Rum Run
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I'm planning a trip up the Colne soon and wondered what the cognoscenti recommend for places to eat and drink?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
nightlife in Wivenhoe ?
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DavidofMersea
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Big mistake to go up the Colne. Go up the Blackwater and stop at Mersea, lots of places to eat/drink
Rum Run
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I'll be starting from Mersea!
nigelm
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Have a bimble upto the Orwell, far more choice or possibly pop round into the crouch and Burnham not much choice otherwise
Habebty
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Johnalison has all the good parties in Wivenhoe 
(not speaking from experience though
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(not speaking from experience though
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johnalison
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Although I live in Wivenhoe I haven't eaten out since lockdown and am not sure what is still open. I haven't walked down the high street much, and not in the evenings, mainly as I am sort of isolating out of respect for my age. The Black Buoy seems to be open. I haven't eaten there for a year or two but I believe its OK. The Rose and Crown on the front is popular in a cheap and cheerful sort of way. The sailing club is only open for a short time on Sundays for a limited number at present and doesn't cater.
johnalison
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He can't come. I'll be watching the Grand PrixJohnalison has all the good parties in Wivenhoe
(not speaking from experience though
That was clever. I put in a colon/bracket and it's given me a face.
WoodyP
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Many happy days spent at Wivenhoe when I was trying to sort out the compensation dogs dinner left by the building of the. Barrier. Are we allowed to refer to the black buoy these days? I preferred the Rose.
Creek
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Local quote is that Wivenhoe is a drinking village with a fishing problem.
Rose and Crown on front is busy; better end of chain pubs. Black Buoy, just a few yards back from the front is locally owned and does good food in normal times. Further up the high street is a tapas bar, an Italian and an Indian. Greyhound pub is family owned and again does good food in normal times. The station pub is, of course, by the station. Most seemed reasonably busy tonight, though Covid19 restrictions will mean restricted menu and booking ahead.
Rose and Crown on front is busy; better end of chain pubs. Black Buoy, just a few yards back from the front is locally owned and does good food in normal times. Further up the high street is a tapas bar, an Italian and an Indian. Greyhound pub is family owned and again does good food in normal times. The station pub is, of course, by the station. Most seemed reasonably busy tonight, though Covid19 restrictions will mean restricted menu and booking ahead.
DavidofMersea
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Did you know that pub used to be called "The Back Boy"? and it was changed many years ago, long before BLM and all that
Slowboat35
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Shame on anyone who says don't bother with the Colne!
It is one of E Anglias loveliest rivers and although I've never explored Wivenhoe it looks a nice little place.
The river remains scenic and attractive to within half a K of Colchester when it gets rather industrial-seedy but there is a useful floating free (high-tide) pontoon there with water - useful for that alone, as well as crew changes to nearby railways stations and local shops, supermarkets and DIY stores all scant minutes away by the ankle express..
Don't knock it.
It is one of E Anglias loveliest rivers and although I've never explored Wivenhoe it looks a nice little place.
The river remains scenic and attractive to within half a K of Colchester when it gets rather industrial-seedy but there is a useful floating free (high-tide) pontoon there with water - useful for that alone, as well as crew changes to nearby railways stations and local shops, supermarkets and DIY stores all scant minutes away by the ankle express..
Don't knock it.
johnalison
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The Black Boy in Weeley is still just that.
johnalison
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The Colne is indeed lovely, and even more so in the winter when the birds arrive. The Wivenhoe SC pontoon is available for visitors, either at HW or for those who don't mind drying, but the club itself is currently in lockdown. Wivenhoe is something of a cultural centre, partly because of the nearby university, and is also pretty left-wing. Just about everyone I know is on their second marriage, if they have gone to the bother of marrying in the first place. Trains to Liverpool St are about every hour, alternatively Clacton for the hedonists.
Wivenhoe has a good little bookshop and a good deli, but this is in its annual closure until Wednesday. The Co-op is about 1/4 mile up the hill.
Rum Run
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Thanks for all that.
My plan is to use the Sailing Club pontoon, will I be able to get access to the facilities? If there are coded locks, will I be able to get them from someone?
My plan is to use the Sailing Club pontoon, will I be able to get access to the facilities? If there are coded locks, will I be able to get them from someone?
ex-Gladys
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Historically, night life in Wivenhoe involved crossing the river to have a dust up in Rowhedge...
Creek
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Contact the sailing club using contact info on their website to book pontoon berth and get club access info.
Seashoreman
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Just had a look at Google Maps and I see the road sign says: Black Buoy Hill. Must have changed to road name at the same time, unusual?
johnalison
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I can PM you the code if you want. This will get you access, but not to the clubhouse at present.
DavidofMersea
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From Google :-
Story of the Black Buoy Public House under Reg and Jean ...
www.wivenhoehistory.org.uk › topics › people-2 › stor...
28 Jun 2019 - The pub became (and still is of course) one of Wivenhoe's favourite drinking ... December 1987: Like most pubs, the Black Buoy had an ice-making ... Originally named the Black Boy (after the 17th century king, Charles II, ...
I am glad that I am not going daft in my old age
Rum Run
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I thought as much. I'm a bit past all that sort of thing, and anyway as I'm a furriner in those parts it would be rude to appropriate the local culture. ? Whereas drinking beer is universal!
