Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Basildon

Looking for the best pubs in Basildon? New-town locals, festival pubs, and High Street drinking spots serving Basildon's growing commuter community. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Basildon reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Basildon's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Basildon

Must visit
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Real ale Live music Town centre

The Witchfinder General★★★★★

1-2 Stacey Drive, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BS

A Basildon town-centre Pub with real ale, live music, and a lively weekend crowd in the heart of new-town Essex.

5-star rated Local favourite Traditional Pub Maps
  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Town centre Real ale

    The Moon on the Square★★★★★

    Eastgate Centre, SS14 1JJ

    A Basildon town-centre Pub in the Eastgate Centre with cask ales, pub food, and a busy weekend crowd.

    Pub food 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Fortune of War★★★★★

    Southernhay, SS14 1BA

    A long-standing Basildon Pub with real ale, live sport, and a loyal new-town following.

    Real ale Live sport Basildon Maps

More pubs in Basildon

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    Real ale

    The Half Moon

    Timberlog Lane, SS14 1PB

    A residential Basildon Pub with cask ales, pub food, and a relaxed neighbourhood bar.

    Pub food Community Pub Local favourite
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    Real ale

    The Basildon

    Church Road, SS14 2AX

    A classic Essex Pub serving Basildon with real ale, Pub food, and a no-nonsense welcome.

    Pub food Local Local favourite
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    The Red Lion

    High Street,

    A Basildon red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Basildon
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    The Crown

    Market Place,

    A Basildon crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Basildon
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    The King's Head

    Church Street,

    A Basildon king's head with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Basildon
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    The White Hart

    Station Road,

    A Basildon white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Basildon
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    The Royal Oak

    Bridge Street,

    A Basildon royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Basildon