Pubs, bars, etc
The Last Post
Weston road, (http://www.jdwetherspoon....). open 10am-11pm m-sa, 12pm-10:30pm su. the pub is a run-of-the-mill wetherspoons pub and is built in a former post office hence the name and offers a wide range of beers, wines and spirits as well as a mediocre selection of food. there are always a few real ales on tap however the quality varies. like other jd wetherspoon pubs, there is no music but premiership football is shown at weekends. it gets busy on friday and saturday nights due to cheapness of the drinks. around â£2 a pint probably the cheapest place to drink in the town centre.
The Alex
Alexandra street, (http://www.screampubs.com/). open all week. frequented by students of the local college. it offers a nightclub which plays alternative/indie music which is open at weekends. there is a small beer garden at the back of the pub and a couple of pool tables. â£2.50 a pint special deals for 'yellow card' holders.
Varsity
Chichester road, (http://www.varsitybars.com/). open 10am-11pm m-w, 10am-1am th-sa and 12pm-12:30am su. it is a new bar built under a travelodge hotel and is popular at weekends where a dj is present. around â£2.75 a pint.
Despite the recent introduction of 24-hour alcohol licenses in the UK, there are relatively few pubs open beyond 11PM in Southend, due mainly to the local police force fighting all applications for extensions of licenses. The normal night out in Southend therefore beings in a pub until around 9:30PM when people visit one of the many nightclubs to continue drinking and dancing until 5AM in the morning.
Ocean Beach
Eastern esplanade, +44 01702 611363 (http://www.ocean-beach.co.uk/). a bar and bistro located on the sands in thorpe bay. enjoy a relaxing bistro meal overlooking the estuary. ocean beach has a restaurant capacity of 60 inside for a full bistro menu, with a further 60 outside with a bistro decking menu.
The Slug & Lettuce
6 - 8 southchurch road, +44 01702 619513 (http://www.slugandlettuce...). open 10am-11pm m-w, 10am-1am th-sa and 12pm-12:30am su. the slug and lettuce, in southend, is famous for its large beer garden. sit back, slap on the sun screen and enjoy a nice cold beer, glass of wine or cocktail.
The Roslin Beach Hotel*Thorpe Eplanade, +44 1702 586375, A contemporary Restuarant serving some of the best locally caught seafood in Southend.A full and varied A La Carte menu, snacks and a childrens menu. A large continental style terrace overlooking an award winning beach to enjoy a chilled glass of wine.
Coffee shops
The Last Post
High street see below for more information. serves a wide range of coffees for 69p.
Tomassis
High street seafront end, +44 0 1702 435000. the italian cafeteria offers many coffees and drinks and is open all day.
Starbucks
135 high street +44 01702 347505 and 188/190 high street +44 01702 613474.
Costa Coffee
Two branches on the high street located on the corner of the royals shopping centre, and to the north end of the high street opposite clinton cards, . ubiquitous uk chain coffee bar.