The Shepherd and Dog, Langham

The Shepherd and Dog, Langham Monday-Thursday
Restsurant open 12pm to 8pm
Friday and Saturday 12pm-9pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm Serving Lunch & Dinner, alongside local Ales & using local produce.

A quality pub serving great quality food & drinks in the North Essex countryside, a stones throw from Dedham & Constable country. Built in the 1930's, The Shepherd is a destination Free house, situated just outside Colchester & one mile from the A12. Open from 10am for Tea and Coffee

08/01/2026

Hi everyone — just a quick update. I’m working very hard behind the scenes to get everything in place so we can reopen The Shepherd & Dog. Thank you for your patience and please bear with us while we get it all sorted. I’ll update you as soon as I have more info.

30/12/2025

The Shepherd and Dog is opening January 2026! 🎉

We’re getting ready to welcome you through the doors, and we’re currently taking applications for our upcoming team.

If you’d like an application form, just send us a message and we’ll get it straight to you. 🍻🐾

Please feel free to share

27/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to see us yesterday. This in not goodbye, 🤞🏻this is see you soon 🤞🏻

24/12/2025

We are open today 12pm-11pm
(Food served until 6pm)
Christmas Day 12-3pm
Boxing Day 12-6pm (ish)

20/12/2025

So last night we drew our Christmas raffle on behalf of Laura for Bowelbabe. The lucky winner was our local lady Liz. The amount raised was an amazing £1,025. Thank you to everyone who donated to this amazing charity.

Don't forget the big draw is tomorrow evening so there is still time to grab your raffle tickets and help us support Lau...
18/12/2025

Don't forget the big draw is tomorrow evening so there is still time to grab your raffle tickets and help us support Laura and this amazing charity

16/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Carol Service This Thursday at 7pm ✨🎄

Hello everyone! Christmas is almost here, and we’d love you to join us for a special evening as we come together for our Christmas Carol Service at 7pm this Thursday.

It’s always such a lovely way to slow down in the middle of a busy season—sharing familiar carols, hearing the Christmas story, and soaking up that warm, hopeful atmosphere that makes this time of year so meaningful. Whether you come every year or you’ve never been before, you are so welcome.

🎶 Expect:
• Traditional carols (and a few favourites!)
• A peaceful, festive service for all ages
• A chance to gather with friends, neighbours, and family

Bring someone with you—friends, family, colleagues, or a neighbour who might enjoy an evening of Christmas music and community. It would mean a lot to see the place filled with voices and smiling faces as we celebrate together.

🗓️ This Thursday
⏰ 7:00pm

If you can make it, drop a comment to let us know you’re coming—and please share this post to help spread the word.

We can’t wait to welcome you! ❤️🎄🕯️

11/12/2025

Dear friends and regulars,

After a great deal of thought, we’ve made the very difficult decision to close The Shepherd and Dog, with our last day of trading on 26th December until 6pm

Like many pubs, we’ve been hit hard by rising costs, and despite our best efforts, it’s no longer sustainable for us to keep going. This is not a decision we’ve taken lightly.

The Shepherd and Dog has always been more than just a pub – it’s been a meeting place, a celebration spot, and a second home for many. We’ve shared laughs, tears, big life moments and quiet weeknight pints with you all, and we are incredibly grateful for every one of them.

To our amazing staff, suppliers, and of course our loyal customers: thank you. Your support, friendship and custom over the years have meant the world to us.

We’d love to see you for a final drink before we close, to raise a glass to the good times and the memories made within these walls.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Shepherd and Dog Team

Support your local this December 🎄✨As we head into the festive season, it’s a really important time for our local busine...
07/12/2025

Support your local this December 🎄✨

As we head into the festive season, it’s a really important time for our local businesses – the pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, salons, markets and makers that give our community its character.

If you’re able to, please:
🛍️ Shop small and independent
🍽️ Eat/drink at local spots instead of big chains
🎁 Buy gifts from local makers & markets
📣 Like, share & review their pages – it costs nothing but helps a lot

A little support from each of us can make a huge difference to whether they’re still here next year. Let’s keep our high streets alive and buzzing. 💛

Festive pints incoming! 🍻🎄All dressed up and ready for Christmas at the bar tonight – cosy jumper, silly hat and plenty ...
05/12/2025

Festive pints incoming! 🍻🎄
All dressed up and ready for Christmas at the bar tonight – cosy jumper, silly hat and plenty of seasonal ales on tap (including a cheeky amber or two 😉).

Come down, raise a glass, and get into the Ho Ho Ho spirit with us! 🎅✨
Timothy Taylor’s Rep for Suffolk, Essex & Cambridge

Hi Lottie,We’re very sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet expectations. We always aim to provide gene...
03/12/2025

Hi Lottie,

We’re very sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet expectations. We always aim to provide generous portions, friendly service and good value, so it’s disappointing to learn you felt otherwise.

Regarding your meals, our notes from the order show that no vegetables were requested on both dishes, so we did not include them on the plates. We’re sorry if there was any misunderstanding about this.

With the portion size and refund process, we appreciate you reaching out directly and are sorry that our communication came across as unprofessional — that was never our intention. We’ll be reviewing how we handle customer feedback to ensure we respond more clearly and courteously in the future.

We would have happily replaced your meal or tried to correct any issues on the day had they been raised with the team at the time. Nevertheless, we value your comments and will take them on board as we continually try to improve.

We wish you all the best, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
Sallie and her team
Owner, shepherd and dog

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Moor Road, Langham
Colchester
CO45NR

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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A quality gastropub serving great quality food & drinks in the North Essex countryside, a stones throw from Dedham & Constable country. Built in the 1930's, The Shepherd is a destination Free house, situated just outside Colchester & one mile from the A12. Serving Lunch & Dinner, alongside local Ales & using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce.