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The Punch Bowl
££££•British•4.7(130)The Punch Bowl is a 17th century newly refurbished restaurant and pub located in the heart of rural Essex and the Crouch Valley and South Essex salt marshes.
Chef Patron Rob and Front of House Manager Sally run a Two AA Rosette-rated restaurant, offering a nose-to-tail style menu with unpretentious dishes that focus on flavour. Everything is made in house - from bread to mayonnaise, and we use local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Our menu changes daily as the season's best comes in. The menu will always feature day-boat fish, meat, offal, rare breed steaks and excellent vegetarian cookery. We offer two or three roasts on a Sunday and hold regular exciting food events which showcase classic cookery and intriguing ingredients.
Our beautiful garden bar has a lawn and York-stone patio looking out across the farmland of Paglesham and the River Crouch. Throughout the summer we offer BBQ dining and live music to entertain while the sun shines.La Petite Petanque
££££•British•4.6(116)Online bookings for diners only. For drinks and cakes please call to book a table or walk in. A Beautiful Restaurant in the perfect setting
Open every day with three dining areas, including terrace seating
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Evening Dining Events.
For Afternoon Tea please call the restaurant to book and pay deposit, 48 hours notice required.
See what locals rave about in Southend-On-Sea
- KKarlieEssex •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe staff members were exceptionally skilled, they were extremely attentive and kind ✨️ The food, as far as I can say, was truly exquisite to behold and was truly divine 👌 Definitely will be returning ☺️More infoMedusa££££• Mediterranean• Southend-On-Sea•4.8
- AAlysonGoldLondon •15 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat experience and a little gem. This is such a lovely area and great food and series with a smile.More infoLa Petite Petanque££££• British• Southend-On-Sea•4.6
- BBernardEssex •184 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 16, 2026We enjoyed our Peroni and Pizzas. The service is helpful and very friendly at this restaurant.More infoPizzaExpress Southend - London Road££££• Pizzeria• Southend-On-Sea•4
- SSaimaEssex •1 review5.0Dined on May 24, 2026We loved the food, great options. Outdoor waitress was amazing.More infowagamama southend££££• Asian• Southend-On-Sea•4.5
- HHayleyEssex •1 review5.0Dined on May 23, 2026Me & my husband popped in for cocktails on a Saturday afternoon. The place is beautifully decorated & the staff were happy & very friendly. We had a few different cocktails each. They were all so beautifully made and tasted amazing. Very capable mixologists here. My husband also had the hot dog to eat and said it was tasty. We are already planning to return. Highly recommendedMore infoAloha Lounge££££• Hawaiian• Southend-On-Sea•4.7
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Southend-On-Sea. Our customers recommend Medusa, La Petite Petanque and The Punch Bowl
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