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Monday 12pm - 9pm Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 11pm Saturday 12pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 10pm

The Foresters Arms

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The Foresters Arms

Village pub in the middle of town. Takeaway and delivery available
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29/08/2026

🎉 Bank Holiday Weekend at the Foresters! 🎉

🍽️ Food served 12–6pm TODAY — we've a special deal for one day only on our Posh Slob Sharing Platter of Charcuterie & Cheeses: Receive a free Glass of Castelbello Rosso - with every order 🍷

We also offer a selection of delicious treats on our lunchtime Gourmet bar snack menu. Try our famous Traditional Homemade Sausage rolls & Scotch eggs; fresh out of the oven.

Come and grab some chow if you’re heading to see the finale of the Summer Series tonight! Rumour has it there may be DJs wetting their whistles near here before they take the stage 🎶

🍹 Drinks for everyone:
Cocktails from £9
Pitchers from £15
Great Lagers & Ales 🍺
No-alcohol lager & spirits available for all you hardworking DES’s out there! 🚗

Not heading to Fatboy Slim, Come party with us! 🕺💃
We’ve got DJ’s playing all night and the drinks will be flowing. 🎧🍸

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Before you finalise your weekend plans we need to let you know tomorrow we're packing away the BBQ... Come and join us for one last round of burgers, pulled pork and round summer off in style 🍔🔥

28/08/2026

🐟 FISH FRIDAY AT THE FORESTERS ARMS 🐟

It’s Fish Friday, and we’ve got all your favourites ready for you!
😍

🍽️ Battered cod or haddock with chips & peas�🐟 Pan-fried sea bass with new potatoes & kale�🌱 Vegan sausage with chips & peas

Whether you fancy a full starter, main & dessert, a couple of drinks with your meal, or just a little something to peck on, we’ve got you covered! 🍻🍹

🎶 JLS are playing in the park today for Summer Series! 🎶

Heading into the park? Pop in for something to eat and fuel up before the show, grab a drink before you head in, or come and see us afterwards for a few drinks and a bite to eat.

23/08/2026

🔥 SUNDAY BBQ AT THE FORESTERS ARMS! 🔥

Another Sunday, another BBQ! 🍔☀️

We’ve got a great selection of burgers, kebabs and plenty more cooking up fresh today🍗🌭🥩

🎶 Bastille and a load of other great artists are playing at Castle Park for the Summer Series today! 🎶

Heading to the gig? Come and fuel up with a BBQ and drinks before you go or pop in afterwards for a few more! 🍻

We’ve got plenty of drinks to choose from, including:
🍹 Hugo Spritz
🍋 Limoncello Spritz
🍸 Margaritas
🍓 Pimm’s
🍺 Pints
…and plenty more!

21/08/2026

🐟 FISH FRIDAY AT THE FORESTERS ARMS! 🍽️

We’ve got a new addition to the menu tonight — our delicious pan-fried sea bass, served with new potatoes & kale. 🐟🥔

Or stick with a classic! 🙌
🍺 Battered haddock & chips
🍺 Battered cod & chips
🌱 Served with peas

🎸 Heading to Castle Park tonight for Summer Series? Hollywood Vampires are playing, so why not make an evening of it?

Feeling peckish before the gig? Looking for a pre-drink? Or fancy some drinks after? 🍻🍹

Drop into The Foresters Arms and get your Friday night started! 🎶

19/08/2026

☀️ SUMMER SERIES IS HERE! ☀️

This week marks the start of the Summer Series at Castle Park! 🎶🍻

Heading to one of the events? Why not wet the whistle with us before you head in! 🍺

We’ll be serving up drinks and getting you in the mood for an unforgettable night.

And if you’re feeling hungry, we’ve got you covered with freshly made pizzas before the event 🍕
The perfect way to fuel up before the music starts!

Come and join us, grab a drink, tuck into a pizza and get your night started the right way! 🎉

16/08/2026

Sundays in summer are made for a BBQ!

There’s something better about a Sunday when there’s good food, great company and a BBQ involved! 🍔🌽

We’ve got all your BBQ favourites, from traditional burgers to blue cheese and avocado burgers, delicious pulled pork, juicy sausages, kebabs and chicken wings.

Fancy something a little lighter? We’ve also got Buddha bowls, alongside all the classic BBQ sides and deep fried or Barbecued corn on the cob.

There’s something for everyone. Everything you could want from a proper summer Sunday BBQ! 🍻

Come along and grab a plate !

14/08/2026

Fish Fridays at The Foresters Arms!!

With a new addition of Homemade Corn Bread with Homemade Salsa Dip to try for your starter

The delicious Pan Fried Salmon on a bed of Linguine with prawns & mussels in a cream & white wine sauce is back again this week after such amazing feedback.

Also tomorrow we have an exciting performance by Erin’s Grove at 8pm. A mix of Scottish and Irish traditional music and something you can’t miss.

09/08/2026

Looking for lunch / dinner options? Can’t be bothered to cook?
We have the perfect solution for you!
The barbecue is fired up and ready to cook our delicious menu. Some great options here.

Or if you just fancy a drink and an ice lolly. Food served till 4pm and drinks served till 10:30.
Have a great Sunday!❤️

07/08/2026

Suns out and we will be serving our delicious Fish Fridays from 5pm.
We also have Fresh Hugo Spritz and a promotion from Bombay Sapphire to win National Trust Day Tickets.

And if you haven’t been in yet, we have Geoff Lawrence’s wonderful photography exhibition still going on for your perusal in the white room.
Come have a look, grab yourself a drink and have some cracking food.

Kitchens open from 5. Walk-in’s available, however to save your space please call 07864116550 and speak to our fabulous staff!

☀️ Have a great weekend ☀️

Address

1-2 Castle Road
Colchester
CO11UW

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.TheForestersArmsColchester.co.uk/

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