Victoria Inn News
For updates and Victoria Inn Colchester news, this page carries announcements, event additions and seasonal information.
Friends of the Victoria Inn – Stu E Skinner
At the Victoria Inn, we work with some brilliant people who help make the pub what it is – from suppliers and musicians through to the organisers behind our regular...
Chilli Eating Challenge at the Victoria Inn Colchester
Think you can handle the heat? We’re looking for people to take part in the Victoria Inn Chilli Eating Challenge from 4pm on Saturday 10th October. There will be several...
The Story Behind The Scoobs Ahead of Their Victoria Inn Gig
When The Scoobs take to the stage at the Victoria Inn in Colchester on Sunday 23rd August, they’ll be bringing with them more than three decades of local music history...
Vote for the Victoria Inn in the Colchester Business Awards
When we shared our disappointment at not being included in this year’s Colchester Business Awards, we honestly didn’t expect the response we received. Thank you to everyone who commented and...
Friends of the Victoria Inn – Essex Spirits Co.
Essex Spirits Co-founder Zane Chiswell-Rivas talks about local spirits, sustainability and supplying the Victoria Inn’s first summer cocktail menu in this Friends of the Victoria Inn interview. At the Victoria...
The Victoria Inn Supports Calls for Lower Hospitality VAT
According to figures released by the British Beer and Pub Association, 161 pubs closed across Britain during the first three months of 2026 – the equivalent of almost two pubs...
Victoria Inn Gift Vouchers
Looking for pub gift vouchers in Colchester? Victoria Inn Gift Vouchers are available in £5, £10 and £25 denominations and can be purchased from the bar. They are a popular...
Real Cider & Cheese Festival Returns to the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn’s Real Cider & Cheese Festival returns on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June. Back for a third year, the festival will feature 20 real ciders and perries...
Friends of the Victoria Inn – Lesley Watson
Music supporter and HMV Live & Local champion Lesley Watson talks about grassroots music, supporting local artists and the Colchester music scene in this Friends of the Victoria Inn interview....
Rare and Imported Beers at the Victoria Inn
Every now and then, somebody asks why some of the bottles and cans in the fridge cost more than others. A lot of the answer comes down to where they...
Friends of the Victoria Inn – Quizmaster Chris Hunt
Quizmaster Chris Hunt hosts two regular quiz nights at the Victoria Inn and has helped raise more than £140,000 for charity through quizzes in venues around Colchester and beyond. At...
Another Successful Shed Brewers Beer Festival at the Victoria Inn
The Shed Brewers Beer Festival returned to the Victoria Inn on Saturday, with homebrewers from across Essex and Suffolk bringing 15 beers to the pub for another sold-out afternoon in...
A Day of Music for Lesley Watson at the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn will host a special day of live music on Saturday, 4th July, celebrating one of the biggest supporters of Colchester’s grassroots music scene – Lesley Watson. Anyone...
Victoria Inn – Colchester Castle Summer Series Stop-Off
Stop at the Victoria Inn Before Colchester Castle Summer Series Concerts If you’re visiting Colchester this August for the Colchester Castle Summer Series, it’s worth planning a stop at the...
Groove On Up – Soul, Funk and Disco at the Victoria Inn
Two familiar faces from the Victoria Inn Colchester will be on the decks on Saturday, 2nd May, as DJs Ben Howard and Dave Mansfield return to their local for Groove...
Friends of the Victoria Inn – Street Wines
Street Wines founder Neils Dubro talks about wine, pubs and the Victoria Inn in Colchester in this Friends of the Victoria Inn interview. At the Victoria Inn, we work with...
Crouch Vale Tap Room 19 Anniversary Ale at the Victoria Inn
We’ve got something new on the pumps at the Victoria Inn – a celebratory beer from Crouch Vale Brewery. Tap Room 19 10th Anniversary Ale (3.9%) has been brewed to...
CAMRA Ale Trail Returns – with a stop at the Victoria Inn
The Colchester and North East Essex CAMRA Ale Trail is back for 2026, and the Victoria Inn is once again part of the route. After a year away, the trail...
Colchester Gladiators Rookies & Legends Night at the Victoria Inn
The Colchester Gladiators’ annual Rookies & Legends Night returns to the Victoria Inn Colchester on Friday, 10th April, with players past and present joining us for the evening. The Colchester...
Proper Treats for Dogs at the Victoria Inn
It’s not just you human types we’ve got pub snacks for. The Victoria Inn in Colchester has always been one of the places dog owners know they can rely on...
Radio City Beer Works Tap Takeover at the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn Colchester hosts its first tap takeover of 2026 this weekend, welcoming Chelmsford craft brewery Radio City Beer Works to the pumps. Founded in 2017, Radio City have...
Victoria Inn recognised in CAMRA Pub of the Year awards
Victoria Inn Colchester has been recognised in the 2026 Colchester & North East Essex CAMRA Pub of the Year awards, receiving City Runner-Up and being named Overall Cider Pub of...
New Victoria Inn Colchester Website Now Live
We’ve launched a new Victoria Inn website to make it easier to keep up with what’s happening at the pub. You can now check upcoming gigs, quiz nights and beer...
