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Set beside the natural beauty of the River Stour lies one of the finest wedding venues in Colchester, Essex: Talbooth Restaurant & Marquee. Here, you can enjoy your special day in the most stunning surroundings. Established in 1952 and located in the heart of Constable Country, Talbooth Restaurant is a modernised, 16th-century listed building with a stunning marquee set within the riverside gardens that gently curve along the River Stour.
Stay the night before in the stunning riverside cottage, Idle Waters, and soak in the views of the glorious wedding venue across the river bank whilst getting ready for the big day. Alternatively, book a room at the luxury Talbooth House and Spa and enjoy some pampering the afternoon prior to the wedding while relaxing in the knowledge that everything is being taken care of.
The licensed restaurant is full of stunning period features and looks out onto the River Stour, terrace and perfectly manicured lawns. Getting married in the River Room, followed by a wedding breakfast in the marquee, means that the wedding party has exclusivity of Talbooth Restaurant during the wedding day, from the ceremony through to early evening.
It really is all about the food at the Talbooth. With great ingredients, imaginative menus and 70 years of expertise in catering for fabulous events, their chefs can create incredible options for your wedding based on all kinds of menu tastes and styles. Menu options include fine dining standard and restaurant-quality three-course banquets or exciting sharing-style menus for a slightly more relaxed vibe.
Three fabulous event planners are also on hand to assist throughout the planning process, and a dedicated event manager ensures that everything runs smoothly from start to finish on the day.
The nearby Talbooth House & Spa has 12 luxurious bedrooms, a tennis court and an outdoor pool (heated to a sizzling 85 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as a sauna and hot tub. The spa has six treatment rooms and offers a wide range of services enabling the wedding party plenty of time to pamper and relax before the big day. You can even take the whole house and spa and enjoy a fabulous wedding weekend. In addition to the Talbooth House and Spa, sister property Milsoms offers a buzzing brasserie restaurant with gorgeous grounds and a further 15 bedrooms. The Talbooth House and Spa is available for exclusive hire, and wedding weekends are a real thing at this venue!
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Reviews for Talbooth Restaurant
Dream wedding!
The food on the day was outstanding and the bar staff kept our guests constantly topped up. The venue was beautiful and presented so well.
We couldn’t recommend the talbooth and their staff more, 10/10
Gary and Charlotte 24/8/24
What an amazing team xxx
Most magical wedding EVER
Our perfect day!
Mr & Mrs David Hill
Alex Carr at The Talbooth seemed to take all of our requests in her stride. Nothing was too much trouble, nothing was too complicated for her to take on and arrange. On the day we had just over 40 guests for the renewal of our vows, a buffet and then dancing and more food going into the evening. Every member of staff was ‘on point’, attentive, polite and friendly.
All of our guests commented on the beautiful venue and the incredible food, the entire experience was amazing.
Alex was always available to offer advice and support and it is due to her and her incredible wedding planning team that our day was such a success, we just cannot praise them, and thank them enough for making our day so special. We used the marquee and garden for our event, it was so beautiful. The gardens are amazing.
We did provide our own canopy for the event inside the marquee but the staff ensured we had sufficient access and time to put it all together with our friends.
Everyone was so professional, nothing was left to chance. In the evening, Natalie who was running the bar, ensured that everything was perfect for us, well done to all of you! We did appreciate everything that you did for us.
If you’re looking for the perfect venue to use for a celebration, look no further, it’s here at The Talbooth.
Best wedding venue ever!
The staff on the day were absolutely excellent. Special mention here to Natalie who saw to it that the wedding breakfast went without a hitch and ran very smoothly.
And now to both of you, Alex and Keighley.
We couldn’t have asked for more from either of you. Your comms were excellent, always quick with your replies to our (many) queries. You both were friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to have to help us along the way.
We have had many comments from guests stating it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to; and while we (Vicky) take a little of the credit for that, the whole experience on the day was testament to how well Talbooth handled everything.
The food was outstanding (everyone said this), the service was top drawer, and you even arranged a day of sunshine!!
Thanks to all at Talbooth/Milsoms for the best day of our lives.
Fabulous Wedding Venue & Team!
October Wedding
Jess and her team guided through the various options available - this including menu choices,accommodation, evening entertainment- including the choice of backlighting in the Marquee.
We choose to have the grooms party and wedding guests stay at the Milsoms , we also booked Idle Waters. This was the perfect choice for the bridal party as we were able to have a girls night the evening before- and then our hair and make up team came to the cottage. Another bonus was being able to see the preparations taking place across the water.
The day went with perfection - from the moment the car arrived , the professionalism was clear to see and safe to say took away nerves.
The food was incredible, 6 months later our guests still talk about it - the cheese board was a huge hit !
We also include a rude along the river, which I highly recommend as it gave us some precious time alone to take it all in. Also a nice treat for the guests to enjoy.
We could not of asked for more from the venue, and truly a day to remember.
Wedding reception
Super friendly staff, kept our wedding day stress free.
Guest were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the vast quantities of amazing food.
Beautifully Stunning Wedding Venue with Incredible Staff
The staff were very attentive from the moment we confirmed our date, during the build up and on the day to make sure all our needs were met and that everything ran smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. They were very patient when I was having little panics and worries about things during the planning stages, they were very reassuring (we mainly dealt with Kayleigh but Alex also helped).
It is a stunning venue from the ceremony room with the old beams and big windows looking out onto the river and lawn, to the boat to the marquee with the fairy lights!
The food was exquisite and all dietary requirements were met without any bother, we had so many compliments about how amazing the food was and just what a stunning venue it is!
It is very unique and we are so glad we were lucky enough to have got married there, would definitely recommend and will be going back for anniversaries!
Exceptional
Perfect Day
The booking team were very helpful throughout the whole of the planning process and even through Covid with all the postponing and changes they couldn't have been more helpful.
Picture Perfect!
Incredible venue!
We had driven past Talbooth many times with intrigue, when it came to picking a wedding venue, we wanted the views, food, ambiance and service to ensure we as the bride and groom, our families and guests all had the best day. We looked at many venues, with the house and spa and Talbooth being the first. Simply nothing compared. Organising and arranging everything in advance is down to a fine, friendly tee and the day did not disappoint, it was simply perfect. The wonderful team could not do enough for everyone, the food was simply amazing, everything ran perfectly, the other suppliers found it a well oiled machine enabling the scale without fuss, but with the personal touch that made it feel so personal to us. We wish the day would have never ended. We booked out the cottage, house and spa and most of Milsoms, all feeling relaxed, spotless and well that lawn is the envy of many a professional groundskeeper. You certainly get what you pay for, so whilst the talbooth looked quite expensive on paper, it is one of the best investments we ever made, with everyone’s memories focussed on the right things with the perfect backdrop. On reflection, worth absolutely every penny and more.
Alex and Jess were brilliant, promptly answering our many questions and they were always super helpful. Thank you all so much!
Kerrie and Simon 🤍
Magical riverside venue
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We’re back with another spectacular Wedding Open Day in the marquee at Talbooth Restaurant.
Come along to our Wedding Open Day for couples and their families to explore and get a feel for what a special Talbooth wedding will be like beside the river at Talbooth Restaurant.
Undecided between a small and intimate ceremony, or a bigger marquee party? Or perhaps your dream wedding comprises a series of celebrations spread over a few days and venues. This Open Day is the perfect opportunity to envision a celebration in the stunningly situated marquee:
- Explore the Marquee at Talbooth Restaurant
- Meet excellent wedding suppliers
- Look across the river to Idle Waters, our self-catered cottage popular with wedding parties.
Enjoy a glass of fizz or tea and coffee whilst you meet a member of the Milsom Wedding team who will greet you to discuss all your exciting plans and guide you through our beautiful riverside marquee.
If the venue and setting aren’t enough to make you say Yes, we have award-winning food and our kitchen will be serving canapés throughout the day that will be sure to wow.
There will be a chance to meet some of our recommended suppliers who will be exhibiting across the properties on the day too!
Entry is free, but pre-booking is required by submitting our online entry form, speaking to the Milsom Wedding team by phone or email.
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