The Whalebone Inn

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The Whalebone Inn A beautiful grade two listed gastro pub circa 1750, situated at the top of the Roman Rover Valley. Pretty gastro pub set at the top of the Roman River Valley.

Litterally, just out of the oven,  fresh and ready for tomorrow. Chicken, bacon, button mushroom & chestnut shortcrust p...
09/10/2026

Litterally, just out of the oven, fresh and ready for tomorrow.
Chicken, bacon, button mushroom & chestnut shortcrust pastry pie. With thyme and roast garlic.

A proper pie with pastry all the way round!!

Our opening hours for "Bank holiday weekend"SAT 12-11 food 12-2.30 / 6-9SUN 12-6  food 12-4MON 12-6 food 12-3.30Wishing ...
28/08/2026

Our opening hours for
"Bank holiday weekend"

SAT 12-11 food 12-2.30 / 6-9
SUN 12-6 food 12-4
MON 12-6 food 12-3.30

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

31/07/2026
We never grow tired of watching the sun go down.What makes it more enjoyable, is sharing them with you.
31/07/2026

We never grow tired of watching the sun go down.
What makes it more enjoyable, is sharing them with you.

15/07/2026

Our electric awning provides the perfect shade whilst you enjoy your dining experience on our patio, commanding some of the best views in Essex.

Whilst the staff are off enjoying themselves here are a few images of the pub during quiet time.@@
15/07/2026

Whilst the staff are off enjoying themselves here are a few images of the pub during quiet time.@@

15/07/2026

Good Morning Everyone,

We shall be closed this evening so that the staff can take the night off to enjoy the football.
We will be open on Thursday as normal.

Thank you.

13/07/2026

Our opeing hours:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday- Fri 12-3 5.30-11
Saturday 12-11
Sunday 12-6

We strongly advise reserving a table as the kitchen does get very busy, particularly during the warmer sunny days.

For reservations please kindly call us on 01206 729307 where one of the team will be happy to assist. We also have a messaging service.

01/04/2026

Our Easter openings hours this weekend are:

Good Friday
12-10.30 (food 12-2.30/6-9)

Saturday as normal
Sunday as normal

Easter Monday
12-7 (food 12-5)

Booking is strongly advised
Tel 01206 729 307.

Our valentines menu. This is being served alongside our a la carte menu.Reservations:Tel 01206 729 307  or emailinfo@the...
12/02/2026

Our valentines menu. This is being served alongside our a la carte menu.
Reservations:
Tel 01206 729 307 or email
[email protected].

We have some spaces remaining.

Address

Chapel Road
Colchester
CO57BG

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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