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.

Come join us for our signature Sunday roast Made fresh and all served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes,...
20/09/2026

Come join us for our signature Sunday roast
Made fresh and all served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots, green beans, sage and onion stuffing and gravy

choose from
Mature topside of beef
Sliced chicken breast
Vegetarian sausage
Mixed meats

Making it’s glorious return from Brentwood Brewing Company | Essex Brewery | Craft Beers we bring you Galaxy a delicious...
19/09/2026

Making it’s glorious return from Brentwood Brewing Company | Essex Brewery | Craft Beers we bring you Galaxy a delicious single hopped pale ale at 4.4% ABV its so Gluten free and Vegan friendly

From our friends at Woodforde's Brewery 🍺 we bring a favourite of ours Nog a dark ale at 4.6% ABV
17/09/2026

From our friends at Woodforde's Brewery 🍺 we bring a favourite of ours Nog a dark ale at 4.6% ABV

Its getting chilly out there so have a chilli in here!! Chilli con carne 3 ways - on a jacket - as a main meal - loaded ...
17/09/2026

Its getting chilly out there so have a chilli in here!!

Chilli con carne 3 ways

- on a jacket
- as a main meal
- loaded on nachos

Food served until 8pm

Making a return from our friends at Mauldons Brewery its Suffolk pride a delicious Amber ale at 4.8% ABV
12/09/2026

Making a return from our friends at Mauldons Brewery its Suffolk pride a delicious Amber ale at 4.8% ABV

Coming from our good friends at we bring you a seasonal special- Simply the best a delicious Session ale at 4.4%ABV
11/09/2026

Coming from our good friends at we bring you a seasonal special- Simply the best a delicious Session ale at 4.4%ABV

This weeks goes to Ted whos is a cockapoo and is 2 years old and rocking his tuxedo from Poochios ❤️
11/09/2026

This weeks goes to Ted whos is a cockapoo and is 2 years old and rocking his tuxedo from Poochios ❤️

This weeks goes to Tyson who is one TODAY!!!! We are so privileged to have him here for his big day! He is a Mastiff c...
04/09/2026

This weeks goes to Tyson who is one TODAY!!!! We are so privileged to have him here for his big day!
He is a Mastiff cross
And he has his tie from Poochios

From Chelmsford Brew Co. we bring you Cool Bay a delicious Session IPA at 3.9% ABV
02/09/2026

From Chelmsford Brew Co. we bring you Cool Bay a delicious Session IPA at 3.9% ABV

From our friends at we bring you Oscar Wilde a Dark Mild ale at 3.7% ABV
02/09/2026

From our friends at we bring you Oscar Wilde a Dark Mild ale at 3.7% 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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