The Crooked Billet

I had fish and chips here, it was delicious with a side of creamy mushy peas. The ambiance is lovely, friendly staff. Just got a bit lost looking for the toilets.

Nice pub, lovely and warm in the bar area with an open fire. Then I ordered the Nicholson fish n chips and went through to the restaurant side which was barely luke warm with a small gas flame fire giving off barely any heat. The food came which didn't look overly appealing upon presentation, then I removed the batter to reveal brown tinged so called haddock. While it had no bad taste it was either past it's best or was some cheap alternative. I would have complained if anyone came to check how the meal was but too busy gossiping behind the bar. Will not return for food.

Stopped by for a quick drink. Really nice old building,I imagine it has lots of history, with a friendly old pub vibe to the place. Located at the start of the main road through Leigh-on-Sea. Friendly, welcoming and helpful service. Good choice of drinks at reasonable prices. Food menu available but we didn't stay to eat. Small beer garden at the side and a large beer garden in front of the pub across the road (gets very busy on sunny days). This is a solid 5 star pub. Definitely worth a visit.

Waterside pub by the sea. Interesting vintage atmosphere and extensive outdoor seating area. The fish and chips is excellent as are their pies. Good selection of beers and spirits.

The Crooked Billet: A Cozy Christmas Retreat Visited this traditional English pub over the weekend and was delighted to find the festive atmosphere still in full swing even after Christmas and New Year. The whitewashed façade welcomes you with a cascade of golden lights and decorations, transforming a winter evening into a proper fairy tale with twinkling stars and wreaths creating that quintessential countryside pub charm. Inside, you're wrapped in the warmth of old England: wooden beams, soft lighting, and Christmas garlands framing the serving hatch. The kitchen delivers generous portions - from delicate soup crowned with crispy root vegetable chips to hearty pasta with meat and pickles. Simple but soulful food that warms you after a long journey. The Crooked Billet is exactly the kind of place where you want to linger longer, savoring a moment of peace away from the urban rush.

Traditional, very welcoming pub in Old Leigh with a clientele that varies depending on the time of the year. I have been a regular for over fifteen years as one of a group of old school pals who meet there every week to enjoy the beer, the atmosphere and a conversation with old and new friends. The staff are brilliant, but a special shout in particular goes to Liv and Kelly, whose smiles and welcome make it absolutely worth a visit for that alone!

We popped in just for a quick drink to go with our seafood. It was very busy so service was a little slow but still very good and moved along quickly.

I'm in the U.S. and have had the privilege of travelling to the UK a couple of times. I absolutely love The Crooked Billet (and to be fair, this entire town) and all the people I've met there. They were so kind and welcoming to a random old dude. The Crooked Billet has a friendly atmosphere, good food, and nice people. I hope I get a chance to visit again.

Came here at the conclusion of a long walk with friends- hands down best fish and chips I've ever had.

There are two types of 80s theme pubs; the neon frenzied space invader polkadot discotheque and the traditional shabby wooden panelled free house complete with original carpet. This pub falls in to the latter category - and is the better for it. It is a house of the old mould; a meeting spot for the local community, complete with noticeboard, pool table and sign proclaiming 'Paying too much for your beer? BLAME THE CHANCELLOR!' Inspired! Quid-a-shot flavoured vodka makes for an easy kicker. However, paying £3.05 for a pint is really annoying. Not expensive. Annoying in a jangly pocket full of change/kryptonite type fashion. Music mix oscillates between power ballad and dance music titles you'd likely hear only on the local radio station these days (think 'Horny, horny, horny' and 'The Tamperer'). A welcome slice of nostalgia!