Looking for the best pubs in Colchester? Roman garrison town pubs, historic high-street inns, and strong cask-ale tradition in Britain's oldest recorded town. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Colchester reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Colchester's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
The best pub in Colchester
Must visit
1 Northgate Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1EE
A tiny medieval Pub in Colchester's Dutch Quarter, with low beams, real ale, and one of the town's most characterful bars.
Highly Recommended
East Hill, CO1 2QL
A Colchester town-centre Pub beneath the castle with cask ales, pub food, and Roman Essex heritage.
Recommended
St Johns Street, CO2 7AJ
A Colchester Pub with real ale, pub food, and a lively crowd near the arts quarter.
East Hill, CO1 2QL
A historic Colchester Pub with cask ales, low beams, and one of the town's oldest bars.
High Street, CO1 1DA
A Colchester High Street Pub with real ale, pub food, and a mix of students and locals.
High Street,
A Colchester red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Market Place,
A Colchester crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Church Street,
A Colchester king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Station Road,
A Colchester white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
Bridge Street,
A Colchester royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.
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