A group of friends all sat round a table with meals and drinks served in the interior restaurant at a Flaming Grill venue.

Find a BBQ restaurant near you with the Rovers Tye in Colchester

Let's face it, a classic British BBQ is more than just food, it's an experience. And if you're searching for a BBQ restaurant near you, the Rovers Tye in Colchester is always happy to host.

Not to blow our own horns (although, toot toot), but tucking into one of our dishes is an event in itself. A monumental one. Whether it's for family celebrations, a mid-week lunch or a special meal, we've got all the ingredients for a great time.

We're famously known as the Home of the Sizzling Skillet, and our BBQ food restaurant menu brings the heat in all the right ways. Think seared, smoked, flame-grilled and packed with mouthwatering flavour from first bite to last. Forget American BBQ. This is a British BBQ experience done right.

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Why BBQ food is better in a pub than at home

As far as we’re concerned, BBQ food isn't about polite table manners or fancy etiquette. It's the kind of food that's made to be properly tucked into. We're talking hands-first, sauce around your mouth and maybe even loosening the top button of your jeans if things get serious. No judgement here!

Plus, unlike a British BBQ in the garden, you don't have to worry about a sudden downpour sending everyone scrambling for cover. No standing around under brollies, no Uncle Keith desperately trying to convince the coals to light, and no cousins five minutes away from voting to sack it all off and order a takeaway instead.

We've got all the thrills of the grill, as well as the good times and great vibes of a family-friendly pub. If you're searching for a BBQ restaurant near you or a place to dine, you've found the perfect spot at our door. Book a table, pull up a chair and come hungry. We've got a plate with your name on it, piled high with smoky, juicy goodness. Lunch or dinner, it's the kind of good food that'll have you licking your fingers clean and feeling just a little bit jealous of the napkin that gets the final few drops.

Our menu is a real smoke show

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Luckily for you, our friendly restaurant chefs are more than happy to take one for the team when you book a table. They're regularly found battling roaring flames and sizzling smoke to bring you that smoky, charred, straight-off-the-BBQ experience that we all know and love. Because let's be honest, everything tastes better with a little flame-fired magic.

Here's some of our BBQ dishes that are a true smoke show:

Full Rack of Pork Ribs

Served with chips, corn on the cob and coleslaw, this is a plate made for eating with your hands. Our ribs are smothered with flavour and practically fall off the bone.

Chicken & Steak Combo

This perfect plate pairs half a flame-grilled roast chicken with a juicy 4oz* rump steak for the ultimate meaty moment. Served with chips, onion rings, corn on the cob and coleslaw, you certainly won't leave hungry.

Steak & Rib Combo

Feeling super hungry? The crown for the ultimate carnivore feast has to go to this dish. A sweet BBQ glaze, tender meat, and plenty of sides.

Flame-Grilled Cheese & Bacon Burger

You'll be saying, "Bun appetit!" with this bad boy. This is a burger you can't tackle with a knife and fork. You're in the big leagues now, so get those hands ready, and your jaw warmed up for some seriously stacked layers of deliciousness.

Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Crispy, juicy, and delicious. It's worth savouring the moment as you hold the bun in your hand and prepare for a bite of pure beauty.

Impossible Burger

A popular choice with our vegans and vegetarians, our Impossible Burger proves that meat-free doesn't mean flavour-free. Not on our watch, anyway!

We've also got wings, including boneless, chicken strips, chicken wings, skewers and Impossible nuggets. Because more is more when it comes to BBQ, you go wild with extra toppings, from Beef Burnt Ends drenched in BBQ and Jack Daniel's sauce to Breaded Garlic Mushrooms and Crispy Prawns. Go on, you deserve the indulgence.

As for sides and sauces, we're brimming with choice. We pile your plate high, and you make it your own. Can’t say fairer than that!

From our smoke-kissed meats to juicy steaks, ribs and flame-grilled favourites, this is quality food done properly.

An image showing 2 friends sat at a table enjoying food and drinks within the interior restaurant seating area at a Flaming Grill venue.

Don't forget the drinks

All that finger-licking, sauce-mopping and food-chomping is enough to work up a serious thirst. And let's be honest, what's a BBQ restaurant feast without something tasty to wash it all down with?

Luckily, our bar is just as well-stocked as our kitchen. Whether you're after a frosty pint, a glass of wine, a classic cocktail or something a little stronger, we've got plenty to keep your glass topped up. And if you're swerving the booze, don't worry. Our low and no-alcohol options pack plenty of flavour too. Cheers to that!

Deals that are sear-iously good

Great flavour and super savings? It's enough to make anyone salivate! At our pub, you can stop by any day of the week and enjoy a big plate that's light on the wallet with our deals.

Between Monday and Wednesday, enjoy our Flame-Grilled Favourites offer for just £9.99. All day, every weekday, you can get Two Classics from £13.49, and every Thursday, it’s buy one, get one free on our burgers.

Fancy some picky bits? We’ve also got our 3 Small Plates for £13.99 deal, available all day, every day. And if you’re swinging by on a Sunday, our roasts start from just £9.99. Sure, that may not be classic BBQ, but hey, we’re here to cater to every craving. It's all part of the experience.

Enjoy a warm welcome and a hot plate at the Rovers Tye

Ready to book in for some sear-iously good BBQ food? We've got the grill fired up and a seat ready for the ultimate dining experience. You can quench your thirst with a frosty beer or fruity cocktail, and make sure you save room for pudding! Swing by and see what's on offer, or view our menu online, book a table for the gang and come hungry! We can't wait to welcome you!