Dating from the 17th Century, this Grade-II-listed inn is thought to have been converted to public-house use in the 1800s. Since Andrew and Sheena have run the pub, it has developed an enviable reputation for the quality of its fine ales. Being a free house, real ales are sourced from all across the country, although local beers are by no means neglected.

In the last 12 months, over 100 different ales have been served. The summer beer festival was well attended with a selection of 30 ales all CAMRA or SIBA award winners. A selection of Real ciders from local and countrywide producers are always available from the dedicated "Cider Bar". Early 2013 saw our first Cider festival featuring 21 ciders.

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Ales, Ciders & Perries Report

Being Northeners ourselves, we know that some beers can benefit from being served through sparklers/creamers and we are happy to demonstrate this!, therefore we have both should you be of similar persuasion. However, should you have more southern tendencies, we'll hide them! Our beers do change regularly, quicker than we could update a website, so please do pop in & see what we have.

A Review of the Vic Report

Taken with kind permission from Chelmsford CAMRA's Thirsty Times Magazine, a review of us. I'm saying this as The Victoria Inn in Colchester has been given this CAMRA accolade for 2014. By the time you read this the pub may have been judged as being the best pub in the eastern quarter of the UK. Whether this happens or not this is a remarkable pub and a "must visit" if you ever pass close to Colchester.

Reviews (8)

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Susan Clarke

Jan 21, 2022

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Like this pub very much & glad it's my local. Great staff. Haven't been there too much during Covid & need to redress that imbalance. Majority of the pub goers seated at tables, so didn't feel crowded even though we were seated at the end of the bar. (Friday 14th Jan evening)

Neil Clifton

Dec 14, 2021

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Wow.. absolutely fantastic venue. Live music and good beer. What more could you want, in a friendly warm local 👍👍

Rob Harper

Oct 31, 2021

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Best pub in Essex. Great atmosphere awesome ales. Top notch. Andy and Sheena are legends.

Russell Cox The Wycombe Wanderer

Aug 08, 2021

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Brilliant selection of ciders, nice to be able to browse the menu on Untappd. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, a great place for a few drinks

Steven Bentall

Jun 11, 2019

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Fantastic place, great range of beers with something for everyone. Friendly atmosphere and bar staff are really helpful. Would highly recommend.

B. Alaba

Jan 18, 2019

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Good old English pub. Won the award for the best cider of last year. They serve about 8 different types of cider. I had the 7.4% alcohol. It was not as sweet as bulmers cider, but had a smoother taste.
Unfortunately, they don’t serve any cooked food not to mention a pub lunch. I was looking forward to having a pub lunch, because there is always a uniqueness to the food cooked in pubs.
The people in the pub were friendly. The lady who served was polite, pleasant and willing to serve. She also recommended the cider I drank. Only had one pint, since I was driving later and did not want to be over

Antony Dahmane

Dec 18, 2018

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Decent boozer with a well done up back area too. They do music events here often and they have a good selection of beers and ales both bottle and on tap.

M. M.

Nov 08, 2016

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Nice choice of beer in a cosy establishment. It does indeed feel like a 'proper pub'. Beer was well kept and decent price. I honestly can't fault it. Ended up here after a cycle ride from Norwich and it was a welcome stop off!