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BBQ Lounge and Shisha

RestaurantColchester, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(318 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7411 708166
Haven Rd, Colchester CO2 8HT, United Kingdom
£20–40 · Reported by 195 people

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About BBQ Lounge and Shisha

On Haven Rd in Colchester, BBQ Lounge and Shisha is a restaurant built around tables fitted with their own BBQ grill, so diners cook skewers and other items themselves at the table. A buffet runs alongside the grill option, with a wide selection of dishes including multiple curry choices, drawn from a menu of 55 items. The Beef Burger, Kebab, and Pulled Pork sit among the offerings, and dessert includes mango kheer and sevaiya kheer. A shisha menu rounds out the visit. The kitchen serves halal food throughout. Step-free access serves visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs make the room workable for families with young children. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and free Wi-Fi covers the space. The restaurant opens Monday to Sunday, closing on Tuesdays, and reservations are recommended given the table-side grill setup.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · On-site parking · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
  • Dietary
    Serves halal food · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

55 dishes · mains £6–30
  • D'apple£21.00
  • Watermelon£21.00
  • Grape£21.00
  • Blueberry£21.00
  • Mint£21.00
  • Coconut£21.00
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Reviews

4.6/5
318 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention table-top bbq grilling, buffet spread variety, mango kheer and sevaiya kheer and lamb saag.

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Customer Review Summary

The table-top BBQ and all-you-can-eat buffet draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the grill-at-your-table setup paired with an extensive spread of curries and mains. Standout dishes named include the Lamb Saag, Prawn and mango curry, mango kheer and sevaiya kheer, and a vegetarian coconut lemon rice praised as outstanding, alongside recommendations for the Katsu chicken and bbq Paneer. The shisha selection, including a blueberry and lychee mix, also earns mentions, and several reviewers single out one host in particular as attentive and kind, though he is not named here. Against this, one review describes the BBQ skewers as dry and bland and the mustard fish as fishy, with dessert called soggy and dry, and that same reviewer reports feeling sick and vomiting after the meal. Most others, however, leave full and satisfied, with several saying they'd return.

Featured reviews

  • Alan Robinson
    The food was was exceptional, far exceeding what I expected from a buffet. The dishes that I tried were all really very tasty and the table BBQ was both great fun and delicious. Unlimited skewers with a range of flavours, all carefully …
  • Nahis Begum Choudhury
    Food was amazing, full of flavour. Place is beautiful and staff are very accommodating and provided excellent service
  • Bhanu Vullanki
    Superb ambience and an impressive variety of food choices! We absolutely loved the experience, and the kids enjoyed every bit of it too. The highlight was definitely the live BBQ, along with the extensive buffet spread. And the desserts—so many options to choose from, all delicious!
  • Purvi Shah
    Lovely ambience and staff were so good, we are vegetarian and they offered coconut lemon rice,which was outstanding .Bbq dishes needs a bit more flavour.
  • Constantina VAssilatos
    Overall a cool concept. The staff were super friendly and the drinks were yummy. The BBQ skewers were super dry and kind of bland and the mustard fish was super fishy (as if it’s been frozen for awhile). The buffet was decent and we enjoyed some of the food from it. Desert was a bit of a let down, soggy fried dough and dry cake and a bit of fruit. Wouldn’t go again. About an hour after leaving I felt really sick and the rest of the evening I was throwing up. The restaurant is beautiful and has so much potential. Just a simple fix of the quality of food and it’ll be sorted.

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
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Highlights

  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Always offers all that you can eat
  • Serves beer
Offerings· 8
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves halal food
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Facilities· 2
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
Dining options· 5
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Parking· 2
  • On-site parking
  • Plenty of parking
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 4
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Popular with university students
Accessibility· 1
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu

Location

How BBQ Lounge and Shisha compares to nearby restaurants

  • BBQ Lounge and Shisha · This shop4.6
    318 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: table-top bbq grilling, buffet spread variety, mango kheer and sevaiya kheer

  • 311 reviews1.8 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: meze platter, lamb chops, kofte

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Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.

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