The Best Pubs
in
Clacton-on-Sea

The Seaspan is an absolute gem, a proper local where the welcome is as warm as the crackling fire. Grab a pint of crisp cider and snag a seat on the sunny patio, or head inside for a game of pool and a chat with the friendly regulars. It’s wonderfully dog-friendly, perfect for families, and the cheese, biscuits, and chips brought right to your table are a brilliant touch. You’ll feel right at home from the moment you walk in, and you’ll be planning your next visit before you’ve even left.

Head to the Aldersgate Arms for a brilliant mix of everything you could want in a local! They’ve got a cracking lineup of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music and all the big sports on the screens to keep things lively. The separate dining room serves up incredible, freshly cooked Indian food that’s an absolute steal, and the whole place is wonderfully dog and family friendly. With darts, pool, and a welcoming buzz, it’s the perfect spot for a proper night out.

Tucked away and full of character, The Wick Lodge Bar and Restaurant is a cracking find for anyone after a top notch meal and a proper drink. The Sunday roasts are legendary, piled high with tender meat, the biggest Yorkshire puddings, and all the trimmings, while the ribs are famously fall off the bone good. With live music, a dog friendly welcome, and plenty of space for groups, it’s the ideal spot to catch the game or celebrate with friends. You’ll be planning your return before you’ve even finished your pint.

The Oakwood Inn is a brilliant find, a welcoming spot where the food is consistently top notch and the service is always delivered with a smile. Grab a seat in the spacious outdoor area with a cold beer or a cocktail, and tuck into generous, freshly cooked portions that keep locals coming back time and again. It’s a fantastic choice for groups, with plenty of parking and a friendly, unhurried vibe that makes every visit feel like a proper treat. You’ll be delighted you stumbled upon this gem.

A proper family run gem, The Warwick Arms is the perfect spot to gather with friends and enjoy live music or cheer on your team across the big screens. With a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus a welcoming outdoor seating area, it’s a brilliant choice for groups and their four legged companions. The food is hearty, generously portioned, and incredible value, making every visit feel like a treat. You’ll be planning your next trip back before the last song finishes.

The Queens Arms is your ultimate local for a brilliant, budget friendly time, serving up ice cold beers, wines, and cocktails alongside every major sporting event you can think of. With its welcoming beer garden and a pool table ready for action, it’s a fantastic spot to gather with your mates or bring the whole family, including your dog. The lively buzz from the locals and the constant stream of live football, rugby, and darts make it the perfect place to cheer on your team. You’ll find yourself coming back again and again for the cheap drinks and that genuinely friendly welcome.

The Blacksmith Arms is a fantastic local where the welcome is as generous as the portions, with a landlady known for going above and beyond. Enjoy a perfectly cooked ribeye steak or a smashing breakfast, all washed down with a pint of beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail from the well stocked bar. With a dog friendly policy, live music, and plenty of outdoor seating to catch the big game, it’s a brilliant spot for groups and families alike. You’ll be blown away by the kindness and quality that makes this place a true community treasure.

Step inside The Old Lifeboat House and discover a proper local gem where the real ales are always in top condition and the welcome from the regulars is genuinely friendly. Grab a seat on the front patio with a well kept pint from a local brewery, or bring your dog along for a relaxed afternoon. The Wednesday pre booked pub grub is a fantastic, hearty deal at around a tenner, and the fascinating Victorian photos lining the walls add a brilliant touch of history. It’s a wonderfully inexpensive and characterful spot for a quiet drink with good company.

For over two centuries, The Plough Great Clacton has been a beloved local, and a recent visit proves its warm, family like welcome is better than ever. The pub is spotlessly clean, bright, and inviting, with a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails to enjoy in the outdoor seating area or while catching live music. The kitchen is now open seven days a week, serving up hearty, well priced meals that are a real treat for groups and families, and your four legged friends are more than welcome too. You’ll feel like a regular from the very first pint, and the friendly buzz will have you planning your next visit before you leave.

Young’s Club is a brilliant local where the welcome feels like coming home to family, with a landlady who truly looks after everyone. Grab a seat outside with a perfectly poured beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail, and enjoy live music or catch the big game on the screens. The breakfasts are a fantastic deal, letting you build your own plate, and the generous 35cl measures offer incredible value that beats the rest. It’s a top notch spot for groups, oozing warmth and good times from the moment you walk in.