Ye Olde Smack

Arrived on foot having walked from Southend on a gorgeous sunny Sunday in to Leigh-on-Sea and this was the first of a few seafront restaurants I came across. An old pub with bags of history, character and oodles of charm. Couldn’t resist. Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, a gorgeous view from the terrace overlooking the Thames Estuary, wonderful atmosphere and beautifully presented food which didn’t take too long to arrive. What more could you want. I had the fish cakes, triple cooked chips and salad which was beautiful and such a reasonable price too. The service, from start to finish was excellent.
Don’t usually eat this amount of food whilst out walking the England Coast Path but I just had to stop and enjoy this fabulous spot and everything it had to offer. Highly recommend and would definitely return.

Food was ok let down by frozen steak chips worth the wait

One of the popular pubs In Leigh on sea. Delicious foods, good atmosphere and good staff. If you are lucky you can find table In balcony. We are love here and recommend everyone

Review only for the place and the fish and chips :)
Location 10 out of 10 small old village next to the river.
Old pub look 10 out of 10. Sat inside out of the sun and heat at mid day. It was lovely and cool inside and look fantastic.
Now for the fish and chips. Like the rest 10/10 portion size good and taste great. Triple dip chips.. and malt vinegar.. this was a traditional experience all the way. Thanks for a lovely lunch and thanks to the staff for great service.

It’s a great pub, great staff, lots of different drinks. Race to get there on sunny days. The terrace outside is a wonderful place to whittle away an afternoon.
Only thing is the back of the pub is quite dark, and could do with a lick of paint.

Lively pub with a vibrant atmosphere and great energy, good range of beers on offer and lovely food

Set in a lovely location, Dog friendly, serves great food inc Vegan. The staff are always friendly and helpful, especially kat, who kept our dog happy with treats.

came here for a meal with my family and had brilliant service by Otis! great manners and very helpful. Graham behind the bar is so warm and welcoming! great experience overall.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Ye Olde Stack Inn in Leigh-on-Sea, and I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable experience.

What truly sets this establishment apart is their exceptional staff. In particular, I must give a special shout-out to Chris, whose attention to detail and extensive local knowledge enriched my visit beyond measure.

The atmosphere at Ye Olde Stack Inn is cozy and inviting. The menu offers a delectable range of dishes, and the food was nothing short of exceptional. Each dish was prepared with care and packed with flavour, leaving my taste buds delighted.

Thanks to Chris and the entire team for making my visit one to remember. This hidden gem in Leigh-on-Sea deserves every one of its five stars!

So this Sunday I was meeting up with a friend and while walking around Leigh On Sea, we decided that it would be good to fuel up. Decided to visit most visible choice that was on the way. The prices were ok, choices enough to wonder. As per quantiry of customers one can see its good place and dog friendly. We had a nice meal and felt cosy. Its clean and staff looked after us well. Thank you, might visit again, unless just want to experiment with other places ;)

Nice pubs overlooking the water, friendly staff and very great food!!
Squid at the top! Mash potatoes at the bottom tho.
We had very nice beers by the tap, toilets were clean...
Oh yes they are dog friendly.
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Lovely atmosphere, the staff were amazing, fast, friendly and good humoured. The food was delivered quickly to our table and most of it was lovely, the burgers were exceptional. Sadly the fish & chip dishes were really tasteless and watery, wouldn't order that again.

After a long seafront walk my husband and I popped into The Smack for a drink on Sunday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised by the great atmosphere and friendly staff, especially Otis ! Hadn't been in there for months but will definitely be back soon, especially as it's within walking distance of home!

I always enjoy it here as it has great views onto the basin and the river. The staff are lovely and I find the new management very friendly and engaging. I enjoyed veggie fish and chips, which is battered halloumi and thick chips. Everything was very delicious, and I love the batter, it was very crispy. I'll always be returning 🙏😊

Lovely pub with great atmosphere & staff, great food , great service. highly recommend if you want to enjoy a lovely view of the sea with a nice drink and meal!

Came here for lunch and it was wonderful. Fully enjoyable experience. My server Otis was outstanding and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic pub in Old leigh. Fabulous views. Great selection of food and beers. Highly recommend 👌

Perfect little pub by the sea, friendly staff, tasty food and a welcoming ambience. Excellent for woofas too. Definitely recommend Tku ladies at the bar , excellent service..see you again soon.

We were recommended this little spot by a friend and it was fab! Atmosphere were great, staff too. And a special shout out to Chris for accommodating 2 little fussy eaters! Definitely will be back again

Lovely views and fantastic staff, especially pleased with Chris! His service alone warrants coming back time and time again, let alone how good the food was. Think I’ve found my new favourite spot!