Live Music — Pubs in Colchester
Discover live music pubs in Colchester. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 16 live music pubs in Colchester
Brewer's Arms
31 Osborne St, Colchester CO2 7DA
This is quite a narrow pub made up of two areas with wooden floors throughout. The bar is situated in the main area and there is limited seating made up of bar stools and a few tables and chairs. The second room is located at the end of the main room and houses a pool table. There is live music and karaoke nights from time to time. There is a outside covered smoking area.
Bull Hotel
4 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3ES
Pub with primary focus on a wide range of music that serves Real Ale. Spacious areas along with outside courtyard.
Fat Cat
65 Butt Road, Colchester CO3 3BZ
Modern 1 bar pub with fresh airy atmosphere & separate smoking area serving an extensive range of ales & Belgian beers. The front part of the pub has wooden walls, a small fire and windows where the gravity beer can be seen in the cellar. The back area is broken up by an alcove and a raised seating area. Breweriana adorns the walls throughout. In Colchester and NE Essex 2012 Pubs Guide.
Foresters Arms
1-2 Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UW
Friendly local near Castle Park. Single bar serving two separate areas. Tables and chairs outside at front. Varied and reasonable menu of good home cooked local food. Live music Thursdays and some Fridays. Folk Jam every other Sunday. Quizzes, guest chef nights. Very Dog friendly! In Colchester and NE Essex 2014 Pubs Guide.
Goat & Boot
70 East Hill, Colchester CO1 2QW
Old heavily timbered pub with a semi-circular bar serving two separate areas. Separate area with pool table with pub team, also darts team. Comfortable seating and outdoor area. Large fire in winter. In Colchester and NE Essex 2014 Pubs Guide.
Grapes
87 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7RB
The pub is situated approximately 1/2 mile from town centre and boasts a friendly family orientated atmosphere. There is a small bar at the front of the building that offers a wide range of good old fashioned pub grub. To the rear of the building is a large bar where live entertainment is provided every Friday evening, ranging from male and female solo artists to 5 piece bands of all genres. The pub accommodates 5 darts teams, 3 pool teams and 2 football teams. The pub also boasts a �Children�s Outside Play Zone� with a Wendy House, various climbing frame.
Quayside Bar & Gurkha Restaurant
Haven Road, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8HT
A large L shaped room and bar. One part of the room has a pool table and darts boards. Large outside area with plenty of comfortable seating.
Centurion
66 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX
A large single bar pub with tables, chairs and stools. Outdoor area at back.
Odd One Out
28 Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 7ET
2021 Town Pub of the Year Highly Commended; 2020 Town Pub of the Year Highly Commended; 2015 Town Pub of the Year Highly Commended; 2014 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2012 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2011 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2010 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2009 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; Old fashioned traditional cosy pub with warm welcoming atmosphere, outdoor seating area, and open fire in the winter. Wide range of whiskies and real ciders available. In Colchester and NE Essex 2012 Pubs Guide.
Silver Oyster
1 The Parade, Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester CO2 8LY
A family friendly pub with two bars serving lounge area and pool table area. Karaoke in normally held on Friday evenings. Also various themed evenings and daytime bingo. Bar snacks include burgers, hot dogs and nachos.
Victoria Inn
10 North Station Road, Colchester CO1 1RB
2018 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2017 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; 2016 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2016 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2015 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2015 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 East Anglia Regional Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Essex County Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2014 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2013 Branch Pub of the Year Winner; 2013 Town Pub of the Year Winner; 2012 Town Pub of the Year Runner-Up; A pub with 3 distinct seating areas, a quiet area with sofas, a traditional pub area with low tables and a real fire in winter and a lively rear bar with tall stools and tables. Outside is a pretty courtyard with seating leading to an open "barn" with comfy conservatory style seating. Live music on Sundays from 5.30pm, usually folky/blues/acoustic based, often featuring touring artists.
Camulodunum
156 High Street, Colchester CO1 1PG
Large pub with long single bar. Many varied and comfortable seating areas. Small smoking area. Extensive and reasonably priced menu. Live music on Thursday evening and DJ from 10pm. DJ also on Friday and Saturday. In Colchester and NE Essex 2012 Pubs Guide. As a result of an agreement between CAMRA and Greene King, organised by CAMRA's membership team, this managed pub is one of over 500 pubs where Greene King have agreed to offer a discount to members with the offer of 10% off real ales
Trotters
22 Middleborough, Colchester CO1 1QX
Single bar pub with various seating areas and outside area. Wooden floors throughout. Extensive and reasonable menu. Open for breakfast from 8am. In Colchester and NE Essex 2012 Pubs Guide.
Twisters Bar
45 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PY
This bar is a converted town house which is a long, narrow building with a small bar. There is a large covered rear garden. The venue is renowned for it's regular DJ's playing plenty of alternative music. Wed evenings is whole album night where you can bring your own albums in and they will play it for you.
Three Wise Monkeys
60 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DN
Three Wise Monkeys is a brand new modern style Public House split over 3 floors. The ground floor is an intimate Tap House serving a range of beers from both cask and keg. The first floor houses a spacious public bar and kitchen. Food will be served throughout the day with a focus on slow-cooked, smoked American-style barbecue food and gourmet burgers. The second floor is a live music and club night/dancing venue that doubles as a large private function room.
Queen Street Brewhouse
7 Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PG
Recently opened Dominion Brewery UK freehouse. The Brewhouse serves independent brewery ales on six handpulls, and in bottle, plus over 30 Belgian beers, and locally made snacks.