Great British Pubs

Essex

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 best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best Pubs in Southend-on-Sea

  1. The Clarendon Hotel Pub
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    The Clarendon Hotel

    Must visit

    7-9 Clifftown Road, SS1 1DH

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

    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
    • Well-kept ales
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    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
    • Local favourite
    • Traditional Pub
  3. Placeholder image for The Alex
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    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
  4. Placeholder image for The Railway Hotel
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    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
  5. Placeholder image for The Ship
    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