Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Wivenhoe

Looking for the best pubs in Wivenhoe? Colne riverside pubs, university-adjacent locals, and sailing-town inns below the Wivenhoe dam. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Wivenhoe reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Wivenhoe's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Wivenhoe

Must visit
The Rose & Crown Pub
Riverside Real ale Sailing

The Rose & Crown★★★★★

High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9BE

A Colne riverside Pub in sailing-town Wivenhoe with cask ales, Pub food, and a crowd of students and boat owners.

5-star rated Local favourite Traditional Pub Maps

  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Riverside Real ale

    The Black Buoy★★★★★

    High Street, CO7 9BE

    A Colne riverside Pub in sailing-town Wivenhoe with cask ales, pub food, and a crowd of students and boat owners.

    Sailing 5-star rated Local favourite Maps

  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Rose★★★★★

    The Quay, CO7 9BX

    A Wivenhoe harbour Pub with real ale, pub food, and deep Colne estuary sailing heritage.

    Harbour Real ale Sailing Maps

More pubs in Wivenhoe

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    Real ale

    The Crown

    Station Road, CO7 9DJ

    A Wivenhoe Pub with cask ales, Pub food, and University of Essex corridor charm.

    Pub food Wivenhoe Local favourite
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    Riverside

    The Ship

    Alma Street, CO7 9DP

    A traditional Wivenhoe Pub with real ale, pub food, and quiet Colne riverside character.

    Real ale Pub food Local favourite
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    The Red Lion

    High Street,

    A Wivenhoe red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Wivenhoe
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    The King's Head

    Market Place,

    A Wivenhoe king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Wivenhoe
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    The White Hart

    Church Street,

    A Wivenhoe white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Wivenhoe
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    The Royal Oak

    Station Road,

    A Wivenhoe royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Wivenhoe
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    The George

    Bridge Street,

    A Wivenhoe george with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Wivenhoe