The Black Buoy

18/06/2026

Matchday Magic at The Black Buoy! ⚽️🍔🍻

What a night, what an atmosphere. An England win, a pub packed with fans, plenty of ice-cold drinks, and smash burgers flying out the kitchen!

It was fantastic to see so many of you cheering on the Three Lions yesterday evening. The energy from kick-off to the final whistle was incredible, and we’re so grateful to everyone who chose to spend the evening with us.

A huge thank you to all our customers and staff for helping make it such a brilliant night.

Now, bring on Tuesday’s match! Who’s joining us to cheer England on again? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎉

16/06/2026

The countdown is almost over… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This Wednesday 17th June, England kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign as the Three Lions take on Croatia in their opening Group L clash. ⚽

A fresh tournament. New dreams. One goal.

After years of near misses and unforgettable moments, the hope is back once again as England begin their quest for World Cup glory. Fans across the country are asking the same question… Is football finally coming home? 🏆

Join us from 9pm as we show England v Croatia LIVE across our multiple screens, with all the atmosphere, cold pints and big-match energy you need for the occasion. 🍻⚽

Gather your mates, grab a drink, and cheer on the Three Lions as their World Cup journey begins.

Come on England! 🦁🦁🦁

15/06/2026

Dan Solo is BACK! 🎸🔥

After a long hiatus, we’re delighted to welcome Dan Salmon back to The Black Buoy on Sunday 21st June from 5pm! 🍻🎶

Known for his crowd-pleasing covers, feel-good favourites, and fantastic live performances, Dan will be providing the perfect soundtrack to round off your Father’s Day celebrations 🎵✨

Whether you’re treating Dad to a well-earned pint, enjoying time with family, or simply looking for a great evening of live music, this is one you won’t want to miss 🍺

It’s been far too long since we’ve had Dan here, and we can’t wait to welcome him back for what promises to be a brilliant evening! 🎉

14/06/2026

Sunshine, cold drinks, and crowd favourites from Thirsty Work! ☀️🎸

Great to have the duo back at The Black Buoy for their second visit yesterday. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic afternoon in our beer garden - we look forward to welcoming Thirsty Work back again soon! 🍻

13/06/2026

Platform 2 are making their Black Buoy debut! 🤘🏼

We’re excited to welcome Platform 2 to The Black Buoy on Saturday 20th June from 7pm! 🍻🎶

This talented two-piece band will be bringing an evening of classic rock and blues rock favourites, packed with powerful vocals, impressive musicianship, and plenty of timeless tunes to get the pub rocking 🎵⚡

Whether you’re a fan of bluesy riffs, classic rock anthems, or simply looking for a great night out with friends, Platform 2 are guaranteed to deliver a fantastic atmosphere 🎉

Join us for an evening of live music, great drinks, and good company - we can’t wait to see you there! 🍺🎸

11/06/2026

We’ve officially joined TikTok! 🎥🎉

Want a fun behind-the-scenes look at life at The Black Buoy? From the team that keeps things running to the moments that make our pub special, we’ll be sharing it all on our new TikTok page.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRcrKP7a/

Give us a follow and see what our team gets up to when they’re not pulling pints! 🎉

11/06/2026

The wait is over… the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off TODAY! ⚽️🌍

The biggest tournament in football is finally here, bringing a month of drama, passion, celebrations, heartbreak and unforgettable moments.

While the action starts today, all eyes in England are already looking ahead to Wednesday 17th June, when the Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign.

The hope is back. The predictions are flying. The songs are getting louder. And once again, the nation is asking… Is football coming home? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We’ll be showing all the must-watch matches throughout the tournament across our multiple screens, including every England game live.

So grab a pint, gather your mates, and join us for the biggest football festival on the planet! 🏆🎉

11/06/2026

Bernadette Russell’s 366 Days of Kindness 🫶🏼✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Black Buoy for an evening with Bernadette Russell last night. The pub was filled with laughter, heartfelt stories, thoughtful conversations, and a real sense of connection - exactly the kind of evening we love bringing to our community 🍻

Bernadette took us on an inspiring journey through her 366 Days of Kindness project, sharing stories that were funny, moving, honest, and uplifting in equal measure. It was a wonderful reminder of the power that small acts of kindness can have on the people around us.

A big thank you to Bernadette for spending the evening with us and sharing such an unforgettable show. 💌

And to everyone who came along, listened, laughed, reflected, and helped create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere - thank you. We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for more community events soon!

10/06/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you tonight! ✨

If you’re free this evening, join us at The Black Buoy for Bernadette Russell’s 366 Days of Kindness - a funny, moving and inspiring celebration of the power of kindness 🫶🏼

You’re all invited to Bernadette Russell’s 366 Days of Kindness! 🫶🏼

Join us at The Black Buoy on Wednesday, 10th June, for an inspiring evening of storytelling, laughter, and thought-provoking conversation with Bernadette Russell.

Part stand-up, part storytelling, 366 Days of Kindness shares Bernadette’s extraordinary journey of carrying out an act of kindness every day for a whole year. Along the way, she discovered the surprising impact that small acts can have on ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

This is far from your typical evening out - it’s funny, moving, uplifting, and packed with unforgettable stories. You might laugh, you may cry, and you’ll certainly leave feeling inspired.

⭐ “A thought-provoking, hilarious and disarmingly honest show” – Daily Express

📅 Date: Wednesday 10th June
⏰ Time: 7pm
💷 Cost: Free!
📍 Location: The Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BS

🎟 Free event - booking suggested
Reserve your spot by popping in and speaking to one of our team, or book online via the Applause website.

Come down, grab a drink, and join us for an evening celebrating kindness, connection, and the power of small gestures. 🍻💌

09/06/2026

Sinéad Orme is BACK at The Black Buoy! ✨

Join us on Sunday 14th June from 4pm as the fantastic Sinéad Orme returns with her signature high-energy acoustic set. Expect powerhouse vocals, feel-good favourites, and singalong classics spanning the decades!

Grab a cold drink, soak up the atmosphere in our beer garden, and enjoy the perfect soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon. ☀️🍺🎶

We can’t wait to welcome her back!