Colson's

Name: Colson's
Address: 3 Catherine St, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX1 1EU
Telephone: 01392 301801
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 2.7

2.7 (175)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

3 Catherine St, Exeter, Devon EX1 1EU

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Colson’s Bar & Grill will provide a unique take on contemporary British cuisine.

Warmhearted & friendly service.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01392 301801
Website
https://colsonsrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3 Catherine St, Exeter, Devon EX1 1EU
Neighborhood
Exeter
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
£29.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a homemade afternoon tea in the old Colson's store. Served between 12:00 - 15:00 pm each day. £29.95 or £34.95 with champagne. Full payment is required to confirm the booking, a member of the team will be in touch to arrange this.
À La Carte Lunch Menu
Multiple dates available
Our food starts with our producers: We use only ethical, sustainable producers from as local an area as possible. We know the fishermen, the foragers and the farmers. We cook simply with care and love and never try too hard with our ingredients, letting them shine. Hospitality is at the heart of what we do, with charming, knowledgeable staff who will look after you like you are family. We offer an A la Carte menu, that is continually changing, guided by the seasons
Graduation Week A la Carte Menu
£42.50 per person
Prepaid
Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
3 Course 42.50 2 Course 32.50

What 175 people are saying

Colson's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

2.7

2.7 based on recent ratings

3.1Food
2.8Service
2.8Ambience
2.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Colson's offers a mixed dining experience with "fantastic ambience and service" and "great meal and nice place." Guests appreciate the "green/plants interior" and friendly staff. While some praise the "excellent" food, others note limited menu options and availability issues. Overall, a cozy spot with room for improvement.

175 Reviews

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Laura
Devon4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
- no atmosphere - the table wasn't laid when we got there , no candles on the table and overall the restaurant was deserted and had no atmosphere at all. - the serving team did there best and where polite, but we where automatically added a high service charge to our bill which we didn't want to pay, but the waiter wasn't able to remove this from our bill as the supervisor wasn't around to change it for him - food was delicious, however we ordered a cheese board for dessert and waited a while for this only time told there was none left, my husband ordered a coffee,.and was also told there was no coffee beans left! This meal was for our wedding anniversary and we where overall very disappointed and won't be returning Finally we where looking forward to enjoying a cocktail on the rooftop bar,.but this was also shut for a private function which also wasn't mentioned to us
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DAVID
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Eaten in three other Indigo hotels and this eras far inferior to the others
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Clare
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had a lovely meal at Colson's with a friend. The green/plants interior was really nice, the service was very friendly, food tasted great, and good value for money. No awkward service charge moment at the end either, which made a change! I would definitely go back. There weren't many other people there so it was pretty quiet but I didn't mind this.
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Natasha
Devon4 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was the 2nd time we attempted to attend Coulsons for a Sunday lunch. The first time we arrived they informed us Sunday Lunch wasn't an option. On this occasion we thought we would check prior to dining. After standing in a queue for 10 minutes the staff didn't know if Sunday lunch would be available that day. Baring in mind we were supposed to be eating an hour later. So we chose to dine elsewhere.
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Lily
Devon1 review
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice restaurant, friendly staff however strange menu where you have pay £20 for a hot breakfast as you have to pay for the continental breakfast aswell
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Ryan
Devon2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Left very disappointed! After having one of the best roast dinners I’ve ever had perviously, I thought I would book to go back for Mother’s Day, well that was a mistake. The roast came out plated with minimal veg where by previously seasonal veg / Potatoes and Cauliflower on the side, when I asked where the cauliflower cheese perviously the waitress said they had none, and the Yorkshire pudding was made by Aunt Bessie all the same size, Beef was over done and the whole meal cold. The picture online needs updating to reflect these changes. Don’t think I need to say anymore.
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charles
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Mothers Day menu was very limited with three meat mains and only roasted cauliflower as a veggie option. The veggie starters were a cauliflower soup{!!!!} and a vert disappointing tomato and mozarella plate, All the food was totally overcooked and the cauliflower was burnt and inedible. We sent the food back, paid for the drinks and left. The staff were very apologetic. They agreed that the menu was very poor, that the food was substandard, and said that there was only one "chef" on duty. Very disappointing and will not be returning.
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Ray
Devon1 review
1.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were greeted well and led to a deserted restaurant. Our drinks order was taken but unfortunately spilt over us and the floor on delivery. Blackcurrant drink I can assure you from personal experience is very sticky! The waitress was very concerned about herself having been splashed took time out to wipe herself off. We suffered the dinner period and evening with the contamination. The starters were served and were ok but nothing special. I had simple fish and chips which was not inedible and by what remained on the other plates it was obvious that the food offered was not enjoyed. The battered fish was dried right out and the batter fried to be almost black. We were asked by the waitress if every thing was ok with the meals and I explained the issues. We got a timid apology, but no follow up by a senior or mature member of staff. We would certainly not recommend this restaurant to anyone. No senior management being available, we paid the bill in full but stated the payment was under protest. A complete shambles!
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Seb
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very restricted menu for Valentine’s Day and even then not all items were available on it. Unable to do cocktails off the set menu. Poor service and attention especially considering how quiet it was.
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Maggie
Devon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very enjoyable long, lazy lunch. The food was excellent. The menu isn’t huge but that suits me fine, it means some thought has been given to the food which can be carefully prepared and cooked. The staff were very helpful, the service quite slow but that was fine, my niece and I had a lot of catching up to do and we were left alone, not hurried or interrupted. They were very good about catering for intolerances. I will definitely go again for a special occasion.
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Colson's is rated 2.7 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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United Kingdom
Devon
East Devon
Exeter

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

3 Catherine St, Exeter, Devon EX1 1EU

Additional information

Neighborhood
Exeter
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://colsonsrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01392 301801

Colson's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

À La Carte Lunch Menu

Graduation Week A la Carte Menu

Menu

What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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