Five independent bars and pubs in Colchester shown on the Neverspoons app

MANY pub-goers might have the Wetherspoons app on hand – especially to order drinks and food from your table.

But there is another app which can help you find great places to drink in Colchester.

Neverspoons shows pubs, breweries, and bottle shops across the country selected by independent or chain status.

Here are five ‘alternative pints’ as found on Neverspoons:

Twister’s Bar

Garden - Enjoy the sun in the Twister's Bar garden (Image: Twister's Bar)

This venue is an alternative music night spot which serves beer as well as cocktails.

This North Hill venue hosts events such as their ‘Indie Party’ which has DJ and dancing.

There is also table service at their enclosed heated beer garden.

Purple Dog

History - The Purple Dog is a grade two listed building (Image: Tripadvisor/ChazJJ)

The Purple Dog is one of the oldest pubs in Colchester, being established in 1647.

Located on Eld Lane in the city centre, it is also a restaurant with breakfast, dinner, brunch, and Sunday roast options all being available.

The Fox and Fiddler

Sport - Enjoy Sky Sports at the Fox and Fiddler (Image: The Fox and Fiddler)

Located on St John’s Street, this independent pub has Sky Sports, a juke box, and pool table.

There are also regular live music events each month, typically at the weekend.

After Office Hours

Style - After Office Hours on the High Street (Image: After Office Hours)

On the High Street, this is a cocktail bar which has a live DJ every Friday and Saturday Night.

It has cocktail deals such as 2 for £15 regularly and is open Thursday to Saturday.

Trotters

Party - Trotters has party events for 20 to 100 people (Image: Trotters)

Just north of the city centre on Middleborough street, this is a bar which does food and has also positioned itself as a party venue – with events ranging from 20 to 100 people.

Trotters Bar and Kitchen also serves breakfast and lunchtime options alongside coffee.