Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Southend-on-Sea

Looking for the best pubs in Southend-on-Sea? Seaside arches pubs, golden-mile bars, and old-town locals along the Thames Estuary front. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Southend-on-Sea reflects the wider pub culture of Essex. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Southend-on-Sea's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Southend-on-Sea

Must visit
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Seafront Real ale Estuary

The Clarendon Hotel★★★★★

7-9 Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DH

A Southend seafront Pub with cask ales, Pub food, and views across the Thames Estuary from the golden mile.

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

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    Highly Recommended Old Town Real ale

    The Blue Boar★★★★★

    High Street, SS1 1JE

    A Southend Old Town Pub with cask ales, pub food, and estuary character near the golden mile.

    Estuary 5-star rated Local favourite Maps
  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Alex★★★★★

    Alexandra Street, SS1 1DD

    A Southend seafront Pub with real ale, pub food, and views across the Thames Estuary.

    Seafront Real ale Estuary Maps

More pubs in Southend-on-Sea

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    Cliff top

    The Railway Hotel

    Cliff Parade, SS1 1DP

    A Southend cliff-top Pub with cask ales, pub food, and a lively golden mile crowd.

    Real ale Seafront Local favourite
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    Seaside

    The Ship

    Marine Parade, SS1 2EJ

    A classic Southend seaside Pub with real ale, pub food, and holiday resort atmosphere.

    Real ale Pub food Local favourite
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    The Red Lion

    High Street,

    A Southend-on-Sea red lion with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Southend-on-Sea
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    The Crown

    Market Place,

    A Southend-on-Sea crown with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Southend-on-Sea
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    The King's Head

    Church Street,

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

    Real ale Pub food Southend-on-Sea
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    The White Hart

    Station Road,

    A Southend-on-Sea white hart with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Southend-on-Sea
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    The Royal Oak

    Bridge Street,

    A Southend-on-Sea royal oak with cask ales, pub food, and the easy atmosphere of an Essex local.

    Real ale Pub food Southend-on-Sea