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Playhouse, Colchester

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Operator: Wetherspoon
4 St John's Street, Colchester, CO2 7AA (View on Google Map)
(01206) 571003
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Large Wetherspoons pub located in an old theatre with plenty of atmosphere. Large central circular bar and various seating areas, open and secluded.

Information for this venue is provided by the Colchester & North East Essex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Colchester
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/03/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
COL/10878
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A large Wetherspoon's in an old theatre retaining many decorative features from its heyday. It was redesigned in 1930s to become a cinema with the gallery removed and the balcony enlarged. It has a large central bar and varied seating areas.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Thursday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
Friday
8:00am ‑ 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am ‑ 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am ‑ Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Playhouse, Colchester.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Playhouse, Colchester.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout Strong Stout • 6% Spotted twice
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Playhouse, Colchester.

ABV 6%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grainstore - Rutland Beast TasteMatch Prediction

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Grainstore - Rutland Beast
Grainstore - Rutland Beast Old Ale • 5.3% Spotted twice
Grainstore - Rutland Beast
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grainstore - Rutland Beast

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Playhouse, Colchester.

ABV 5.3%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
All Town centre routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Colchester Town

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