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Operator: Wetherspoon
4 St John's Street, Colchester, CO2 7AA (View on Google Map)
(01206) 571003
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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
Last updated
27/06/2024
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. There are wide ranges of ales, ciders and meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
All Town centre routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Colchester Town

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