Best Pubs In Essex

When it comes down to the best riverside pubs in Essex, Anchor is a real winner. A contemporary pub on the waterfront of the River Crouch, this beaut drinking den offers picturesque water scenes, a stunning beer garden, dining room and much more.

Located in Matching Green, this charming watering hole straddles the borders between Hertfordshire and Essex. With a gorgeous beer garden and cosy spaces inside, this is ideal at any time of year. Expect gourmet burgers all washed down with real ales and fine wines.

If you're craving hearty grub, Golden Fleece in Chelmsford is a great stop-off for tasty food. Choose from a mouthwatering brunch menu, buffet choices or pizza, alongside a delicious variety of thirsty-quenching drinks.

This lively pub in Colchester features colourful interiors, a suntrap beer garden and a menu of classic pub dishes. Looking for somewhere to watch live sport in Essex? This place is always buzzing with match day punters as screens show all of the latest fixtures.

Touting budget-friendly dishes, drinks deals and sports screenings galore, The Bull Romford is a first-class Essex drinking den. And when you're not catching the footie on the TVs inside? There's a lovely beer garden to quaff 2 for 1 cocktails in the sunshine.

If you're looking for a traditional pub in Basildon, make your way over to The Beehive. Not only can you tuck into mouthwatering British bites like pie and mash while guzzling tasty tipples, but this joint is also known to have an electric atmosphere on game days and a lovely outside space.

Around since 1841, The Travellers Friend is one of the best pubs in Essex for a Sunday lunch. Dig into mouthwatering mains, including a mushroom and cashew nut Wellington or succulent pork belly, all before heading out to the gorgeous beer garden for some sunshine sips.

One of our favourite Chelmsford watering holes, Original Plough not only has a gorgeous beer garden space but also plenty of screens to catch any live sporting action. As for refreshments? There are cocktails, your pints of choice and plenty of flavoured spirits.

After the best country pubs in Essex? This picturesque spot and you'll be greeted by all sorts of traditional awnings - think boutique furniture, roaring fireplaces and a big ol' wooden bar. But more than just a charming venue, this Brentwood boozer has a great Sunday roast.

Live music is at the heart of Chinnerys. Not only does this boozer bring in the best local talent, up-and-coming stars and spectacular international acts, but has great beers on tap too. Perfect in the summer, there's a large outdoor space to chill out in too.

Housed in a Grade II listed Tudor building, The Bay Horse is one of the most premium country pubs in Essex. But this is much more than just a pretty face. Boasting an award-winning seasonal menu, this gastropub will satiate your belly rumblings with some mouthwatering nosh.

Church Street Tavern is a sleek, contemporary venue housed in a decadent building, which originates all the way back to 1852 when it was built as a savings bank. Boasting a full brasserie-style menu of the freshest seafood and steak, this is easily one of the best gastropubs in Essex.