experienced and utterly brilliant team.

    Thank you Le Talbooth!
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