Pubs in Colchester

East Gate Inn

6 Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3BN

The East Gate Inn used to be known as the Clarendon. It has been newly refurbished throughout and the upstairs has been turned into a guest house. The bar area has been done up with a L shaped bar and wooden floors. There is various seating ranging from settees to tables and chairs. There is a largish outside area. There is a limited menu available and the pub shows major sporting events.

Church Street Tavern

3 Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF

Church Street Tavern is a large modern public house. The building dates back to 1850, when it was built as a savings bank. The ground floor is the bar and lounge, with plenty of comfortable seating, serving a variety of bottle conditioned ales and bottle craft beers and some craft beers on tap. The first floor is the dining room serving simple, freshly prepared, wholesome food.

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.

SU Bar at Essex University

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

The SU Bar is off Square 3 and open to the public. At night the bar transforms into a night-out venue, with a dance floor and music.

Top Bar At Essex University

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

Princess Charlotte

London Road, Colchester CO3 8PB

Olde Siege House

75 East Street, Colchester CO1 2TS

Historic venue at the bottom of East Hill that was the site of a sortie during the Civil War.

Romano

Fountain House, Colchester CO1 1LF

Lounge-bar offering with all day food and drinks

Charlies

24 East Street, Colchester CO1 2TR

Balkerne Gate

Ipswich Road, Colchester CO4 9WP

Pub/restaurant now operated by Table Table. Surprisingly to many it is just inside the Tendring district (Ardleigh parish), despite the proximity to Colchester. Adjacent hotel. Car park is pay and display, refundable against food purchases.