The Black Buoy

The Black Buoy Freehouse pub located near the River Colne in Wivenhoe! Winner of the Colchester and North East Essex CAMRA Pub Of The Year 2020 🍻
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Quiz Night is here to STAY! 🎉🧠After the success of our recent quiz night, we’re delighted to announce that the brilliant...
07/06/2026

Quiz Night is here to STAY! 🎉🧠

After the success of our recent quiz night, we’re delighted to announce that the brilliant Tony James will be hosting regular quizzes at The Black Buoy throughout the summer! 🍻✨

Gather your team, brush up on your general knowledge, and join us for an evening of laughs, banter, friendly competition, and plenty of chances to claim those all-important bragging rights! 🏆

Due to major sporting events and the World Cup schedule, there are a few Thursdays we’ll be skipping, but here are the dates to get in your diary:

📅 Summer Quiz Dates:
• Thursday 18th June
• Thursday 25th June
• Thursday 16th July
• Thursday 30th July
• Thursday 6th August
• Thursday 13th August
• Thursday 20th August

⏰ Start Time: 7:30pm
💷 Entry: £2 per person
👥 Teams: Maximum 6 people
📍 Location: Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BS

Expect clever questions, plenty of laughs, great company, and the fantastic atmosphere you’ve all helped create! Get your team together and we’ll see you there! 💡🍺

Who says a bit of rain can spoil a Saturday? 😉☔️Our customers certainly didn’t let it stop them, enjoying a brilliant af...
06/06/2026

Who says a bit of rain can spoil a Saturday? 😉☔️

Our customers certainly didn’t let it stop them, enjoying a brilliant afternoon with live music from The Purple Dawgs 🎸🤘🏼

Thanks to everyone who came along, sang along, and made it such a great afternoon.

See you at the next one! 🍻🎶

Thirsty Work are BACK! 🔥 Back by popular demand, we’re delighted to welcome Thirsty Work back to The Black Buoy on Satur...
06/06/2026

Thirsty Work are BACK! 🔥

Back by popular demand, we’re delighted to welcome Thirsty Work back to The Black Buoy on Saturday 13th June from 4pm! 🍻🎶

After a fantastic first appearance with us, this high-energy rock duo returns for another afternoon packed with guitar-driven classics, crowd favourites, and feel-good hits guaranteed to get the pub buzzing ⚡🎵

Whether you’re here for the music, the atmosphere, or a few drinks with friends, these guys know how to put on a show - and we can’t wait to have them back! 🎉

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO! ⚽️🏆The countdown is officially on… In just ONE WEEK, the biggest sporting event on the planet kicks of...
04/06/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO! ⚽️🏆

The countdown is officially on… In just ONE WEEK, the biggest sporting event on the planet kicks off as the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway! 🌎🔥

The opening match sees hosts Mexico take on South Africa on Thursday 11th June, kicking off what promises to be an unforgettable summer of football.

And while England’s World Cup journey doesn’t begin until Wednesday 17th June, we’ll be building up to every moment right here at The Black Buoy with all the action shown LIVE on our big screens! 🍻

Can the Three Lions go all the way? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

You’re all invited to Bernadette Russell’s 366 Days of Kindness! 🫶🏼Join us at The Black Buoy on Wednesday, 10th June, fo...
04/06/2026

You’re all invited to Bernadette Russell’s 366 Days of Kindness! 🫶🏼

Join us at The Black Buoy on Wednesday, 10th June, for an inspiring evening of storytelling, laughter, and thought-provoking conversation with Bernadette Russell.

Part stand-up, part storytelling, 366 Days of Kindness shares Bernadette’s extraordinary journey of carrying out an act of kindness every day for a whole year. Along the way, she discovered the surprising impact that small acts can have on ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

This is far from your typical evening out - it’s funny, moving, uplifting, and packed with unforgettable stories. You might laugh, you may cry, and you’ll certainly leave feeling inspired.

⭐ “A thought-provoking, hilarious and disarmingly honest show” – Daily Express

📅 Date: Wednesday 10th June
⏰ Time: 7pm
💷 Cost: Free!
📍 Location: The Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BS

🎟 Free event - booking suggested
Reserve your spot by popping in and speaking to one of our team, or book online via the Applause website.

Come down, grab a drink, and join us for an evening celebrating kindness, connection, and the power of small gestures. 🍻💌

SpeedQuizzing Returns This June! ⚡🧠Think your team has what it takes to claim the top spot? Join us at The Black Buoy on...
03/06/2026

SpeedQuizzing Returns This June! ⚡🧠

Think your team has what it takes to claim the top spot? Join us at The Black Buoy on Sunday 7th June for another action-packed SpeedQuizzing night with SpeedQuizzing Essex! 🔥

Forget pens and paper – this isn’t your average pub quiz. Using your smartphone as your buzzer, you’ll battle it out through fast-paced rounds, test your knowledge, and compete for some fantastic prizes along the way 🏆📱

Whether you’re a seasoned quiz champion or simply looking for a fun night out with friends, SpeedQuizzing guarantees plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and surprises throughout the evening.

📅 Date: Sunday 7th June
⏰ Time: 8pm
💷 Cost : £3 per person
👥 Teams: Max 5 people per team
📍 Location: Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BS

📲 Don’t forget to download the SpeedQuizzing app before you arrive so you’re ready to jump straight into the action!

Gather your dream team, brush up on those trivia skills, and get ready for a brilliant night at the pub. Who will be crowned quiz champions? 👀🏆

June at The Black Buoy! ☀️⚽🍻The heatwave has arrived, the beer garden’s in full swing, and with the World Cup kicking of...
02/06/2026

June at The Black Buoy! ☀️⚽🍻

The heatwave has arrived, the beer garden’s in full swing, and with the World Cup kicking off this month, summer at The Black Buoy is looking very good indeed 👀

We’ve got returning favourites, brand new performers, live music across the weekends, quizzes, chilled Sunday sessions, and plenty of excuses to settle in with a cold pint and make the most of those long summer evenings!

Whether you’re here for the football atmosphere, live music in the sunshine, or just a catch-up in the garden - June’s packed with good reasons to head down to the Buoy ⚓️

🎊 What’s On This June
🎵 Sat 6th: The Purple Dawgs | 4pm
🧠 Sun 7th: Speed Quiz | 8pm
💌 Wed 10th: 366 Days of Kindness | 7pm
🎸 Sat 13th: Thirsty Work | 4pm
☘️ Sun 14th: Sinéad | 4pm
🎼 Sat 20th: Platform 2 | 7pm
🔥 Sun 21st: Dan Solo | 5pm
🎶 Sat 27th: Eva’s Dream | 5pm
🎤 Sun 28th: Anna Bruce | 5pm

Cold drinks, live music, football fever, and sunshine in the beer garden… June is shaping up to be one of our best yet 🍺☀️

The Purple Dawgs Are Back! 🔥Get ready, Wivenhoe! By popular demand, The Purple Dawgs are making their highly anticipated...
01/06/2026

The Purple Dawgs Are Back! 🔥

Get ready, Wivenhoe! By popular demand, The Purple Dawgs are making their highly anticipated return to The Black Buoy on Saturday 6th June from 4pm, and it’s set to be an afternoon and evening of fantastic live music.

Expect all the classic rock favourites from the 70s, 80s and 90s, performed by one of the most popular bands to grace our stage. From legendary guitar riffs to sing-along anthems, this is a show rock fans won’t want to miss! 🤘🏼🎶

Grab a drink, find a spot in the garden, and join us for the perfect way to kick off the month with great music, great company, and great atmosphere.

See you there! 😉

Some of our wonderful customers enjoying a weekend of live music, live sport and great company at The Black Buoy ☀️🍻🎶⚽Fr...
31/05/2026

Some of our wonderful customers enjoying a weekend of live music, live sport and great company at The Black Buoy ☀️🍻🎶⚽

From sunny afternoons in the beer garden to packed-out match days, there’s nothing better than seeing the pub full of familiar faces enjoying themselves.

If you loved the atmosphere this weekend, just wait until June… 👀

The countdown is on, and we’ll be showing all the big World Cup games live on our multiple screens. Expect cold pints, great company and an atmosphere you won’t want to miss! 🍻⚽

Who’s joining us? 🎉

Introducing Nat Hills! 🎵✨We’re so excited to have the brilliant Nat Hills joining us at The Black Buoy on Sunday 31st Ma...
27/05/2026

Introducing Nat Hills! 🎵✨

We’re so excited to have the brilliant Nat Hills joining us at The Black Buoy on Sunday 31st May from 5pm! 🎶

Expect an evening packed with all your favourite pop, rock, indie, and country classics - the perfect way to round off the weekend 🥂

Come down, grab a drink, and enjoy a great night of live music with us. See you Sunday! 🫶🏼

Address

Black Buoy Hill
Wivenhoe
CO79BS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

Telephone

+441206822425

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