The Purple Dog, Colchester - pub details
Previously called: The Clarence
Address: 42 Eld Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LS [map] [gmap]
Colchester Town (0.2 miles), Colchester (1 mile), Hythe (1.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.4/10 (rated by 7 users)
> Local guides: Colchester pub guide, Essex pub guide
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user reviews of the Purple Dog, Colchester
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| I love this pub! It used to be tatty and full of scary pervy old men but it's now bright, with great decor and music, not-stupidly-pricey drinks, plenty of seating. Excellent. MagicKitten - 22 Jul 2008 17:47 |
| I am not a big fan of pubs changing their name, and it is a bit of a stupid new name. I would have been happier if it had become the New Clarence. It is however more my type of pub than it was in the Clarence days. Three hand pumps are now available GK's IPA & Speckled Hen and a guest. The current guest is Daleside Blonde which was the Champion in Yorkshire in 2007. A light golden ale and very refreshing and welcome today. Unfortunately £3.00 a pint so probably the most expensive in town for a 3.9% beer. Judging by how many staff that seemed to be working today I guess they have to charge that much. This is more of a food pub now and all the tables have menus. It is the sort of place where a coffee is as welcome as a beer. Today (Sunday), The Roast was available until 6:00 as well as the full menus. A variety of baguettes, burgers and pies were available. At 6:00 today we were informed that a barbecue would be held. Outside the back there is a nice courtyard area. There is a covered area for smokers which also has lights and a heater. There are a number of tables and chairs in the raised area. A number of people were eating outside on a pleasant evening. The raised seated area is a distance from the main smoking area. The wall around the outside is nicely covered in ivy. Love_good_ale - 14 Jul 2008 01:05 |
| what a disaster! changed what was a lively town pub into yet ANOTHER wine bar/restaurant.........yawn, no character, expensive microwaved food, thats why its always half empty............i mean 'the purple dog'?!?!, come on........... iknowbest - 30 Jun 2008 09:51 |
| This has got to be the best pub in town. Anyone know any better? Wheel154 - 21 Feb 2008 14:17 |
| This is a great lunchtime pub for a beer or cup of tea !! Food pricey, but my Mum likes it !!! tortoise68 - 7 Feb 2008 13:48 |
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