The Three Horseshoes

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The Three Horseshoes Colchester | Award Winning Modern British Pub

The Kitchen and the Family Behind It

The Three Horseshoes sits on Church Road in Colchester, where the kitchen focuses on seasonal Modern British cooking. Moira and Sam Edwards purchased this Fordham country pub during the third lockdown and built a team that values steady execution over fleeting trends. Head Chef Josh Dawson draws on his family’s butchery heritage and previous stints at Plate in London to craft every plate. The staff treat local sourcing as a daily practice.

Seasonal Plates from the Garden

The menu rotates weekly to reflect what arrives fresh from nearby farms and their own kitchen garden. Diners typically encounter locally caught fish alongside Norfolk lamb and seasonal vegetables prepared with restrained technique. The Sunday offering expands to include traditional roasts that suit the Essex countryside. Wines are drawn from a curated list that pairs well with the Modern British menu.

Garden Seating and Quiet Recognition

The building balances a relaxed pub environment with reservable dining tables and a large secluded garden for summer evenings. Dogs are welcomed in both the bar area and the garden room, provided guests mention them when booking. This straightforward hospitality earned the venue a Michelin Bib Gourmand alongside three AA Rosettes. They also took home East of England Pub of the Year in 2024, proving that consistent execution resonates.