The Pointer Inn, Colchester
The Pointer Inn is a pub at Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AQ. The Pointer Inn is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by Tendring council.
- Food hygiene
- Awaiting inspection
- Address
- Wivenhoe Road
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8AQ - Council
- Tendring
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · DirectionsLocation is the centre of the postcode, so it may be a few doors out.
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Pointer Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Pointer Inn is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by Tendring council.
We have checked The Pointer Inn's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Pointer Inn
- 5The Black Buoy2.4 km
- 5Rose & Crown2.5 km
- 5The Greyhound2.5 km
- 5The Station Hotel2.6 km
- 5Horse & Groom Inn2.8 km
All 72 pubs and bars in Colchester
Questions about The Pointer Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Pointer Inn?
The Pointer Inn is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by Tendring council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team. A new rating is pending, usually after an appeal or a request for a re-visit.
Where is The Pointer Inn?
The Pointer Inn is at Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AQ, in Colchester. Tendring council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Black Buoy, about 2.4 km away.
What pubs are near The Pointer Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Pointer Inn are The Black Buoy (2.4 km), Rose & Crown (2.5 km) and The Greyhound (2.5 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Source: The Pointer Inn on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Tendring council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.