Great British Pubs

Essex

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 best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best Pubs in Basildon

  1. The Witchfinder General Pub
    Real aleLive musicTown centre

    The Witchfinder General

    Must visit

    1-2 Stacey Drive, SS14 1BS

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

    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
    • Well-kept ales
  2. Placeholder image for The Moon on the Square
    RecommendedTown centreReal 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
    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
  3. Placeholder image for The Fortune of War
    Really good

    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
  4. Placeholder image for The Half Moon
    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
  5. Placeholder image for The Basildon
    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