The Purple Dog

The Purple Dog

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Colchester
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The Purple Dog
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    Ranked #5 for pubs in Colchester
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    Christopher F.
    "A decent selection of beers too."(4 Tips)
    Becky P.
    "Good value menu, pleasant service!"(3 Tips)
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    david elliottJanuary 20, 2016
    Good selection of real ales with usually one straight out of the barrel and regular festivals hood section of good as well with daily specials
  • Will R.
    Will RogersMarch 3, 2013
    good ale selection - first place I found with doom bar on - friendly staff too :D
  • Thom B.
    Thom BAugust 7, 2014
    Good beer selection, nice staff and it's often quite easy to get a table, even at busy times.
  • Christopher F.heart icon on user image
    Christopher FryerJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Beer is always good, so is the food. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. Good location.
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    Christopher FryerSeptember 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Really good Sunday roast. A decent selection of beers too.
  • Shane Z.heart icon on user image
    Shane ZammitAugust 15, 2014
    Great burger selection, I had a very nice hunters chicken.
  • Braham
    BrahamMay 15, 2013
    If you walk into the bar with a purple dog, the staff will friend you on Facebook
  • Alexander W.heart icon on user image
    Alexander WardOctober 21, 2012
    Check out the quiz nights, great for a giggle and funds go to charity!
  • Erdogan K.heart icon on user image
    Erdogan KalayOctober 5, 2019
    Beer @ hamburgers
  • Alexander W.heart icon on user image
    Alexander WardApril 27, 2013
    Always our starting place - love it! Try the quiz!
  • Joseph H.heart icon on user image
    Joseph HewesJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the booze- it's quite refreshing.
  • Ki E.
    Ki EllwoodMarch 3, 2013
    Good staff. And great beer selection.
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    liveandletdreamDecember 18, 2012
    cosy place, nice food and best music. 
  • Caity R.
    Caity RossJuly 17, 2013
    The kitchen shuts at six. The barman said was the food was very nice.
  • Becky P.
    Becky PoynterJune 22, 2013
    Good value menu, pleasant service!
  • Max I.
    Max InchcoombeFebruary 23, 2013
    The coke is nice!
  • Sarah Q.heart icon on user image
    Sarah QuinlanFebruary 4, 2015
    Food and atmosphere
  • hannah r.
    hannah reubinNovember 2, 2010
    Say hello to the beautiful bar staff and listen to some top tunes
  • Kelli S.
    Kelli SavillMay 7, 2012
    Lovely bar staff!
  • Yue Z.heart icon on user image
    Yue ZhangJanuary 25, 2014
    They don't take Amex which is a bit annoying
  • Lee C.
    Lee CallerOctober 10, 2010
    Join us for Wednesday night curry night. 5-8 nom !
  • Will C.
    Will CalderbankApril 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the guinness
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The Purple Dog
42 Eld Lane
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1LS
United Kingdom
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We are The Purple Dog in Colchester. A unique pub that serves delicious pub food during the day and becomes Colchester's best Indie rock venue at night!
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Wed
    • 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
  • Thu–Fri
    • 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
  • Sat
    • 10:00 AM–1:30 AM
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
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+44 1206 564995
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@thepurpledog
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Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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