Brook Red Lion Hotel

43, High Street, Essex, CO1 1DJ -

Up to
80 guests

About Venue

The Brook Red Lion Hotel is a Grade I listed gem in the centre of Colchester, England’s oldest recorded town. With centuries of history built into its timber beams and characterful rooms, it offers a truly unique backdrop for gatherings of all kinds. Its heritage charm blends beautifully with modern comfort, giving every event a sense of occasion.

This historic hotel is incredibly versatile. It is a popular choice for weddings, anniversaries, and private celebrations, as well as meetings, training days, and workshops. The spaces can be adapted to suit both formal and relaxed gatherings, so whether you are planning a wedding reception, a Christmas party, or a strategy session with your team, it works seamlessly.

What makes the hotel special is the balance between character and convenience. Guests benefit from on-site catering options, overnight accommodation, and flexible hire packages, making it very easy to plan an event without stress. The team are experienced in hosting everything from intimate dinners to larger parties, and can provide the planning support you need to bring your ideas to life.

Located right on Colchester High Street, the hotel is easy to reach by public transport and also offers parking options nearby. With accommodation on site, your guests can relax and enjoy the event without having to travel far. It is a venue that brings together history, atmosphere, and modern comforts in one central setting.

Number of guests

Start date

End date

My dates are flexible

Select a space:

Parliament Suite

Tudor

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 80

Theatre

up to 65

Boardroom

up to 35

Classroom

up to 25

Facilities & Amenities

Tea

Flipchart

Audio & Visual

Other

LCD projector and screen

Space Rules

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 1 day before the event

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Reviews

Sharon Kimber
March 2026
Had a lovely afternoon tea, at red lion, this week, great sandwiches,scones were excellent . Only complaint was finding somewhere to park, what with one way roads and bus lanes,suppose it's ok if you know Colchester .ten out of ten to red lion though
Iweta Plucinska
February 2026
The hotel it self is very cozy, very nice place and dog friendly for good price. The receptionists we met were absolutely amazing, explained us everything and let us check in earlier. Defo would recommend this place if ypu dont mind some noise as is on the high street opposite to some nightclubs and get get loud
Diego Alejandro Salinas Cano
June 2026
I spent 5 nights at this hotel and let me tell you it was cozy as it can be, the room was quite hot but that made sense I arrived at the UK just when a heat wave was going through, the staff was polite and respectful, they were also really helpful and guided me through town, the food was delicious and they're quite fast at bringing it to your table. The room was clean and they made sure I always had clean towels. The building is old, sure, the floors are creaky but that doesn't really ruin the experience. I would definitively book here again!