The Magnet Pub

12/08/2026

Solar eclipse arrives in Magnet 🧲 courtyard! Or…. Is it the shadow from Clover Dental? Spooky anyway! 😁. Team Magnet 🧲

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12/08/2026

We had a visit from Jay Chan on Saturday at The Magnet 🧲

His aim is to down a pint in a pub in every constituency, we were number 172 🍺

Thanks for popping in and good luck on the rest of your journey 🙏

09/08/2026

Good Morning! Rumours it's going to be a scorcher today 😁. Courtyard is basking in the sun. Doors will be thrown open at Midday. Cheese and savouries are out! Rush here before everything melts 😆. Team Magnet 🧲

08/08/2026

Saturday Beers at The Magnet 🧲

All Day Brewing Co
• Lust (4.4%) 🍺

Tindall Brewery
• Vadie Raye (4.2%) 🐦

Lacons Brewery
• Legacy (4.4%) 🐏

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08/08/2026

It’s Match Day ⚽️

We will be open from 12pm 🕛

Good luck Colchester United FC 🔵⚪️
Fans from both teams are welcome 🤝

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We're back, U's 👊

It's matchday at the JCS against Southampton.

08/08/2026

It’s Match Day ⚽️

We will be open from 12pm 🕛

Good luck Colchester United FC 🔵⚪️
Fans from both teams are welcome 🤝

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Football Opening Hours ⚽️

We will be OPEN before & after tomorrow’s game for Colchester United 🍻

Colchester United FC 🆚 Southampton FC

Away fans who have travelled to Colchester are welcome 🤝

Open from 12PM 🕛

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07/08/2026

NEW in at The Magnet 🧲

Duration Brewing X Polly’s Brew Co
• Rockin Chairs (4.3%)🪑

Rockin Chair, a collab with Polly’s pours bright amber with pine and resin aromas. Drinks dry with a bright citrus zing, backed up with warm biscuit notes 😋

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07/08/2026

NEW in at The Magnet 🧲

Yonder Brewing & Blending
• Aura (4.3%) 🌈

Aura is a Tropical Pale Ale that’s all about balance and brightness. A smooth, hazy body carries the juicy warmth of Northern and Southern Hemisphere hops bringing sunshine from both sides of the globe 😋

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07/08/2026

Football Opening Hours ⚽️

We will be OPEN before & after tomorrow’s game for Colchester United 🍻

Colchester United FC 🆚 Southampton FC

Away fans who have travelled to Colchester are welcome 🤝

Open from 12PM 🕛

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05/08/2026

We have been added to the Colchester Business Awards 2026 - Live Entertainment Venue Awards category this year, so please, if you like what we do, give us a vote. Link below...

Live music has been happening and the Vic for many years, with bands like When Rivers Meet Fraser Morgan Shed-band PET NEEDS Ash Mandrake Alex Roberts Music Vix and the Bleeding Hearts and many many more.

Our Wednesday Open Mic Night - Stu E Skinner, Colchester sees all levels of people through the door and has led to some acts getting full gigs here.

Live music isn't about one individual place, it's a community that lasts for years. As we always say... Let's keep live music alive!!

https://colchesterbusinessawards.co.uk/vote-now