Food Scene
Mumtaz Mahal BENFLEET
10 Essex WayLong established and authentic food. Sunday's they offer a 2 for 1 too.
The Bread and Cheese
520 London RdGreat pub food, dog friendly
Our favourite pizza place and if you like cocktails visit The Black Cat Bar behind the restaurant
Irmas
9 Elm RdOur favourite pizza place and if you like cocktails visit The Black Cat Bar behind the restaurant
Vegetarian and vegan pub food. Great bands and live music most nights. 10 minute train ride
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The Railway Hotel, Southend
Vegetarian and vegan pub food. Great bands and live music most nights. 10 minute train ride
Pipe of Port
84A High StHidden gem, famous for it's pies and wines
Pasta Pia Express
21A Clifftown RdItalian street food, amazing value, delicious eats
Howard's Fish & Grill
28A High RdBest fish and chips and on our doorstep
Plough & Sail, Paglesham
Great homemade food. Lovely sea wall walks nearby
The Anchor Riverside
Stunning views. Great food, have great vegan options
Our favourite cafe - divine breakfasts and cakes. Get there early as it's always busy
Stop The World Cafe
113 BroadwayOur favourite cafe - divine breakfasts and cakes. Get there early as it's always busy
Drinks & Nightlife
Hoy & Helmet
24-32 High StOld school boozer.
Ten Green Bottle
11 Rectory GroveHole in the wall bar and music venue
Traditional pub in Old Leigh, one of our favourite destinations
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The Crooked Billet
51 High StTraditional pub in Old Leigh, one of our favourite destinations
Parks & Nature
Chapel Lane
Olympic Mountain Bike Park
Two Tree Island
Great for dog walks
Hadleigh Castle
Great for walks and picnics
Hockley Woods
Ancient woodland
Belfairs Woodland Centre
Great walks, and golf course
Getting Around
Railway Station (Stop A)
Next door.
Arts & Culture
Cliffs Pavilion
Live gigs, West End Tours, Stand up comedy, Pantomime, Sea view bar
Lovely old Edwardian theatre. Plays, musicals, music and comedy
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Palace Theatre
430 London RdLovely old Edwardian theatre. Plays, musicals, music and comedy
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Starr
Lovely old-fashioned £3 cinema. Showing latest films
Adventure Island
Great for kids of all ages. We recommend "Rage"