All that’s fit to eat and drink in Leigh-on-Sea

Simply Seafood

Fish, fish and more fish, as you would guess. Good vegetarian selection, too

No. 1 Cockle Shed

High Street

01702 716645

Cosy on a winter’s evening, but expect to queue for 20 minutes for a drink if you visit on a sunny Sunday in the summer.

51 High Street

SS9 2EP

01702 480289

Crooked Billet

Osborne’s

This is one of the reasons why people have been visiting the Old Town for years – Leigh cockles, and their own smoked fish and shellfish.

Billet Wharf

High Street

SS9 2ER

01702 477233

Comes into its own during the summer, the huge car park crammed with drinkers enjoying the views.

27 High Street

SS9 2EN

01702 475666

Peter Boat

Smack

Dark and cosy inside. Good selection of real ales and river views.

7 High Street

SS9 2EN

01702 476765