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The Layer Fox

Name: The Layer Fox
Address: 2 malting green Road, Colchester, CO20JH, GB
Telephone: +441206738723
Price range: £££

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17/10/2026

TWO PUB LUNCHES FOR £17.95? THAT'S MIDWEEK SORTED

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, enjoy two light lunches at The Layer Fox for just £17.95, with favourites like fish and chips, scampi, Cumberland sausage and our famous Fox burger.

Tucked away in Layer de la Haye just outside Colchester, it's a cosy 16th-century pub serving good, honest food in a relaxed setting.

• 2 light lunches for £17.95, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Hearty pub classics done well
• Cosy log burner and dog-friendly bar
• Walk in or book ahead

Treat yourself to a proper midweek lunch out.

Address: 2 Malting Green Road, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0JH | Phone: 01206 738723 | Website: thelayerfox.co.uk

15/10/2026

TORI IS RUNNING A MARTHON! Help her raise money for Crohn's and Colitis.
QUIZ NIGHT @ LAYER VILLAGE HALL NOVEMBER 7TH
Tables must be pre-booked,
please message 07855 545793 to book

10/10/2026

UPDATE, DOG HAS BEEN PICKED UP ALL SAFE AND WELL Lost dog, found along fields farm road. At the pub safe and sound

03/10/2026

MAKE TUESDAY THE BEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK

No cooking. No washing up. No crowds. Just a good meal in a proper country pub, at a price that makes it easy to say yes.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at The Layer Fox, you can enjoy two meals for just £17.95. It's the perfect excuse to catch up with a friend, treat your other half, or simply give yourself a night off from the kitchen.

Our menu is full of hearty pub favourites made with good ingredients and plenty of care, served in a relaxed, characterful setting just outside Colchester.

What's waiting for you:

● Two meals for £17.95, every Tuesday and Wednesday
● Classic pub dishes, freshly prepared
● A charming country pub with a lovely outdoor space
● A calm, easy-going atmosphere midweek
● A friendly team who make every visit feel welcoming

Book a table or just drop in. We'll save you a seat:

thelayerfox.co.uk
2 Malting Green Road, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0JH
Tel: 01206 738723

01/10/2026

Another lovely dish on the menu this weekend,
Pan Roasted Lamb Rump, crushed potatoes, asparagus, confit cherry tomatoes & salsa Verde

01/10/2026

Back by popular demand
Braised Beef Shin, served with dauphinoise potato, cauliflower puree, braised leek, carrot & red w**e jus

Also on this weekend we have....
Roasted Skate Wing, charred tender stem, new potatoes, with crispy capers & a lemon parsley butter

18/09/2026

WHY COOK MIDWEEK WHEN £17.95 GETS YOU TWO?

Skip the kitchen this Tuesday or Wednesday and let The Layer Fox take care of dinner — two proper pub meals for just £17.95, no strings attached.

Set in a relaxed country spot just outside Colchester, it's honest food made well, without the weekend crowds.

• 2 meals for £17.95, every Tuesday and Wednesday
• Generous pub classics, made with quality ingredients
• Relaxed setting with a lovely outdoor garden
• Walk-ins welcome, or book ahead

Turn a quiet weeknight into a proper night out.

Address: 2 Malting Green Road, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0JH | Phone: 01206 738723 | Website: thelayerfox.co.uk

17/09/2026

Secret Layer
Nice new white lines painted at the cross roads outside The Layer Fox this evening by highways!

06/09/2026

**UPDATE**
WE HAVE HAD AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF CVS HANDED IN, THANK YOU ALL FOR SHOWING INTEREST IN JOINING OUR LITTLE TEAM. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. If you haven't been successful this time apologies, we've seen and heard from some great people but with only 2 positions to fill this time we couldnt possibly take you all. If anything changes all cvs are kept on file and we will be in contact.

THE JOYS OF THE REVOLVING DOOR OF HOSPITALITY!
We are hiring (AGAIN) immediate start date.
We are looking for 2 people to join our Front Of House team.
Need to be 18 or over, ideally with some kind of hospitality experience.
We are looking for someone that is flexible to work days and evenings over the week and the weekend, 15-25 hours a week.
Ideal for uni staff coming back for the winter months or parents wanting hours outside of school times.
Benefits include:
25% staff discount for you and a friend
Staff food
Uniform given
Staff parties twice a year

Please send a cv on WhatsApp to Annie 07730 197673

04/09/2026

YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MIDWEEK PLAN

Midweek doesn't get the credit it deserves. At The Layer Fox, we reckon Tuesday and Wednesday are two of the best nights to eat out — relaxed, unhurried, and a world away from a packed Friday sitting.

Our midweek offer gets you two proper meals for just £17.95, served in one of the most characterful country pubs on the outskirts of Colchester. It's the kind of deal that turns an ordinary weeknight into something worth looking forward to.

Expect exactly what a good pub should serve — honest, well-made dishes using quality ingredients, cooked without unnecessary fuss.
What to expect on a midweek visit:

● Two meals for £17.95, every Tuesday and Wednesday
● A menu of well-loved pub classics, cooked with care
● A beautiful, welcoming pub with a stunning outdoor area
● Quieter, more relaxed service — none of the weekend rush
● Warm, attentive staff who make you feel at home

This is the kind of local that reminds you why pubs matter. Reservations welcome, or simply walk in:

thelayerfox.co.uk
2 Malting Green Road, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, CO2 0JH
Tel: 01206 738723

Address

2 Malting Green Road
Colchester
CO20JH

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12am - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+441206738723

Website

https://thelayerfox.co.uk/

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