The Purple Dog Pub

The Purple Dog Pub A Place of Refreshment Since 1687 We are a pub situated in the middle of Colchester town centre. Friendly atmosphere from both staff and customers.
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We offer a wide range of food, coffee and drink in the day and then turn into the top Rock & indie venue at night.

From our friends at we bring back Volt IPA a delicious American IPA at 4.2% ABV
16/06/2026

From our friends at we bring back Volt IPA a delicious American IPA at 4.2% ABV

15/06/2026

We have a new coffee machine!!!

If you’re not fancying an alcoholic beverage then why not enjoy a freshly made coffee??

Come join us every Sunday for a freshly made Sunday roast -All of our roasts are served with a homemade Yorkshire puddin...
15/06/2026

Come join us every Sunday for a freshly made Sunday roast -
All of our roasts are served with a homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, homemade cauliflower cheese, fresh seasonal vegetables, sage and onion stuffing and seasoned gravy.

Our roast options are:
-Mature topside of beef
-Sliced chicken breast
-Vegetarian sausages
-Mixed meat (beef and chicken)

Call 01206 564995 to book a table and a roast.

***SPECIALS***🐾Beef Brisket Ciabatta 🐾Old School Fish Finger Sandwich 🐾Waffle Sandwich Kitchen open until 8pm
12/06/2026

***SPECIALS***

🐾Beef Brisket Ciabatta
🐾Old School Fish Finger Sandwich
🐾Waffle Sandwich

Kitchen open until 8pm

This weeks goes to this well behaved 11 year old German shepherd called Bonnie - its always a delight when we get to m...
10/06/2026

This weeks goes to this well behaved 11 year old German shepherd called Bonnie - its always a delight when we get to meet your four legged family

***NEW***Twisted club sandwich Southern fried chicken strips, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, melted mozzarella and chedd...
09/06/2026

***NEW***

Twisted club sandwich

Southern fried chicken strips, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese and a spicy chipotle sauce.

This Weeks -Beef brisket ciabatta -Beef brisket Quesadilla-Southern fried chicken burger Food served until 6pm -Monday...
08/06/2026

This Weeks
-Beef brisket ciabatta
-Beef brisket Quesadilla
-Southern fried chicken burger

Food served until 6pm -Monday & Tuesday
Food served until 8pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Food served until 6pm - Sunday

Join us for Brunch, Lunch, Light snacks and Dinner

From our friends at we bring you something Wherry nice, a Wherry respectful ale and a Wherry good Amber ale. Yes you gu...
04/06/2026

From our friends at we bring you something Wherry nice, a Wherry respectful ale and a Wherry good Amber ale. Yes you guessed it its WHERRY, back again buy popular demand. A delicious Amber at 3.8% ABV

This weeks goes to Freya 6 years old and is a Golden German shepherd
02/06/2026

This weeks goes to Freya 6 years old and is a Golden German shepherd

Come see us for a refreshing Spritz From the back -Aperol Spritz-Raspberry Crush Spritz-Limoncello Spritz-Hugo Spritz
29/05/2026

Come see us for a refreshing Spritz

From the back

-Aperol Spritz
-Raspberry Crush Spritz
-Limoncello Spritz
-Hugo Spritz

Address

42 Eld Lane
Colchester
CO11LS

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 10:30am - 1am
Saturday 10am - 1am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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