The Whalebone Inn

The Whalebone Inn

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30/01/2026

Good Evening Everyone,

There has been a lovely response to Steve's memorial this coming Monday at the pub.
Everyone is welcome to pop in and share their special memories amongst friends, to remember him by.

We will be open between 4 and 7 (later if desired) .
I have arranged fish platters from Dukes seafood in Mersea. There will be wine laid on.

It is a little tricky guessing numbers so hopefully there is enough food.
Seafood was Steve's favourite along with a good glass of Alborinio to wash it down with.

I appreciate this may be not to everyone's pallette so rest assured we'll get the fryers on for some chips etc.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday from 4pm .
For our Steve.

Photos from The Whalebone Inn's post 22/01/2026

We recently learnt of the tremendously sad news of the unexpected late passing of Steve Chase.
He was a dear friend as well as a greatly valued and respected member of our kitchen team for 11 years.

His enthusiasm, wicked sense of humour, loyalty and infectious smile will be sorely missed.

The shocking news of his untimely passing rendered us speechless, which no doubt it has done for you too, as it came by complete surprise whilst he was away travelling in Morroco.

We take great solace in the fact that he died fulfilling his dream of travelling across Europe and Morroco in his beloved motor home.

We thought it would be nice to hold a memorial at The Whalebone Inn, to honour him by.

We shall be providing fish platters and Alborinio wine (his favourite).
We welcome you to join us at the pub and celebrate his life. Monday February 2nd 4-7pm.

Please kindly pop your name in the comments below if you wish to attend as this will assist us with arrangements and planning.

We hope you are able to join us on this special day.
The Team.

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Chapel Road
Colchester
CO57BG

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm