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Playhouse, Colchester

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Opens at 8:00am
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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
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.

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.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly at Playhouse, Colchester.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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

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