Whalebone Public House

The Whalebone Public House, also known as The Whalebone Inn, is a pub-restaurant located in the village of Fingringhoe, near Colchester in Essex, England. Its history stretches back centuries, with the earliest records dating to around 1735. The building is Grade II listed and has been sympathetically restored, retaining exposed beams and stripped wooden floors while incorporating bespoke furniture and contemporary style. The pub offers a relaxed ambience, superb food, a great wine list, and a range of spaces including a bar, garden with a fishing pond, and a barn for private functions. It is popular with commuters, ramblers, and visitors to local attractions, and welcomes well-behaved dogs. Since 2004, it has been owned and run by Victoria Burroughs, who previously managed restaurants and bars in London for 11 years. The Whalebone serves classic pub food with a focus on quality and value, and hosts events such as live bands, theme nights, weddings, anniversaries, and corporate launches. It is a private, independent establishment deeply rooted in its local community and countryside setting.

The Whalebone Public House has a history that stretches back for centuries, with the earliest records dating to around 1735. The building, which is Grade II listed, has stood the test of time and has been restored and refurbished by various owners to combine historic charm with contemporary comfort. In 2004, Victoria Burroughs took over The Whalebone after 11 years managing restaurants and bars in London. She has invested significant effort in getting the details right, resulting in a faithful clientele from near and far who visit to enjoy the food and the views. The pub has been sympathetically restored, making the most of exposed beams, stripped wooden floors, and bespoke furniture to create a rustic yet contemporary style. It continues to operate as a popular pub-restaurant and events venue in the village of Fingringhoe, Essex.

• 2004

  Victoria Burroughs takes over The Whalebone after 11 years managing restaurants and bars in London.

• 1735

  Earliest records of The Whalebone date to around this year.

A historic yet contemporary pub-restaurant offering superb food, wine and events in a picturesque countryside setting.

• Pub food menu

  Fabulous menus served by two talented chefs, with a great wine list to complement.

• Functions and events

  Hosting bands, theme nights, weddings, anniversaries, and corporate launches in the barn and garden.

1. 1Official website homepagethewhaleboneinn.co.uk
2. 2About Us pagethewhaleboneinn.co.uk
3. 3Wikidata entrywikidata.org