The New Inn Colchester

15/06/2026

This week’s £3 ales

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Brrr..had to put heating back on!

06/06/2026

This week's £3 real ales from local breweries:

Captain Bob 3.8% amber ale - Mighty Oak Brewing Company
Silver Adder 4.2% gold pale - Mauldons Brewery
Roasted 4.3% stout - JackRabbit Brewing Co.

Also, please note our new hours, now open 3pm to 10pm Monday to Friday.



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03/06/2026

People often ask why the pub’s sign is a bomb, but did you know the only boozer in Colchester during WW2 to be blown up by a German bomber was the New Inn?

Took a direct hit in a raid that killed 8 people in 1942. The pub re-opened in 1945.

How ironic it survived the n***s but is now under more threat of destruction from our own government’s economic policies 80 years later.

Part of Colchester’s rich historical past - use it or lose it.

01/06/2026

Fresh on today (Monday 1st June) this week’s £3 pint ales.

31/05/2026

Heresy, 4%, by Bishop Nick.

30/05/2026

Photographer wanted for project in London on Thursday 4th June, from 5pm - 10pm. Fee and all expenses paid. Want to offer it to a young professional from Colchester who is looking to build contacts and portfolio.

28/05/2026

Anyone know what this is? Gas mask? Fireman’s helmet?

Found in the loft.

Suggestions for museum donation please.

28/05/2026

Thank you to Justine, our lovely next door neighbour who, as fortune would have it, is an experienced ex-publican, and has kindly agreed to help out on the odd occasion.

Proper old fashioned pub with emphasis on ever-changing range of real ales, in heart of Colchester City centre, just 5 mins walk from the shops and train station. Free to hire function room and beer garden.