The Crooked Billet in Southend-on-Sea

Cerys was a very helpful and food and service was lovely defo recommend

Brilliant pub! We are regular visitors of the Billet and always great service!

Great pub, look forward to coming back!

The staff was amazing and really quick even tho it was busy our food came out quickly and we're amazing

Great cosy little pub during the winter, a nice real fire as well.

500 year old pub, very authentic

We had a wonderful lunch here, with Lee giving us the best table in the house and making us feel so welcome. Food was delicious, the roaring fire was cosy, and the atmosphere was lovely. Thank you to Lee and the team for a memorable trip

Had an absolutely fabulous time on Sunday at the billet. Our server Chris was amazing and was so attentive! Would definitely recommend 🥰

Lee was the perfect hostess, chatting, making us welcome and making sure we had everything we needed. A great pub, warm, welcoming and full of local charm. We'll be back for sure!

We went here and sat outside in the summer, the food was superb. This week with our two dogs, we came again and asked if the dogs were welcome in the bar and they said it was fine. My husband had the haddock and chips, sadly this time the batter was soft and tasteless. I ordered 2 sausages for the dogs. After half an hour I had to ask the bar staff twice where they were and each time, they said they are coming. How long does cooking 2 sausages. In the end we just walked out, paying for something we never received. So we went to the fab Sara’s tea room,. Never had anything like this at Saras or the Peterboat. Very disappointed this time especially one dinner and a wine costing £40 😔

Today we came for lunch after paddleboarding and we had the best leek and potato soup ever served by the charming Bethan. Happy to come back regularly.

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.

The Crooked Billet in Leigh-on-Sea is an inviting spot, blending traditional pub charm with delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. Located on High Street, this pub-restaurant features rustic wooden floors and an ambiance that feels both cozy and welcoming. The staff are warm and attentive, adding to the overall friendly experience. On our recent visit, we enjoyed two pints of Guinness alongside hearty dishes that exceeded our expectations. The classic “bangers and mash” – sausages with creamy mashed potatoes – was perfectly seasoned, a true comfort food with just the right balance of flavors. We also ordered the sea bass, which came with a delightful combination of young potatoes, prawns, and clams. The seafood was fresh and beautifully cooked, pairing well with the soft texture of the potatoes. One of the pub’s standout features is its view overlooking the Thames estuary. Whether inside or out, guests can enjoy scenic glimpses of the water, which adds a refreshing touch to the atmosphere, especially on sunny days. The pub is always bustling with locals and visitors alike, making it a lively place to enjoy a meal or a drink with friends or family. The Crooked Billet also serves an impressive selection of real ales, making it a great choice for those looking to experience traditional British drinks alongside satisfying pub fare. As regular visitors, we highly recommend The Crooked Billet for its delightful mix of ambiance, food quality, and fantastic views – a genuine gem in Leigh-on-Sea.

Came in with some Friends to have a catch up and food! I went on the recommendation that Bethan gave me which was the nicholsons burger! All I can say is it did not disappoint, Bethan our server was amazing and very knowledgeable

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!

Amazing cozy little pub, had the fish and chips which was recommended by my server Bethan and it did not disappoint. Great selection of ales served at the correct temperature

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!

Amazing pub, always friendly service

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

Really like the venue and have previously visited and enjoyed the pub. Unfortunately the service was way below par on this visit. I myself sorted out menus for my table. Our server was slow and inattentive despite it being fairly quiet. When we were finally able to flag down our waiter to order food, we were then told a fair few items weren’t available on the menu anymore- mainly half of the vegetarian options. It was really quite disappointing as the place had been booked for a big family occasion and I’m afraid we won’t be returning in future.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

It’s a brilliant pub for all ages

amazing atmosphere and friendly staff

Wow, this is such an experience food is spectacular

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.

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!!!!

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 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 😃😃

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

Great day out when the weather is good highly recommended

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

Small friendly pub, very good service and lovely atmosphere

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.

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!