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Purple Dog
(formerly Clarence)
42 Eld Lane
Colchester
CO1 1LS
Social Links
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Visit Purple Dog on Facebook
Follow @ThePurpleDog on Twitter
Opening Times
Monday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Tuesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Wednesday | 11.00 am - 11.00 pm |
Thursday | 10.30 am - 1.00 pm |
Friday | 10.00 am - 1.00 pm |
Saturday | 9.30 am - 1.30 pm |
Sunday | 10.30 am - 10.30 pm |
Owner
Star (Heineken UK)
About the Pub
Corner pub in town centre with various comfortable seating areas also tables and chairs. Outside drinking area. Extensive and reasonably priced menu. Monthly pub quiz.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 3 regular beers.
- Adnams Ghost Ship
- Fuller's London Pride
- Sharp's Doom Bar
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 3 changing beers.
Ever rotating National & Local Breweries.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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LocAle Accredited
Mighty Oak.
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
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Family Friendly
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Purple Dog
42 Eld Lane
Colchester
CO1 1LS
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (250m)
Town Centre Buses
Nearby Station (< ½ mile)
Colchester Town
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