Small pub in a historical building, round the corner in town with amazing European beers, live music and the friendliest staff. What else do you need? One of the best places to drink, listen to good music and to have a proper chat in Colchester. It doesn't matter if you go on a Monday or on a Saturday, you will always feel welcomed and will have fun in this pub. If you are happy leaving the comfort zone of local IPAs and APAs and want strong beers like you would have in the middle of Brussels (without breaking your wallet) you will love it here. Great local bands and vinyl nights to top it up and knowledgeable staff who will not just recommend the right beer for you but can talk about music for hours. This is the local pub we all want...
Read morePopped in for the first time last weekend in the afternoon as I'm new to the area and I like a drop of craft beer. Chatted to Andy who's a thoroughly decent bloke who told me all about his great little bar. Whilst there he gave me a taste of a Dubbel that's on tap and it was seriously good, perfect temperature and will certainly be on my list when I visit again. I took away some really tasty stout that I drank last night and it was very very good. I'll make sure I go when there's music on next time as it looks a very cosy intimate venue, really...
Read moreLove this tiny little oasis of a place. Can get a bit full when the live music playing... But not always. Fabulous range of Belgium, International and local beers, ales and ciders. Along with interesting spirits such as Saffron Gin (with good quality tonic ) Friendly knowledgeable staff who on a quiet night are willing to chat. Building oozes character but stairs to toilet are steep so not a great place for those with mobility issues. Definitely one of my favorite bars in Colchester and certainly a place I feel I can go out alone which as a...
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