The Royal Hotel, a listed property built in 1791 as former  haunt of Royalty and Aristocracy, is ready to welcome you. Blending the original structure’s rich history with 21st-Century comforts, the sympathetic restoration of this jewel in the crown of Southend-on-Sea now comprises a ground floor cocktail bar and lounge along with the Ballroom situated in the first floor.   

 

We are delighted to be opening our doors from Tuesday 18th May 2021

We will be open Tuesday through to Sunday. Booking ahead is advised.

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  01702 899 222

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BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

 

 

Bank Holiday Saturday

We open at 10.45am until late

. We are serving food at the following times:

Main meals: Midday until 3pm and 5.30pm until 9pm

 Small plates: Midday until 9pm

 

 

Bank Holiday Sunday 

We open at 10.45am until late. 

.Main meals are served: Midday until 4pm

 Small plates: Midday until 8pm

 

  

Bank Holiday Monday 

We open at Midday until 5.30pm

Food is served midday until 4pm.

 Bank Holiday Monday we will be serving small plates and some classic main course dishes. 

 

 

USUAL OPENING HOURS AND SERVICES 

Monday - closed

Tuesday - midday until late

Wednesday - midday until late

Thursday - midday until late

Friday - midday until late

Saturday - 10.30am until late

Sunday - 10.30am until late

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  Please be aware that no tables on the terrace can be booked in advance.

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Should you have an enquiry please do email us on .  

 

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DEPOSIT INFORMATION 

The Royal Hotel takes customer Deposits, in some circumstances, to secure table bookings for meals or for certain events. Should a customer choose either to cancel in advance or not attend, regardless of the reason, it is the Royal Hotel’s policy that the deposit is not refunded. Also, a customer deposit cannot be transferred to offset part of another customer’s bill. However, completely at management’s discretion, deposits on tables for meals may be transferred to reserve a similar booking at a later date. Tickets purchased for an event are non-refundable if the customer cancels or does not attend.