The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie

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The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie
  • 75 East Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TS
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Opening hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon teas available everyday, please call 01206 973371
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The Old Siege House was built in the late 15th Century and it has seen many historic events over the years. In 1648 the Old Siege House witnessed one of the most important events of Colchester’s historic past – The Siege of Colchester.

The Siege took place during the reign of Charles 1 and was part of the war between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. The Old Siege House, as you are probably aware is in close proximity to the castle and at the time of the Siege, this restaurant was actually on the road which was once used in the main route to the castle. The building was situated next to the bridge which crossed the river surrounding the town and castle.

At the beginning of the Siege of Colchester, the Royalists occupied the castle and ruled Colchester. However, this was not to last, since the Parliamentarians used some clever tactics and soon realised if they could capture the road leading to the town and castle that they could gain control. The Royalists, after losing the East Bridge side of the castle, become desperate to gain possession of the route to the castle and town again. They went into battle once more with Parliamentarians and won the Siege. Two days later the Parliamentarians took back control of the East Bridge when they stormed the castle, killing the Royalist Commanders by firing squad.
Established: 2014
Cuisine:
European
Dietary Information:
Gluten Free Options
Halal
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Features & Amenities:
Credit Cards Accepted
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Free WiFi
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Meeting Rooms
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
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