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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 Cliff

5.0(1 review)

2.0 mi

I wish I could pack this pub up and transport it to London with me…read more Not sure how much of a 'scene' there was in Southend, through trawling the internet we found Hush bar and this place. Approaching we nearly turned around. Slightly out of the main shopping area this place looked like a dodgy local boozer with hanging baskets. Getting closer I spotted the dazzling lights of a disco ball and I knew we were in the right place. This place is awesome. Pool table, check. Clean, check. Good selection of booze, including a non-alcoholic beer for the Mrs, check. Cheesey tunes, check. Fabulous and friendly staff, check. Lesbians, check. I have to especially say to the guy behind the bar when we went who was an utter delight. Letting us know the places to go an be seen. Even remembering my order. Toto, we're not in London anymore.

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The Cricketers

3.6(5 reviews)

1.7 mi

Sitting on a busy crossroad junction on the London Road, or as an old sign on the building states…read more'Leigh Road'. The Cricketers is one of the oldest pubs in the town, under the Brewery of Grays and Sons the only one in Southend. This big pub has alongside Club Riga a very popular live music venue. The pub is open plan and due to it's size never seems packed, it's custom is a mixture of regulars, and those popping in on the way in or out of town. A menu is available. A large rear yard area acommodates smokers.

One of the best pubs in Southend. Drinks are reasonably priced and there is no loud music so you…read morecan hear yourself think! Plenty of space so never too crowded and you can always get a seat. Good for after work drinks.

The Lamb and Lion

2.0(1 review)

1.2 mi

This pub has two sides, first upstairs is the pub and downstairs in Bar Lambs the live music venue…read morewhich is increasing in popular notoriety. The pub however is small with a pool table and its regulars, the occassional newbie staying in the many guesthouses located close by can pop in. For the newcomer it might seem as if this pub is the only one around as the C2C rail line needs to be crossed to locate the other bars in Hamlet Court Road.

The Alex

4.3(12 reviews)

2.2 mi

Honestly u have to pop in here, theres an app so u ordered from ur table, the funniest staff and…read moreits so cheap. It's just a better version of spoons with a beautiful interior to look at... and huge tvs for watching stuff

Food is called out to you over a mic! How amazing is that?…read more Great nightlife atmosphere and not what I expected in the land of Essex :) An alternative venue, with an upstairs bar area and downstairs bar area both serving food late on a Saturday night! The bar staff are friendly, up for a laugh and there to help. Drinks aren't expensive and there's a cash machine in the venue too. The food is yummy grub pub food - opportunity to get either 10, 20 or even 30 chicken wings!!! I chose the Nachos as per, with chilli, and they were nommylicious. A balcony on the first floor, that leads down to the outside decking area with garden benches and nice pot plants for those summer evenings.

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The Last Post

3.1(15 reviews)

2.3 mi

The breakfast was nice and arrived quickly but there wasn't a single clean table. We had to ask a…read morestaff member to clean a table. It looked like a mess in there. Normally is okay so hopefully it's just a one off.

I love the inside of the pub, I love the history of the place, the old city postal office,…read moredistributing mail in Southend. Therefore there is a lot of typical decor - a postbox, mail, a bike hanging from the ceiling. I love the inside, the drinks are well priced too. The tables are often sticky, and the food isn't great, but it is a wetherspoons so....I'll leave it at that.

Papillon

3.7(3 reviews)

2.5 mi

The Papillon is a lively little seafront bar, with a view of the beach from the front windows…read moreduring the day it is a great place to just chill, but at night it is a great place to party! With a late license until 3am and live DJ's on a friday and Saturday night, the Papillon is either a great place to start your night or a great place to have a night out! The back entrance of the bar leads up to Lucy Road so its ideal location means you can quickly and easily without the need for transport go onto one of the local clubs. The drinks are reasonably priced and during the day you can purchase freshly made on the premises rolls and sandwiches all for a small cost, much cheaper than if you were to pop to Mcdonalds and much healthier also!! The staff are very friendly, and with the large screen tvs, pool table, karioke nights, DJ's and occasional race nights. You can be sure whatever day you go to the Papillon will be one that you will enjoy.

Its a really horrible seafront pub with no redeeming features even the beer is expensive . Nothing…read moregood about it .

Victoria Court Bar

4.3(3 reviews)

2.0 mi

A popular bar for office workers during the week as it sits at the base of a large office block…read morenext door to Fitness First. TVs are dotted around playing MTV and switched to sport in the evenings. A full menu is available but at times the food can be a little bland but sufficient for lunch. A useful Cash Link machine is in the bar as the next cash point is some walk away.

Great bar , excellent service reguarding group bookings reasonable prices for parties aswell . Very…read moreclean and a good quality beer , atmosphere excellent . Gym near by if your feeling guilty .

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