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The Halfway House

GENERAL MANAGER

Taz Shah (FBII).

 

ADDRESS

213 Eastern Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex  SS1 3AD

 

CONTACT US

Tel. 01702 588645

 

MAP

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PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE

37149.

 

PUB OPENING TIMES

Monday - Saturday 11am - 11pm.
Sunday 11am - 10.30pm.

Please note we open for breakfasts & a separate room for breakfast meetings is also available. See below for full details.

 

REFURBISHMENT

We had a full refurbishment in April 2008. With a great new look and new carvery, see below for full changes.

 


MEETING / FUNCTION ROOM

The Halfway House has a separate room suitable for meetings, conferences and private functions including wakes, small weddings of up to 50 people etc. Room hire is free of charge. Buffets or seated meals available, also coffee / tea, biscuits & sandwiches etc for meetings. Waitress service is provided for all occasions. Please do not hesitate to contact us and discuss your requirements.

 

DRINKS ON DRAUGHT

All our pumps are extra cold.
Becks Vier, Fosters, Staropramen, Stella, John Smiths Smooth, Guinness, Strongbow Cider.

 

REAL ALES

Greene King IPA + 2 Guest ales.

 

OTHER DRINKS

Extensive Wine Menu from around the world available by the glass & bottle.
Fairtrade Tea & Range of Speciality Coffees.

 

CASK MARQUE

We are Cask Marque accredited for our quality real ales.

 

MONDAY

Quiz Night.

 
Sky Sports

We now show games televised by Sky Sports & 2 Sky boxes so double the action!

 

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Sky Sports, Plasma Screen.

 

CLASSIC CARVERY
Excellent Daily Carvery available with choice of up to 3 roasts, a large selection of fresh vegetables & traditional accompaniments. All our produce is British Farm Assured & meat is UK reared. Range of Bistro Specials available from the Carvery.
Monday - Saturday  £7.95.All day Sunday  £8.95.
Also Quality Pub Food available from our Table menu and Specials board with all dishes freshly cooked to order.
Full table service is provided in the restaurant.

CARVERY TIMES

Monday - Saturday 12noon - 2.30pm & 5pm - 9.30pm.
Sunday 12noon - 9pm.

 

TABLE MENU TIMES

Monday - Saturday 12noon - 10pm.
Sunday 12noon - 9pm.

 


DIAMOND CLUB

Available Monday to Friday all day to the over 50's.
Two courses: choose a starter or dessert and carvery meal or main meal from a limited selection on the table menu for  £7.25.
See more details here or see in-house.

 

FACILITIES

Free W-Fi access, Patio Areas with sea views, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet, Baby Changing Facility in disabled toilet.

 

SMOKING SOLUTION

Smoking shelter with lighting & heating.

 

OTHER

Quiet Area, Children Welcome in restaurant when dining or in the designated area of the bar until 9pm, Car Parking - 150 spaces, Disabled Parking -  8 spaces, Coaches Welcome by prior arrangement. ATM Machine. Debit & Credit Cards accepted.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Premier InnLocated next to a 42 bed Premier Inn. Tel. 0870 990 6370.

 

RATES

Based on room per night.
Monday - Thursday  from £64.00. Friday - Sunday  from £64.00.

 

BREAKFAST

Served in The Halfway House pub to residents and non residents.
Monday - Friday 7am - 9am. Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 8am - 10am.
Full English & Buffet  £7.75. Continental Buffet £5.25. (all you can eat).
Under 16's eat free with a full paying adult (terms apply). 

 


Halfway House PhotoThe Halfway House is a new Carvery venue, located on the sea front in the up market area of the Eastern Esplanade some way from Southend town centre.  Built in the late 1800’s it is a former Coaching House which has been much extended over the years.  Fully refurbished to a high standard in April 2008, this is a classic British carvery but with a contemporary twist, light and airy with comfortable modern furniture.  There is a sumptuous feel with walls decorated in creams, sage green, deep plum and chocolate brown.  Our feature is the 'wine wall' situated behind the carvery, with over 200 bottles of wine of display. The restaurant to the rear of the building with 198 covers.  You can also choose to dine on the patio or in the bar area which overlooks the sea, where you are welcome to come along for just a coffee and maybe take advantage of our free wireless internet access.  Our new daily carvery offers you the best of British produce, with a choice of up to 3 roasts and wide selection of fresh seasonal vegetables.  If you don't want a full carvery meal we provide a a table menu with main dishes and snacks / sharers available.  To complement your meal or enjoy alone, we offer an extensive selection of world wines, choice of fine real ales and premium draught lagers.  Being next to a Premier Inn we also have many business people in for a drink or a meal.  Breakfast is available to guests of the hotel and walk in people as well.  There is a separate function room, suitable of any occasion from breakfast meetings to conferences or even small weddings, we will ensure your event is well catered for.  You will always be welcomed by friendly staff and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere throughout the bar and restaurant.  Be sure to look us up soon.

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