The Crooked Billet in Southend-on-Sea

Visited the Crooked billet in Leigh on Sea, Essex for Sunday lunch. Very disappointed especially at £20pp. The beef (2 slices) was dry and rubbery. The potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were obviously purchased frozen. The veg was hard, barely cooked. The only perfectly cooked item was the broccoli. Did complain to the server who apologised and offered a free dessert.

Came to the billet for lunch with friends and was greeted by Cerys who immediately made us feel welcome. Cerys explained that there was recently a new menu introduced and told us about the wide variety of items available. My friend and I both had the steak sandwich which was exactly at described if not better. Would definitely recommend and will be back for a family gathering in the near future. Thank you Cerys!

As regular guests at the Billet we can’t recommend it enough! Friendly staff, great atmosphere and dogs are welcome too, nothing not to love!

Lovely welcoming pub with great views of the estuary, A lovely choice of food menu and friendly staff looking forward to returning soon.

Went for lunch we were greeted by a member of staff and shown to our table with a lovely view of the estuary. I had fish and chips that was cooked perfectly and the presentation was really good, my friend had the steak pie she said it was very tasty and filling and the food was served fresh and hot..so perfect food and lovely staff

Fantastic place or food and drink

Staff are welcoming and the food as always is lovely. Live music in the garden on a sunny day

We had a lovely meal and the service was fantastic. Good ales and comfortable surroundings.

Had a great time there this weekend - was very busy due to the regatta, but staff were amazing, especially Lee- who made sure everything ran smoothly, great service- can’t wait to go back 😀

Looking at the website we were led to believe that you served a lovely roast dinner on a Sunday. We booked a table for 5 of us and realised once we were there that you don't cook roast in the summer. So we looked at the menu and chose other meals. Even though we enjoyed the food, we still felt disappointed that there was no roast. It wasn't made clear on the website. We also saw lovely photos of roast and a good review on how good it was. Hopefully in future you will state in big bold letters NO ROAST IN THE SUMMER.

Great afternoon with friends and live music. Tabke service was brilliant.

I would definitely recommend this place to anyone, I went here with my family for lunch and the food was lovely and it came out quickly. Griffin always had a smile on his face and came over checking on us seeing how our food was and that.

A great place to take Family from Oz on a rainy lunchtime. A massive thank you to Griff and other staff who were friendly and attentive. We all enjoyed the Steak Ale pie. Family from Oz enjoyed the quiantness of the pub.

I come with my family for Father's day, with beautiful sunshine we sat in the garden area, it is a very lovely place, and staff are great, Griffin was brilliant, really lovely and helpful. Thank you, look forward to coming back.

What a place great service, highly recommend food was great and didn’t take ages Griffin was amazing always had a smile on his face and helpful

We came for lunch after a 5 mile walk. We were impressed by the selection of 5 real ales. The food was delicious. My dad had the fish and chips and I had the fish goujon sandwich . The portions were generous. The staff were friendly and attentive, despite being quite busy.

Bar food is brilliant. The loaded chips, bone less chicken with chilli dip. Don't get me started on the haddock goujons fan bloody static. And the staff a pretty good. Love you guys.

Bethan’s service was amazing - she ensured our drinks and food arrived promptly and she was entertaining despite how busy the pub was!

Seafood very fresh a d bear cold downside not enough parkin g.got a ticket cosy husband 35pounds and I am disabled with blue .bage but parked on yellow line that went the wrong way

5 star brilliant service as usual table service was amazing from the lady in the pink dress we will be back Great location very dog friendly

Friendly & attentive staff; looked after a large group of us on a busy Saturday evening when we booked at short notice to come down for work-team drinks. All very helpful, buzzing atmosphere (helped by the beautiful weather) & one of our guys ordered food (fish & chips) which looked amazing & he confirmed it was as tasty as it looked 😁 Big thanks to the team!

Friendly team and amazing service

Great place to go for some food and drinks, especially when it’s sunny! The staff are lovely

Wow, this is such an experience food is spectacular

Great for some drinks on the wharf, lovely staff, and quick service. Even better when the live music is playing, amazing ambience

Great location weather your sitting inside or outside gets very busy at this pub but that doesn’t effect the experience you can order on the app and your drinks are brought to your table

amazing atmosphere and friendly staff

It’s a brilliant pub for all ages

Rudest bar staff I have ever come across. I asked for music to be turned down (not off) and was called a s**t by barman. Music was then turned up even louder. Will never go there again.

Bar staff were rude and aggressive. Horrible atmosphere. Never going there again.

New landlords. Not as good as it used to be but still a great afternoon out.

Just went in for a drink I don’t usually drink but had a captain Morgan’s with blackcurrant and ice was really nice Martin had his cider prices reasonable I also had a tomato juice which was very refreshing Clean pub seating outside and across the road friendly service

Completely humiliated by the lady serving. I waited in the restaurant trying to get some kind of acknowledgement. When eventually did get eye contact was completely ignored. Waited a bit longer, walked into the other bar and she just ignored me again. I know I'm not a regular but felt most unwelcome. Am moving in the area but disappointed as wanted it to be my local.

Guest ale is always good quality and served at the perfect temperature

A place I used to visit in my youth.

My favourite pub in old Leigh for sure. Amazing atmosphere and the staff are excellent, friendly and quick to serve. Dog friendly too which makes a world of difference to us. Love the fact they rotate the ales on offer and you can get a great pint of guinness in there too. Food is good value too. Thank you !!

Such an amazing place to visit. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very tasty food , great selection of drinks and great value for money, will definitely return very soon!!!!

Such a great place, staff are amazing

Nice time with friends on a sunny day! Great service and beers - the fish and chips was excellent!

Lovely haddock and chips as always, atmosphere lovely and staff always looking after us. We had a selection of the Bar snacks which looked massive portions and full of flavour.

Oh dear, we went on the SHANTY DAY , the music was dreadful, the singers were like the waking dead , one ol boy looked like uncle albert after 20 pints of rum .Definately would not return

A very busy venue but well worth visiting.

We came for a Bank Holiday Saturday afternoon. There were singers in the outside area. It was lively and crowded, the music was nice and the service was fast enough.

Very busy bar, that said we, did go on a sunny Bank Holiday Saturday. Beer was okay, music was good but we couldn't get close to hear it properly. Sandflies / Blackfish are a nuisance,!

Friendly staff in a traditional pub . The beer is great and the food delicious. Parking nearby is an easy walk. Only downside you can’t book a table for the same day, so you need to take a chance, although you can book in advance, just not on the day.

Amazing experience during the shanty 😃😃

Great day out when the weather is good highly recommended

Friendly staff, good selection of ales and decent Guinness. Food on the slightly expensive side for the portions

A one-off family event. From the initial visit, it was clear that the CB team would do everything possible to assist. One the day, catering and support were exemplary and nothing was too much trouble. A sincere thank you to all.

"Well, it's Leigh, you know.".... Good pub.

Took the wife out for a walk down old Leigh and stopped in the Crooked billet, best decision. Friend team, warm and cosy atmosphere, and the food was just what we needed. Lovely view of the estuary.

Lovely staff, great atmosphere and a lovely view.

We met up with friends and had a drink. A small area inside and another bigger room for eating. Very comfortable and welcoming for a few drinks and a catch up with old friends. Great views of the estuary.

Love this place, very good bar staff that seem to handle the busy crowd very well. Great spot for a nice beer and some seafood.

Good old pub 👌 little inside. But always a good time as lots of seating outside

So went to a jazz show in Southend and went here afterwards. Fantastic range of beers and nice atmosphere. Food was brilliant and service very good. Would go again really nice pub.

Food great service great attentive but not over bearing was nice only complaint our table was wedged right in the corner and we could barely move

Everything was great, it's just a very cramped environment so maybe don't over fill the restaurant.

Very nice and traditional Fish & Chips, and vegetarian pie. We were served by the most friendly and attentive lady who was very patient in taking our orders.

Great service, lovely selection of food. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Nice atmosphere, couldnt fault it...good value for money

Great Night Friday - live music playing whilst enjoying a really yummy meal! Went large on the fish and chips option! Busy pub with a great atmosphere- we will be back soon. Thanks to Chris our waiter for the evening - brilliant service!

had a delightful experience at the billet on the wharf in Leigh. The charming ambiance, coupled with a welcoming atmosphere, made my Friday night visit memorable. The live singer added a fantastic touch, and the service was top-notch. A perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

Lovely old pub just a short walk from the station with a friendly welcoming atmosphere and polite staff and a nice big seating area looking out onto the sea .

Brilliant lunch as always will keep coming back for more food and drinks looking forward to all the summer events this pub hosts

Burgers are just the best!! Always enjoy our visits, lovely views, great staff, great food..

Good service great and attentive staff. No improvement needed

We have been a couple of times recently and have gone back as the staff are always very friendly and helpful plus the food is very nice.

Had lovely dinner with family. Eat really well, food was delicious, well prepared. many compliments

We went to a good friend's birthday celebration. We fo this every year it's a wee bit small but has excellent service and atmosphere.

Great atmosphere and good service 👍

We didn't eat here ..have to book in advance & I didn't Pub was packed very lively & friendly Sat outside for a while watching the world go by Nice pub 👍

Super cosy little pub. Great bar staff. Thank you. Mulled cider....wow. loved it.

Best fish and chips to date. We loved the place and the service. Absolutely, come back.

Excellent experience-Would recommend for a welcoming visit

Bethan was a star, she was attentive, informative and generally a great host, making our visit a pleasurable one. Excellent as always, but disappointed that the Celiac choices have reduced on the current menu.

Food was great, staff were on the ball and we love the live music. Will definitely be back soon.

Great pub which held a brilliant Xmas celebration!

The waitress (Bethan) that served us was very professional, ensuring that our every need was attended too, even though it was extremely busy due to the Christmas market.

Prior to our visit yesterday, we had been for a roast with you and it was delicious. Unfortunately yesterday's meal was very average. We were disappointed. We spend over £250 with you and felt like the food was very ordinary. Disappointing as we hardly go out to eat at present. The only saving grace was a great member of staff who looked after us. She was so lovely. You also need to sort out your door! It was very cold with it being opened and left open at times.

Small friendly pub, very good service and lovely atmosphere

Always a friendly welcome and lively cosy surroundings. Bethan has served me a couple of times and she is always personable and excellent at her job

A great pub with friendly staff and lovely food. We came in twice, one night for a few drinks and the next night for dinner.

Great pub my favourite pub around, Lovely food and friendly staff will definitely will be coming back!

Come for a get together with some friends, had a lovely evening beautiful food and the staff had a great knowledge of the wines which is super helpful! Will be back soon!

Booked table easily on line . Arrived slightly early for our booking so ordered drinks at the bar . Bar man friendly , polite , drinks purchased & we made our way to our table . Small restaurant but very nice , not too busy . Menus delivered , Joseph our server was very polite, orders taken at the table . Starter arrived quick , piping hot & absolutely delicious, landlords platter , breaded chicken pieces, duck croquettes, mini chorizo, halloumi fries & pardron peppers , never had them b4 & they were delicious , the platter was accompanied by sweet chilli dip & garlic mayo . We followed with bacon/cheese burger for my husband with fries , which he said the burger was lovely , juicy , just the right size & the haddock & chips for me , again absolutely great batter crispy, fish so tender , both meals very plentiful , so much so we couldn’t manage a dessert just a latte to follow , We will definitely be back . Thank you Crooked billet for a lovely evening & meal .

Warm welcome , great food , nice friendly pub , quick service

Never eaten in here but looks good. Lovely seafood stall next door and looking out to see with a roll mop and a Guinness. Magic.

Lovely olde world pub beside the water where you can taste the sea air as well as the history. Really excellent cuisine served by attentive staff. Good sized spill over areas would adequately cater for the more warmer day. Recommended.

Lovely traditional pub, cosy with great selection of food and drink

Always coming back to this great little pub, warm and welcoming staff and a great choice of food and drinks!!

I often visit the billet after work it is a great pub with good selection of beers on. However the staff is what makes this pub, they’re always so attentive and friendly best pub in Leigh!

Lovely traditional pub, cosy, and great selection of food and drinks. They had warm fires on which added to the cosy experience. Would definitely recommend.

Such a lovely pub in a great town. Staff are friendly and attentive with swift service. Will definitely be coming back!!

such a lovely pub environment, the staff were friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed tasty sandwiches and had a few great real ales

Amazing experience! Our server was lovely, the atmosphere was charming and cozy, and the food and drinks were delicious. I have to eat gluten free and the waiter was SO attentive and made sure every single thing was safe! I don’t know if I’ve ever had such a good dining experience with my allergies. Wonderful experience all around - I highly recommend! We will be back!

Lovely cosy old pub, especially with the open fire on. All the staff were very friendly and the food was good.

Expensive and full of coked up "cokneeeys" these days. Used to be my go to local, but like the other locals, drink elsewhere nowadays. Seem more interested in lager swilling druggie daytrippers than the folk that kept it open in the "low season".

Great food and great experience I will be back on the 27th for the Halloween party to try and win the best dressed prize

Lovely pub by the sea really cosy 🍺🍺

Lovely old crooked building. Very old, very warm though! Super cozy spot to get out the cold. Good selection of drinks, reasonable prices and nice food menu. Pie was lush, very much the country oub feel. Looks like they do a lot of events as well, but nothing was on at this visit. Will be back when in the area