The Lobster Smack is a traditional, cosy, friendly pub, right by the sea wall at the end of a long…read moreroad that seems to lead to nowhere. It dates back to the times of smugglers on the Thames Estuary. On entering, remember to duck your head as the ceiling is very low! It is a traditionally decorated pub with beams and low ceilings, and I found the atmosphere to be very friendly and welcoming. There is a restaurant area and although I did not eat here, the portions did look very large. They sometimes have live entertainment here too. There are picnic tables outside which are ideal for the Summer. Children are welcome until 9pm. I would certainly visit again and would love to try the food next time as it looked delicious!

I had a visit with some family and despite the current COVID-19 ordeal the service was great and…read moreCOVID policies were safe and easy to abide. The menu wasn't extremely vast but had vegan and vegetarian options which is always a positive. I opted for a Sunday beef roast, it was a dry aged roast oxen and I must say, it was delicious, the meat was tender and flavourful with enough fat and juice to avoid dryness without being completely saturated in oily fat. The parsnips were simple yet nice, the Yorkshire pudding was large and fresh tasting and again, not too dry. The greens were without problems. The only thing I had an issue with was the roast potatoes, which were rather hard & starchy, not terrible, just could be better, besides I still are them. I opted not to have the red cabbage out of personal preference but it looked nice. Overall, I enjoyed the visit and the food was great, not only is the place nicely designed, but it manages to feel cozy even with a modern style, which is difficult to pull off. As it's right by the Thames Barrier you can get a lovely view from both outdoors and indoors due to the large windows. 10/10 would definitely come again.

Nice old pub, listed building. Dining room at one end. Old beams throughout. Friendly staff. Has a…read morefunction room called The Moorings, I asked if there are any mooring around, but was told the stream nearby is only a trickle. Well worth a visit.

Good local pub. Good cheap drinks.read more

A great little historic pub. Especially nice in the winter when they have the big fire place lit.read more

Nice homely atmosphere with good classic menu. The staff are really friendly. Lots of choice of…read moredrinks and bar snacks.

The Hamlet is a modern bar with efficient staff ready to serve. An open plan space with a large…read morescreen and smaller TVs dotted around, making it a popular place when a big match is on. Time your run to the loo as these are space limited. The pub is popular in the early evening for those returning from London as Westcliff station is around the corner. It is also a common first port of call for those heading into Southend clubbing on a Friday or Saturday. A decent breakfast is served for the early birds, also a good lunch menu is available too.

Close to Westcliff station decent food and family friendly for daytime meals.read more

the most moodiest pub around...me and some mates were walking about trying to find a bar to have a…read morefew drinks as i turned 18 two days before, we turned up and my mate asked if they have a dart board, so the bar man decided to say, sorry lads cant have you in here, i asked why not, and then he replied that my mate is being to loud, how is he being to loud, he asked you if you got a fucking dart board, so i rate this pub as 0, the most shittest pub ever.

The Castle is great for food and for drinks…read more All the usual pub grub staples are there, from steaks to veggie dishes and ice cream to cheesecake. As this pub is owned by the Sizzling brand, most meals come on a sizzling plate, which adds a little bit of atmosphere to the place. There is a large car park right next door.