The Purple Dog Pub

The Purple Dog Pub A Place of Refreshment Since 1687 We are a pub situated in the middle of Colchester town centre. Friendly atmosphere from both staff and customers.
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We offer a wide range of food, coffee and drink in the day and then turn into the top Rock & indie venue at night.

Join us this Saturday for the Quarterfinal - showing from 10pm
07/07/2026

Join us this Saturday for the Quarterfinal - showing from 10pm

Coming from our friends we have Jake the snake a delicious Golden ale at 4%ABV
03/07/2026

Coming from our friends we have Jake the snake a delicious Golden ale at 4%ABV

This weeks goes to Frankie who is 2 and a half years old and is a boxer - so handsome and so well behaved
30/06/2026

This weeks goes to Frankie who is 2 and a half years old and is a boxer - so handsome and so well behaved

Coming in hot from Nethergate brewery we bring you Growling Dog a BIG SESH IPA and it’s a hazy one! And is 4.5%ABV
29/06/2026

Coming in hot from Nethergate brewery we bring you Growling Dog a BIG SESH IPA and it’s a hazy one! And is 4.5%ABV

Coming from our friends at Mauldons Brewery we bring you an Limited edition IPA - Yellowhammer at 3.4%ABV
26/06/2026

Coming from our friends at Mauldons Brewery we bring you an Limited edition IPA - Yellowhammer at 3.4%ABV

From our friends at Chelmsford Brew Co. we are excited to bring back Death of a Cowboy a delicious pale ale at 4.7%ABV w...
23/06/2026

From our friends at Chelmsford Brew Co. we are excited to bring back Death of a Cowboy a delicious pale ale at 4.7%ABV which is perfect during this heat wave to keep yourself cool!

We will be showing the England game tonight so come and enjoy a few drinks and support the boys
23/06/2026

We will be showing the England game tonight so come and enjoy a few drinks and support the boys

Come join us for the England game. From 9pm Come one ENGLAND!!!!
17/06/2026

Come join us for the England game.

From 9pm

Come one ENGLAND!!!!

Coming from our friends at Mauldons Brewery we bring you their Limited edition- Three Lions a pale ale at 3.8% ABV
17/06/2026

Coming from our friends at Mauldons Brewery we bring you their Limited edition- Three Lions a pale ale at 3.8% ABV

From our friends at we bring back Volt IPA a delicious American IPA at 4.2% ABV
16/06/2026

From our friends at we bring back Volt IPA a delicious American IPA at 4.2% ABV

Address

42 Eld Lane
Colchester
CO11LS

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 10:30am - 1am
Saturday 10am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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