Guidebook for Southend-on-Sea
Restaurants
Local restaurants I recommend
Situated on the beach, 2 mins away, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
17 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
Eastern EsplanadeSituated on the beach, 2 mins away, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Lovely little understated restaurant off Southend High Street. Great Food!
8 locals recommend
The Mews
2 Nelson MewsLovely little understated restaurant off Southend High Street. Great Food!
The Gold Coast Restaurant
202 Eastern EsplanadeLocal Chinese restaurant 2 mins walk away.
Bistro style Restaurant /Bar serving gourmet steaks, burgers, grills and cocktails. Also live music.
9 locals recommend
Mangetout
9-11 London RdBistro style Restaurant /Bar serving gourmet steaks, burgers, grills and cocktails. Also live music.
Restaurant 2 mins away on the beach! Fish & Tapas restaurant with estuary views! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner...
13 locals recommend
Billy Hundreds
Eastern EsplanadeRestaurant 2 mins away on the beach! Fish & Tapas restaurant with estuary views! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner...
Great Turkish food. Very casual as restaurant is past the take away counter. However, good food and family run .
Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant & Takeaway
34 York RdGreat Turkish food. Very casual as restaurant is past the take away counter. However, good food and family run .
Fresh Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches & Rolls all on our doorstep! Picnic on the beach? No problem!
The Garrison Bakery
142 Eastern EsplanadeFresh Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches & Rolls all on our doorstep! Picnic on the beach? No problem!
Syrtaki
60-62 Milton RdGreat Greek Restaurant in Westcliff.
Yamas!
Masoom Restaurant
138 The BroadwayFab Indian restaurant. Best in area!
Royal Hotel
1 High StFancy a cocktail? Grab one here at the top of Pier Hill.
Gastro wine cellar restaurant. Traditional Pies and superb wine selection! Great ambience with sawdust on the floor!
The Pipe of Port
84 High StGastro wine cellar restaurant. Traditional Pies and superb wine selection! Great ambience with sawdust on the floor!
Lovely place for breakfast or lunch, 25 minute walk along the seafront to Western Esplanade.
18 locals recommend
Oliver's on the Beach
12-14 Western EsplanadeLovely place for breakfast or lunch, 25 minute walk along the seafront to Western Esplanade.
SoPa Thai Restaurant & Takeaway
330 London RoadFantastic thai cafe/restaurant. Best in Southend...soooo yummy!
Parks & Nature
Can walk or cycle through the woods, children's outside play area, great for picnics or family afternoon out!
Hockley Woods
Can walk or cycle through the woods, children's outside play area, great for picnics or family afternoon out!
Local park just over the road with lake, cafe, playing fields, children's play area.
7 locals recommend
Southchurch Park
35 Northumberland CresLocal park just over the road with lake, cafe, playing fields, children's play area.
Shopping
One Stop
97 Shaftesbury AveLocal shop 2 mins away for wine/beer/snacks/essential food, grocery items.
High Street
High StreetOur High Street is 15 minutes walk away.
Everything Else
Yoie's Ice Cream Parlour
Delicious ice creams on our doorstep - 2 mins away