First look at Colchester's first ever micropub before it opens this month After an extensive search across north Essex, they chose the redeveloped Norfolk, which closed in 2018. Mr Searle said: “We have seen micropubs set up in Essex and we thought there was a good opportunity to bring the concept to Colchester and bring the town something different. “We looked at various venues in north Essex as there is a gap in the market. “We have had the premises for a few months and we have invested a lot of effort and time getting it ready.” First look at Colchester's first ever micropub before it opens this month