# The Flag, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Flag — Pub in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 301 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/the-flag (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Flag Wivenhoe, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13940197993545314689&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Flag Inn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107516957891660860505) **In short:** The Flag is a pub in Essex, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 301 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Flag The Flag is a pub on Colchester Road in Wivenhoe with a five-star food hygiene rating. The menu includes breakfast and Sunday roast alongside other options. The venue welcomes children, groups and dogs, and takes bookings. Diners frequently note the food portions are generous. Staff are reported as friendly and attentive, though some have noted slower service at times. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Flag's own website](https://flaginn.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM ## What's nearby - One Stop next door - Salon Seven next door - Henley's of Wivenhoe next door - Wivenhoe Auto Centre 250m away - Wivenhoe Cross Post Office 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and plentiful food, with many highlighting the excellent breakfast, Sunday roast, and diverse menu options. They also appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, the lovely decor, and the dog-friendly atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (301 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1830638). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (301 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://flaginn.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 355575](tel:01206355575) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32VX97+W7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call The Flag on +44 1206 355575. ## More near The Flag ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Wivenhoe House Hotel ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/wivenhoe-house-hotel) - [Black Buoy Inn ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/black-buoy-inn) - [Pheasant Suites ★ 4.8 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/pheasant-suites) - [East Gate Inn ★ 3.7 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels/east-gate-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Wivenhoe Hideout 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/cottages/the-wivenhoe-hideout-ukc9920) - [Birds Farm Holidays - Partridge 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/birds-farm-holidays-partridge-uk48173) - [Spring Vale Bungalow 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tendring/cottages/spring-vale-bungalow-uk49818) ### Campsites nearby - [The Shepherds Hide ★ 5.0 · 3.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/the-shepherds-hide) - [Folkards Farm Certificated Location ★ 5.0 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brightlingsea/camping/folkards-farm-certificated-location) - [Colchester Country Park ★ 4.2 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping/colchester-country-park) - [Brightlingsea Touring Park ★ 3.7 · 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brightlingsea/camping/brightlingsea-touring-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Bourne Mill ★ 4.3 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/bourne-mill) - [Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve ★ 4.7 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/fingringhoe/attractions/fingringhoe-wick-nature-reserve) - [Wyvernwood ★ 4.6 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/wyvernwood) - [Hollytrees Museum ★ 4.3 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/attractions/hollytrees-museum)