IF you pass the Purple Dog on a weekend you'll likely see it jam pack with people enjoying a drink. 

The Purple Dog pub which sits on Eld Lane in Colchester, is a versatile pub which offers guests a large range of indoor and outdoor seating.

The vast indoor floorspace is brilliant for the winter months, with a warm and cosy feel to it.

Versatile - the Purple Dog possesses both an indoor and outdoor space for customersVersatile - the Purple Dog possesses both an indoor and outdoor space for customers (Image: Credited) The outdoor area has a great atmosphere when busy, with many choosing this garden on a weekend night.

The outdoor area does have coverage and possesses a sense of personality which other pub gardens in Colchester do not. 

We chose to have some food and drink from their menu in their garden area.

Food and drink prices

Classic Beef Burger with Chips - £10.95

Food - Burger and ChipsFood - Burger and Chips (Image: Credited) Pint of Heineken - £5.90

Crisp - a fine pint of HeinekenCrisp - a fine pint of Heineken (Image: Credited)

Service at the pub was good and staff were very attentive - making sure you had everything you need.

The food was ordered through their website allowing you to have your food delivered without having to leave the table.

The pub boasts a strong selection of draught options including, Heineken, Birra Moretti, Aspalls, Amstel, Carlsberg, Cruzcampo and Guinness.

Line-up - some of the draught options on show at the Purple DogLine-up - some of the draught options on show at the Purple Dog (Image: Credited) Aside from draught options they have a range of alcoholic options such as wine, cocktails/mocktails and various spirits.

They also have many options when it comes to the food including their All Day Breakfast, Sausage and Mash, Lasagne, Beer Battered Cod, Chicken and Beef Burgers and Loaded Fries.

We settled on a burger and chips and a pint of Heineken and the grub and drink were good. 

Ratings out of 5

Staff - 5

Food - 4

Service - 5

Atmosphere - 5

Overall - 4.5/5

The Purple Dog is open from 11am until 11pm on most days of the week, apart from Saturday where it opens at 10am and closes at 1am.

Sitting in the centre of Colchester, the pub has been a popular location for many over the years and also holds special nights which can be found on their Facebook page.

To find out more about the Purple Dog menu and opening times, visit https://tinyurl.com/Purple-Dog