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The Crooked Billet, Old Leigh, Leigh-On-Sea
Leigh-On-Sea
SS9 2EP
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Nicholsons (Mitchells & Butlers)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Crooked Billet
Attractive hostelry overlooking the estuary, but the traditional two-room layout must be one of Nicholson's smallest. Most of the customers were seated on the wooden patio benches on the other side of the road by the quay, leaving the bar and dining room reasonably clear when I visited. Six handpumps on the bar counter, with the regular NPA, Adnam's Southwold and Doom Bar supplemented by Rev James, Wild Beer Bibble and Gathering Storm from Leeds Brewery (£3.65).
On 7th June 2015
- rating: 6
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Crooked Billet
A Nicholson's house, but not as you may know them. Small & basic rather than grand like their usual places. There is seating over the road for use in nice weather, lucky on my visit as it was full.
The toilets are outside and need a bit of work - some soap would be a start..
Also it has a very ordinary beer choice.
Shame, could be a nice place.
On 18th August 2014
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1456 recommendations about 1434 pubs]
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andrew parr left this review about The Crooked Billet
update to last visit,does very good value food
On 6th March 2012
- rating: 8
[User has posted 105 recommendations about 100 pubs]
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andrew parr left this review about The Crooked Billet
Nice old pub in old Leigh.Good beer,good food.mind the steps to the loo
On 19th May 2009
- rating: 8
[User has posted 105 recommendations about 100 pubs]
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Nigel Sheppard left this review about The Crooked Billet
Tried this place again in February 08 and what a shame! the pub was empty, not 1 person in. The barmaid was scruffy, looked bored and had no idea about what she was serving and the place looked grubby. We tried a pint of Danish Dynamite and that was off, what a disgrace to mess up champion beer. The previous staff that made it successful have moved on and now it is just another badly kept pub.
Great little pub that is a victim of its own success. Quite nice during the winter months but impossible to get in during the summer due to the large crowds attracted to the area. 4 real ale pumps with up to 2 rotating and the beer is well kept (when it does not run out). Serves great food!
On 16th March 2008
- rating: 4
[User has posted 192 recommendations about 192 pubs]
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john mcgraw left this review about The Crooked Billet
Very good pub in Leigh Old Town.Usually three real ales on,all in good condition.Enjoy your pint outside with a pint of cockles from Osbourns opposite.
On 2nd October 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 2044 recommendations about 2025 pubs]
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John Mycroft left this review about The Crooked Billet
Great position by the Thames & the cockle sheds in Old Leigh. Probably the most unspoilt pub in Old Leigh with two small cosy bars. Good selection of beers well cellared. The food looks good tho I haven't eaten here. Loads of outdoor tables withumbrellas across the road (which is just about traffic-free). Ideal spot for a beer with the family on a summer afternoon though you can't take the kids into the bar.
On 3rd August 2005
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3 recommendations about 3 pubs]