The Black Buoy

20/08/2026

The Premier League is BACK! ⚽️🍔🍺

The wait is nearly over… football returns Friday 21st August and we’re ready for another HUGE season at The Black Buoy! ⚓️

With Sky Sports & TNT Sports, we’ll be showing the biggest games live throughout the season. It all kicks off Friday night with Arsenal v Coventry, before a massive opening weekend of Premier League action! ⚽️

🍔 And don’t forget the matchday food!
Team Smashed serve up their mouthwatering dry-aged smash burgers and sides straight from our kitchen every Tuesday-Sunday.

So whether you’re joining us for a bite before kick-off or settling in for the full 90, get your food ordered, grab a pint and make a proper matchday of it! 🍻

18/08/2026

Dave & Laura are BACK at the Buoy! ✨

After such an incredible response to their debut with us back in May, we couldn’t wait to get this talented acoustic duo back through our doors! They’ll be joining us this Sunday 23rd August from 5pm, bringing powerful vocals, acoustic takes on genre-spanning classics and plenty of songs you’ll know and love. 🎤

If you caught them last time, you already know how good they are… and if you didn’t, this is your chance! There’s no better place to spend your weekend than at The Black Buoy. 🫶🏼

17/08/2026

Another stunning weekend of live music at The Black Buoy ☀️🎶

A huge shoutout to DJ Chemeka for bringing the perfect party soundtrack to our Saturday evening - what a night! 🔥

And a big thank you to Acoustic Avenue for rounding off the weekend with a beautiful acoustic set on Sunday afternoon 🎶

These photos capture exactly what The Black Buoy is all about: live music, good people, great times and an atmosphere you wish you could bottle up. Here’s to plenty more weekends like this 🫶🏼✨

11/08/2026

Introducing Acoustic Avenue! 🎸✨

Join us on Sunday 16th August from 3pm as we welcome this talented Essex-based acoustic duo to The Black Buoy for the very first time.

With beautiful male and female vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, and a feel-good mix of classics from across the decades, Acoustic Avenue create the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed Sunday afternoon in our beer garden.

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, drinks with friends, or simply great live music, come along and give them a warm Black Buoy welcome! 😉

07/08/2026

New to The Black Buoy - DJ Chemeka! 🔥🎧

Join us on Saturday 15th August from 5:30pm as DJ Chemeka brings the Ibiza beach club vibes, with a soundtrack of chilled, easy-going tunes to kick-start your evening.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a drink, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. ☀️🍻

04/08/2026

Joe Garner makes his Black Buoy debut! 🔥

Join us on Sunday 9th August from 3:30pm as the brilliant Joe Garner takes to the stage for the very first time at The Black Buoy!

A firm favourite at our sister pubs, Joe brings an incredible mix of acoustic favourites, timeless classics, and all the feel-good singalong hits you know and love. 🎸

Grab a delicious burger from Team Smashed, your favourite drink from the bar, and soak up the atmosphere in our beautiful beer garden. The perfect way to round off your weekend with friends, family, great food, and even better live music. ☀️🍔🍻

04/08/2026

🚨 Tickets are selling fast! 🚨

If you’ve been thinking about joining us for our Charity Quiz Night, now’s the time to book your team! 🧠✨

We’re teaming up with Let’s Get Quizzical for a brilliant evening of laughs, friendly competition, and fundraising in support of Farleigh Hospice. With tickets going quickly, we don’t want anyone to miss out!

📅 Date: Wednesday 19th August
⏰ Time: 7:30pm
💷 Entry: £6 per person
👥 Teams: Up to 6 players
📍 Location: Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe,
Colchester CO7 9BS

Whether you’re a quiz champion or just in it for the fun, gather your friends and help us raise money for an amazing local charity. ❤️

🎟️ Book now by emailing: [email protected]

Don’t leave it too late - once the spaces are gone, they’re gone! We can’t wait to welcome you all for a fantastic evening at The Black Buoy. 🍻

Charity Quiz Night in Support of Farleigh Hospice! 🧠

We’re delighted to announce that Let’s Get Quizzical is bringing their Charity Quiz Night to The Black Buoy on Wednesday 19th August at 7:30pm, following their fantastic success at our sister pubs!

Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising, all in aid of the incredible team at Farleigh Hospice. ✨

Gather your smartest friends (or just your funniest ones!), put your trivia knowledge to the test, and help raise money for a truly wonderful local cause.

📅 Date: Wednesday 19th August
⏰ Time: 7:30pm
💷 Entry: £6 per person
👥 Teams: Up to 6 players
📍 Location: Black Buoy Hill, Wivenhoe,
Colchester CO7 9BS

🎟️ Tickets & Enquiries
Email [email protected] to book your place. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early!

Let’s make it a brilliant evening of quizzing, laughter, and fundraising. We can’t wait to see you there! 🫶🏼

03/08/2026

Our Summer Duck Hunt is still on at The Black Buoy! 🦆☀️

If you’re looking for something to keep the little ones entertained during the summer holidays, our beer garden is full of hidden yellow ducks waiting to be spotted! 👀

✨ A little reminder… The yellow ducks are part of the hunt and should be left where they are so everyone can enjoy taking part. Please don’t remove them or bring them to the bar.

🏆 We’ve also hidden 5 GOLD ducks around the garden! If your child is lucky enough to find one of those, bring it to the bar to claim a tasty chocolate treat! 🍫

While the kids are busy hunting, why not relax with a drink and let Team Smashed take care of dinner? They’ve got their amazing burgers on the menu, including children’s meals, making it the perfect family day out. Serving Tuesday-Sunday every week 😉

Come and see who can spot a GOLD duck first… good luck! ✨

03/08/2026

Introducing our Chilled Ibiza Jukebox Sessions! 🍹🎶🏝️☀️

We’re bringing those laid-back holiday vibes to The Black Buoy with a soundtrack inspired by sunny days in Ibiza.

Expect chilled, easy-listening tunes playing gently throughout the day - the perfect background music to complement your visit, without overpowering conversations or the atmosphere.

Join us on Saturday 8th August and enjoy our FREE Chilled Ibiza Jukebox Session all day long.

Sunshine in the beer garden, a delicious burger, an ice-cold drink, and the perfect holiday soundtrack… what more could you ask for? ☀️🍔🍺

02/08/2026

Rat Pack Night at The Black Buoy! 🎷✨

A huge thank you to the brilliant Tony James for an incredible evening of live music. From Frank Sinatra classics to all the timeless Rat Pack favourites, the atmosphere was amazing from start to finish. 🍸

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces (and a few new ones too!) singing along, enjoying a drink and making it such a memorable night. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it so special. 🫶🏼