The Royal Hotel

4.3 (103)

£26 to £40

European

1 High Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1JE

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Welcome to The Royal Hotel. Serving classic international dishes with a modern twist using fresh, seasonal, local products. With period décor the restaurant provides a relaxed dining experience with superb views across the Thames - including the world famous pier.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
BAR & LOUNGE Monday 11am until 6pm Tuesday to Saturday 11am until late Sunday 11am until 8pm BALLROOM RESTAURANT Wednesday to Sunday Lunch Served Wednesday to Saturday from midday and last table sat at 3pm Afternoon Tea Served from Wednesday to Friday midday last table sat at 4.45pm and Saturday from 12pm and last table sat at 3.45pm Dinner Served Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm and last table sat at 9.45pm Sunday Roasts midday with last table sat at 5pm
Website
http://www.royalhotelsouthend.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Howard Webb

Location
1 High Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1JE
Neighborhood
Southend-On-Sea
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Southend Central within walking distance
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Royal Hotel.

4.3

(103)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

103 Reviews

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WilliamB
London1 review
2.0
Dined on March 31, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not very impressed with the menu as it was very limited for an a la carte menu we were expecting a bit more than pub grub for the price
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samg
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had gentleman's afternoon tea, filling and tasty, but unfotunately didn't have a menu on the table and part of it was substituted and we weren't made aware until after when we found out what was missing. Waiter just shrugged it off. Pleasant venue, tasty food, nice presentation, staff could have been more attentive. Have been previously for tea at the weekend, am likely to visit again but not mid-week.
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SueA
Brighton1 review
2.0
Dined on March 10, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a dreadful Saturday night meal.the vegetarian food was very bad and exceptionally overpriced. I won't recommend it to anyone. It used just to be very good but has dreadfully gone downhill.
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HollyB
Essex10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delicious food, setting is beautiful. Very well priced and a set menu also available with even better value
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TeresaG
Essex2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and fantastic view of the pier at night
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SimonW
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very nice dinning room. Sadly the initial buzz of the place seems to have died and there were few tables occupied. The wine list is good and realistic. The food was in the main excellent. Steak slightly under. Lamb slightly over. Nicely presented. Overall very good. The waiters were excellent. Less so the waitress. She was more transport cafe than fine dining. Shame really.
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KayG
Essex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, apart for the fish and chips meal, fish batter soft and bit crispy. Dissapointed. The two gentleman waiters were great and really good at there nob roles. Overall we will return in the future.
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DeanR
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Royal Hotel never disappoints. Beautiful interiors with a cocktail menu that is both delicious and fun! The atmosphere is mellow and friendly and the menu always fresh and exciting. I always find it difficult to choose between the gastronomic treats available, last visit I opted for the delicious vegan offerings whilst my husband enjoyed a streak-there is always something for everyone. The Royal is my favourite haunt in Southend.
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SallyN
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Afternoon tea at the Royal Hotel was so lovely, staff were attentive, the food was delicious and the cocktails are so yummy! My only small criticism was that our table did not get cleared and eventually I had to ask for the plates to be taken away but this was on a shift change so I don’t think this is usual. The staff were otherwise really great and very friendly and we had an amazing time. I would highly recommend it.
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KellyR
Essex1 review
1.0
Dined on January 27, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very expensive for what it was. Half of my dinner didn't turn up and an extra £18 'bar charge' was added to he billwhich wasn't ours. Utterly disappointed.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European
Hours of operation
BAR & LOUNGE Monday 11am until 6pm Tuesday to Saturday 11am until late Sunday 11am until 8pm BALLROOM RESTAURANT Wednesday to Sunday Lunch Served Wednesday to Saturday from midday and last table sat at 3pm Afternoon Tea Served from Wednesday to Friday midday last table sat at 4.45pm and Saturday from 12pm and last table sat at 3.45pm Dinner Served Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm and last table sat at 9.45pm Sunday Roasts midday with last table sat at 5pm
Website
http://www.royalhotelsouthend.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Howard Webb

Location
1 High Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1JE
Neighborhood
Southend-On-Sea
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Southend Central within walking distance
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

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