The Trading Rooms in Southend-on-Sea

Lovely pub, friendly atmosphere, pub food but done well. Service excellent.

Great friendly atmosphere live music very good bar staff

Lovely pub. An excellent selection of food on the menu. Exceptional staff. Attentive and friendly.

Only popped in for a drink after the theatre. It was busy, clearly many regulars. A good choice of wine and quick bar service.

Visited this pub with our friend for the first time on Saturday 7th September. We all tried to order Steak and Kidney pudding to be told they only had 1 left. Not an issue as we had plenty of other options to choose from. The issue came when we received the bill which we decided to split 3 ways by rounding the bill up to £30.00 per person. We were then told the bill contained a 10% service charge already, much to our shock, which was never explained to us by the lady who took our food order. Check your bill when you receive it for the Service charge and request it's removal if you don't think it warrants it. I believe a tip is something that is earned, not a given.

Really love this great pub! Lovely, inviting vibe and superb customer service!

Pleasantly surprised. First visit. Had lovely Sunday roast. Well recommended

Took a group of 7 on a Saturday lunchtime in July. Food was excellent, those that had not opted for a sweet changed their minds. 5 well kept real ales on . Not noisy just pleasant. Service was brilliant. Will go back again definitely.

Always a great place for a few beers and the foods good too,so glad it has reopened 👍👍👍 Have added a Happy Hour which is much appreciated

I had the Andy burger special abd boy was it tasty.... the sauce they had in it was really nice and all in all very flavoursome burger were cooked to perfection... the staff were nice and lovely

Lovely atmosphere for a chilled out beer or three at the bar. Excellent friendly staff and really good food. It's all good.

Had the roast beef , Sunday lunch . Four small thin slices of beef and for desert the Eton mess . All cream, very little meringue . Tasted ok , but not enough for the price . The chef needs to think about what he's/ she's doing even if your busy or not . Small portions for big money

Popped in for a quick drink before heading off to a nearby restaurant I had booked. The staff were phenomenally amazing. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about what they had on offer. Although I did not eat here, I could see others eating and it looked amazing and will be planning to return to try out their food

Took 4 dementia residents they loved the food, and the pub just enjoyed the whole time out

Great food and amazing staff. Lovely atmosphere

Lovely pub for pre theatre drinks, excellent prices and choice for drinks. Load of TVs showing love sport 👍🏻

Food was inedable hotdog ftozen cold sreak kidney inedible veg cold burger awful sat 30 minutes waiting for plates ro cleared not offered dessert ot coffee . Dreadfel all roubd Ttading rooms usedvto be good no aytmispgere dreary. Will not be gping again

What a great find, food was fabulous and great service. We watched the multi tones in there last night, absolutely fabulous, can't rate the trading rooms enough.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch on Mothers Day. Service was great with really friendly staff. The food was great, generous portions. Overall was a great experience.

Everything was perfect, the service, the food, the drinks. Cannot fault it at all, such a lovely pub. Friendly staff & the beef was top (side) tier

We had a great night out in the trading rooms the locals and staff were very friendly they had a band playing it was quite busy but still got served quick. We didn’t try the food

Always great food, amazing staff and a great atmosphere 💪😁😎

Well the pub not dog friendly did manager the lady got a bee on her bonnet and she not dog friendly at all she grab my drink chuck it away ask me to leave at that time at night there food expensive they too face they stuck up they more police friendly they where trying to get my dog shot by essex police she horrible lady she bad person some guy volunteers refound me for my drink said police where on way

A great place to eat and the food was amazing. It was quite noisy and the tables were very close together.

Great food, lovely service, and I loved the music as well, very nice to listen to while enjoying a meal. It's like a pub, but upgraded to classy decor and hearty, but refined, food. Going back as soon as I find the time.

Never visited before, had a lovely time the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly with great service, had dinner before the theatre. Ordered cod & chips /Chicken caesar salad. Cod was nice and hot with good fish, the chicken salad was also delicious. Thanks to Ellie and Sophie who looked after us and the kitchen for preparing great food.

Top notch spot for a birthday celebration 🎂

Excellent pub restaurant. Excellent food. Excellent staff We will be returning. If you don't try this establishment, it's only you that will be missing out....

Good tables service until 2030 good live band friendly staff

Visited there new year's 23 singer, had dinner, The service was great. The food was nice and good value.

Some great local ales, and reasonably priced. But traffic noise can be disturbing at times. However, there are a couple of Pokestops nearby... and staff are great.

Have just got home from a lovely afternoon with friends, where we all had the roast dinner's, with all the trimmings. Cooked beautifully, fresh vegetables, homemade Yorkshire puds, cripsy roast potatoes and parsnips. My only critique would be, portion size. just an extra potato or two would do it. Excellent service. Staff all friendly and helpful. Sadly no photos of the food as we'd finished before we realised. But the christmas decs were impressive

Lively, friendly pub. Cheerful atmosphere and very helpful staff.

Lovely place, christmas decorations up, friendly staff and fantastic food !!!, 20% off all food when produncing palace theatre tickets. Our party had the fish and chips, (huge piece of fish), the chicken breast with stuffing and cranberry mayo burger, i had the cumberland butchers sausages, with onions, peas and mash and it was lush, highly recomended.

Lovely liver and bacon, good pub menu, lots of beers to choose from. Nice local pub feel

Came to the trading rooms with my Mum for the 1st time for Sunday lunch today. Both of us had a roast dinner and were served by a charming American lady called Alanya. She made us very welcome and made sure we were completely looked after. Other staff also checked in on us including the manager or owner which was nice. The food was amazing to match the excellent service so will definitely be back on another day soon.

A gem of a pub that is nice and cozy on the inside and petite on the outside. Well thought and concise menu catering for all including vegans. Excellent prompt service and the food was top quality and justified the price. Must visit for a great British pub experience for one and all

So I went in here for afternoon refreshment with my disabled daughter I asked for hot water to do a baby bottle milk as she is medical has her bottle via pump and the bar staff said no plain rudeness and disgusting towards anyone with medical needs or disabled I would not recommend any one or who has medical need to eat or drink at this venue thankful the plough who are very friendly as kind towards disabled children or anyone with medical Leaving this review as my complaint for every one in public can see and beware of this behavior They can serve and feed everyone else but not disabled medical children or disabled ?

Looks like just a pub inside with few tables scattered round. Was quite busy but service was excellent as was food! Also got 20% off bill as we were going to Palace theatre!

Good atmosphere. Great live music

Good fun but expensive unless Happy hour

Looking for pub grub on a Monday around Southend, I happened upon Trading Room. Really nice place, decent menu, good range of beers, nice staff and playing good background music (60s, 70s)

The pub food was good quality for money and bar lady called Lynne was very friendly and helpful also welcoming. I definitely be coming back again.

THOSE OF YOU WHO REMEMBER CHEERS THE SERIES!! IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW!! AMAZING FOOD AMAZING STAFF AND A GREAT LOT OF PEOPLE WHO DRINK, EAT AND HAVE FUN THERE!!! 100% BEST BAR IN TOWN!!!!!

Air conditioned on an unbearably hot day. Attentive, non-intrusive service. Excellent choice of traditional pub grub nicely served. Will go again.

What a great find! Wife and I were looking for somewhere to eat & found this lovely pub close to the Palace Theatre where we going that evening. The pub is very quaint and clean, the staff were really great especially Bo our server & Jenny at the bar so helpful and friendly! Food was terrific, nice and hot, tasty, nicely presented too beer was good too. Next time we visit the Theatre we will 100% be back, Thanks so much, Steve & Julie

Usually such a lovely pub and Usually such great staff. Went this evening for dinner (22nd August) totally ignored by staff. Waited for over 45mins and not even given menus. Had to walk out - absolutely disgusting and bitterly disappointed

Really tasty pie of the day (chicken & stuffing), great value with a drink. Nice pub, friendly staff.

Stumbled across this little gem of a pub on a Sunday afternoon. We had no expectations as we thought just another pub with easy food, but how wrong we were! The warm welcome at the bar to faultless service from the staff serving our meals. The whole place had a traditional and friendly feel to it and we are already finding an excuse to go back

Great service , great humour Old time pub no nonsense

Love it here! Food always good nice friendly staff very goid stmosphere too

Thought I'd try here for a quick lunch and a few pints. Really decent food, 2 courses and 2 drinks each for me and my wife for £55!! The best part was the service, well done Trading Rooms, lovely staff. Will try the Sunday Roast, apparently amazing. Just be aware they open at 12 not 11. Will definitely return.

Just had a quick bite and a few pints in here. Really decent food and lovely clean pub. The thing that stood out for me most were the staff, smiling, attentive and generally looked like they wanted to be there. This is quite unusual in licensed places round here. Pleasant experience, will be back

The Trading Rooms is a boozer more than a pub you eat at. I've never eaten there, so I can't comment on the food. It does have aircon which was welcome on what was a warm day and they do have seating area outside the front, some are in the sun, some are in the shade so you have options. Staff were friendly enough. I had 4 pints of cold Guinness (£4.40 per pint) which were very nice - if you like Guinness - and it was pleasant way to spend a few hours on a late Sunday afternoon. Would definitely would pop back again for a pint.

Good pub nice bit of grub and bonus of a discount if you're going to a show at the palace or Cliffs just show the waiting staff your ticket

Got some great real ale .... hope they keep it up

Enjoyed a soft drink . Nice atmosphere. My dog welcome. Staff polite. Happy to make fresh bowl water for dog. Help from staff to get pushchair up steps when leaving

Nice place to watch the Formula 1

Service and atmosphere were great and so was the food. Will Def be back

I've been for lunch on a few occasions and it's always been really good. The staff are friendly and tentative. Food arrives on time and good size portions. It's a cosy and welcoming space. Only issue is that you can only use one door to enter if you have a buggy. Toilets are upstairs so not ideal if you have kids. I didn't need to change the little ones, so not sure if they have changing facilities. Ideal for adults could improve a bit for kids.

Nice meal and drinks before show 20%off food 👍

Great food and staff ! Also great bands !

They do a banging Sunday roast!

Visited while on a day trip to the area. Several TVs for the football and very reasonably priced. Friendly locals and all together a good pub - recommend it

Staff are fantastic and welcoming, great food.

Went with family for lunch , great food everyone was happy with their lunch

Lovely Sunday lunch here. Food was great and reasonable priced. Would definitely recommend! We didn't book a table and they did fit us in, however it looked quite busy so I would book in for future visits.

A decent roast at a great local pub!

Was watching a football game on the tv with 15 or so others good atmoshphere and no problems until half time where the pub had deicided that one scottish women who wanted to watch the rugby was more important then the football and that we would all have to move to make way i have no problems with someone wanting to watch the rugby but to not tell us and turn the football off half way through is just not right.

Excellent food, great staff. Highly recommend.

Food good, long wait as wrong order. Waitress very polite and helpful.

Stopped in for a pre show drink, busy but nice, friendly staff.

Good food with a great pub atmosphere

Superb Sunday roast. Beef was perfectly pink. Excellent gravy, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and veg. Decent Malbec. Service from Paige and Abby was exceptional 🌟

Very friendly staff were helpful and polite We had food there witch was very nice Was a little busy for new years eve They have a live bands on a weekend so if your local go go go.

Had a lovely festive lunch on Friday 23rd December 2022. Fantastic food and wonderful service by Paige and Jacob. Thank you very much.

Lovely atmosphere, good food, reasonable prices. Staff very pleasant.

Fantastic pub and restaurant! Come here a few times a month and I’m never let down by the service. Enjoyed a delicious meal that was delivered promptly and was offered desserts and drinks after each course. Freya and Paige were our servers (great service!!) and the rest of the bar staff are extremely warming and welcoming! Will always be a returning customer :)

Was really impressed with the waiting staff here. They were very professional and friendly and would be a reason for my return alone. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Pub food was good too. Will be back. Paige and the other servers deserve a mention. X

A really pleasant meal at this pub, with lovely food and efficient service by Paige and Freya. We had a great pub meal and a good atmosphere also.

Great for grub and beer, can get busy beware

Trading room is our local pub and we absolutely love it! Today was our last visit as we are moving to Canada next week.. we were served by Paige & Abbey who were brilliant. Fantastic last lunch at the trading room, we will miss it so much! All the staff and locals are brilliant. Thanks so much Xx

Come here quite often since moving a few roads away. Food is good and decent enough beer. I would like to see more options added in the future. Staff are really friendly and helpful.

service was very good for a Friday night server was very polite

Came in 4 a quick drink and the lady behind the bar was so friendly definitely recommend

Food exceptable, Sevice requires improvement

Excellent pub. Karen behind the bar is awesome. Good priced beer.

Good, food a little expensive for a pub but good quality

Went here before going to the Palace Theatre. Was welcome by very friendly staff, food was lovely and a good size.

Quiet and tidy for lunchtime / afternoon visit. Outside seating a boon. Reasonably priced "pub" food (fish and chips / steak/ roast chicken etc.)

Lovely decor and good choice of drinks. 2 cocktails for £12 on Fri and Sat. Food menu available and offer for greater goers. Overall, great pub.

Met my daughter after work we had a lovely meal here before going to the Palace theatre,the staff were great,it was pretty busy but didn't wait long for our our food which was amazing and good value for money,it's a great place

We visited twice when our daughters were performing over the weekend at the palace theatre. Both days the staff were so helpful and friendly, wishing our daughters’ luck and just being super lovely. The roast dinner was absolutely delicious too. We’ll definitely be back. Also a discount was given as we were attending the Palace Theatre!

I dropped my entire wallet at the bar I went to look after a while I explained to the bartender they looked at a bit chua a la and then ano said you arrived late but I'm sure you took something from the bar

Lovely food I'm going back there fir another classic quarter pounder delicious xxxxx

Thoroughly recommend a visit here......good ale and lovely food......prompt,professional and smiling service from Karen and the team.....will revisit very soon.

Love going there l. The food is amazing

We had a lovely Sunday Roast here which was reasonably priced with a good choice and reasonably priced.

Nice vibe as you walked in busy food looked good but had Indians booked or who have stayed

Very nice place but unfortunately understaffed on the day we visited also the beer pumps were all not working correctly as told by the staff been like this for a while Nice pint when got it though